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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 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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,…

  7. 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.

  8. 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…

  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 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 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.

  12. 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…

  13. 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.

  14. 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…

  15. 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 …

  16. Add Dartmoor National Park to your Itinerary

    Dartmoor National Park

    Address

    High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QF

    Telephone

    01822 890414

    Yelverton

    Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wildernesses in the UK with an inspirational landscape of heatherclad moors and rugged tors.

  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 China Blue to your Itinerary

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    China Blue

    Address

    Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR

    Telephone

    01803 860908

    Totnes

    We are a one-of-a-kind destination store for those seeking a unique, curated mix of shopping, creativity and eating! We offer fun and inclusive, indoor activities the whole family can enjoy.

    We offer a whole host of services throughout our business…

  19. 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…

  20. 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.

  21. Add Dartmouth Castle to your Itinerary

    Dartmouth Castle

    Address

    Castle Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0JN

    Telephone

    01803 834445

    Dartmouth

    Surrounded by sparkling waters, Dartmouth is one of the most beautifully located fortresses in England. For over 600 years, the castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth.

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor
People eating Cream Tea
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Vineyard
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
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Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Autum Leaves
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Devonshire Cream Tea
Shaldon

Shaldon

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Pen & Paper
Food Festival
Salcombe
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Bluebells Honiton
Cullompton

Cullompton

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Tiverton

Tiverton

Crabs
Cake
Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

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Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Colouring Pencils
Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Shaldon

Shaldon

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Haytor

Haytor

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Tickets
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Dog at Stover Country Park
Frosty mornings
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Golf
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Fireworks
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Concert
Ashburton

Ashburton

Start Point

Start Point

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Ice Creams
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Honiton

Honiton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Pumpkins, Halloween
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Topsham

Topsham

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Sandridge Barton
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Free Events
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Dog on South Devon Beach
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Paintbrushes
kite flying
Tiverton Countryside
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Country Lane
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Paintbrushes
Exmouth

Exmouth

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Crediton

Crediton

BBQ
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Dawlish Beach
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Ashburton

Ashburton

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Pebbles
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Easter in South Devon
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Blog in Flowers
Dawlish

Dawlish

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Shaldon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Calendar
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton

Seaton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Swimming Pool
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton Wetlands
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Ashburton

Ashburton

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Father's Day Events
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Salcombe

Salcombe

Bovey Tracey High Street
Teignmouth
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

camping overlooking the sea
Cockington

Cockington

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Rabbit
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Honiton

Honiton

Travel Blog, South Devon
Burger & Chips
Sharpham

Sharpham

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Shaldon

Shaldon

Topsham

Topsham

Horseracing
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Keyboard
Umbrellas
Crediton

Crediton

Roses
EV Charging in South Devon
Pride in South Devon
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Walking in the woods
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Topsham

Topsham

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dittisham

Dittisham

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Modbury

Modbury

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Kingswear

Kingswear

Family on beach
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Torcross

Torcross

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Devonshire Cream Tea
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Ashburton High Street
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

High Ropes
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Cake & Coffee
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Topsham

Topsham

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

The River Dart

The River Dart

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Berry Head

Berry Head

Tiverton

Tiverton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Barley field

Barley field

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

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