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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 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 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.

  5. 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,…

  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 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.

  8. 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.

  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 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 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  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 Start Point Lighthouse to your Itinerary

    Start Point Lighthouse

    Address

    Start Point, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2ET

    Telephone

    01803 7701802

    Kingsbridge

    Visit Start Point and the Start Point Lighthouse - one of South Devon's most beautiful coastal walks along the South West Coast Path.

  17. Add Dartmouth Mayflower Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Mayflower Heritage Trail

    Address

    Dartmouth, Devon

    Dartmouth

    Created to mark the 400 year anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower, Dartmouth’s Mayflower Heritage Trail tells the story of the town and its relationship with the voyage undertaken by the Pilgrims.

    The trail paints a picture of Dartmouth…

  18. 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.

  19. Add Treasure Trails in South Devon to your Itinerary

    Treasure Trails in South Devon

    Address

    Various locations throughout South Devon

    Telephone

    01872 263692

    Turn a regular day out into a full-blown adventure!

    For young detectives and adults who never grew up. Treasure Trails are a captivating challenge that combines mind-twisting clues and fascinating stories for anyone with a sense of adventure.…

  20. Add Tiverton Canal Co to your Itinerary

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    Tiverton Canal Co

    Address

    The Wharf, Canal Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4HX

    Telephone

    01884253345

    Tiverton

    Tiverton Canal Co
Home to one of the last Horse-Drawn Barges in Great Britain . . .
    Located in magnificent Mid Devon on the banks of the beautiful Grand Western Canal, Tiverton Canal Co is a truely one of Great Britain's unique Tourist…

  21. 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…

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

High Ropes
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Torcross

Torcross

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

EV Charging in South Devon
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Burger & Chips
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Cake & Coffee
Topsham

Topsham

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Country Lane
The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Shaldon
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Rabbit
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Seaton Wetlands
Honiton

Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Pebbles
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Horseracing
kite flying
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Shaldon

Shaldon

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Dawlish

Dawlish

Sandridge Barton
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Keyboard
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Pride in South Devon
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Topsham

Topsham

Umbrellas
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Haytor

Haytor

Devonshire Cream Tea
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Teignmouth
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kingswear

Kingswear

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

The River Dart

The River Dart

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Devonshire Cream Tea
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Calendar
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

The River Dart

The River Dart

Roses
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Modbury

Modbury

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Swimming Pool
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Cake
Bluebells Honiton
Cockington

Cockington

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Easter in South Devon
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

People eating Cream Tea
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Father's Day Events
Salcombe

Salcombe

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Family on beach
Tickets
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

BBQ
Autum Leaves
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Blog in Flowers
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Ashburton

Ashburton

Topsham

Topsham

Bovey Tracey High Street
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Seaton

Seaton

Crabs
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Free Events
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Paintbrushes
Ashburton High Street
Golf
Colouring Pencils
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Paintbrushes
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Start Point

Start Point

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dog on South Devon Beach
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Shaldon

Shaldon

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Fireworks
Dittisham

Dittisham

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Crediton

Crediton

Concert
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Salcombe
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Food Festival
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Ice Creams
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Tiverton Countryside
Start Point

Start Point

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Exmouth

Exmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Bovey Tracey High Street
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dartmoor
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Pen & Paper
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Cullompton

Cullompton

Barley field

Barley field

camping overlooking the sea
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Tiverton

Tiverton

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dog at Stover Country Park
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Salcombe

Salcombe

Frosty mornings
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Shaldon

Shaldon

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Crediton

Crediton

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Berry Head

Berry Head

Sharpham

Sharpham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Vineyard
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Pumpkins, Halloween
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Walking in the woods
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Honiton

Honiton

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Dawlish Beach
Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

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