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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 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.

  4. 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…

  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 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…

  7. 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…

  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 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…

  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 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 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.

  13. Add Ashburton Antiques Trail to your Itinerary

    Ashburton Antiques Trail

    Address

    Ashburton, Devon

    Ashburton has built a reputation over many years as a top destination for antiques and no visit to the town is complete without a browse around its antique shops.

    Ashburton offers more than 10 individual antique shops combining some of the…

  14. 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

  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 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…

  17. 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,…

  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 The Daymark to your Itinerary

    The Daymark

    Address

    Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EH

    Dartmouth

    Built in 1864, the Daymark is a grade II listed tower, which reaches 80ft high and visible from Dartmouth. It can be seen for many miles if you’re out at sea. This stunning octagonal tower is situated in a picturesque field overlooking the sea, and…

  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 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…

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Shaldon

Shaldon

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Roses
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Topsham

Topsham

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Rabbit
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Autum Leaves
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Shaldon
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Fireworks
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Shaldon

Shaldon

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Start Point

Start Point

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Colouring Pencils
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Honiton

Honiton

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

High Ropes
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

camping overlooking the sea
Berry Head

Berry Head

Dittisham

Dittisham

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Devonshire Cream Tea
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Salcombe

Salcombe

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Umbrellas
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Seaton Wetlands
Tiverton Countryside
Bovey Tracey High Street
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

kite flying
Crabs
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Salcombe
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Cullompton

Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Seaton

Seaton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Golf
Barley field

Barley field

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Exmouth

Exmouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Keyboard
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Ashburton High Street
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

The River Dart

The River Dart

Sharpham

Sharpham

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Swimming Pool
Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Tickets
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dog on South Devon Beach
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Travel Blog, South Devon
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Country Lane
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Salcombe

Salcombe

Paintbrushes
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Father's Day Events
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Bluebells Honiton
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Pen & Paper
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Easter in South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Cullompton

Cullompton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Start Point

Start Point

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Frosty mornings
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Torcross

Torcross

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Salcombe

Salcombe

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Walking in the woods
Crediton

Crediton

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Vineyard
Cockington

Cockington

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Kingswear

Kingswear

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Ashburton

Ashburton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Cake
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish

Dawlish

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Horseracing
Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

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Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Haytor

Haytor

Cake & Coffee
Tiverton

Tiverton

Salcombe

Salcombe

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Burger & Chips
Ashburton

Ashburton

Honiton

Honiton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Food Festival
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

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

Dawlish Beach

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Free Events
Sandridge Barton
Dawlish Beach
EV Charging in South Devon
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Crediton

Crediton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Topsham

Topsham

Dartmoor
Shaldon

Shaldon

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Concert
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Pride in South Devon
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Topsham

Topsham

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Ice Creams
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Ashburton

Ashburton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Calendar
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Paintbrushes
Devonshire Cream Tea
Teignmouth
BBQ
People eating Cream Tea
Tiverton

Tiverton

Modbury

Modbury

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Dog at Stover Country Park
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Pebbles
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Topsham

Topsham

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Family on beach
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Pumpkins, Halloween
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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