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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 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 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…

  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 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.

  7. 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.

  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 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.

  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 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 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 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.

  14. 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,…

  15. 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.

  16. 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…

  17. 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…

  18. 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.…

  19. St Andrew's Church, Moretonhampstead

    Address

    Fore St,, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8NN

    Telephone

    01647 440424

    Moretonhampstead

    St Andrew's Church is a Grade I listed Parish Church in Moretonhampstead, in the heart of Dartmoor National Park.

  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 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…

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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

Topsham Estuary

Devonshire Cream Tea
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Pebbles
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Free Events
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

The River Dart

The River Dart

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Frosty mornings
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Tiverton Countryside
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Honiton

Honiton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Topsham

Topsham

Bovey Tracey High Street
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Honiton

Honiton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Horseracing
Easter in South Devon
The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Concert
Modbury

Modbury

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Burger & Chips
Topsham

Topsham

Shaldon
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Food Festival
Exmouth

Exmouth

Pen & Paper
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Devonshire Cream Tea
Dog on South Devon Beach
Bovey Tracey High Street
Crediton

Crediton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Shaldon

Shaldon

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Teignmouth
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Autum Leaves
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Ashburton

Ashburton

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Salcombe
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

BBQ
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Family on beach
Salcombe

Salcombe

Vineyard
Topsham

Topsham

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Pumpkins, Halloween
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Paintbrushes
Rabbit
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Cake
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Salcombe

Salcombe

People eating Cream Tea
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Dawlish

Dawlish

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingswear

Kingswear

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Start Point

Start Point

Ashburton High Street
Golf
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dittisham

Dittisham

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Haytor

Haytor

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Roses
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

kite flying
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Blog in Flowers
Keyboard
Seaton Wetlands
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dawlish Beach
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Dartmoor
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Ashburton

Ashburton

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Topsham

Topsham

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Seaton

Seaton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Father's Day Events
Bluebells Honiton
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Swimming Pool
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Fireworks
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Berry Head

Berry Head

Sandridge Barton
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Walking in the woods
Torcross

Torcross

Pride in South Devon
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Tickets
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Sharpham

Sharpham

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Crabs
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Barley field

Barley field

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Umbrellas
Honiton

Honiton

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Country Lane
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dog at Stover Country Park
EV Charging in South Devon
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Colouring Pencils
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Crediton

Crediton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Tiverton

Tiverton

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

camping overlooking the sea
Travel Blog, South Devon
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Calendar
Ice Creams
Salcombe

Salcombe

The River Dart

The River Dart

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Cullompton

Cullompton

High Ropes
Paintbrushes
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Cockington

Cockington

Cake & Coffee
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