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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 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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…

  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 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…

  8. 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.

  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

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  10. 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.

  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 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.

  14. St Andrew's Church, Moretonhampstead

    Address

    Fore St,, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8NN

    Telephone

    01647 440424

    Moretonhampstead

    St Andrew's Church is a Grade I listed Parish Church in Moretonhampstead, in the heart of Dartmoor National Park.

  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 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…

  17. 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 …

  18. Add Branscombe Village to your Itinerary

    Branscombe Village

    Address

    Branscombe

    Branscombe

    The village of Branscombe on East Devon’s Jurassic Coast, sits in a valley that reaches down to the sea. It is surrounded by picturesque countryside with miles of walks through woodland, farmland, and beach. Thatched houses, a working forge and…

  19. 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…

  20. 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…

  21. 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…

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Coast Path near Slapton

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

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Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

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Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

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Dartmoor

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Exeter Cathedral Close

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Exeter Princesshay

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Shaldon

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Seaton Beach

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Seaton Coast

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Exeter Quay

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Dawlish Riviera Line

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Surfers at Bantham Beach

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Sherman Tank at Torcross

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Dawlish Seafront

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Kingsbridge

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Dawlish Seafront

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Salcombe

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

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Exeter High Street

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Cullompton

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Honiton

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Stover Country Park

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Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

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Start Point

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Powderham Castle

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Countryside around Tiverton

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Exmouth Beach

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Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

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Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

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Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Topsham

Topsham

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Woodbury Common

Berry Head

Berry Head

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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Newton Abbot

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Topsham

Topsham

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

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Boats near Kingsbridge

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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Charles Church Plymouth

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Totnes Guildhall

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Wembury Rock Pools

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The Boat Float, Dartmouth

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Buckfastleigh

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The River Dart

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Cullompton

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Sidmouth Beach

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

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Teignmouth Pier

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Honiton

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Countryside near Honiton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Salcombe

Salcombe

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Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

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Wembury Beach

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Stover Country Park

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Burgh Island

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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Teignmouth Seafront

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Start Point

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Kingsbridge

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Ashburton

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

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Cockington

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Ashburton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Devonshire Cream Tea
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

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Sailing on the River Dart

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Coastal Path near Beesands

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Torcross

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Torquay Harbour

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Countryside near Honiton

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Thurlestone Rock

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Countryside near Sidmouth

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Exeter Roman Walls

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Exe Estuary Trail

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Totnes - River Dart

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Salcombe Lifeboat

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River Otter near Honiton

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View of Beesands

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Newton Abbot Town Quay

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

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Ferry on the River Dart

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Dawlish

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Totnes - River Dart

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