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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 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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…

  6. 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.

  7. 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…

  8. 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…

  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 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…

  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 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 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,…

  14. 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.

  15. 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…

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Add Start Point Lighthouse to your Itinerary

    Start Point Lighthouse

    Address

    Start Point, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2ET

    Telephone

    01803 7701802

    Kingsbridge

    Visit Start Point and the Start Point Lighthouse - one of South Devon's most beautiful coastal walks along the South West Coast Path.

  20. 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,…

  21. 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…

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Father's Day Events
South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Pen & Paper
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Dog at Stover Country Park
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

Swimming Pool
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

People eating Cream Tea
Start Point

Start Point

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Fireworks
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Keyboard
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Paintbrushes
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Salcombe

Salcombe

Tiverton

Tiverton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Dartmoor
Bovey Tracey High Street
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Concert
Topsham

Topsham

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exmouth

Exmouth

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Crediton

Crediton

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Roses
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
The River Dart

The River Dart

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Umbrellas
Shaldon
Easter in South Devon
Walking in the woods
Burger & Chips
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Paintbrushes
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe
Honiton

Honiton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Sharpham

Sharpham

Berry Head

Berry Head

High Ropes
Shaldon

Shaldon

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Topsham

Topsham

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Teignmouth
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

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Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Torcross

Torcross

Blog in Flowers
Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Ashburton

Ashburton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Seaton

Seaton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Salcombe

Salcombe

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Shaldon

Shaldon

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Crediton

Crediton

Topsham

Topsham

Dog on South Devon Beach
Seaton Wetlands
Start Point

Start Point

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Country Lane
Crabs
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Kingswear

Kingswear

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Pebbles
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Family on beach
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Ashburton High Street
BBQ
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Haytor

Haytor

camping overlooking the sea
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Devonshire Cream Tea
Pride in South Devon
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

kite flying
Bluebells Honiton
Vineyard
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Travel Blog, South Devon
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Frosty mornings
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Dittisham

Dittisham

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Colouring Pencils
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Shaldon

Shaldon

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Food Festival
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Golf
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Cake
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Calendar
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
The River Dart

The River Dart

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Dawlish

Dawlish

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

EV Charging in South Devon
Salcombe

Salcombe

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Horseracing
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Autum Leaves
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Cockington

Cockington

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Tiverton Countryside
Ashburton

Ashburton

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Ice Creams
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Sandridge Barton
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Honiton

Honiton

Barley field

Barley field

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Tiverton

Tiverton

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Tickets
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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Pumpkins, Halloween
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Rabbit
Salcombe

Salcombe

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Dawlish Beach
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Modbury

Modbury

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Shaldon

Shaldon

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