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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 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…

  5. 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.

  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 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 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.

  10. 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…

  11. 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.

  12. 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…

  13. Add Teignmouth Arts Quarter to your Itinerary

    Teignmouth Arts Quarter

    Address

    Northumberland Place, Somerset Place, George Street, Brunswick Street and Teign Street, Teignmouth, Devon

    Telephone

    01626 772756

    Teignmouth

    Over near Teignmouth’s River Beach is the Arts Quarter.  Here you will find a selection of art galleries, interesting independent shops, bakeries, pubs and cafes.  TAAG (Teignmouth Arts and Action Group) has its home here, as does local artist Laura…

  14. Add Totnes Castle to your Itinerary

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    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 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…

  16. 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,…

  17. 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…

  18. Add China Blue to your Itinerary

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    China Blue

    Address

    Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR

    Telephone

    01803 860908

    Totnes

    We are a one-of-a-kind destination store for those seeking a unique, curated mix of shopping, creativity and eating! We offer fun and inclusive, indoor activities the whole family can enjoy.

    We offer a whole host of services throughout our business…

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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 …

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Start Point

Start Point

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Blog in Flowers
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Seaton Wetlands
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Food Festival
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Kingswear

Kingswear

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Shaldon

Shaldon

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Berry Head

Berry Head

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Exmouth

Exmouth

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Bovey Tracey High Street
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Colouring Pencils
Pebbles
Fireworks
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Pumpkins, Halloween
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

The River Dart

The River Dart

Easter in South Devon
Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Walking in the woods
Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Ashburton High Street
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

High Ropes
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Honiton

Honiton

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Honiton

Honiton

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Haytor

Haytor

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Barley field

Barley field

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Crabs
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

BBQ
Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Ashburton

Ashburton

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

The River Dart

The River Dart

Bovey Tracey High Street
Salcombe

Salcombe

Cake
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Salcombe

Salcombe

People eating Cream Tea
Rabbit
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Cullompton

Cullompton

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Paintbrushes
Keyboard
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Sandridge Barton
Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Swimming Pool
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

kite flying
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Tickets
Ashburton

Ashburton

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Calendar
Salcombe

Salcombe

Crediton

Crediton

Pride in South Devon
Bluebells Honiton
Dog on South Devon Beach
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Burger & Chips
Umbrellas
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Ice Creams
Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Modbury

Modbury

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

EV Charging in South Devon
Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Family on beach
Topsham

Topsham

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Autum Leaves
Shaldon

Shaldon

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Ashburton

Ashburton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Tiverton Countryside
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish

Dawlish

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Concert
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Shaldon

Shaldon

Frosty mornings
Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Father's Day Events
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Topsham

Topsham

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Salcombe

Salcombe

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

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

Dawlish Warren

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Dartmoor
Crediton

Crediton

Sharpham

Sharpham

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Salcombe

Salcombe

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Start Point

Start Point

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Dittisham

Dittisham

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Paintbrushes
Tiverton

Tiverton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Tiverton

Tiverton

Free Events
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Shaldon

Shaldon

Country Lane
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Horseracing
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Roses
Cake & Coffee
Travel Blog, South Devon
Cockington

Cockington

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Pen & Paper
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Teignmouth
Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Topsham

Topsham

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Golf
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

camping overlooking the sea
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Honiton

Honiton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

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Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Vineyard
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Dawlish Beach
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Seaton

Seaton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Topsham

Topsham

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Shaldon
Topsham

Topsham

Devonshire Cream Tea
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Dog at Stover Country Park
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Torcross

Torcross

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

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