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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 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…

  4. 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…

  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 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.

  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 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 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.

  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 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…

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Add Dartmouth Mayflower Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Mayflower Heritage Trail

    Address

    Dartmouth, Devon

    Dartmouth

    Created to mark the 400 year anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower, Dartmouth’s Mayflower Heritage Trail tells the story of the town and its relationship with the voyage undertaken by the Pilgrims.

    The trail paints a picture of Dartmouth…

  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 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…

  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 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.…

  20. 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…

  21. Add A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    This unique 16-sided house was described by Lucinda Lambton as having 'a magical strangeness that one might dream of only as a child'.

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Umbrellas
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Sandridge Barton
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
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Dog at Stover Country Park
Topsham

Topsham

Autum Leaves
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Ice Creams
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Exmouth

Exmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

kite flying
BBQ
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Fireworks
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Devonshire Cream Tea
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Berry Head

Berry Head

Crediton

Crediton

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton Wetlands
Ashburton

Ashburton

Salcombe

Salcombe

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Honiton

Honiton

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Tickets
Topsham

Topsham

Ashburton High Street
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

EV Charging in South Devon
Horseracing
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Cake & Coffee
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Cullompton

Cullompton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Tiverton

Tiverton

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Family on beach
Tiverton

Tiverton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Paintbrushes
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Walking in the woods
Cockington

Cockington

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Caravan Parks in South Devon
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Colouring Pencils
Topsham

Topsham

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Free Events
camping overlooking the sea
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Sharpham

Sharpham

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Seaton

Seaton

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Blog in Flowers
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

People eating Cream Tea
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

High Ropes
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Haytor

Haytor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Dawlish Beach
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Crabs
Teignmouth
Salcombe
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

The River Dart

The River Dart

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Paintbrushes
Travel Blog, South Devon
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Barley field

Barley field

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Modbury

Modbury

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Topsham

Topsham

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Swimming Pool
Crediton

Crediton

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Start Point

Start Point

Father's Day Events
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Ashburton

Ashburton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dartmoor
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Vineyard
Topsham

Topsham

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Honiton

Honiton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Burger & Chips
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Roses
Bluebells Honiton
Ashburton

Ashburton

Pen & Paper
Golf
Food Festival
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Concert
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Tiverton Countryside
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Shaldon
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Kingswear

Kingswear

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Pride in South Devon
Dittisham

Dittisham

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dawlish

Dawlish

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Cake
Dog on South Devon Beach
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Easter in South Devon
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Torcross

Torcross

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
Start Point

Start Point

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Shaldon

Shaldon

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Devonshire Cream Tea
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Frosty mornings
Salcombe

Salcombe

Rabbit
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Calendar
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Country Lane
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Pumpkins, Halloween
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Pebbles
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

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