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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 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…

  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 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…

  6. 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.

  7. 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…

  8. 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…

  9. 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.

  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 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.

  12. 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.

  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 House of Marbles to your Itinerary

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    House of Marbles

    Address

    The Old Pottery, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9DS

    Telephone

    01626 835285

    Bovey Tracey

    House of Marbles is a unique attraction located in Bovey Tracey, the 'Gateway to the Moors'. Free entry, free parking & dogs are welcome. You will find a large gift shop with a variety of interesting goodies, fully licensed daytime restaurant,…

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. Add Exeter Quayside to your Itinerary

    Exeter Quayside

    Address

    The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

    Telephone

    01392 271611

    Exeter

    Exeter's Historic Quayside is the most attractive area in the city, popular with locals & visitors for its fascinating history, pubs & restaurants.

  18. 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…

  19. 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 …

  20. 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…

  21. 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.

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Teignmouth Seafront

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Seaton

Seaton

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Ashburton

Ashburton

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Bovey Tracey High Street
Dittisham

Dittisham

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Honiton

Honiton

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Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Colouring Pencils
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

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Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Devonshire Cream Tea
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Rabbit
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Cake & Coffee
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Wetlands
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Tiverton Countryside
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Country Lane
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Pen & Paper
Pebbles
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Ashburton

Ashburton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Berry Head

Berry Head

Start Point

Start Point

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Shaldon

Shaldon

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Haytor

Haytor

Cake
Honiton

Honiton

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

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Kingswear

Kingswear

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Topsham

Topsham

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

EV Charging in South Devon
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Topsham

Topsham

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Easter in South Devon
Walking in the woods
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

The River Dart

The River Dart

Vineyard
Sharpham

Sharpham

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ashburton High Street
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Sandridge Barton
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Free Events
Torcross

Torcross

Ice Creams
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

BBQ
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Horseracing
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Teignmouth
Concert
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Crabs
Dawlish

Dawlish

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe

Salcombe

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Salcombe
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Dartmoor
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Tiverton

Tiverton

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Bovey Tracey High Street
Roses
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
kite flying
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Dog on South Devon Beach
Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Beach
Family on beach
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Bluebells Honiton
Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Father's Day Events
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Devonshire Cream Tea
Golf
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Keyboard
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Exmouth

Exmouth

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Shaldon

Shaldon

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe

Salcombe

Pride in South Devon
Modbury

Modbury

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Shaldon
Burger & Chips
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Barley field

Barley field

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Food Festival
Swimming Pool
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Crediton

Crediton

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

camping overlooking the sea
Paintbrushes
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Ashburton

Ashburton

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Travel Blog, South Devon
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Frosty mornings
Autum Leaves
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Pumpkins, Halloween
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Salcombe

Salcombe

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Tickets
Honiton

Honiton

High Ropes
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
People eating Cream Tea
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Dog at Stover Country Park
Start Point

Start Point

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Cullompton

Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Cockington

Cockington

Umbrellas
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Cullompton

Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Tiverton

Tiverton

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