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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 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,…

  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 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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…

  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 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…

  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 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.

  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 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…

  14. 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,…

  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 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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…

  19. 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.

  20. Add World of Country Life to your Itinerary

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    World of Country Life

    Address

    Sandy Bay, Westdown Lane, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BY

    Telephone

    01395 274533

    Exmouth

    World of Country Life is over 30 acres of fun for the whole family whatever the weather

  21. 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…

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Travel Blog, South Devon
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Umbrellas
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Cullompton

Cullompton

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Berry Head

Berry Head

Horseracing
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Country Lane
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Colouring Pencils
Crediton

Crediton

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Frosty mornings
Salcombe

Salcombe

Rabbit
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Pen & Paper
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Honiton

Honiton

High Ropes
Honiton

Honiton

Sandridge Barton
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Beach
kite flying
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Burger & Chips
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

BBQ
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton

Seaton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Shaldon

Shaldon

Barley field

Barley field

Tiverton Countryside
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Tiverton

Tiverton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Ice Creams
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Torcross

Torcross

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Pride in South Devon
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Pumpkins, Halloween
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Tickets
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe

Salcombe

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Swimming Pool
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Keyboard
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Bluebells Honiton
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Bovey Tracey High Street
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Autum Leaves
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish

Dawlish

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Exmouth

Exmouth

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Sharpham

Sharpham

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Ashburton High Street
Calendar
Crediton

Crediton

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dog at Stover Country Park
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Start Point

Start Point

Golf
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dittisham

Dittisham

People eating Cream Tea
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Devonshire Cream Tea
Seaton Wetlands
Cockington

Cockington

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Cake
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Salcombe

Salcombe

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Dog on South Devon Beach
Concert
Start Point

Start Point

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Cake & Coffee
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Love and Explore South Devon
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Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Kingswear

Kingswear

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Topsham

Topsham

Pebbles
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Topsham

Topsham

Dartmoor
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Family on beach
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Blog in Flowers
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Modbury

Modbury

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

The River Dart

The River Dart

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Salcombe

Salcombe

Crabs
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Vineyard
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

camping overlooking the sea
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Haytor

Haytor

Devonshire Cream Tea
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Shaldon
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Topsham

Topsham

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Fireworks
Salcombe

Salcombe

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Easter in South Devon
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Free Events
Roses
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth
Cullompton

Cullompton

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Food Festival
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Paintbrushes
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Walking in the woods
Father's Day Events
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Salcombe
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

The River Dart

The River Dart

Shaldon

Shaldon

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Bovey Tracey High Street
EV Charging in South Devon
Topsham

Topsham

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Honiton

Honiton

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Paintbrushes
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

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