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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 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 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.

  5. 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.

  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…

    Special Offer

    • 🎉 SUMMER OFFER - One FREE Return Visit Within 7 Days!🎉

      Visit between 31st July - 12th September (conditions apply) and pick up information on how to return free within 7 days of your first visit. 👌

      You can use this to return any time within 7 days, but why not use it to visit daytime and then come back for their enchanting illuminations (Tuesday & Thursday evenings) or vice versa. 🌈🌈

      Full details and T&Cs: https://www.model-village.co.uk/opening-price

      More offers like this - South Devon 2024 Attraction Offers

  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 Canonteign Falls to your Itinerary

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    Canonteign Falls

    Address

    Christow, Nr Exeter, Devon, EX6 7RH

    Telephone

    01647 252434

    Canonteign Falls where tranquillity meets adventure. The perfect day out for the whole family.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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…

  14. 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.

  15. 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…

  16. 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.

  17. 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.…

  18. Add Teign Heritage, Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum to your Itinerary

    Teign Heritage, Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum

    Address

    Teign Heritage, 29 French Street, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8ST

    Telephone

    01626 777041

    Teignmouth

    Teignmouth's landmark building contains a range of interesting exhibits in two wonderful new permanent galleries, which have been carefully designed to appeal to both adults and children.

  19. Add Tiverton Canal Co to your Itinerary

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    Tiverton Canal Co

    Address

    The Wharf, Canal Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4HX

    Telephone

    01884253345

    Tiverton

    Tiverton Canal Co
Home to one of the last Horse-Drawn Barges in Great Britain . . .
    Located in magnificent Mid Devon on the banks of the beautiful Grand Western Canal, Tiverton Canal Co is a truely one of Great Britain's unique Tourist…

  20. Add A La Ronde to your Itinerary

    A La Ronde

    Address

    Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 5BD

    Telephone

    01548 842893

    Exmouth

    This unique 16-sided house was described by Lucinda Lambton as having 'a magical strangeness that one might dream of only as a child'.

  21. 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…

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Topsham

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Swimming Pool
Blog in Flowers
Calendar
Torcross

Torcross

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Teignmouth
Honiton

Honiton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dog at Stover Country Park
Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Vineyard
Autum Leaves
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Cullompton

Cullompton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Salcombe

Salcombe

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Burger & Chips
Cullompton

Cullompton

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Roses
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Frosty mornings
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Pebbles
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Colouring Pencils
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Rabbit
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Tiverton

Tiverton

EV Charging in South Devon
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Cake
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Seaton Wetlands
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Family on beach
Devonshire Cream Tea
Salcombe

Salcombe

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Crediton

Crediton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Ashburton High Street
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Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Start Point

Start Point

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Dittisham

Dittisham

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Concert
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Cockington

Cockington

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Honiton

Honiton

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Start Point

Start Point

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Topsham

Topsham

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Haytor

Haytor

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Bluebells Honiton
Tickets
Pumpkins, Halloween
camping overlooking the sea
Exmouth

Exmouth

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dawlish

Dawlish

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

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The River Dart

The River Dart

Honiton

Honiton

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Shaldon

Shaldon

Ice Creams
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Berry Head

Berry Head

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
kite flying
Dawlish Beach
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Country Lane
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Keyboard
Paintbrushes
Shaldon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Golf
Kingswear

Kingswear

Salcombe

Salcombe

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Crabs
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Salcombe
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Seaton

Seaton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Modbury

Modbury

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Pen & Paper
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Dartmoor
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

High Ropes
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Easter in South Devon
Ashburton

Ashburton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

BBQ
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Tiverton Countryside
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Fireworks
Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Shaldon

Shaldon

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Dog on South Devon Beach
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Free Events
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Father's Day Events
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Food Festival
Travel Blog, South Devon
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Crediton

Crediton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Umbrellas
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Topsham

Topsham

People eating Cream Tea
Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Barley field

Barley field

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Pride in South Devon
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Devonshire Cream Tea
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Salcombe

Salcombe

Sharpham

Sharpham

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Sandridge Barton
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Horseracing
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Paintbrushes
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Walking in the woods
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