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  1. Add Bygones to your Itinerary

    Bygones

    Address

    Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR

    Telephone

    01803 326108

    Torquay

    Wander back in time, starting towards the end of Queen Victoria’s reign. Visit our authentic life-size Victorian Street filled with all original items. See the Blacksmith hard at work making horseshoes.

  2. Add Culm Valley Cloth Trail to your Itinerary

    Culm Valley Cloth Trail

    Address

    Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1DJ

    Cullompton

    The river Culm flows from the Blackdown Hills into the Exe and out to sea through the ports of Exeter and Topsham. There is a long history of cloth and clothing production in settlements and mills using water power along the Culm, with some exports…

  3. Add Exeter Medieval Trail to your Itinerary

    Exeter Medieval Trail

    Address

    Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets, Dix's Field, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1GF

    Telephone

    01392 665700

    Exeter

    Discover Exeter's medieval past, find out about many of Exeter's surviving gems and the events that helped to shape this period of Exeter's past.

  4. Add Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre

    Address

    ., Dawlish Warren, Devon

    Telephone

    +44 01626 863 980

    Dawlish Warren

    The Visitor Centre has a range of displays which tell you more about Dawlish Warren. A bird watching hide is situated about a mile north-east of the Visitor Centre.

  5. Add Newton Abbot Museum to your Itinerary

    Newton Abbot Museum

    Address

    Newton's Place, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1JQ

    Telephone

    +441626201121

    Newton Abbot

    About the Museum

    Following our relocation in 2020 to Newton's Place, the larger space means we can bring many interesting and unusual objects out from the stores for the very first time.

    Exciting displays tell the stories of local people…

  6. Add The Riviera Line to your Itinerary

    The Riviera Line

    Address

    From Exeter Central to Paignton, Various, Devon

    Various

    With regular trains seven days a week, the Riviera Line is great for all kinds of trips, whether its arriving at your holiday destination, shopping, exploring the countryside or connecting to different parts of the county.

  7. Add The Stover Canal to your Itinerary

    The Stover Canal

    Address

    Newton Abbot - Teigngrace, Devon

    The Stover Canal runs for nearly two miles north from the Jetty Marsh Local Nature Reserve, Newton Abbot to Ventiford Basin, Ley Green, Teigngrace. It is an important part of the local heritage and was significant to the industrial growth of the…

  8. Add The City Wall Trail to your Itinerary

    The City Wall Trail

    Address

    Exeter, Devon

    Exeter

    A superb self-guided tour. Pick up a free leaflet from Exeter Visitor Information & Tickets & discover the history of Exeter's City Wall.

  9. Add Pom Stitch Tassel to your Itinerary

    Pom Stitch Tassel

    Address

    53 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AB

    Telephone

    07864009316

    Bovey Tracey

    Discover Pom Stitch Tassel, a charming children's shop and craft hub located in the heart of South Devon. Situated on Bovey Tracey's high street at 53 Fore Street, this shop is a treasure trove of creative gifts, DIY craft kits, and fun activities…

  10. Add The Exe Valley Way to your Itinerary

    The Exe Valley Way

    Address

    Exeter, EX1 1JJ

    Telephone

    0870 6085531

    Exeter

    The Exe Valley is a long distance route for walkers exploring the length of this beautiful river valley.

  11. Add Exeter's Underground Passages to your Itinerary

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    Exeter's Underground Passages

    Address

    2 Paris Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1GA

    Telephone

    01392 665887

    Exeter

    The Passages were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval Exeter. A guided tour of Exeter's Underground Passages is a memorable event - narrow, dark, interesting and exciting.

  12. The Tarka Line

    Address

    Devon

    Telephone

    01752 233094

    The Tarka Line runs for 39 miles (60 minutes) between the city of Exeter and the ancient market town of Barnstaple.

  13. Add Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours to your Itinerary

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    Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours

    Address

    Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1BW

    Telephone

    01392 265866

    Exeter

    Find out more about the city’s turbulent history on a free guided walking tour with the Red Coat Guides, running daily throughout the year.

  14. Add Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village to your Itinerary

    Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village

    Address

    Telephone

    +44 01626 832093

    Hound Tor is certainly worth a visit. It is reputed to be the inspiration for the Hound of the Baskervilles story and has often been used for location filming; a version of "Hound of the Baskervilles" was one of these.

