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  1. Add Berry Head Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Berry Head Nature Reserve

    Address

    Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP

    Telephone

    01803 882619

    Brixham

    Berry Head Nature Reserve is an important wildlife and historical site in Brixham, South Devon. 

    The area is an internationally acclaimed heritage site and National Nature Reserve, home to a variety of coastal wildlife, history, geological…

  2. Add Buckfast Abbey to your Itinerary

    Buckfast Abbey

    Address

    Buckfast, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0EE

    Telephone

    01364 645500

    Buckfastleigh

    Located in a picturesque valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Buckfast Abbey is home to a community of Roman Catholic Benedictine Monks, who live their lives of prayer, work and study according to the ancient rule of St Benedict.

  3. Add Meldon Reservoir to your Itinerary

    Meldon Reservoir

    Address

    Meldon, Okehampton, Devon

    Telephone

    01566 771930

    Okehampton

    Nestled amidst the open moorland and dramatic tors of Dartmoor National Park lies the captivating destination of Meldon Reservoir, where nature and history intertwine to offer a unique day out.

  4. Add Tavistock Guildhall and Information Centre to your Itinerary

    Tavistock Guildhall and Information Centre

    Address

    Guildhall Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0AE

    Tavistock

    A ‘gateway’ centre for information about the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site (WHS), the Guildhall also tells the story of Tavistock’s mining past and of the building itself as one of England’s first purpose-built…

  5. Add Stuart Line Cruises to your Itinerary

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    Stuart Line Cruises

    Address

    Unit 3 The Point, Pier Head, Exmouth Marina, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1FE

    Telephone

    01395 222144

    Exmouth Marina, Exmouth

    Stuart Line Cruises is based in Exmouth, Devon and we are easy to find. We do have some alternative departure points in Exeter, Sidmouth and Topsham so please therefore check carefully as to where your boat trip is departing from, before making your…

  6. Add Torre Abbey to your Itinerary

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    Torre Abbey

    Address

    The King's Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Telephone

    01803 293593

    Torquay

    Come and enjoy a visit exploring our stunning buildings, garden and impressive displays, world-class collections and exhibitions, complemented by modern amenities and special accessibility features.

  7. Add The Donkey Sanctuary to your Itinerary

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    The Donkey Sanctuary

    Address

    Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU

    Telephone

    01395 578222

    Sidmouth

    Bring out the best in your herd and make memories that last a lifetime at The Donkey Sanctuary. Meet hundreds of adorable rescue donkeys for FREE and discover so much more besides.

  8. Add Babbacombe Model Village to your Itinerary

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    Babbacombe Model Village

    Address

    Hampton Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LA

    Telephone

    01803 315 315

    Torquay

    BABBACOMBE MODEL VILLAGE

    Step into a world of miniature marvels!

    Bring back those magical childhood memories as you explore a quaint and quirky representation of England through five decades at Babbacombe Model Village. Meander your way through…

  9. Add Devon’s Top Attractions to your Itinerary

    Devon’s Top Attractions

    Address

    Devon Wide

    Telephone

    01392 201227

    Come rain or shine, whether you’re looking for a relaxing time or a full-on action packed day, it is all here with Devon’s Top Attractions.  Find the best days out in Devon and plenty of choice too www.devonstopattractions.co.uk

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  10. Add Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Devon to your Itinerary

    Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site Devon

    Address

    SEATON, Devon, EX12 2LD

    Telephone

    01305 225091

    SEATON

    Enjoy the beauty of the Jurassic Coast in Devon, miles of breathtaking coastal paths, stunning views and historic landmarks.

  11. Add Bridging the Tamar Visitor and Learning Centre to your Itinerary

    Bridging the Tamar Visitor and Learning Centre

    Address

    Tamar Bridge, Pemros Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL51LP

    Telephone

    01752 361577

    Plymouth

    Bridging the Tamar Visitor and Learning Centre celebrates the world class heritage and engineering significance of both the Tamar Bridge and Royal Albert Bridge. Free to enter attraction overlooking the River Tamar.

  12. Add Dartington Hall to your Itinerary

    Dartington Hall

    Address

    Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

    Telephone

    01803 847000

    Totnes

    Come and enjoy a fabulous day out at Dartington, where you can experience a range of visitor attractions set in stunning, Grade 2* listed gardens. Visit our cinema, browse in a wide range of shops, or relax in our restaurant and B&B.

  13. Add Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves to your Itinerary

    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves

    Address

    89-91 Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ12JF

    Telephone

    01803215136

    Torquay

    Kents Cavern is one of Europe's top Stone Age caves, with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. Our entertaining guides will take you on an underground adventure in this award winning attraction,…

  14. Add Ashburton Antiques Trail to your Itinerary

    Ashburton Antiques Trail

    Address

    Ashburton, Devon

    Ashburton has built a reputation over many years as a top destination for antiques and no visit to the town is complete without a browse around its antique shops.

