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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 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 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,…

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  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 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 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.

  10. 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…

  11. 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…

  12. 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.

  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 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 A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    This unique 16-sided house was described by Lucinda Lambton as having 'a magical strangeness that one might dream of only as a child'.

  16. 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…

  17. 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.

  18. 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…

  19. 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.

  20. 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…

  21. 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…

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Salcombe

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Ashburton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

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Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Bovey Tracey High Street
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Father's Day Events
Bovey Tracey High Street
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Vineyard
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Umbrellas
Devonshire Cream Tea
Seaton Wetlands
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Dittisham

Dittisham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton

Seaton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Honiton

Honiton

Pebbles
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Torcross

Torcross

Cake
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

BBQ
Pen & Paper
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Dog on South Devon Beach
Salcombe

Salcombe

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dartmoor
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Tiverton Countryside
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Family on beach
Ice Creams
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Sharpham

Sharpham

Shaldon
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Salcombe
Modbury

Modbury

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Food Festival
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Cockington

Cockington

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
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The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

kite flying
Frosty mornings
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Honiton

Honiton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

High Ropes
Travel Blog, South Devon
Ashburton High Street
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Kingswear

Kingswear

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Burger & Chips
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Teignmouth
Devonshire Cream Tea
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Sandridge Barton
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Golf
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Tickets
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Free Events
Keyboard
EV Charging in South Devon
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish

Dawlish

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Country Lane
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Concert
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Horseracing
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Barley field

Barley field

Rabbit
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Love and Explore South Devon
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Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Paintbrushes
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Pumpkins, Halloween
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Topsham

Topsham

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Berry Head

Berry Head

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Swimming Pool
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Salcombe

Salcombe

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Dog at Stover Country Park
Autum Leaves
Shaldon

Shaldon

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Topsham

Topsham

The River Dart

The River Dart

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Cullompton

Cullompton

Exmouth

Exmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Haytor

Haytor

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Beach
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Tiverton

Tiverton

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Tiverton

Tiverton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Colouring Pencils
Honiton

Honiton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Pride in South Devon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Cake & Coffee
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

The River Dart

The River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Ashburton

Ashburton

Start Point

Start Point

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Paintbrushes
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Topsham

Topsham

Easter in South Devon
Roses
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Crabs
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Fireworks
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bluebells Honiton
Start Point

Start Point

People eating Cream Tea
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

camping overlooking the sea
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Walking in the woods
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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