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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 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 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 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 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 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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…

  13. 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…

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. Add Bayards Cove Fort to your Itinerary

    Bayards Cove Fort

    Address

    Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9AX

    Telephone

    0870 333 1181

    Dartmouth

    A single storey Tudor artillery fort built before 1534 to protect the harbour from any hostile ships that might have made it past the defences of Kingswear and Dartmouth castles.

  17. Add Dartmoor National Park to your Itinerary

    Dartmoor National Park

    Address

    High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QF

    Telephone

    01822 890414

    Yelverton

    Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wildernesses in the UK with an inspirational landscape of heatherclad moors and rugged tors.

  18. 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.

  19. 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…

  20. 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.

  21. 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…

Shaldon
Devonshire Cream Tea
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Concert
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Cake & Coffee
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Modbury

Modbury

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

EV Charging in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Seaton Wetlands
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Dartmoor
Dog at Stover Country Park
Salcombe

Salcombe

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Honiton

Honiton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe
Bovey Tracey High Street
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Sharpham

Sharpham

Ashburton High Street
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Rabbit
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Free Events
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Frosty mornings
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Fireworks
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Ashburton

Ashburton

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Shaldon

Shaldon

Crabs
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Country Lane
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Seaton

Seaton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dittisham

Dittisham

Crediton

Crediton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Ice Creams
Honiton

Honiton

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Tiverton

Tiverton

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

BBQ
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Barley field

Barley field

Salcombe

Salcombe

The River Dart

The River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Paintbrushes
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

High Ropes
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Walking in the woods
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Calendar
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Keyboard
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Horseracing
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Cullompton

Cullompton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Cullompton

Cullompton

People eating Cream Tea
Golf
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Burgh Island

Burgh Island

The River Dart

The River Dart

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Roses
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Topsham

Topsham

Bluebells Honiton
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Start Point

Start Point

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Topsham

Topsham

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Autum Leaves
Tiverton Countryside
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Kingswear

Kingswear

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

camping overlooking the sea
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Swimming Pool
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Crediton

Crediton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Berry Head

Berry Head

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Umbrellas
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Burger & Chips
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Paintbrushes
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Sandridge Barton
Shaldon

Shaldon

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Travel Blog, South Devon
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Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Tiverton

Tiverton

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Haytor

Haytor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Pumpkins, Halloween
Bovey Tracey High Street
Cake
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Pride in South Devon
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Family on beach
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Devonshire Cream Tea
Father's Day Events
kite flying
Blog in Flowers
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Teignmouth
Pen & Paper
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Food Festival
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Tickets
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Easter in South Devon
Colouring Pencils
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Dawlish

Dawlish

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Salcombe

Salcombe

Ashburton

Ashburton

Start Point

Start Point

Pebbles
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Exmouth

Exmouth

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Honiton

Honiton

Torcross

Torcross

Vineyard
Cockington

Cockington

Dawlish Beach
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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