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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 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 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 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.

  6. 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.

  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 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 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.

  11. 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…

  12. 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…

  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 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.

  15. Add Exeter Quayside to your Itinerary

    Exeter Quayside

    Address

    The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

    Telephone

    01392 271611

    Exeter

    Exeter's Historic Quayside is the most attractive area in the city, popular with locals & visitors for its fascinating history, pubs & restaurants.

  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 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.

  18. St Andrew's Church, Moretonhampstead

    Address

    Fore St,, Moretonhampstead, Devon, TQ13 8NN

    Telephone

    01647 440424

    Moretonhampstead

    St Andrew's Church is a Grade I listed Parish Church in Moretonhampstead, in the heart of Dartmoor National Park.

  19. 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 …

  20. Add South Devon Railway to your Itinerary

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    South Devon Railway

    Address

    The Station, Dartbridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ

    Telephone

    01364 644370

    Buckfastleigh

    The South Devon Railway features a wonderful 14 mile round trip along a branch line of the former Great Western Railway. Gleaming, historic GWR steam engines haul trains full of enthralled passengers of all ages between Buckfastleigh and Totnes…

  21. 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…

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Salcombe

Salcombe

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Salcombe

Salcombe

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dartmoor
Ice Creams
Cullompton

Cullompton

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Crediton

Crediton

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Kingswear

Kingswear

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Honiton

Honiton

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe

Salcombe

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Pebbles
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Honiton

Honiton

Barley field

Barley field

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Cockington

Cockington

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Ashburton High Street
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Seaton

Seaton

Golf
Haytor

Haytor

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Shaldon

Shaldon

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

High Ropes
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Crabs
Blog in Flowers
Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Frosty mornings
Tiverton Countryside
Paintbrushes
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Shaldon

Shaldon

Honiton

Honiton

Walking in the woods
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dog at Stover Country Park
Colouring Pencils
Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Pen & Paper
Dawlish Beach
River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Tiverton

Tiverton

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Tiverton

Tiverton

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Topsham

Topsham

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Burger & Chips
Dog on South Devon Beach
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

EV Charging in South Devon
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Keyboard
Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Concert
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Cullompton

Cullompton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

People eating Cream Tea
Ashburton

Ashburton

Father's Day Events
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Topsham

Topsham

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth
Dawlish

Dawlish

Modbury

Modbury

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Cake & Coffee
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Ashburton

Ashburton

Fireworks
Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Sharpham

Sharpham

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Shaldon
Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Berry Head

Berry Head

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Start Point

Start Point

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Vineyard
Paintbrushes
Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

BBQ
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
kite flying
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Country Lane
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Pride in South Devon
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Crediton

Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Topsham

Topsham

Rabbit
Salcombe

Salcombe

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

The River Dart

The River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Dittisham

Dittisham

Devonshire Cream Tea
Calendar
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

The River Dart

The River Dart

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Travel Blog, South Devon
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Tickets
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Torcross

Torcross

Salcombe
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Easter in South Devon
Devonshire Cream Tea
Salcombe

Salcombe

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

camping overlooking the sea
Bovey Tracey High Street
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Sandridge Barton
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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

Dartmouth Castle

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Autum Leaves
Swimming Pool
Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Food Festival
Shaldon

Shaldon

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Seaton Wetlands
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Family on beach
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Horseracing
Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Cake
Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Pumpkins, Halloween
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Free Events
Umbrellas
Bluebells Honiton
Start Point

Start Point

Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon

Shaldon

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Exmouth

Exmouth

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