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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 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…

  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 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  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 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 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…

  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 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.…

  14. Add National Trust A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    National Trust A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    As seen on BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, a characterful 16-sided house and grounds with views of the Exe estuary, built in 1796 by cousins Jane & Mary Parminter. Filled with curious mementoes of their Grand Tour travels, and…

  15. 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 …

  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 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 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.

  19. 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…

  20. 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…

  21. Add Dartmouth Castle to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Castle

    Address

    Castle Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0JN

    Telephone

    01803 834445

    Dartmouth

    Surrounded by sparkling waters, Dartmouth is one of the most beautifully located fortresses in England. For over 600 years, the castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.

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Shopping in Dartmouth

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Teignmouth Promenade

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Vineyard
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Ashburton High Street
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Pride in South Devon
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Easter in South Devon
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Food Festival
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Keyboard
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Start Point

Start Point

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Cake & Coffee
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Frosty mornings
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Father's Day Events
Burger & Chips
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Tiverton Countryside
The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Topsham

Topsham

The River Dart

The River Dart

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Topsham

Topsham

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Haytor

Haytor

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Ashburton

Ashburton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Salcombe
Barley field

Barley field

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Fireworks
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Devonshire Cream Tea
Crediton

Crediton

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Swimming Pool
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Concert
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Crabs
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Tiverton

Tiverton

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Autum Leaves
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Ashburton

Ashburton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Teignmouth
Sharpham

Sharpham

BBQ
The River Dart

The River Dart

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Umbrellas
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Start Point

Start Point

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmoor
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Cake
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Seaton Wetlands
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Paintbrushes
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Seaton

Seaton

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

kite flying
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Exmouth

Exmouth

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Calendar
Topsham

Topsham

Shaldon

Shaldon

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Travel Blog, South Devon
Pumpkins, Halloween
Cullompton

Cullompton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Torcross

Torcross

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

High Ropes
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Shaldon
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Salcombe

Salcombe

Cockington

Cockington

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Shaldon

Shaldon

Salcombe

Salcombe

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Roses
Crediton

Crediton

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dawlish

Dawlish

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Shaldon

Shaldon

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Shaldon

Shaldon

Cullompton

Cullompton

Pen & Paper
Tiverton

Tiverton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Horseracing
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Rabbit
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

EV Charging in South Devon
Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Country Lane
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Golf
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Kingswear

Kingswear

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Topsham

Topsham

Bovey Tracey High Street
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Modbury

Modbury

Dawlish Beach
Salcombe

Salcombe

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Topsham

Topsham

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Salcombe

Salcombe

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Bluebells Honiton
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

People eating Cream Tea
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Tickets
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

camping overlooking the sea
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Dog at Stover Country Park
Ashburton

Ashburton

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Devonshire Cream Tea
Sandridge Barton
Ice Creams
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Berry Head

Berry Head

Free Events
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Family on beach
Pebbles
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Colouring Pencils
Walking in the woods
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Blog in Flowers
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dog on South Devon Beach
Paintbrushes
Dittisham

Dittisham

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