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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 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…

  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 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.

  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 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.

  8. 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…

  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

    What to know…

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Add Dartington Trust to your Itinerary

    Dartington Trust

    Address

    Dartington Estate, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

    Telephone

    +441803847000

    Dartington, Totnes

    Welcome to Dartington Estate, a beautiful and historic destination offering a wide range of activities, events, and experiences.

  14. 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…

  15. 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.

  16. 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,…

  17. 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…

  18. 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…

  19. 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…

  20. Add The Newcomen Engine to your Itinerary

    The Newcomen Engine

    Address

    The Engine House, Mayors Avenue, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9YY

    Telephone

    01803 834224

    Dartmouth

    The Newcomen Engine House, attached to Dartmouth Visitor Centre , houses one of the few surviving 'Atmospheric Engines'. Built in 1720 to Thomas Newcomen's original design, this is the oldest preserved steam engine in the …

  21. 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.

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Dog at Stover Country Park
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Fireworks
Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Shaldon

Shaldon

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Kingswear

Kingswear

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

High Ropes
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Country Lane
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exmouth

Exmouth

Swimming Pool
Ashburton

Ashburton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Honiton

Honiton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Concert
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Vineyard
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Modbury

Modbury

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Barley field

Barley field

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Burger & Chips
Shaldon

Shaldon

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

kite flying
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

BBQ
Start Point

Start Point

Calendar
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Frosty mornings
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Topsham

Topsham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Ashburton

Ashburton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Colouring Pencils
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Family on beach
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Easter in South Devon
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Dittisham

Dittisham

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Paintbrushes
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Berry Head

Berry Head

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Autum Leaves
Seaton Wetlands
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Dartmoor
Ashburton High Street
Pen & Paper
Crabs
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Cockington

Cockington

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Salcombe

Salcombe

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Keyboard
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Salcombe
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Devonshire Cream Tea
Father's Day Events
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Golf
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dawlish

Dawlish

Start Point

Start Point

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

camping overlooking the sea
Pride in South Devon
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Horseracing
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Salcombe

Salcombe

Cullompton

Cullompton

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bovey Tracey High Street
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Honiton

Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Ice Creams
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Tiverton Countryside
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

EV Charging in South Devon
Free Events
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Roses
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Blog in Flowers
Tickets
Bovey Tracey High Street
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Topsham

Topsham

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Rabbit
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Torcross

Torcross

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Food Festival
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Pumpkins, Halloween
The River Dart

The River Dart

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Paintbrushes
Bluebells Honiton
Seaton

Seaton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Sandridge Barton
Cullompton

Cullompton

Pebbles
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Umbrellas
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Honiton

Honiton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Dog on South Devon Beach
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Dawlish Beach
Shaldon
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Haytor

Haytor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Cake
People eating Cream Tea
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Travel Blog, South Devon
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Walking in the woods
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Cake & Coffee
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Tiverton

Tiverton

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Topsham

Topsham

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Sharpham

Sharpham

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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