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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 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 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.

  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

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  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 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.

  10. 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…

  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 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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…

  15. 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.

  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 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…

  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 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…

  20. 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…

  21. 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.

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Start Point

Cullompton

Cullompton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Teignmouth
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Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Tiverton

Tiverton

Vineyard
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Barley field

Barley field

BBQ
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

The River Dart

The River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Pumpkins, Halloween
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Rabbit
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Devonshire Cream Tea
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmoor
Torcross

Torcross

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Topsham

Topsham

Sandridge Barton
Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Shaldon

Shaldon

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe
Start Point

Start Point

Calendar
The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Sharpham

Sharpham

Concert
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Haytor

Haytor

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Modbury

Modbury

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Autum Leaves
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Roses
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Colouring Pencils
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Golf
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Seaton Wetlands
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

EV Charging in South Devon
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Umbrellas
Pebbles
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon

Shaldon

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Bovey Tracey High Street
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Shaldon

Shaldon

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Berry Head

Berry Head

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

High Ropes
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Ashburton

Ashburton

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Tiverton

Tiverton

kite flying
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Father's Day Events
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Fireworks
Travel Blog, South Devon
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Keyboard
Frosty mornings
Topsham

Topsham

Honiton

Honiton

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Pen & Paper
Dog on South Devon Beach
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Tiverton Countryside
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dawlish Beach
Pride in South Devon
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Family on beach
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Food Festival
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

camping overlooking the sea
Shaldon

Shaldon

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Exmouth

Exmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Ashburton High Street
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Salcombe

Salcombe

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Devonshire Cream Tea
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Paintbrushes
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

The River Dart

The River Dart

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Bluebells Honiton
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Crabs
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Cullompton

Cullompton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Horseracing
Swimming Pool
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Crediton

Crediton

Burger & Chips
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Free Events
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Topsham

Topsham

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Blog in Flowers
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Kingswear

Kingswear

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dittisham

Dittisham

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Ice Creams
Salcombe

Salcombe

Cockington

Cockington

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dawlish

Dawlish

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

People eating Cream Tea
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Shaldon
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Easter in South Devon
Seaton

Seaton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Country Lane
Walking in the woods
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Paintbrushes
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Cake & Coffee
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Cake
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Crediton

Crediton

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