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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 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

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  4. 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.

  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 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.

  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 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.

  9. 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,…

  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 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 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 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.

  15. 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…

  16. 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…

  17. 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,…

  18. 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…

  19. 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.

  20. Add Ashburton Antiques Trail to your Itinerary

    Ashburton Antiques Trail

    Address

    Ashburton, Devon

    Ashburton has built a reputation over many years as a top destination for antiques and no visit to the town is complete without a browse around its antique shops.

    Ashburton offers more than 10 individual antique shops combining some of the…

  21. Add Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Teignbridge War Memorial Heritage Trail

    Address

    Across Teignbridge, Devon

    Historic England commenced a thematic listing of World War 1 memorials to commemorate the human loss and 100 year anniversary of the First World War.  The memorials also often included inscriptions from World War II and other battles, and is…

Salcombe

Salcombe

Crediton

Crediton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Paintbrushes
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Calendar
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Family on beach
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

High Ropes
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dog at Stover Country Park
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Roses
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kingswear

Kingswear

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Barley field

Barley field

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Keyboard
Torcross

Torcross

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Tiverton

Tiverton

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Salcombe

Salcombe

BBQ
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Shaldon
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

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Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Bluebells Honiton
Ashburton

Ashburton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Bovey Tracey High Street
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon

Shaldon

Salcombe
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Shaldon

Shaldon

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Pen & Paper
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Vineyard
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Tiverton Countryside
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Shaldon

Shaldon

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Topsham

Topsham

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Country Lane
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Cake & Coffee
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Rock Pooling at Wembury
The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Salcombe

Salcombe

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

People eating Cream Tea
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Concert
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Father's Day Events
Berry Head

Berry Head

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Seaton Wetlands
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Topsham

Topsham

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Walking in the woods
Free Events
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Devonshire Cream Tea
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Colouring Pencils
Haytor

Haytor

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Cockington

Cockington

Topsham

Topsham

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Topsham

Topsham

camping overlooking the sea
Ashburton

Ashburton

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Swimming Pool
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Golf
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

EV Charging in South Devon
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Food Festival
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Devonshire Cream Tea
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Seaton

Seaton

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

kite flying
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Rabbit
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Horseracing
Frosty mornings
Ashburton High Street
Easter in South Devon
Teignmouth
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Start Point

Start Point

Exmouth

Exmouth

Pebbles
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Start Point

Start Point

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Cake
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Travel Blog, South Devon
Honiton

Honiton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Modbury

Modbury

Crabs
Sharpham

Sharpham

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Fireworks
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Honiton

Honiton

Sandridge Barton
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Salcombe

Salcombe

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Crediton

Crediton

Paintbrushes
Dawlish Beach
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Burger & Chips
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Ice Creams
Salcombe

Salcombe

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Dittisham

Dittisham

Autum Leaves
The River Dart

The River Dart

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Umbrellas
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Pride in South Devon
Dawlish

Dawlish

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Dog on South Devon Beach
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

The River Dart

The River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Bovey Tracey High Street
Tickets
Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
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Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Pumpkins, Halloween
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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