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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

    AboutThe 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 and…

  2. 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.

  3. 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 265203

    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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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,…

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  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. 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…

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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…

  17. 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…

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Exmouth Beach

Exmouth Beach

Bridleway Sign on Dartmoor
Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach huts sunset
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

People eating Cream Tea
Bovey Tracey High Street
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Dartmeet

Dartmeet

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier

Flags at Sidmouth Folk Festival
Teignmouth Seafront

Teignmouth Seafront

Ashburton

Ashburton

Topsham

Topsham

Free Events
The Barbican, Plymouth

The Barbican, Plymouth

South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Golf
Exmouth

Exmouth

Dawlish

Dawlish

Teignmouth
Bickleigh

Bickleigh

Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Sailing on the River Dart

Sailing on the River Dart

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

River Otter near Honiton

River Otter near Honiton

Keyboard
Totnes Guildhall

Totnes Guildhall

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Pebbles
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Old Forde House, Newton Abbot

Cullompton

Cullompton

Topsham

Topsham

Tiverton

Tiverton

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Burgh Island and Bantham Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Easter in South Devon
Blog in Flowers
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Cullompton

Cullompton

Pumpkins, Halloween
Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Bayards Cove, Dartmouth

Dawlish Riviera Line

Dawlish Riviera Line

Start Point

Start Point

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Culmstock Beacon, Blackdown Hill AONB

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Thurlestone Beach

Thurlestone Beach

The River Dart

The River Dart

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Exeter Roman Walls

Exeter Roman Walls

Bovey Tracey Church

Bovey Tracey Church

Modbury

Modbury

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Shaldon

Shaldon

Barley field

Barley field

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Seaton

Seaton

Honiton

Honiton

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Frosty mornings
Salcombe Lifeboat

Salcombe Lifeboat

Crediton

Crediton

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Promenade

Teignmouth Promenade

Bluebells Honiton
Peak Hill Sidmouth Countryside
Boats near Kingsbridge

Boats near Kingsbridge

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Seaton Coastline

Seaton Coastline

Paintbrushes
Burger & Chips
Countryside around Crediton

Countryside around Crediton

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Umbrellas
Foss Street Dartmouth

Foss Street Dartmouth

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Cockington

Cockington

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach Sunset
Exeter High Street

Exeter High Street

Devonshire Cream Tea
Haytor

Haytor

Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Country Lane
Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

Landscape Photography on Dartmoor

BBQ
camping overlooking the sea
Countryside near Sidmouth

Countryside near Sidmouth

Ashburton

Ashburton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Salcombe

Salcombe

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

The Boat Float, Dartmouth

Rock Pooling at Wembury
Boat tour on the River Dart

Boat tour on the River Dart

Great Plantation

Great Plantation

Teignmouth Pier

Teignmouth Pier

Drone shot of Dawlish Warren from the sea
Totnes Market in Civic Square

Totnes Market in Civic Square

Tiverton

Tiverton

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot

Dog on South Devon Beach
Paintbrushes
Salcombe

Salcombe

Horseracing
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Bowcombe Creek, Kingsbridge

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Sherman Tank at Torcross

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Budleigh Salterton Beach

Surfer at Bantham

Surfer at Bantham

Ashburton High Street
Salcombe

Salcombe

Exeter Princesshay

Exeter Princesshay

Honiton

Honiton

Exeter Cathedral Close

Exeter Cathedral Close

Ice Creams
Exe Estuary Trail

Exe Estuary Trail

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Steam Train at South Devon Railway

Swimming Pool
Devonshire Cream Tea
Budleigh Salterton Countryside
Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Path near Slapton

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach with view of Exmouth
Roses
Exe Estuary

Exe Estuary

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Woodbury Common

Woodbury Common

Sharpham

Sharpham

The Den, Teignmouth

The Den, Teignmouth

Respect, Protect and Enjoy
Salcombe

Salcombe

Shaldon

Shaldon

Dawlish Brook

Dawlish Brook

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Countryside near Honiton

Countryside near Honiton

Honiton

Honiton

Caravan Parks in South Devon
Pride in South Devon
Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh

