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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 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…

  4. 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,…

  5. 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.

  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 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.

  8. 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.

  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 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…

  11. 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…

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  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 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.…

  17. 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.

  18. 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…

  19. Add The East Devon Way to your Itinerary

    The East Devon Way

    Address

    East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, East Devon, Devon

    East Devon

    The East Devon Way links together footpaths & quiet country lanes to create routes through undulating country to link Exmouth & Lyme Regis.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The River Dart

The River Dart

Family on beach
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Salcombe

Salcombe

Honiton

Honiton

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dawlish Beach
Dog on South Devon Beach
Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

People eating Cream Tea
Shaldon

Shaldon

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Ashburton

Ashburton

Burger & Chips
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Modbury

Modbury

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Autum Leaves
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

kite flying
Dog at Stover Country Park
Shaldon

Shaldon

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Golf
Seaton Wetlands
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Concert
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Crediton

Crediton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Devonshire Cream Tea
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Bluebells Honiton
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Ashburton

Ashburton

Teignmouth
Tiverton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Tiverton

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Tickets
Kingswear

Kingswear

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Start Point

Start Point

Honiton

Honiton

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Devonshire Cream Tea
Horseracing
Shaldon

Shaldon

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Calendar
Travel Blog, South Devon
Blog in Flowers
Bovey Tracey High Street
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Love and Explore South Devon
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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Keyboard
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Dawlish

Dawlish

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Vineyard
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Free Events
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Haytor

Haytor

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Crabs
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
BBQ
Salcombe

Salcombe

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Cockington

Cockington

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Pebbles
Honiton

Honiton

Pride in South Devon
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Crediton

Crediton

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Sharpham

Sharpham

Rabbit
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Colouring Pencils
Roses
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Ice Creams
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Topsham

Topsham

Sandridge Barton
Torcross

Torcross

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

High Ropes
Country Lane
Salcombe
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Berry Head

Berry Head

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Topsham

Topsham

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Cake
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Cullompton

Cullompton

Dartmoor
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Easter in South Devon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Pen & Paper
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

camping overlooking the sea
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Cake & Coffee
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth

Exmouth

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Fireworks
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Cullompton

Cullompton

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Start Point

Start Point

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Father's Day Events
Seaton

Seaton

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Ashburton High Street
Bovey Tracey High Street
Frosty mornings
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Umbrellas
Walking in the woods
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Dittisham

Dittisham

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Food Festival
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Paintbrushes
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Pumpkins, Halloween
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Tiverton Countryside
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Barley field

Barley field

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Paintbrushes
Shaldon
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

EV Charging in South Devon
The River Dart

The River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Swimming Pool
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

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