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  1. 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…

  2. 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.

  3. 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,…

  4. 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…

  5. 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.

  6. 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…

  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 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 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.

  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 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.

  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 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 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…

  15. Add Totnes Castle to your Itinerary

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    Totnes Castle

    Address

    Castle Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NU

    Telephone

    01803 864406

    Totnes

    The English Heritage castle is the focal point of the town, standing as a legacy to the once powerful Normans. It's one of the best surviving early motte and bailey castles, the moat is now filled with cottages and gardens in the town.

  16. 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.…

  17. 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…

  18. 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…

  19. 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…

  20. 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,…

  21. Add Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail

    Address

    Across Teignbridge, Devon

    Historic England commenced a thematic listing of World War 1 memorials to commemorate the human loss and 100 year anniversary of the First World War.  The memorials also often included inscriptions from World War II and other battles, and is…

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Swimming Pool
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Concert
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Bluebells Honiton
Free Events
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Ice Creams
The River Dart

The River Dart

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Love and Explore South Devon
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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Pumpkins, Halloween
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Haytor

Haytor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Dartmoor
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Keyboard
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Topsham

Topsham

Shaldon

Shaldon

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Crediton

Crediton

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Easter in South Devon
Father's Day Events
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Ashburton High Street
Rabbit
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Devonshire Cream Tea
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dog at Stover Country Park
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Umbrellas
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Dog on South Devon Beach
Pebbles
Shaldon

Shaldon

Paintbrushes
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Walking in the woods
South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Modbury

Modbury

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingswear

Kingswear

Exmouth

Exmouth

Tickets
Pen & Paper
Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
camping overlooking the sea
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Travel Blog, South Devon
The River Dart

The River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Cake
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Crabs
Crediton

Crediton

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Cake & Coffee
EV Charging in South Devon
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Pride in South Devon
Cullompton

Cullompton

Golf
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Bovey Tracey High Street
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Shaldon
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Family on beach
Colouring Pencils
Salcombe
Ashburton

Ashburton

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Salcombe

Salcombe

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Salcombe

Salcombe

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Horseracing
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Dawlish

Dawlish

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Tiverton Countryside
Country Lane
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Calendar
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Seaton

Seaton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Torcross

Torcross

Blog in Flowers
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Honiton

Honiton

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Autum Leaves
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Barley field

Barley field

Tiverton

Tiverton

Food Festival
Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Paintbrushes
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Burger & Chips
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Start Point

Start Point

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Tiverton

Tiverton

Cockington

Cockington

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

BBQ
Berry Head

Berry Head

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Honiton

Honiton

Fireworks
Dittisham

Dittisham

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Seaton Wetlands
Ashburton

Ashburton

Roses
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

People eating Cream Tea
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Ashburton

Ashburton

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Teignmouth
Vineyard
Shaldon

Shaldon

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Frosty mornings
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

kite flying
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Sharpham

Sharpham

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

High Ropes
Salcombe

Salcombe

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Topsham

Topsham

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Honiton

Honiton

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Devonshire Cream Tea
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Bovey Tracey High Street
Sandridge Barton
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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