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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 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 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 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.

  9. 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,…

  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 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 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.

  13. 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.

  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 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…

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  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 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.

  20. 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…

  21. 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.

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Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

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Topsham

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Topsham

Topsham

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Exmouth

Exmouth

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

EV Charging in South Devon
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The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Seaton Wetlands
Shaldon

Shaldon

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Paintbrushes
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Haytor

Haytor

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Kingswear

Kingswear

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Paintbrushes
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Walking in the woods
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Horseracing
Dog on South Devon Beach
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

camping overlooking the sea
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Tiverton Countryside
Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Calendar
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Roses
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Fireworks
High Ropes
Ashburton

Ashburton

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Cullompton

Cullompton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Teignmouth
Salcombe

Salcombe

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

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Free Events
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dawlish Beach
Bluebells Honiton
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Golf
Pumpkins, Halloween
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Sharpham

Sharpham

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Swimming Pool
Salcombe

Salcombe

Love and Explore South Devon
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Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Crabs
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Honiton

Honiton

Blog in Flowers
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Cake
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Honiton

Honiton

Honiton

Honiton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Barley field

Barley field

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Shaldon

Shaldon

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Frosty mornings
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Devonshire Cream Tea
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Start Point

Start Point

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dog at Stover Country Park
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Torcross

Torcross

Sandridge Barton
Food Festival
Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
The River Dart

The River Dart

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Devonshire Cream Tea
Concert
Umbrellas
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Crediton

Crediton

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Ashburton High Street
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Dawlish

Dawlish

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bovey Tracey High Street
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

People eating Cream Tea
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Easter in South Devon
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Autum Leaves
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Ice Creams
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Burger & Chips
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dartmoor
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Salcombe
Country Lane
Shaldon
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Cake & Coffee
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Pride in South Devon
Salcombe

Salcombe

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Start Point

Start Point

Shaldon

Shaldon

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Travel Blog, South Devon
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Family on beach
Tiverton

Tiverton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Colouring Pencils
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Seaton

Seaton

Berry Head

Berry Head

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Pebbles
The River Dart

The River Dart

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Crediton

Crediton

Rabbit
Modbury

Modbury

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
kite flying
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Vineyard
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Father's Day Events
Shaldon

Shaldon

Keyboard
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Bovey Tracey High Street
Cockington

Cockington

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Pen & Paper
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Dittisham

Dittisham

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Topsham

Topsham

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