  15. Add Homeyards Botanical Gardens to your Itinerary

    Homeyards Botanical Gardens

    Address

    Torquay Road, Shaldon, Teignmouth, TQ14 0BD

    Teignmouth

    Homeyards Botanical Gardens are located on a steep hillside just above the small village of Shaldon with breathtaking vistas over to idyllic town of Teignmouth, the captivating Teign Estuary and out to sea and along the rugged coastline. Built in…

  16. Add Exeter Ship Canal to your Itinerary

    Exeter Ship Canal

    Address

    No.4 Kings Wharf, The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

    Exeter

    The Exeter Ship Canal first opened to shipping in 1566 and was the first canal to be built in Britain since Roman times. It was also the first canal in England to use the pound lock.

  17. Add MAKE Southwest to your Itinerary

    MAKE Southwest

    Address

    Riverside Mill, Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF

    Telephone

    01626 832223

    Bovey Tracey

    MAKE Southwest is an acclaimed exhibition space for contemporary craft and design as well as a leading charity for craft education.

  18. Add Tiverton Merchants' Trail to your Itinerary

    Tiverton Merchants' Trail

    Address

    Tiverton, Devon

    Telephone

    01884 255827

    Tiverton

    In its heyday (1500-1750), Tiverton was famous for the manufacture of woollen cloth. Thousands found work and merchants grew rich. The Merchants Trail can be followed around the town of today.

  19. Add Jurassic Discovery to your Itinerary

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    Jurassic Discovery

    Address

    The Underfleet, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2WD

    Seaton

    Discover the prehistoric wonders at Jurassic Discovery, nestled in the heart of Seaton, East Devon, your gateway to the Jurassic Coast. This family-friendly attraction brings history to life with its immersive exhibition, featuring stunning,…

  20. Add Canonteign Falls to your Itinerary

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    Canonteign Falls

    Address

    Christow, Nr Exeter, Devon, EX6 7RH

    Telephone

    01647 252434

    Canonteign Falls where tranquillity meets adventure. The perfect day out for the whole family.

  21. Add Custom House Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Custom House Visitor Centre

    Address

    Exeter Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AN

    Telephone

    01392 271611

    Exeter

    The Custom House Visitor Centre is in the centre of Exeter's historic quayside & occupies one of the most historic buildings on the waterfront.

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

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Countryside around Tiverton

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

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Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

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Shaldon

Modbury

Modbury

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

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Torquay seafront

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Salcombe

Salcombe

Dittisham

Dittisham

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Salcombe
Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

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Dartmoor

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Honiton

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Bickleigh

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Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dartmeet

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Dawlish Beach
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

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Boats near Kingsbridge

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

Tiverton

Tiverton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Seaton

Seaton

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Welcome Family Holiday Park
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Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

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Sharpham

Torcross

Torcross

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Bovey Tracey High Street
Umbrellas
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Ice Creams
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Salcombe

Salcombe

Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Topsham

Topsham

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

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Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Shaldon

Shaldon

Sandridge Barton
Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

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Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
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Stoke Gabriel

Burger & Chips
Bluebells Honiton
Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Crediton

Crediton

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Shaldon

Shaldon

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Pumpkins, Halloween
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Rabbit
Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Father's Day Events
Seaton Wetlands
Salcombe

Salcombe

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Crabs
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Ashburton High Street
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

camping overlooking the sea
Honiton

Honiton

Topsham

Topsham

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

kite flying
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Kingswear

Kingswear

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Haytor

Haytor

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
People eating Cream Tea
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Horseracing
Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Cake
Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Cockington

Cockington

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Crediton

Crediton

Concert
Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Roses
Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Pride in South Devon
Exmouth

Exmouth

Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

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Teignmouth
Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Swimming Pool
Food Festival
Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Family on beach
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Berry Head

Berry Head

Devonshire Cream Tea
Barley field

Barley field

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Ashburton

Ashburton

Tiverton Countryside
Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Pen & Paper
Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Salcombe

Salcombe

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Paintbrushes
High Ropes
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

The River Dart

The River Dart

Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Vineyard
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Start Point

Start Point

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Honiton

Honiton

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

The River Dart

The River Dart

Dog on South Devon Beach
Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Ashburton

Ashburton

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Dog at Stover Country Park
Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Tickets
Topsham

Topsham

Easter in South Devon
Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Blog in Flowers
Travel Blog, South Devon
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Cullompton

Cullompton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Shaldon

Shaldon

Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Fireworks
Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Devonshire Cream Tea
Tiverton

Tiverton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Ashburton

Ashburton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Keyboard
Topsham

Topsham

Frosty mornings
EV Charging in South Devon
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Dawlish

Dawlish

Start Point

Start Point

Salcombe

Salcombe

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Cullompton

Cullompton

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

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