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  1. 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…

  2. 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.

  3. 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,…

  4. 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…

  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 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…

  7. 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…

  8. 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.

  9. 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…

  10. 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.

  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 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 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 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.

  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 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…

  17. 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…

  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 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.

  20. 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.…

  21. 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…

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Dartmoor
Horseracing
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Pen & Paper
Topsham

Topsham

Sharpham

Sharpham

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Torcross

Torcross

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Shaldon

Shaldon

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Tiverton

Tiverton

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Crediton

Crediton

Swimming Pool
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Sandridge Barton
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Shaldon
Modbury

Modbury

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Devonshire Cream Tea
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Kingswear

Kingswear

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

High Ropes
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Colouring Pencils
Honiton

Honiton

Dawlish

Dawlish

Salcombe

Salcombe

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

camping overlooking the sea
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dog on South Devon Beach
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Teignmouth
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Beach
Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Barley field

Barley field

People eating Cream Tea
Pumpkins, Halloween
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Umbrellas
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

BBQ
The River Dart

The River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Paintbrushes
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Cake
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Cullompton

Cullompton

Easter in South Devon
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Vineyard
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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

Seaton Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Fireworks
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bovey Tracey High Street
Frosty mornings
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Travel Blog, South Devon
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Topsham

Topsham

Honiton

Honiton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Rabbit
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Berry Head

Berry Head

Seaton Wetlands
Country Lane
Salcombe

Salcombe

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Start Point

Start Point

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exmouth

Exmouth

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Salcombe

Salcombe

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Paintbrushes
Crabs
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Dog at Stover Country Park
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Father's Day Events
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Bluebells Honiton
Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Keyboard
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

EV Charging in South Devon
Tiverton

Tiverton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe
Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Free Events
The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Burger & Chips
The River Dart

The River Dart

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

kite flying
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Pebbles
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Autum Leaves
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Family on beach
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blog in Flowers
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Crediton

Crediton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Cake & Coffee
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Devonshire Cream Tea
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Ice Creams
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Haytor

Haytor

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Walking in the woods
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Start Point

Start Point

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Topsham

Topsham

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Golf
Food Festival
Tiverton Countryside
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ashburton

Ashburton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Roses
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Tickets
Calendar
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Concert
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Bovey Tracey High Street
Seaton

Seaton

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Pride in South Devon
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Ashburton High Street
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Dittisham

Dittisham

Cockington

Cockington

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

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