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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 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…

  4. 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.

  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 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.

  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

    What to know…

  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 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 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.

  12. 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,…

  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 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.…

  15. 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…

  16. 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…

  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 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,…

  19. Add World of Country Life to your Itinerary

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    World of Country Life

    Address

    Sandy Bay, Westdown Lane, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BY

    Telephone

    01395 274533

    Exmouth

    World of Country Life is over 30 acres of fun for the whole family whatever the weather

  20. 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…

  21. 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…

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Sailing on the River Dart

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

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Exeter Cathedral

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Ashburton

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Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

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Kingsbridge

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Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Topsham

Topsham

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Salcombe

Salcombe

Barley field

Barley field

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Seaton Wetlands
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The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Pebbles
People eating Cream Tea
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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Salcombe

Salcombe

Honiton

Honiton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Ice Creams
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Cake & Coffee
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Start Point

Start Point

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

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Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Dog on South Devon Beach
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Salcombe
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

BBQ
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Colouring Pencils
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Walking in the woods
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Sandridge Barton
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Autum Leaves
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bluebells Honiton
Swimming Pool
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Ashburton

Ashburton

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Torcross

Torcross

Paintbrushes
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

The River Dart

The River Dart

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

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Honiton

Honiton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Tiverton

Tiverton

Free Events
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Horseracing
Sharpham

Sharpham

Tiverton

Tiverton

Burger & Chips
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Calendar
Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Devonshire Cream Tea
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Berry Head

Berry Head

Bovey Tracey High Street
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Golf
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Crediton

Crediton

Pumpkins, Halloween
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

kite flying
Honiton

Honiton

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Modbury

Modbury

Shaldon
Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Exmouth

Exmouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Umbrellas
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Paintbrushes
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Roses
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Haytor

Haytor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Salcombe

Salcombe

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Kingswear

Kingswear

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dawlish Beach
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Salcombe

Salcombe

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Keyboard
Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

EV Charging in South Devon
Start Point

Start Point

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

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Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
High Ropes
Dartmoor
Concert
Crabs
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Devonshire Cream Tea
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Dawlish

Dawlish

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Shaldon

Shaldon

Dittisham

Dittisham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Tickets
camping overlooking the sea
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey High Street
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Seaton

Seaton

Food Festival
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Tiverton Countryside
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Father's Day Events
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Frosty mornings
Crediton

Crediton

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Cockington

Cockington

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Salcombe

Salcombe

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

The River Dart

The River Dart

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Cullompton

Cullompton

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