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  1. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Add Powderham to your Itinerary

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    Powderham

    Address

    Powderham, Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JQ

    Telephone

    01626 890243

    Exeter

    A visit to Powderham Castle is an enchanting day out for all its visitors. Fascinating guided tours of this magnificent 600year old Castle.

  9. 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…

  10. 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

    What to know…

  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 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…

  13. Add Berry Pomeroy Castle to your Itinerary

    Berry Pomeroy Castle

    Address

    Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LJ

    Telephone

    01803 866618

    Totnes

    Tucked away in a deep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.

  14. Add South Devon Railway to your Itinerary

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    South Devon Railway

    Address

    The Station, Dartbridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ

    Telephone

    01364 644370

    Buckfastleigh

    The South Devon Railway features a wonderful 14 mile round trip along a branch line of the former Great Western Railway. Gleaming, historic GWR steam engines haul trains full of enthralled passengers of all ages between Buckfastleigh and Totnes…

  15. 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…

  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 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.

  18. Add Orcombe Point to your Itinerary

    Orcombe Point

    Address

    Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2DH

    Exmouth

    Orcombe Point is the most westerly point of the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Discover the Geoneedle, a landmark representing 180 million years of the Earth's history with Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous rock and take in the…

  19. Add Dartmouth Castle to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Castle

    Address

    Castle Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0JN

    Telephone

    01803 834445

    Dartmouth

    Surrounded by sparkling waters, Dartmouth is one of the most beautifully located fortresses in England. For over 600 years, the castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.

  20. St Andrew's Church, Moretonhampstead

    Address

    Fore St,, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8NN

    Telephone

    01647 440424

    Moretonhampstead

    St Andrew's Church is a Grade I listed Parish Church in Moretonhampstead, in the heart of Dartmoor National Park.

  21. Add Dartmouth Guided History Tours to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Guided History Tours

    Address

    Dartmouth, Devon

    Telephone

    01803 845501

    Dartmouth

    Dartmouth is steeped in maritime history and has been an important and strategic deep water port since the twelfth century.

    We offer a 1 to 1 ½ hour walking tour of Dartmouth pointing out the most important buildings and places all within a…

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Seaton Beach

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Devonshire Cream Tea
Colouring Pencils
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Shaldon
Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Walking in the woods
Golf
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Father's Day Events
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Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Horseracing
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Cullompton

Cullompton

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Dittisham

Dittisham

Seaton

Seaton

Food Festival
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Start Point

Start Point

Devonshire Cream Tea
Topsham

Topsham

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Pumpkins, Halloween
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Cullompton

Cullompton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton Wetlands
Barley field

Barley field

Family on beach
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Ashburton

Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

The River Dart

The River Dart

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Ashburton

Ashburton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Paintbrushes
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmoor
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Topsham

Topsham

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Pebbles
Vineyard
Country Lane
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Exmouth

Exmouth

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Ice Creams
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Roses
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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Kingswear

Kingswear

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Autum Leaves
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Berry Head

Berry Head

Dog at Stover Country Park
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Beach
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Pen & Paper
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Tiverton

Tiverton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Salcombe
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Start Point

Start Point

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Honiton

Honiton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Cake & Coffee
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ashburton High Street
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Crediton

Crediton

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Dawlish

Dawlish

Topsham

Topsham

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Modbury

Modbury

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Bovey Tracey High Street
camping overlooking the sea
Salcombe

Salcombe

Tiverton

Tiverton

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Pride in South Devon
Shaldon

Shaldon

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Shaldon

Shaldon

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Concert
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Salcombe

Salcombe

Umbrellas
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

High Ropes
Calendar
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Frosty mornings
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Fireworks
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Haytor

Haytor

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sandridge Barton
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Teignmouth
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Swimming Pool
The River Dart

The River Dart

Easter in South Devon
Torcross

Torcross

Topsham

Topsham

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Free Events
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Rabbit
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Blog in Flowers
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Sharpham

Sharpham

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Keyboard
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Tiverton Countryside
Dog on South Devon Beach
Cockington

Cockington

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Bluebells Honiton
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

People eating Cream Tea
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Ashburton

Ashburton

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

BBQ
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

kite flying
Honiton

Honiton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Crabs
Cake
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Paintbrushes
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

EV Charging in South Devon
Burger & Chips
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

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