Cheap at twice the price
Nearer to the top of town, you'll find the original site of the village green, where the town hall now stands. The town hall was opened in 1866 at a cost of £800!

Church of St. Peter, St.Paul and St. Thomas of Canterbury

Walk on past St Mary's Well and visit the parish church of St. Peter, St. Paul and St. Thomas of Canterbury. The first church was built here around 400 - 500 A.D. and was constructed of mud and wattle. Every church since has been built on the same site.

"Church Steps", alongside, is a thatched building dating from 1490 for the secular use of the church, such as meetings, meals.... and the brewing of ale!

The train now standing at platform one
This suggested trail can be tailored to fit your time and energy. Along the route you'll find a mouth-watering variety of eating places including the town's seven pubs.

Times gone by - the old railway station at Bovey

Back at the very bottom of the town are the Railway Station buildings opened in 1866. The railway closed in 1959 (Oh Dr Beeching!) and a much needed bypass opened on the rail route in 1988.

However all is not lost as the Heritage Trust has now completed the restoration of the old railway station buildings.

The Heritage Centre is now homed in this beautiful and nostalgic building.

You can now spend time in this much more spacious area, and enjoy the fascinating artifacts and information about the history of the town and surrounding area.

Entrance and parking are free. It is well sign posted and a short walk from the town centre.

Farmers' Market
Bovey Tracey's Farmers' Market is held fortnightly in Union Square, "The Triangle". it provides a delicious variety of local produce, includung fresh lamb, beef, pork, and fish. Along with bread, cheeses, eggs, and garden plants, homemade cakes and refreshments.

It's a relaxing morning, accompanied by live jazz. Come along and join us sometime - there's even a craft market too from time to time.

A visit to Bovey Tracey is a delightful experience. Wherever you walk in the town, you'll always be able to see fields and trees. Living here is peaceful, yet lively. The whole place is friendly, from the people to the wider environment. Add to this the outstanding natural beauty and I just wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

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There are even more pictures of Bovey Tracey in ourSouth Devon gallery