History & Heritage

I'm Searching for...

  • Accommodation

  • Things to Do

  • What's On

  • Food & Drink

  • Shopping

Accommodation Search

Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Area:
Location:
Keyword:

Things to Do Search

Type:
Area:
Location:
Keyword:

What's On Search

Dates
Type:
Area:
Location:
Keyword:

Food & Drink Search

Type:
Area:
Location:
Keyword:

Shopping Search

Type:
Area:
Location:
Keyword:

Accommodation Search

Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Area:
Location:
Keyword:

Things to Do Search

Type:
Area:
Location:
Keyword:

What's On Search

Dates
Type:
Area:
Location:
Keyword:

Food & Drink Search

Type:
Area:
Location:
Keyword:

Shopping Search

Type:
Area:
Location:
Keyword:

Number of results:

Number of results: 63

, currently showing 1 to 21.

Sort By:
  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 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.

  4. Add Powderham to your Itinerary

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1218 reviews1218 reviews

    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 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…

  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 Stuart Line Cruises to your Itinerary

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1015 reviews1015 reviews

    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 Babbacombe Model Village to your Itinerary

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 4688 reviews4688 reviews

    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 Torre Abbey to your Itinerary

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 885 reviews885 reviews

    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.

  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. Remove Meldon Reservoir from 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.

  12. Add The Donkey Sanctuary to your Itinerary

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 3901 reviews3901 reviews

    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.

  13. 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.

  14. Add Totnes Castle to your Itinerary

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 291 reviews291 reviews

    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.

  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 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.

  17. 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.

  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 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 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 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.

Golf
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Ashburton High Street
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Food Festival
Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Honiton

Honiton

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Cake
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Frosty mornings
Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Bluebells Honiton
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Berry Head

Berry Head

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Pumpkins, Halloween
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Autum Leaves
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Walking in the woods
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Dog at Stover Country Park
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Topsham

Topsham

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Pride in South Devon
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

The River Dart

The River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

BBQ
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Ashburton

Ashburton

Topsham

Topsham

Kingswear

Kingswear

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

High Ropes
Cullompton

Cullompton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Calendar
Crabs
Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Dittisham

Dittisham

Vineyard
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Paintbrushes
Fireworks
Tickets
Seaton

Seaton

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Tiverton

Tiverton

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Shaldon

Shaldon

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Paintbrushes
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Free Events
Blog in Flowers
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Shaldon

Shaldon

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Bovey Tracey High Street
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Shaldon

Shaldon

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Country Lane
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Roses
Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Keyboard
Start Point

Start Point

Dawlish

Dawlish

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Father's Day Events
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Colouring Pencils
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Teignmouth
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Family on beach
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Easter in South Devon
Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Honiton

Honiton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Topsham

Topsham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Swimming Pool
Welcome Family Holiday Park
Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Cullompton

Cullompton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Burger & Chips
Exmouth

Exmouth

Modbury

Modbury

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

People eating Cream Tea
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dartmoor
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Devonshire Cream Tea
Cake & Coffee
Ice Creams
Haytor

Haytor

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Barley field

Barley field

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Pen & Paper
Travel Blog, South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Seaton Wetlands
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Cockington

Cockington

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Crediton

Crediton

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Salcombe
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Beach
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

kite flying
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Bovey Tracey High Street
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Torcross

Torcross

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Shaldon
Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Rabbit
Devonshire Cream Tea
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Sharpham

Sharpham

Sandridge Barton
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Tiverton Countryside
Crediton

Crediton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Umbrellas
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Start Point

Start Point

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Pebbles
Tiverton

Tiverton

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Dog on South Devon Beach
Honiton

Honiton

camping overlooking the sea
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Ashburton

Ashburton

Topsham

Topsham

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Shaldon

Shaldon

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Salcombe

Salcombe

Horseracing
EV Charging in South Devon
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Love and Explore South Devon
#LoveSouthDevon #ExploreSouthDevon
Concert
European Union Leader South Devon Coastal
Hello.
We'd love to hear what you think about South Devon!
Complete our short survey below to enter our free draw, and be in with a chance of winning a luxury two-night stay in award winning accommodation in Devon.

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss

Don't Miss