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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 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…

  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 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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…

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  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 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…

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Add Templer Way to your Itinerary

    Templer Way

    Address

    Stover, Newton Abbot, Devon

    Stover, Newton Abbot

    The Templer Way is an 18 mile walk which traces the historic route of granite being taken from the quarries at Haytor to the docks at Teignmouth.

    The Templer way starts off at Haytor, Dartmoor before passing through Bovey Tracey, Stover Country…

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Add The East Devon Way to your Itinerary

    The East Devon Way

    Address

    East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, East Devon, Devon

    East Devon

    The East Devon Way links together footpaths & quiet country lanes to create routes through undulating country to link Exmouth & Lyme Regis.

  18. 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…

  19. 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…

  20. Add Branscombe Village to your Itinerary

    Branscombe Village

    Address

    Branscombe

    Branscombe

    The village of Branscombe on East Devon’s Jurassic Coast, sits in a valley that reaches down to the sea. It is surrounded by picturesque countryside with miles of walks through woodland, farmland, and beach. Thatched houses, a working forge and…

  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.

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Pebbles
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Ashburton

Ashburton

Seaton Wetlands
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Pride in South Devon
Free Events
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Honiton

Honiton

camping overlooking the sea
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Autum Leaves
Dog on South Devon Beach
Sandridge Barton
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Ice Creams
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

High Ropes
Topsham

Topsham

Keyboard
Cullompton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Crabs
Country Lane
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Seaton

Seaton

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Shaldon

Shaldon

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Roses
Pumpkins, Halloween
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Devonshire Cream Tea
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Tiverton

Tiverton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Salcombe

Salcombe

EV Charging in South Devon
Concert
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Pen & Paper
Crediton

Crediton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bluebells Honiton
Topsham

Topsham

Calendar
Cockington

Cockington

Travel Blog, South Devon
Walking in the woods
The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Devonshire Cream Tea
Kingswear

Kingswear

Dog at Stover Country Park
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Blog in Flowers
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Easter in South Devon
Topsham

Topsham

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Crediton

Crediton

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Bovey Tracey High Street
Rock Pooling at Wembury
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Cake & Coffee
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Salcombe
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Umbrellas
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Tickets
Family on beach
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Haytor

Haytor

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Modbury

Modbury

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Paintbrushes
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Dartmoor
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Rabbit
Shaldon

Shaldon

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Shaldon

Shaldon

Topsham

Topsham

Horseracing
Burger & Chips
Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Dawlish

Dawlish

Honiton

Honiton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Torcross

Torcross

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Food Festival
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Sharpham

Sharpham

The River Dart

The River Dart

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Tiverton Countryside
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Colouring Pencils
Ashburton High Street
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
kite flying
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Salcombe

Salcombe

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Start Point

Start Point

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Frosty mornings
Honiton

Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Salcombe

Salcombe

People eating Cream Tea
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

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

Teignmouth Town

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Shaldon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Berry Head

Berry Head

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Golf
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Start Point

Start Point

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
The River Dart

The River Dart

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Cake
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Dawlish Beach
Barley field

Barley field

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Teignmouth
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Dittisham

Dittisham

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Swimming Pool
Vineyard
Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Bovey Tracey High Street
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

BBQ
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Father's Day Events
Salcombe

Salcombe

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Ashburton

Ashburton

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Fireworks
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Exmouth

Exmouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Paintbrushes
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

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