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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

    What to know…

  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…

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

The River Dart

The River Dart

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

kite flying
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Exmouth

Exmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Crabs
Salcombe

Salcombe

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Bluebells Honiton
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Devonshire Cream Tea
Swimming Pool
Autum Leaves
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Kingswear

Kingswear

Country Lane
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Paintbrushes
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Concert
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Honiton

Honiton

Walking in the woods
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Haytor

Haytor

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

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Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Rabbit
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Shaldon

Shaldon

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Tickets
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Sandridge Barton
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Golf
Family on beach
Umbrellas
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Cullompton

Cullompton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Salcombe
Dawlish

Dawlish

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

Coastal Path near Beesands

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Colouring Pencils
Pride in South Devon
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dartmoor
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

BBQ
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Food Festival
The River Dart

The River Dart

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dittisham

Dittisham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Bovey Tracey High Street
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Pen & Paper
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Shaldon
Berry Head

Berry Head

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Dog at Stover Country Park
Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Dog on South Devon Beach
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Blog in Flowers
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

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Tiverton

Tiverton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Cockington

Cockington

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Frosty mornings
Horseracing
Ice Creams
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton

Seaton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Cake & Coffee
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Topsham

Topsham

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Vineyard
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Barley field

Barley field

Crediton

Crediton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Torcross

Torcross

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Start Point

Start Point

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Keyboard
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Tiverton

Tiverton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Honiton

Honiton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Ashburton High Street
Roses
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Modbury

Modbury

Crediton

Crediton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Cullompton

Cullompton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Start Point

Start Point

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

People eating Cream Tea
Pumpkins, Halloween
Dawlish Beach
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

camping overlooking the sea
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Paintbrushes
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Free Events
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Father's Day Events
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Sharpham

Sharpham

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Easter in South Devon
Burger & Chips
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Tiverton Countryside
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Teignmouth
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

High Ropes
Ashburton

Ashburton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Topsham

Topsham

Honiton

Honiton

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Pebbles
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Cake
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Fireworks
EV Charging in South Devon
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Seaton Wetlands
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
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