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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 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…

  4. 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.

  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 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 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.

  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 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. Remove Bridging the Tamar Visitor and Learning Centre from 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 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.

  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 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.

  14. 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…

  15. 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.

  16. 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,…

  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 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 South Devon Railway to your Itinerary

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    South Devon Railway

    Address

    The Station, Dartbridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ

    Telephone

    01364 644370

    Buckfastleigh

    The South Devon Railway features a wonderful 14 mile round trip along a branch line of the former Great Western Railway. Gleaming, historic GWR steam engines haul trains full of enthralled passengers of all ages between Buckfastleigh and Totnes…

  20. 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 …

  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.

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Autum Leaves
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

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Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Teignmouth
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Tiverton

Tiverton

Pumpkins, Halloween
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Barley field

Barley field

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Colouring Pencils
Crabs
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Tiverton

Tiverton

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Vineyard
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Dawlish

Dawlish

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Start Point

Start Point

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Cullompton

Cullompton

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Cullompton

Cullompton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Cake & Coffee
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Rabbit
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Swimming Pool
Devonshire Cream Tea
The River Dart

The River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Pebbles
camping overlooking the sea
Honiton

Honiton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Cake
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Salcombe

Salcombe

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Shaldon

Shaldon

Golf
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Free Events
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exmouth

Exmouth

Berry Head

Berry Head

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Easter in South Devon
BBQ
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Modbury

Modbury

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Burger & Chips
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Ashburton

Ashburton

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Kingswear

Kingswear

Sandridge Barton
Honiton

Honiton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Cockington

Cockington

Seaton Wetlands
Dog on South Devon Beach
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

People eating Cream Tea
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Paintbrushes
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Sharpham

Sharpham

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Tickets
Topsham

Topsham

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Frosty mornings
Keyboard
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Topsham

Topsham

Shaldon

Shaldon

Salcombe

Salcombe

EV Charging in South Devon
Ashburton

Ashburton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Horseracing
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Salcombe

Salcombe

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Walking in the woods
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Umbrellas
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Family on beach
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Ice Creams
Crediton

Crediton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Ashburton High Street
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Dittisham

Dittisham

Salcombe

Salcombe

Roses
Seaton

Seaton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dog at Stover Country Park
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Start Point

Start Point

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Pen & Paper
High Ropes
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Travel Blog, South Devon
kite flying
Concert
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Pride in South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Bovey Tracey High Street
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Tiverton Countryside
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

The River Dart

The River Dart

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Fireworks
Haytor

Haytor

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Father's Day Events
Food Festival
Topsham

Topsham

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Country Lane
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Crediton

Crediton

Blog in Flowers
Salcombe

Salcombe

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

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Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Shaldon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Dawlish Beach
Devonshire Cream Tea
Bluebells Honiton
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Torcross

Torcross

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Honiton

Honiton

Topsham

Topsham

Dartmoor
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Paintbrushes
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