Plenty to Do
There is plenty to do in and around Bovey Tracey. A walk around Bovey Tracey will reveal many beautiful and intriguing buildings, including the famous medieval Parish Church of SS Peter, Paul & Thomas of Canterbury, Cromwell’s Arch and the Old Railway Station, which is now the Heritage Centre. Visit Bovey Tracey’s Information Centre in Station Road car park, where you will find a variety of information on local places to visit and things to do for all the family, including local walks and events. The information centre 01626 832047 also offers details on local accommodation or visit
www.boveytracey.gov.uk
Shopping and Eating Out The shopping facilities in Bovey Tracey mirror the vitality of the town. You will find a wide range of shops and services to meet your every need.
On alternative Saturday’s in the centre of the town, Bovey Tracey’s Produce Market is held offering a wide variety of locally produced fresh products.
Whether you want a relaxing breakfast, a quick lunch or a special dinner you can find them all in Bovey Tracey. There are superb pubs, hotels, restaurants, cafes and tea rooms each with their own particular character offering excellent food and in many cases accommodation.
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011, is located in the spectacular Riverside Mill besides the River Bovey. Here you will find exhibitions of original works by Devon artists and craftsmen. Also in Bovey Tracey there are craft shops, a weaver and a specialist wool shop.
Special Events In addition to the fortnightly Produce Market, here are some of the main events being held in Bovey Tracey during 2012. For further details visit:
www.boveytracey.gov.uk.
9th & 10th June National Garden Scheme – Bovey Tracey Open Gardens for further details visit:
www.ngs.org.uk 15th – 17th June The Contemporary Craft Fair Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey (
www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk) 16th June
Combined French Street Market & Bovey Tracey’s Produce Market Fore Street, Bovey Tracey. 9am to 4pm.
30th June onwards
Reaching for Gold – Summer exhibition showcasing a selection of new works by ‘Members of the Guild’ at the Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey (
www.crafts.org.uk) 1st July Bovey Tracey Diamond Jubilee Half Marathon & Fun Run
Recreation Ground, Newton Road, Bovey Tracey (
www.boveytracey.gov.uk) 15th July
Historic Car Rally, Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey 4th August Bovey Tracey Carnival Procession from 6pm 6th to 11th August Bovey Tracey Artists Society Summer Exhibition Youth Café, Fore Street, Bovey Tracey
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