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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 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.

  4. 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.

  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 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…

  7. 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…

  8. 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…

  9. 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…

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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,…

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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…

  16. 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…

  17. 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…

  18. 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

  19. 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…

  20. 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…

  21. 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.

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Foss Street Dartmouth

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Stoke Gabriel

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Topsham

Topsham

Haytor

Haytor

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Pride in South Devon
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Ice Creams
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Salcombe

Salcombe

Paintbrushes
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

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Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Dawlish

Dawlish

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Cake
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bluebells Honiton
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Seaton Wetlands
Torcross

Torcross

kite flying
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Dog at Stover Country Park
Tiverton

Tiverton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Autum Leaves
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Dittisham

Dittisham

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Easter in South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Honiton

Honiton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Ashburton

Ashburton

EV Charging in South Devon
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Tiverton Countryside
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Horseracing
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Fireworks
Concert
Kingswear

Kingswear

Burger & Chips
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Modbury

Modbury

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Cullompton

Cullompton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Shaldon

Shaldon

Start Point

Start Point

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Colouring Pencils
Honiton

Honiton

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

People eating Cream Tea
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Rabbit
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Cake & Coffee
Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Bovey Tracey High Street
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Topsham

Topsham

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Paintbrushes
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Swimming Pool
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

camping overlooking the sea
Dawlish Beach
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Crediton

Crediton

Pen & Paper
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Ashburton

Ashburton

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Country Lane
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Sandridge Barton
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Berry Head

Berry Head

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Keyboard
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Dog on South Devon Beach
The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Shaldon

Shaldon

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Roses
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

High Ropes
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Seaton

Seaton

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Sharpham

Sharpham

Cockington

Cockington

Topsham

Topsham

Ashburton High Street
Devonshire Cream Tea
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Love and Explore South Devon
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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Exmouth

Exmouth

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Pumpkins, Halloween
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Father's Day Events
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

The River Dart

The River Dart

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Tiverton

Tiverton

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Travel Blog, South Devon
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Salcombe
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Free Events
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Devonshire Cream Tea
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

The River Dart

The River Dart

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Teignmouth
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Shaldon

Shaldon

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Blog in Flowers
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Dartmoor
Salcombe

Salcombe

Golf
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Frosty mornings
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Family on beach
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Pebbles
Tickets
Umbrellas
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Food Festival
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Barley field

Barley field

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Crediton

Crediton

Shaldon
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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