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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 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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…

  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 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.

  10. 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…

  11. 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…

  12. 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…

  13. 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.

  14. Add House of Marbles to your Itinerary

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    House of Marbles

    Address

    The Old Pottery, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9DS

    Telephone

    01626 835285

    Bovey Tracey

    House of Marbles is a unique attraction located in Bovey Tracey, the 'Gateway to the Moors'. Free entry, free parking & dogs are welcome. You will find a large gift shop with a variety of interesting goodies, fully licensed daytime restaurant,…

  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 Teign Heritage, Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum to your Itinerary

    Teign Heritage, Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum

    Address

    Teign Heritage, 29 French Street, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8ST

    Telephone

    01626 777041

    Teignmouth

    Teignmouth's landmark building contains a range of interesting exhibits in two wonderful new permanent galleries, which have been carefully designed to appeal to both adults and children.

  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 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…

  19. Add Branscombe Village to your Itinerary

    Branscombe Village

    Address

    Branscombe

    Branscombe

    The village of Branscombe on East Devon’s Jurassic Coast, sits in a valley that reaches down to the sea. It is surrounded by picturesque countryside with miles of walks through woodland, farmland, and beach. Thatched houses, a working forge and…

  20. Add Totnes Castle to your Itinerary

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    Totnes Castle

    Address

    Castle Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NU

    Telephone

    01803 864406

    Totnes

    The English Heritage castle is the focal point of the town, standing as a legacy to the once powerful Normans. It's one of the best surviving early motte and bailey castles, the moat is now filled with cottages and gardens in the town.

  21. Add Bayards Cove Fort to your Itinerary

    Bayards Cove Fort

    Address

    Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9AX

    Telephone

    0870 333 1181

    Dartmouth

    A single storey Tudor artillery fort built before 1534 to protect the harbour from any hostile ships that might have made it past the defences of Kingswear and Dartmouth castles.

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Newton Abbot Town Quay

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Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

People eating Cream Tea
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Honiton

Honiton

kite flying
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

EV Charging in South Devon
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Umbrellas
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Blog in Flowers
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Paintbrushes
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Crediton

Crediton

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Walking in the woods
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Seaton

Seaton

Salcombe
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Bluebells Honiton
Topsham

Topsham

Dog at Stover Country Park
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Start Point

Start Point

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Ice Creams
Crediton

Crediton

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Swimming Pool
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

camping overlooking the sea
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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Country Lane
Travel Blog, South Devon
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Sandridge Barton
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Pride in South Devon
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Berry Head

Berry Head

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Tiverton

Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Devonshire Cream Tea
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Cake & Coffee
Cullompton

Cullompton

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Keyboard
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Crabs
Barley field

Barley field

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Kingswear

Kingswear

Dartmoor
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Shaldon
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dog on South Devon Beach
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Tiverton Countryside
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Burger & Chips
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Torcross

Torcross

Cockington

Cockington

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Topsham

Topsham

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Pumpkins, Halloween
Colouring Pencils
Paintbrushes
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Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

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Autum Leaves
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Tickets
Salcombe

Salcombe

Easter in South Devon
Salcombe

Salcombe

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Teignmouth
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish

Dawlish

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Topsham

Topsham

Free Events
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe

Salcombe

Sharpham

Sharpham

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Cullompton

Cullompton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Shaldon

Shaldon

Father's Day Events
Ashburton

Ashburton

Haytor

Haytor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

BBQ
Roses
Golf
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Calendar
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Rabbit
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Ashburton

Ashburton

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Exmouth

Exmouth

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Honiton

Honiton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Modbury

Modbury

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Family on beach
The River Dart

The River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Start Point

Start Point

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Dawlish Beach
Seaton Wetlands
Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Salcombe

Salcombe

Ashburton High Street
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Shaldon

Shaldon

Pen & Paper
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Vineyard
Food Festival
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Devonshire Cream Tea
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Concert
Fireworks
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Pebbles
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Salcombe

Salcombe

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Bovey Tracey High Street
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Cake
Dittisham

Dittisham

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Horseracing
Topsham

Topsham

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High Ropes
Frosty mornings
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