Crediton

Crediton

Kaykaying on The River Teign

Kaykaying on The River Teign

View of Beesands

View of Beesands

Dawlish Beach
Kingsbridge Estuary

Kingsbridge Estuary

Wembury Beach

Wembury Beach

Ashburton

Ashburton

The River Dart at Dartmouth

The River Dart at Dartmouth

Salcombe

Salcombe

Festivals, Fetes & Fairs
Exmouth Marina

Exmouth Marina

Salcombe
Tickets
Mamhead view towards Exmouth
Shaldon

Shaldon

Bovey Tracey MAKE Southwest
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Deckchairs at Beer Beach

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Mamhead view towards Exmouth

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Travel Blog, South Devon, Winter
Totnes Fore Street

Totnes Fore Street

Torquay Harbour

Torquay Harbour

Kingswear

Kingswear

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Dog at Stover Country Park
Fireworks
Food Festival
Salcombe Estuary

Salcombe Estuary

Family on beach
Cullompton War Memorial

Cullompton War Memorial

Totnes Castle

Totnes Castle

Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

High Ropes
Salcombe

Salcombe

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Cullompton Church

Cullompton Church

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Shaldon View Teignmouth Back Beach

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Countryside Near Sidmouth

Seaton Wetlands
Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

Branscombe Countryside and Coast Path

EV Charging in South Devon
Pen & Paper
Travel Blog, South Devon
Wembury Rock Pools

Wembury Rock Pools

Charles Church Plymouth

Charles Church Plymouth

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Kayaks on Thurlestone Beach

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Connaught Gardens, Sidmouth

Exeter Quay

Exeter Quay

Autum Leaves
Dittisham

Dittisham

Father's Day Events
Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Tiverton Countryside
Surfers at Bantham Beach

Surfers at Bantham Beach

Wedding Glasses Toasting, weddings in South Devon
Seaton Beach

Seaton Beach

Countryside around Ashburton

Countryside around Ashburton

Cake
Shaldon
Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Car Ferry Crossing the River Dart

Bovey Tracey High Street
Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Dawlish Beach

Dawlish Beach

Countryside around Tiverton

Countryside around Tiverton

Sandridge Barton
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Topsham Estuary

Topsham Estuary

Avon Dam

Avon Dam

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Teignmouth Beach

Teignmouth Beach

Stoke Gabriel

Stoke Gabriel

Autum Leaves at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot
Walking in the woods
Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Countryside around Bovey Tracey

Burgh Island

Burgh Island

Totnes - River Dart

Totnes - River Dart

Beer Beach

Beer Beach

Calendar
Torquay seafront

Torquay seafront

Seaton Coast

Seaton Coast

Days Out On Your Doorstep Logo
Start Point

Start Point

Escape the Everyday in South Devon
Shaldon

Shaldon

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Newton Abbot Town Quay

Plymouth Hoe

Plymouth Hoe

Slapton Ley

Slapton Ley

Vineyard
Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren

Salcombe

Salcombe

Rabbit
Person and Phone at Stover Country Park
Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Winner in the 2018 Photo Competition

Bigbury Beach

Bigbury Beach

Coast Cams - Dawlish Warren Beach sunset
Topsham

Topsham

Teignmouth Town

Teignmouth Town

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Love and Explore South Devon
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Slapton Sand Beach

Slapton Sand Beach

Crabs
Colouring Pencils
Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Grand Western Canal, Tiverton

Shopping in Dartmouth

Shopping in Dartmouth

Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle

Coastal Path near Beesands

Coastal Path near Beesands

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Topsham

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Ponsworthy Hamlet Dartmoor

Thurlestone Rock

Thurlestone Rock

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot

Sidmouth Beach

Sidmouth Beach

Powderham Castle

Powderham Castle

kite flying
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Widecombe-in-the-Moor Church

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Ferry on the River Dart

Ferry on the River Dart

The River Dart

The River Dart

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Granite Cross on Dartmoor

Welcome Family Holiday Park
Cake & Coffee
Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Beesands Coastal Path Sign

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

Stover Country Park

Stover Country Park

Dawlish Seafront

Dawlish Seafront

Torcross

Torcross

Berry Head

Berry Head

Hope Cove

Hope Cove

Concert
Blackpool Sands

Blackpool Sands

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Royal Avenue Gardens Dartmouth

Dartmoor
Blackdown Hills AONB

Blackdown Hills AONB

Exmouth Seafront

Exmouth Seafront

Countryside around Cullompton

Countryside around Cullompton

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