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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 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 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.

  5. 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…

  6. 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…

  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 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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…

  12. 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.

  13. Add World of Country Life to your Itinerary

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    World of Country Life

    Address

    Sandy Bay, Westdown Lane, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BY

    Telephone

    01395 274533

    Exmouth

    World of Country Life is over 30 acres of fun for the whole family whatever the weather

  14. 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,…

  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 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…

  17. 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…

  18. 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…

  19. 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.

  20. 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…

  21. 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…

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

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Tiverton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

People eating Cream Tea
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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Dartmeet

Shaldon

Shaldon

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Vineyard
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Topsham

Topsham

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Honiton

Honiton

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Walking in the woods
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Umbrellas
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Sandridge Barton
Dog on South Devon Beach
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Bluebells Honiton
Ashburton High Street
Rabbit
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

High Ropes
Fireworks
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Cake & Coffee
Caravan Parks in South Devon
Start Point

Start Point

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Family on beach
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Honiton

Honiton

Dawlish Beach
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The River Dart

The River Dart

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Topsham

Topsham

Paintbrushes
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Pebbles
Salcombe
Free Events
Frosty mornings
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
BBQ
Topsham

Topsham

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Pumpkins, Halloween
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Modbury

Modbury

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

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The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Concert
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

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Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Swimming Pool
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Seaton Wetlands
Shaldon

Shaldon

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dittisham

Dittisham

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Devonshire Cream Tea
camping overlooking the sea
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Sharpham

Sharpham

Autum Leaves
Salcombe

Salcombe

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Cake
Calendar
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Dartmoor
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon

Shaldon

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Bovey Tracey High Street
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Crediton

Crediton

kite flying
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Paintbrushes
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Father's Day Events
Cockington

Cockington

Keyboard
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Salcombe

Salcombe

EV Charging in South Devon
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Bovey Tracey High Street
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Cullompton

Cullompton

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Easter in South Devon
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Crabs
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Torcross

Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Barley field

Barley field

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Honiton

Honiton

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Shaldon
Food Festival
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Pride in South Devon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Haytor

Haytor

Ashburton

Ashburton

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

The River Dart

The River Dart

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Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Seaton

Seaton

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

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Horseracing
Berry Head

Berry Head

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Salcombe

Salcombe

Golf
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Exmouth

Exmouth

Crediton

Crediton

Colouring Pencils
Ice Creams
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Roses
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Country Lane
Ashburton

Ashburton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth
Topsham

Topsham

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Kingswear

Kingswear

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Topsham

Topsham

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Tiverton Countryside
Salcombe

Salcombe

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Pen & Paper
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Dawlish

Dawlish

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Burger & Chips
Start Point

Start Point

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Devonshire Cream Tea
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Tiverton

Tiverton

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Shaldon

Shaldon

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Tickets
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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