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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 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…

  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 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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…

  9. 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…

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  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 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…

  14. Add Dartington Trust to your Itinerary

    Dartington Trust

    Address

    Dartington Estate, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

    Telephone

    +441803847000

    Dartington, Totnes

    Welcome to Dartington Estate, a beautiful and historic destination offering a wide range of activities, events, and experiences.

  15. 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.

  16. 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…

  17. Add National Trust A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    National Trust A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    As seen on BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, a characterful 16-sided house and grounds with views of the Exe estuary, built in 1796 by cousins Jane & Mary Parminter. Filled with curious mementoes of their Grand Tour travels, and…

  18. Add Treasure Trails in South Devon to your Itinerary

    Treasure Trails in South Devon

    Address

    Various locations throughout South Devon

    Telephone

    01872 263692

    Turn a regular day out into a full-blown adventure!

    For young detectives and adults who never grew up. Treasure Trails are a captivating challenge that combines mind-twisting clues and fascinating stories for anyone with a sense of adventure.…

  19. Add Bayards Cove Fort to your Itinerary

    Bayards Cove Fort

    Address

    Bayards Cove, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9AX

    Telephone

    0870 333 1181

    Dartmouth

    A single storey Tudor artillery fort built before 1534 to protect the harbour from any hostile ships that might have made it past the defences of Kingswear and Dartmouth castles.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Ashburton

Ashburton

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

EV Charging in South Devon
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Concert
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Paintbrushes
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Cockington

Cockington

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Horseracing
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Roses
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Start Point

Start Point

Cake
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Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Salcombe
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Bovey Tracey High Street
Start Point

Start Point

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Honiton

Honiton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Pumpkins, Halloween
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Seaton

Seaton

Seaton Wetlands
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dog at Stover Country Park
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Shaldon

Shaldon

Pen & Paper
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Devonshire Cream Tea
Crediton

Crediton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

BBQ
Tiverton

Tiverton

Travel Blog, South Devon
Ice Creams
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dog on South Devon Beach
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Topsham

Topsham

Haytor

Haytor

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Frosty mornings
Dittisham

Dittisham

Shaldon

Shaldon

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Shaldon
Shaldon

Shaldon

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Sandridge Barton
Rabbit
Berry Head

Berry Head

Free Events
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Devonshire Cream Tea
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Cake & Coffee
Dartmoor
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Vineyard
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Blog in Flowers
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Swimming Pool
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Honiton

Honiton

Pebbles
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Barley field

Barley field

Country Lane
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Family on beach
Calendar
Sharpham

Sharpham

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Colouring Pencils
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Pride in South Devon
Topsham

Topsham

Modbury

Modbury

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Honiton

Honiton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

kite flying
High Ropes
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe

Salcombe

Bovey Tracey High Street
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Easter in South Devon
Torcross

Torcross

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Tickets
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bluebells Honiton
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Ashburton

Ashburton

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Salcombe

Salcombe

Food Festival
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Golf
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Kingswear

Kingswear

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Cullompton

Cullompton

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Father's Day Events
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

The River Dart

The River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

People eating Cream Tea
The River Dart

The River Dart

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Teignmouth
Topsham

Topsham

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth

Exmouth

Rock Pooling at Wembury
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Burger & Chips
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Paintbrushes
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Salcombe

Salcombe

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Crediton

Crediton

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Cullompton

Cullompton

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Ashburton High Street
Umbrellas
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Fireworks
Walking in the woods
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

camping overlooking the sea
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Crabs
Autum Leaves
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Keyboard
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Topsham

Topsham

Tiverton Countryside
Tiverton

Tiverton

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Dawlish

Dawlish

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