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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 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.

  4. 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.

  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 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 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 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.

  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 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.

  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 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…

  14. Add Tiverton Canal Co to your Itinerary

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    Tiverton Canal Co

    Address

    The Wharf, Canal Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4HX

    Telephone

    01884253345

    Tiverton

    Tiverton Canal Co
Home to one of the last Horse-Drawn Barges in Great Britain . . .
    Located in magnificent Mid Devon on the banks of the beautiful Grand Western Canal, Tiverton Canal Co is a truely one of Great Britain's unique Tourist…

  15. 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.…

  16. 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 …

  17. 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…

  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 Orcombe Point to your Itinerary

    Orcombe Point

    Address

    Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2DH

    Exmouth

    Orcombe Point is the most westerly point of the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Discover the Geoneedle, a landmark representing 180 million years of the Earth's history with Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous rock and take in the…

  21. Add The East Devon Way to your Itinerary

    The East Devon Way

    Address

    East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, East Devon, Devon

    East Devon

    The East Devon Way links together footpaths & quiet country lanes to create routes through undulating country to link Exmouth & Lyme Regis.

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Dawlish Warren

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Stover Country Park

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Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

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Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dog at Stover Country Park
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Bluebells Honiton
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

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Bovey Tracey High Street
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

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Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Cockington

Cockington

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Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Modbury

Modbury

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
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River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Start Point

Start Point

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Fireworks
Travel Blog, South Devon
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Country Lane
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Umbrellas
Roses
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Teignmouth
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Cullompton

Cullompton

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Tickets
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Exmouth

Exmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Ashburton

Ashburton

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Dittisham

Dittisham

Dog on South Devon Beach
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Crediton

Crediton

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Horseracing
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Bovey Tracey High Street
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Kingswear

Kingswear

Cullompton

Cullompton

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

People eating Cream Tea
Salcombe

Salcombe

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Burger & Chips
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Food Festival
Rock Pooling at Wembury
The River Dart

The River Dart

Sharpham

Sharpham

Haytor

Haytor

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Vineyard
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Colouring Pencils
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Pumpkins, Halloween
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

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Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Paintbrushes
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

BBQ
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Golf
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Easter in South Devon
Seaton

Seaton

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Crabs
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Dawlish

Dawlish

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Devonshire Cream Tea
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Swimming Pool
Walking in the woods
Honiton

Honiton

Tiverton Countryside
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Topsham

Topsham

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Barley field

Barley field

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Shaldon

Shaldon

Ashburton High Street
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Topsham

Topsham

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Autum Leaves
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Rabbit
High Ropes
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Concert
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

camping overlooking the sea
Cake & Coffee
Honiton

Honiton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Father's Day Events
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Shaldon

Shaldon

Salcombe
Berry Head

Berry Head

Dartmoor
Seaton Wetlands
Shaldon

Shaldon

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Pebbles
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Ice Creams
Free Events
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Paintbrushes
Salcombe

Salcombe

Ashburton

Ashburton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Shaldon
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Cake
Pride in South Devon
Dawlish Beach
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Calendar
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

The River Dart

The River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Honiton

Honiton

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Tiverton

Tiverton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Pen & Paper
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Frosty mornings
EV Charging in South Devon
Torcross

Torcross

Shaldon

Shaldon

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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