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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 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 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 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…

  7. 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…

  8. 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…

  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 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.

  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 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 …

  14. 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.…

  15. Add China Blue to your Itinerary

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    China Blue

    Address

    Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR

    Telephone

    01803 860908

    Totnes

    We are a one-of-a-kind destination store for those seeking a unique, curated mix of shopping, creativity and eating! We offer fun and inclusive, indoor activities the whole family can enjoy.

    We offer a whole host of services throughout our business…

  16. 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…

  17. 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.

  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 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.

  20. 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…

  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.

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Beach
Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

camping overlooking the sea
Torcross

Torcross

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe

Salcombe

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Shaldon

Shaldon

People eating Cream Tea
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

kite flying
Seaton Wetlands
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Sandridge Barton
Topsham

Topsham

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Fireworks
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

BBQ
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Dawlish

Dawlish

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

The River Dart

The River Dart

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Cake
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Start Point

Start Point

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Honiton

Honiton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Food Festival
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Devonshire Cream Tea
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Exmouth

Exmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Tiverton

Tiverton

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Ashburton High Street
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Sharpham

Sharpham

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Father's Day Events
Salcombe
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Horseracing
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Blog in Flowers
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

High Ropes
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Paintbrushes
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Vineyard
EV Charging in South Devon
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Tiverton Countryside
Dog at Stover Country Park
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Burger & Chips
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Dog on South Devon Beach
Golf
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Calendar
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Autum Leaves
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Topsham

Topsham

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Barley field

Barley field

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Teignmouth
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Bovey Tracey High Street
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Pumpkins, Halloween
Shaldon

Shaldon

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Easter in South Devon
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Ice Creams
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Shaldon
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Seaton

Seaton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Crediton

Crediton

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Walking in the woods
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Bluebells Honiton
Dartmoor
Roses
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

The River Dart

The River Dart

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe

Salcombe

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Umbrellas
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Cullompton

Cullompton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Start Point

Start Point

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Cullompton

Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Cockington

Cockington

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Pen & Paper
Berry Head

Berry Head

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dittisham

Dittisham

Honiton

Honiton

Crabs
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Family on beach
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Pebbles
Pride in South Devon
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Colouring Pencils
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Tickets
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Tiverton

Tiverton

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Keyboard
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Swimming Pool
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Concert
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Ashburton

Ashburton

Modbury

Modbury

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kingswear

Kingswear

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Rabbit
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Honiton

Honiton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Frosty mornings
Haytor

Haytor

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Shaldon

Shaldon

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Paintbrushes
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Country Lane
Cake & Coffee
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

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