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  1. 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

    Bringing History to Life Our exhibits will lead you back in time to discover what the Romans left in Highweek, reveal how our World War II allies formed ‘Little Poland’ in Stover and find out how rats ruined Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s grand plans.…

  2. 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,…

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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…

  11. 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.

  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 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…

  14. 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.

  15. Add Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours to your Itinerary

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    Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours

    Address

    Telephone

    01392 265866

    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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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…

  19. Add The West Exe Trail to your Itinerary

    The West Exe Trail

    Address

    Tiverton, Devon

    Telephone

    01884 255827

    Tiverton

    The West Exe Trail is an historic walk celebrating Tiverton’s lace making and architectural heritage.

  20. 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.

  21. Add The Brunel Trail to your Itinerary

    The Brunel Trail

    Address

    Dawlish, EX7 9NF

    Dawlish

    The Brunel Trail is a series of six interpretation boards at historical, geological or socially significant sites along the coast path between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren.

    The boards are placed at about ten to fifteen minute intervals…

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Countryside around Cullompton

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Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

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Exeter Princesshay

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Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Torcross

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Seaton Coast

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The Barbican, Plymouth

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Newton Abbot Town Quay

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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South Devon Railway

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Countryside around Crediton

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Countryside around Ashburton

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Coast Path near Slapton

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The River Dart

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Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Ashburton

Ashburton

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Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

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Blackpool Sands

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Topsham Estuary

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Wembury Beach

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Newton Abbot

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Seaton Coastline

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

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Teignmouth Promenade

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Cullompton Church

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Salcombe

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Ferry on the River Dart

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

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Burgh Island

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Wembury Rock Pools

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Thurlestone Rock

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Kaykaying on The River Teign

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Salcombe

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Dartmouth

camping overlooking the sea
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Barley field

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

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Honiton

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Totnes Market in Civic Square

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Slapton Sand Beach

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Countryside near Honiton

Crediton

Crediton

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

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The Boat Float, Dartmouth

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Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

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Ashburton

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Exe Estuary Trail

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Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

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Dartmoor

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View of Beesands

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Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Topsham

Topsham

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
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Exmouth

Exmouth

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Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

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Boat tour on the River Dart

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Countryside around Bovey Tracey

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Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

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Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

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Newton Abbot

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Kingsbridge

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Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

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Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Devonshire Cream Tea
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Countryside near Sidmouth

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Totnes - River Dart

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Exe Estuary

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Dartmoor

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Sherman Tank at Torcross

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Totnes Fore Street

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Dawlish Beach

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Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

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Salcombe

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Teignmouth Pier

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Shopping in Dartmouth

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Deckchairs at Beer Beach

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Cullompton War Memorial

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Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

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Seaton Beach

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Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

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Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

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Dawlish Brook

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Beer Beach

Honiton

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Dartmouth Castle

Dawlish

Dawlish

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Wembury Beach

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The River Dart at Dartmouth

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Teignmouth Seafront

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Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

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Woodbury Common

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Dawlish Seafront

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Stover Country Park

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Thurlestone Beach

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Dawlish Riviera Line

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Beesands Coastal Path Sign

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