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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 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 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 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…

  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 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…

  9. 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.

  10. 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…

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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 …

  14. 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.…

  15. Add China Blue to your Itinerary

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    China Blue

    Address

    Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR

    Telephone

    01803 860908

    Totnes

    We are a one-of-a-kind destination store for those seeking a unique, curated mix of shopping, creativity and eating! We offer fun and inclusive, indoor activities the whole family can enjoy.

    We offer a whole host of services throughout our business…

  16. 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…

  17. 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.

  18. 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…

  19. 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.

  20. Add Dartmouth Guided History Tours to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Guided History Tours

    Address

    Dartmouth, Devon

    Telephone

    01803 845501

    Dartmouth

    Dartmouth is steeped in maritime history and has been an important and strategic deep water port since the twelfth century.

    We offer a 1 to 1 ½ hour walking tour of Dartmouth pointing out the most important buildings and places all within a…

  21. 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.

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Totnes - River Dart

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Exeter Cathedral

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View of Beesands

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Seaton Beach

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Ferry on the River Dart

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Coastal Path near Beesands

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Teignmouth Promenade

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Newton Abbot

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Dawlish Seafront

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Totnes - River Dart

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Teignmouth Town

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Hope Cove

Cullompton

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Countryside around Crediton

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Cullompton

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Countryside around Crediton

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Seaton Coast

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Countryside near Sidmouth

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Cullompton War Memorial

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Bigbury Beach

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Coast Path near Slapton

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Slapton Sand Beach

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Torquay seafront

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Seaton Coastline

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Avon Dam

Ashburton

Ashburton

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

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Honiton

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

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Totnes Fore Street

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

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EV Charging in South Devon
Ashburton High Street
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Bovey Tracey Church

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

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Sharpham

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

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Bickleigh

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Countryside around Bovey Tracey

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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

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Sailing on the River Dart

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Dog at Stover Country Park
Teignmouth
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Shopping in Dartmouth

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Charles Church Plymouth

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Salcombe

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Seaton

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

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Berry Head

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Newton Abbot Town Quay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Shaldon
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Thurlestone Beach

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

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Honiton

Honiton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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Stoke Gabriel

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Golf
Ashburton

Ashburton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Topsham

Topsham

The River Dart

The River Dart

Topsham

Topsham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Devonshire Cream Tea
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Salcombe

Salcombe

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

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Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

Pumpkins, Halloween
Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Roses
Crediton

Crediton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Devonshire Cream Tea
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kite flying
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Haytor

Haytor

Pride in South Devon
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Paintbrushes
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Paintbrushes
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Crabs
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

High Ropes
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Shaldon

Shaldon

Easter in South Devon
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Country Lane
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish

Dawlish

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

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Dartmoor

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

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Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Tiverton

Tiverton

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Great Plantation

Tiverton Countryside
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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

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Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

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Sherman Tank at Torcross

Crediton

Crediton

Horseracing
Honiton

Honiton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Cake
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Salcombe
Dawlish Beach
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Modbury

Modbury

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Tiverton

Tiverton

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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