    Ashburton offers more than 10 individual antique shops combining some of the…

  15. Add Teignmouth Arts Quarter to your Itinerary

    Teignmouth Arts Quarter

    Address

    Northumberland Place, Somerset Place, George Street, Brunswick Street and Teign Street, Teignmouth, Devon

    Telephone

    01626 772756

    Teignmouth

    Over near Teignmouth’s River Beach is the Arts Quarter.  Here you will find a selection of art galleries, interesting independent shops, bakeries, pubs and cafes.  TAAG (Teignmouth Arts and Action Group) has its home here, as does local artist Laura…

  16. Add Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail

    Address

    Across Teignbridge, Devon

    Historic England commenced a thematic listing of World War 1 memorials to commemorate the human loss and 100 year anniversary of the First World War.  The memorials also often included inscriptions from World War II and other battles, and is…

  17. Add Templer Way to your Itinerary

    Templer Way

    Address

    Stover, Newton Abbot, Devon

    Stover, Newton Abbot

    The Templer Way is an 18 mile walk which traces the historic route of granite being taken from the quarries at Haytor to the docks at Teignmouth.

    The Templer way starts off at Haytor, Dartmoor before passing through Bovey Tracey, Stover Country…

  18. Add The Daymark to your Itinerary

    The Daymark

    Address

    Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EH

    Dartmouth

    Built in 1864, the Daymark is a grade II listed tower, which reaches 80ft high and visible from Dartmouth. It can be seen for many miles if you’re out at sea. This stunning octagonal tower is situated in a picturesque field overlooking the sea, and…

  19. Add Coleton Fishacre House & Garden to your Itinerary

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    Coleton Fishacre House & Garden

    Address

    Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EQ

    Telephone

    01803 842382

    Dartmouth

    At the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920’s and is imbued with Art Deco elegance.

  20. Add The East Devon Way to your Itinerary

    The East Devon Way

    Address

    East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, East Devon, Devon

    East Devon

    The East Devon Way links together footpaths & quiet country lanes to create routes through undulating country to link Exmouth & Lyme Regis.

  21. Add World of Country Life to your Itinerary

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    World of Country Life

    Address

    Sandy Bay, Westdown Lane, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BY

    Telephone

    01395 274533

    Exmouth

    World of Country Life is over 30 acres of fun for the whole family whatever the weather

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Bovey Tracey High Street
Dawlish

Dawlish

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Start Point

Start Point

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Crediton

Crediton

Swimming Pool
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Horseracing
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Vineyard
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Tiverton Countryside
Honiton

Honiton

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Shaldon
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Salcombe

Salcombe

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

EV Charging in South Devon
Haytor

Haytor

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Tiverton

Tiverton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Torcross

Torcross

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmoor
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

BBQ
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Frosty mornings
Salcombe

Salcombe

People eating Cream Tea
Devonshire Cream Tea
Ashburton

Ashburton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dog at Stover Country Park
Honiton

Honiton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

camping overlooking the sea
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Start Point

Start Point

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
High Ropes
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Bluebells Honiton
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Colouring Pencils
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Sharpham

Sharpham

Cullompton

Cullompton

Blog in Flowers
Roses
Ice Creams
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Honiton

Honiton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Paintbrushes
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Cake & Coffee
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Burger & Chips
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

kite flying
Salcombe

Salcombe

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Crabs
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Salcombe

Salcombe

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Bovey Tracey High Street
Modbury

Modbury

Concert
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Free Events
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dog on South Devon Beach
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Topsham

Topsham

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Seaton Wetlands
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Keyboard
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Cullompton

Cullompton

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Umbrellas
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Ashburton High Street
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Paintbrushes
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Shaldon

Shaldon

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Exmouth

Exmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Pride in South Devon
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Food Festival
Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Devonshire Cream Tea
Walking in the woods
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Seaton

Seaton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Autum Leaves
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Salcombe
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingswear

Kingswear

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Family on beach
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Rabbit
Pen & Paper
Fireworks
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Country Lane
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dawlish Beach
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Golf
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Topsham

Topsham

Easter in South Devon
Pebbles
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Tickets
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Shaldon

Shaldon

Calendar
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Barley field

Barley field

Crediton

Crediton

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

The River Dart

The River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Sandridge Barton
The River Dart

The River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Travel Blog, South Devon
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Berry Head

Berry Head

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Pumpkins, Halloween
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Father's Day Events
Ashburton

Ashburton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Cake
Cockington

Cockington

Dittisham

Dittisham

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

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