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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 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.

  5. 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…

  6. Add Dartington Hall to your Itinerary

    Dartington Hall

    Address

    Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

    Telephone

    01803 847000

    Totnes

    Come and enjoy a fabulous day out at Dartington, where you can experience a range of visitor attractions set in stunning, Grade 2* listed gardens. Visit our cinema, browse in a wide range of shops, or relax in our restaurant and B&B.

  7. 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…

  8. 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.

  9. Add Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves to your Itinerary

    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves

    Address

    89-91 Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ12JF

    Telephone

    01803215136

    Torquay

    Kents Cavern is one of Europe's top Stone Age caves, with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. Our entertaining guides will take you on an underground adventure in this award winning attraction,…

  10. 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.

  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 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.

  13. 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…

  14. 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.

  15. 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 …

  16. Add Coleton Fishacre House & Garden to your Itinerary

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    Coleton Fishacre House & Garden

    Address

    Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EQ

    Telephone

    01803 842382

    Dartmouth

    At the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920’s and is imbued with Art Deco elegance.

  17. 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…

  18. 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.

  19. Add Tiverton Canal Co to your Itinerary

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    Tiverton Canal Co

    Address

    The Wharf, Canal Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4HX

    Telephone

    01884253345

    Tiverton

    Tiverton Canal Co
Home to one of the last Horse-Drawn Barges in Great Britain . . .
    Located in magnificent Mid Devon on the banks of the beautiful Grand Western Canal, Tiverton Canal Co is a truely one of Great Britain's unique Tourist…

  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 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…

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The River Dart

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Topsham Estuary

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

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Teignmouth Beach

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

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View of Beesands

Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

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Stoke Gabriel

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

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Shopping in Dartmouth

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Seaton Beach

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Haytor

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Topsham

Topsham

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Haldon Forest

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Blackpool Sands

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Teignmouth Town

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Slapton Sand Beach

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The Den, Teignmouth

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Blackpool Sands

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Surfer at Bantham

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Pride in South Devon
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Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

High Ropes
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Start Point

Start Point

Ashburton

Ashburton

Devonshire Cream Tea
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Crediton

Crediton

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Shaldon

Shaldon

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Dittisham

Dittisham

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Exeter Quay

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Shaldon
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Dawlish Beach
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Sandridge Barton
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Boats near Kingsbridge

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Start Point

Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Autum Leaves
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Salcombe

Salcombe

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Sharpham

Sharpham

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Salcombe

Salcombe

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Blackpool Sands

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Father's Day Events
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Slapton Ley

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Swimming Pool
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Blackdown Hills AONB

Dog on South Devon Beach
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Blackpool Sands

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

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Modbury

Modbury

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Honiton

Honiton

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Ice Creams
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Concert
Blog in Flowers
Honiton

Honiton

Golf
Seaton

Seaton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Travel Blog, South Devon
Dog at Stover Country Park
Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Roses
Dawlish

Dawlish

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

kite flying
Exmouth

Exmouth

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

EV Charging in South Devon
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

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Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Salcombe

Salcombe

Crediton

Crediton

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

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Brixham Harbour

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Seaton Wetlands
Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Family on beach
Ashburton

Ashburton

Cake & Coffee
Topsham

Topsham

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Devonshire Cream Tea
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Walking in the woods
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Shaldon

Shaldon

Umbrellas
Paintbrushes
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Shaldon

Shaldon

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

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Salcombe

Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

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Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Topsham

Topsham

Salcombe

Salcombe

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Topsham

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Paintbrushes
Berry Head

Berry Head

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Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

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Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Crabs
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Pen & Paper
Ashburton High Street
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Country Lane
Honiton

Honiton

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

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Exeter High Street

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

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Exe Estuary Trail

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Torcross

Torcross

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Cockington

Cockington

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Kingswear

Kingswear

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Fireworks
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Barley field

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Bovey Tracey High Street
Easter in South Devon
Salcombe
Calendar
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

The River Dart

The River Dart

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Teignmouth
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

People eating Cream Tea
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Food Festival
Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Cullompton

Cullompton

Salcombe

Salcombe

Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Keyboard
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

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