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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 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.

  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 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 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.

  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 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.

  9. 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…

  10. 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.

  11. 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…

  12. 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,…

  13. 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.

  14. Add A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    This unique 16-sided house was described by Lucinda Lambton as having 'a magical strangeness that one might dream of only as a child'.

  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. 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.

  17. 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

  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 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…

  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 Templer Way to your Itinerary

    Templer Way

    Address

    Stover, Newton Abbot, Devon

    Stover, Newton Abbot

    The Templer Way is an 18 mile walk which traces the historic route of granite being taken from the quarries at Haytor to the docks at Teignmouth.

    The Templer way starts off at Haytor, Dartmoor before passing through Bovey Tracey, Stover Country…

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

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Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Dittisham

Dittisham

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

The River Dart

The River Dart

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Cake
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Easter in South Devon
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Dawlish Beach
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Keyboard
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

The River Dart

The River Dart

Tiverton Countryside
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Sandridge Barton
Crediton

Crediton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dog on South Devon Beach
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

camping overlooking the sea
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Paintbrushes
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Salcombe

Salcombe

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Shaldon

Shaldon

Ashburton

Ashburton

EV Charging in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Cullompton

Cullompton

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Shaldon

Shaldon

Honiton

Honiton

Ice Creams
Shaldon
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Golf
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Topsham

Topsham

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

kite flying
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Colouring Pencils
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Cake & Coffee
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

High Ropes
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Walking in the woods
Paintbrushes
Love and Explore South Devon
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Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Bluebells Honiton
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Shaldon

Shaldon

Frosty mornings
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Umbrellas
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Pen & Paper
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Topsham

Topsham

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Haytor

Haytor

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Pumpkins, Halloween
Tiverton

Tiverton

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Father's Day Events
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Calendar
Salcombe
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Cockington

Cockington

Country Lane
Rabbit
Dawlish

Dawlish

Tiverton

Tiverton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Family on beach
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Pebbles
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ashburton High Street
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Topsham

Topsham

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Fireworks
Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Ashburton

Ashburton

Roses
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dartmoor
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Dog at Stover Country Park
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Burger & Chips
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Exmouth

Exmouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Start Point

Start Point

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Food Festival
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Horseracing
Start Point

Start Point

Devonshire Cream Tea
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe

Salcombe

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Free Events
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Topsham

Topsham

Honiton

Honiton

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Topsham

Topsham

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Crabs
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Modbury

Modbury

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Sharpham

Sharpham

Torcross

Torcross

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Swimming Pool
Barley field

Barley field

Blog in Flowers
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Seaton

Seaton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingswear

Kingswear

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Bovey Tracey High Street
People eating Cream Tea
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Concert
South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Honiton

Honiton

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Berry Head

Berry Head

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Tickets
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

BBQ
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Salcombe

Salcombe

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Devonshire Cream Tea
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Pride in South Devon
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Salcombe

Salcombe

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Teignmouth
Vineyard
Seaton Wetlands
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Autum Leaves
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

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