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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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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

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Boat tour on the River Dart

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Countryside around Cullompton

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The River Dart

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

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Totnes - River Dart

Caravan Parks in South Devon
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Exmouth

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

People eating Cream Tea
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

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Rock Pooling at Wembury
Dog on South Devon Beach
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

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Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

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Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

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Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

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

Wembury Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

EV Charging in South Devon
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Easter in South Devon
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Roses
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Walking in the woods
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Devonshire Cream Tea
Torcross

Torcross

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Cake & Coffee
Keyboard
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Sandridge Barton
Kingswear

Kingswear

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey High Street
Honiton

Honiton

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

High Ropes
Cake
Cullompton

Cullompton

Fireworks
Dawlish

Dawlish

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Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Honiton

Honiton

Burger & Chips
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Travel Blog, South Devon
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

camping overlooking the sea
Dartmoor
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Seaton

Seaton

Horseracing
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Colouring Pencils
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Bovey Tracey High Street
Honiton

Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Shaldon

Shaldon

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Tickets
The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

The River Dart

The River Dart

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Autum Leaves
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Cullompton

Cullompton

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Food Festival
Vineyard
Teignmouth
Haytor

Haytor

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Berry Head

Berry Head

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Ice Creams
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Topsham

Topsham

Crediton

Crediton

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Pebbles
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Sharpham

Sharpham

Ashburton High Street
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Blog in Flowers
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Tiverton Countryside
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Seaton Wetlands
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Bluebells Honiton
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Tiverton

Tiverton

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Shaldon

Shaldon

Swimming Pool
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Cockington

Cockington

Topsham

Topsham

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Free Events
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Barley field

Barley field

Salcombe

Salcombe

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Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Dittisham

Dittisham

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Tiverton

Tiverton

Modbury

Modbury

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Salcombe

Salcombe

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Shaldon

Shaldon

Dog at Stover Country Park
Pumpkins, Halloween
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Concert
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Family on beach
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Father's Day Events
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Start Point

Start Point

Shaldon

Shaldon

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

kite flying
BBQ
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Beach
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Pride in South Devon
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Start Point

Start Point

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Topsham

Topsham

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Ashburton

Ashburton

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Country Lane
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

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