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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 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.

  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 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 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…

  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 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…

  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 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 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…

  13. 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.

  14. Add Exeter Quayside to your Itinerary

    Exeter Quayside

    Address

    The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

    Telephone

    01392 271611

    Exeter

    Exeter's Historic Quayside is the most attractive area in the city, popular with locals & visitors for its fascinating history, pubs & restaurants.

  15. 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,…

  16. 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 …

  17. 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…

  18. Add Totnes Castle to your Itinerary

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    Totnes Castle

    Address

    Castle Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NU

    Telephone

    01803 864406

    Totnes

    The English Heritage castle is the focal point of the town, standing as a legacy to the once powerful Normans. It's one of the best surviving early motte and bailey castles, the moat is now filled with cottages and gardens in the town.

  19. 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…

  20. 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.

  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.

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South Devon Railway

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Teignmouth Town

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Stover Country Park

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Powderham Castle

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Salcombe

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

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Newton Abbot

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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View of Beesands

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Countryside Near Sidmouth

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Dawlish Beach

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Avon Dam

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Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Salcombe

Salcombe

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

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Dartmeet

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe

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Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Shaldon

Shaldon

Autum Leaves
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dog on South Devon Beach
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Honiton

Honiton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dawlish Beach
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Paintbrushes
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Burger & Chips
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Shaldon

Shaldon

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Honiton

Honiton

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dittisham

Dittisham

Ashburton

Ashburton

Haytor

Haytor

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Tiverton Countryside
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Salcombe
Salcombe

Salcombe

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Exeter Quay

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Blog in Flowers
Paintbrushes
Colouring Pencils
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Ashburton

Ashburton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Fireworks
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Crabs
Dartmoor
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Umbrellas
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Bovey Tracey High Street
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Country Lane
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Free Events
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Modbury

Modbury

Crediton

Crediton

Topsham

Topsham

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

camping overlooking the sea
Exmouth

Exmouth

Father's Day Events
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Crediton

Crediton

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Ice Creams
Horseracing
Family on beach
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Sandridge Barton
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Devonshire Cream Tea
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Seaton

Seaton

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Pride in South Devon
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Start Point

Start Point

Roses
Topsham

Topsham

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Bluebells Honiton
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Tickets
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

BBQ
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Devonshire Cream Tea
Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Ashburton High Street
Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Kingswear

Kingswear

Pumpkins, Halloween
Golf
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Start Point

Start Point

Pen & Paper
Vineyard
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Food Festival
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Calendar
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Keyboard
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Cake & Coffee
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Rabbit
The River Dart

The River Dart

The River Dart

The River Dart

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Concert
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Topsham

Topsham

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dawlish

Dawlish

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Frosty mornings
Easter in South Devon
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Pebbles
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Topsham

Topsham

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Swimming Pool
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Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Berry Head

Berry Head

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Cake
Seaton Wetlands
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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