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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 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…

  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

    What to know…

  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 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,…

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  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 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…

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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…

  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 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.

  19. 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…

  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 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…

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

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Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

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Totnes - River Dart

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Ferry on the River Dart

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Exmouth Marina

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Dawlish Seafront

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Exeter Princesshay

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Dawlish Riviera Line

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Dawlish Warren

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Beer Beach

Dawlish Beach

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Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

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Countryside around Ashburton

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Seaton Coast

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Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Crediton

Crediton

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Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

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Start Point

Teignmouth Seafront

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Foss Street Dartmouth

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Sidmouth Beach

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Honiton

Honiton

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Countryside around Crediton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

The River Dart

The River Dart

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Powderham Castle

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Buckfastleigh

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Dartmouth Castle

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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

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Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

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Dawlish Beach

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