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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 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…

  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

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  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 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 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 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…

  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 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Add Dartmoor National Park to your Itinerary

    Dartmoor National Park

    Address

    High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6QF

    Telephone

    01822 890414

    Yelverton

    Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wildernesses in the UK with an inspirational landscape of heatherclad moors and rugged tors.

  14. Add Berry Pomeroy Castle to your Itinerary

    Berry Pomeroy Castle

    Address

    Berry Pomeroy, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6LJ

    Telephone

    01803 866618

    Totnes

    Tucked away in a deep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.

  15. 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.

  16. 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…

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Add Teignmouth Arts Quarter to your Itinerary

    Teignmouth Arts Quarter

    Address

    Northumberland Place, Somerset Place, George Street, Brunswick Street and Teign Street, Teignmouth, Devon

    Telephone

    01626 772756

    Teignmouth

    Over near Teignmouth’s River Beach is the Arts Quarter.  Here you will find a selection of art galleries, interesting independent shops, bakeries, pubs and cafes.  TAAG (Teignmouth Arts and Action Group) has its home here, as does local artist Laura…

  20. 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 …

  21. Add Dartington Trust to your Itinerary

    Dartington Trust

    Address

    Dartington Estate, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

    Telephone

    +441803847000

    Dartington, Totnes

    Welcome to Dartington Estate, a beautiful and historic destination offering a wide range of activities, events, and experiences.

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Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Bluebells Honiton
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Topsham

Topsham

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Cockington

Cockington

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Tiverton Countryside
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Paintbrushes
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Cake
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

camping overlooking the sea
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Fireworks
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

The River Dart

The River Dart

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Easter in South Devon
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Pen & Paper
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Salcombe

Salcombe

Barley field

Barley field

Shaldon

Shaldon

Sandridge Barton
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Topsham

Topsham

BBQ
Burger & Chips
Vineyard
Roses
Ice Creams
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Golf
Keyboard
Pride in South Devon
Dartmoor
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Teignmouth
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Umbrellas
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

kite flying
Crediton

Crediton

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon

Shaldon

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Cake & Coffee
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Modbury

Modbury

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Bovey Tracey High Street
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dog on South Devon Beach
Haytor

Haytor

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Rabbit
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Pumpkins, Halloween
Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Shaldon
Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Free Events
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Concert
Shaldon

Shaldon

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Tickets
Walking in the woods
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Ashburton

Ashburton

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ashburton High Street
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Travel Blog, South Devon
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Salcombe
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Exmouth

Exmouth

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Food Festival
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton Wetlands
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Love and Explore South Devon
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Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Kingswear

Kingswear

Torcross

Torcross

Calendar
Devonshire Cream Tea
Topsham

Topsham

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Dawlish Beach
Cullompton

Cullompton

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Father's Day Events
Ashburton

Ashburton

Crediton

Crediton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Frosty mornings
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bovey Tracey High Street
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Swimming Pool
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Family on beach
Tiverton

Tiverton

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Autum Leaves
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Horseracing
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Cullompton

Cullompton

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Pebbles
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Country Lane
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Colouring Pencils
Start Point

Start Point

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Paintbrushes
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Honiton

Honiton

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

EV Charging in South Devon
Dawlish

Dawlish

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Tiverton

Tiverton

Crabs
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

People eating Cream Tea
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Berry Head

Berry Head

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Dittisham

Dittisham

Blog in Flowers
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dog at Stover Country Park
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton

Seaton

High Ropes
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

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