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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 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.

  4. 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,…

  5. 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.

  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 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…

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  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 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 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…

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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…

  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 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 Teignmouth Arts Quarter to your Itinerary

    Teignmouth Arts Quarter

    Address

    Northumberland Place, Somerset Place, George Street, Brunswick Street and Teign Street, Teignmouth, Devon

    Telephone

    01626 772756

    Teignmouth

    Over near Teignmouth’s River Beach is the Arts Quarter.  Here you will find a selection of art galleries, interesting independent shops, bakeries, pubs and cafes.  TAAG (Teignmouth Arts and Action Group) has its home here, as does local artist Laura…

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Ashburton

Ashburton

Start Point

Start Point

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Food Festival
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth
High Ropes
Salcombe

Salcombe

Exmouth

Exmouth

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Salcombe

Salcombe

Start Point

Start Point

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

kite flying
EV Charging in South Devon
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Bovey Tracey High Street
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Modbury

Modbury

Pebbles
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Travel Blog, South Devon
Ashburton High Street
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Salcombe

Salcombe

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Golf
Bluebells Honiton
Barley field

Barley field

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Calendar
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Crediton

Crediton

Pumpkins, Halloween
Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dittisham

Dittisham

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Pen & Paper
Paintbrushes
Shaldon

Shaldon

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Cockington

Cockington

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Torcross

Torcross

Honiton

Honiton

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Tiverton Countryside
Tiverton

Tiverton

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton

Seaton

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Keyboard
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Shaldon

Shaldon

Cake
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Fireworks
Cullompton

Cullompton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Haytor

Haytor

Dog on South Devon Beach
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Country Lane
Blog in Flowers
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Roses
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

The River Dart

The River Dart

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

The River Dart

The River Dart

Paintbrushes
South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Frosty mornings
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Easter in South Devon
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Topsham

Topsham

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Burger & Chips
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Crabs
Sandridge Barton
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Cake & Coffee
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Horseracing
BBQ
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Salcombe
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Umbrellas
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Concert
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Shaldon
Father's Day Events
camping overlooking the sea
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Berry Head

Berry Head

Bovey Tracey High Street
Dawlish Beach
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Crediton

Crediton

Kingswear

Kingswear

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Sharpham

Sharpham

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Ice Creams
Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dawlish

Dawlish

Rabbit
Free Events
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Vineyard
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Honiton

Honiton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Tiverton

Tiverton

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Tickets
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Topsham

Topsham

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Devonshire Cream Tea
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Pride in South Devon
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Devonshire Cream Tea
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Seaton Wetlands
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dog at Stover Country Park
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Family on beach
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Autum Leaves
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Swimming Pool
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Colouring Pencils
Ashburton

Ashburton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Salcombe

Salcombe

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

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Dartmoor
Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

People eating Cream Tea
Topsham

Topsham

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Walking in the woods
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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