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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 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 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 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…

  6. 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.

  7. 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…

  8. 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,…

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  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 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.

  13. 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…

  14. 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…

  15. 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…

  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 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…

  18. 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.

  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 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 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.

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

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Wembury Beach

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Tiverton Countryside
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Ashburton

Ashburton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Kingswear

Kingswear

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Burger & Chips
South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe

Salcombe

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Pebbles
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Dog at Stover Country Park
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Tickets
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Frosty mornings
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Food Festival
Devonshire Cream Tea
Tiverton

Tiverton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Tiverton

Tiverton

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Barley field

Barley field

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Concert
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Dartmoor
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Welcome Family Holiday Park
The River Dart

The River Dart

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Shaldon
Autum Leaves
Travel Blog, South Devon
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
People eating Cream Tea
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Seaton Wetlands
Swimming Pool
Rabbit
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish

Dawlish

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Sharpham

Sharpham

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Topsham

Topsham

Calendar
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Modbury

Modbury

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dittisham

Dittisham

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Paintbrushes
Golf
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Shaldon

Shaldon

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

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

Dawlish Beach

Father's Day Events
Love and Explore South Devon
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Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Shaldon

Shaldon

Crabs
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Honiton

Honiton

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Berry Head

Berry Head

Cake
Family on beach
Colouring Pencils
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Start Point

Start Point

Dawlish Beach
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

kite flying
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Cockington

Cockington

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

EV Charging in South Devon
The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Keyboard
BBQ
Salcombe

Salcombe

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

camping overlooking the sea
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Pride in South Devon
Salcombe

Salcombe

Ashburton High Street
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Devonshire Cream Tea
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Seaton

Seaton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Roses
Pen & Paper
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Free Events
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Umbrellas
Blog in Flowers
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Paintbrushes
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Vineyard
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Exmouth

Exmouth

Dog on South Devon Beach
Bovey Tracey High Street
Pumpkins, Halloween
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Bluebells Honiton
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Fireworks
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
High Ropes
Cake & Coffee
Crediton

Crediton

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Bovey Tracey High Street
Ashburton

Ashburton

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

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Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Ashburton

Ashburton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Cullompton

Cullompton

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Easter in South Devon
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Horseracing
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Haytor

Haytor

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Cullompton

Cullompton

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Honiton

Honiton

Salcombe
Country Lane
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Sandridge Barton
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Torcross

Torcross

Ice Creams
Start Point

Start Point

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