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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 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…

  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

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  5. 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.

  6. 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…

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  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 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…

  12. 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.

  13. 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…

  14. 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.

  15. 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 …

  16. 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.

  17. 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…

  18. Add Dartington Trust to your Itinerary

    Dartington Trust

    Address

    Dartington Estate, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

    Telephone

    +441803847000

    Dartington, Totnes

    Welcome to Dartington Estate, a beautiful and historic destination offering a wide range of activities, events, and experiences.

  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 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.

  21. Add Dartmoor National Park to your Itinerary

    Dartmoor National Park

    Address

    High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QF

    Telephone

    01822 890414

    Yelverton

    Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wildernesses in the UK with an inspirational landscape of heatherclad moors and rugged tors.

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Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Rabbit
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Fireworks
Roses
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Tiverton

Tiverton

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dawlish Beach
Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

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Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Ice Creams
Seaton Wetlands
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Shaldon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Seaton

Seaton

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Paintbrushes
Exmouth

Exmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Food Festival
Paintbrushes
Cake
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Crabs
Salcombe
The River Dart

The River Dart

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Pride in South Devon
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Honiton

Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Free Events
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Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Salcombe

Salcombe

Easter in South Devon
The River Dart

The River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Colouring Pencils
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Shaldon

Shaldon

Cullompton

Cullompton

Bluebells Honiton
Haytor

Haytor

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Devonshire Cream Tea
Pumpkins, Halloween
The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Concert
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Teignmouth
Crediton

Crediton

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Topsham

Topsham

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

BBQ
Honiton

Honiton

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Keyboard
camping overlooking the sea
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Burger & Chips
Sandridge Barton
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Sharpham

Sharpham

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

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Pebbles
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Torcross

Torcross

Ashburton

Ashburton

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Shaldon

Shaldon

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

kite flying
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Blog in Flowers
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Salcombe

Salcombe

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

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Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Cockington

Cockington

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kingswear

Kingswear

Crediton

Crediton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Swimming Pool
Ashburton High Street
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Topsham

Topsham

Barley field

Barley field

Horseracing
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Dog on South Devon Beach
People eating Cream Tea
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Berry Head

Berry Head

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Dartmoor
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

High Ropes
Pen & Paper
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Dawlish

Dawlish

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Country Lane
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Modbury

Modbury

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Bovey Tracey High Street
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Topsham

Topsham

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Devonshire Cream Tea
Tiverton Countryside
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Father's Day Events
Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Start Point

Start Point

Family on beach
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Start Point

Start Point

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Frosty mornings
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Autum Leaves
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe

Salcombe

Cake & Coffee
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Tiverton

Tiverton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

EV Charging in South Devon
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Tickets
Vineyard
Dittisham

Dittisham

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Calendar
Ashburton

Ashburton

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Ashburton

Ashburton

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