Pictures of Bovey Tracey
in the county of Devon
About Bovey Tracey
The pretty town of Bovey Tracey borders with the beautiful landscape of Dartmoor. It is an old region, a Saxon settlement grew up here in the 5th-century and the townfolk witnessed turbulent times when Bovey Tracey was the scene of Civil War skirmishes in the year 1646. The name Cromwells Arch was conferred upon an old gateway, once part of an ancient priory.
Bovey's parish church is dedicated to St.Thomas Becket. It is said to have been built by Sir William de Tracey as a penance for his part in Becket's murder which was in 1170. The original church was burned down in the 14th-century. The church we see and admire today is Perpendicular with a superbly decorated tower. The beautiful interior shows fine Devon craftsmanship. There is a carved pulpit and an amazing rood screen, there are also fine Jacobean monuments. The second parish church, on the opposite side of the river, is Victorian Gothic in design and shows lovely mosaics. The nearby House of Marbles has an exceptional collection of hand-made glass as well as a massive collection of marbles.
This pleasant town makes an ideal place from which to explore the delights of Dartmoor with it's wealth of wildlife, animals and forests. There are interesting walks in the town and much to see and do within the moor itself. Close attractions include; Becky Falls, Hound Tor Medieval Village and Canonteign Falls and Country Park. Dartmoor Miniture Pony Centre is a short distance away.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Bovey Tracey
| Stover Country Park & Nature Reserve | (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Becky Falls | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hound Tor Medieval Village | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Jay's Grave | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Decoy Country Park | (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Grimspound | (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The River Dart Country Park | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Buckfast Abbey | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Compton Castle | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Castle Drogo | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Dartington Hall | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Dartmeet | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Powderham Castle | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Babbacombe Model Village | (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Berry Pomeroy Castle | (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in Bovey TraceyAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Bovey Tracey
Buckland in the Moor, in the county of Devon (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SW)
This is one of Devon's "dream villages" with an attractive small church dating from the 13th century and a cluster of picturesque thickly thatched country cottages with the most "English" of country gardens.
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Dawlish, in the county of Devon (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction E)
Dawlish is an attractive holiday resort on the Devon coast, it lies between the picturesque estuaries of both the River Exe and the River Teign.
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Chagford, in the county of Devon (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NW)
With haunting scenery, quaint cottages, pretty streets and alleyways Chagford has something for everyone.
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Drewsteignton, in the county of Devon (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW)
This attractive village is one of the most beautifully laid out of all Devon villages with pretty cottages set around a fine village square.
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Dartmeet, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction W)
A popular tourist and beauty spot on Dartmoor. It is the meeting point of the two major tributaries of the River Dart: the East...
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Postbridge, in the county of Devon (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction W)
Postbridge is a tiny hamlet, yet this richly wooded area, at the heart of the moor has become a natural starting point for the thousands of visitors who annually come to explore the splendour and wonders of the moor.
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Cockington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE)
This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient...
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Exeter, in the county of Devon (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction NE)
Exeter is a bustling city in the heart of the county of Devon. It's mix of modern and functional with old and cultural makes for an interesting place to live, and to visit.
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Babbacombe, in the county of Devon (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction SE)
With its lovely Blue Flag beaches, pleasant gardens, pedrestrianised shopping areas, and friendly ambience, Babbacombe makes an enjoyable resort for a family holiday.
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Gidleigh, in the county of Devon (11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction NW)
The small wooded village of Gidleigh stands in superb wooded countryside at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park.
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Paignton, in the county of Devon (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction SE)
This delightful seaside resort with its snug little harbour is a place where visitors can enjoy a holiday of endless hours of...
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Two Bridges, in the county of Devon (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction W)
Two Bridges is the junction of the two major routes across central Dartmoor, and thus attracts a lot of visitors in the summer.
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Pinhoe, in the county of Devon (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction NE)
Pinhoe now fringes the urban sprawl of Exeter, but there was a time when it was a place standing alone with its own identity.
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Princetown, in the county of Devon (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction W)
Princetown is the highest village within the Dartmoor National Park, some call it the bleakest centre of the moors which is probably largely due to the town being the home of notorious Dartmoor Prison.
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Galmpton, in the county of Devon (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction S)
Galmpton is a medium sized village located between Paignton and Brixham by the River Dart, close to Stoke Gabriel. Agatha...
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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Newton Abbot Station | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction SE) |
| Teignmouth Station | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction E) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE) |
| Exeter Airport | (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction NE) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (22.6 miles, 36.4 km, direction SW) |
| Bovey Tracey to London | (166.9 miles, 268.6 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Bovey Tracey
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Bovey Tracey center |
| Coombe Cross Hotel | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) |
| The Edgemoor Country House Hotel And Restaurant | (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) |
| Sampsons Farm Country Hotel | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction SE) |
| Passage House Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction SE) |
| Lord Haldon Hotel | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE) |
| Bovey Castle | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NW) |
| Dartmoor Lodge Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction SW) |
| Exeter Court Hotel | (7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction NE) |
| Dartbridge Inn | (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction SW) |
| Langstone Cliff Hotel | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E) |
| All hotels in Bovey Tracey |
