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Why we love Devon

Hugging the south-west, Devon is a playground for adventurers, explorers and lovers of food and drink. With around 120 picturesque sandy beaches, it offers the perfect place to pitch a picnic stocked with locally sourced foods. Its crystal waters offer decent surf, while its towering cliff-side walks hark back to the fossilised Jurassic south.

From medieval towns to cute seaside villages, there’s a slice of paradise waiting for you. Whether you’re a walker, a cyclist or a wheelchair user, fancy a dip, a flop or even a trek with a lama, washed up with a fat menu of local treats and sleep under the stars, Devon has it all.

Things to do in Devon

A surfing, hiking and coasteering paradise, this north Devon seaside resort offers endless outdoor entertainment.

Hit the beach at Croyde Bay

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Croyde Bay

This historic garden has a treat for all ages – with a mini railway, countryside museum and spectacular glasshouses.

Get your tickets for Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

This historic Gothic cathedral boasts glorious stained-glass windows and decorative stonework and offers a wide range of tours.

Plan your visit to Exeter Cathedral

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Exeter, Devon

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Exeter Cathedral

Relax at this mindfulness retreat centre, set in beautiful gardens with restorative views of the Dart Valley.

Find peace at Sharpham House

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Sharpham House

This south Devon island was made famous by the crime-writer Agatha Christie and features an Art Deco-inspired hotel.

Book your stay at Burgh Island

Burgh Island Hotel

Burgh Island
Burgh Island

The market town of Kingsbridge comes alive with local produce twice a month with its popular farmers market. Stall-holders offer everything from cakes to cushions, all locally made.

Stock up at the Kingsbridge Farmers Market

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Scones with strawberry jam for a traditional English tea.
Kingsbridge Farmers Market

Dive into the UK’s largest aquarium in Plymouth for an underwater exploration like no other, spy sea creatures and take a watery journey round the world’s oceans.

Explore the National Marine Aquarium

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National Marine Aquarium

Take a tour of the oldest working gin distillery in England at Plymouth Gin’s historic Black Friars Distillery.

Raise a glass on a tour of the Plymouth Gin Distillery

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Plymouth, England

Distillery machines lining the wall at Plymouth Gin
Plymouth Gin Distillery Tour

Take time out in one of the country’s top spas, in the grounds of Boringdon Hall hotel near Plymouth. With stunning hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms and saunas, this adults-only space is total bliss.

Unwind at Boringdon Hall

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Gaia Spa, Boringdon Hall

Busy bees will love Quince Honey Farm, where you can try beekeeping, visit the nectar garden, tour the honey factory and candle-making room, or relax in the popular Nectary Restaurant.

Buzz off for a great day out at

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Summer-Quince Honey Farm
Bee keeping at Quince Honey Farm

Clinging to the cliffside, the beautiful village of Clovelly in North Devon, is an unforgettable place to visit. The privately-owned village with its famous cobbled street tumbling down to the sea has no cars, just donkeys.

Plan your visit to magical Clovelly

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Clovelly

One of Britain’s best beaches, wonderful Woolacombe is a favourite with both surfers and families.

Pack your picnic blanket for a trip

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A surfer walking the beach in front of colourful beach huts
Woolacombe Beach

Grab your bucket and spade for a day out at beautiful Bantham Beach, South Devon, with its clean water and wonderful views.

Discover Bantham Beach and

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Surfers at Bantham Beach, Burgh Island
Bantham Beach

Explore the Devon coast a whole new way, on a sea safari boat trip from Teignmouth.

All aboard a Devon Sea Safari

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Devon Sea Safari

For a dive trip you’ll never forget, try an Easy Divers’ Lundy Island guided seal encounter.

Book your underwater seal adventure

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A common grey seal swims with scuba divers in the waters surrounding Lundy Island in Devon, UK.
Easy Divers Lundy Dive Trip

For an action-packed day out, have a go at wakeboarding on a lake in the beautiful North Devon countryside.

What are you waking for? Book North Devon Wake Park

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North Devon Wake Park
North Devon Wake Park

One of Torquay’s biggest attractions is also its smallest – the ever-popular Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens.

Take a tour of Babbacombe Model Village

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Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village

From panto to musicals, comedy to theatre, head to the Queen’s Theatre in Barnstaple.

Book your tickets for Barnstaple’s best live entertainment

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An exterior view of the Queen's Theatre in Devon
Queens Theatre

Watch the master glass blowers in action on this fascinating tour of the Dartington Crystal factory.

Have a crystal-clear day out at the Dartington Crystal Factory Tour.

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Dartington Crystal Factory Tour
Dartington Crystal Factory Tour

While away the time in Teignmouth’s pretty Arts Quarter, full of art galleries, theatre, artisan stores, music shops, cafes, bakeries and pubs.

Discover Teignmouth’s lovely Arts Quarter

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Teignmouth Arts Quarter

Discover the secret of growing grapes on the edge of Dartmoor, with a tour around this enchanting English vineyard in Devon.

Learn the secrets of English wine-making, at Alder Vineyard

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Alder Vineyard
Alder Vineyard Tour

Travel around the world without leaving the seaside town of Ilfracombe, with the annual Devon Street Food Festival, featuring gourmet bites from all over the globe.

Make a date for the Devon Street Food Festival

Street Food Warehouse

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Devon Street Food Festival
Devon Street Food Festival

Visit one of Devon’s hottest spots, at the South Devon Chilli Farm and take a walk through the colourful chilli show tunnels.

Spice up your life at the South Devon Chilli Farm

South Devon Chilli Farm

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South Devon Chilli Farm
South Devon Chilli Farm

Discover the beautiful Arts and Crafts home of Coleton Fishacre and travel back into the Jazz Age in its Art Deco interiors and RHS tropical gardens.

Travel back to the roaring twenties at Coleton Fishacre

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Coleton Fishacre, Devon
Coleton Fishacre

Take a walk through time on the Dartmouth Town Trail, a 1.6 mile (2.5 km) route around the historic town beloved by seafarers for centuries.

Travel through time on the Dartmouth Town Trail

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A young woman is standing by a stone wall in a village and is looking at the boats moored in the estuary
Dartmouth Town Trail

Discover the rich history of market town Newton Abbot near Dartmoor, in its lively Town Museum and Great Western Railway Museum rooms.

Discover Newton Abbot’s history

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View over Courtenay Park in Newton Abbot in Devon
Newton Abbot Town and GWR Museum

Visit the historic market town of Newton Abbot in South Devon and wander around its markets, shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as its fascinating museum.

Plan your visit to Newton Abbot

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Woman shopping on local market with plastic free reusable bag.
Newton Abbot

Celebrate with the Exmouth Pride event in Manor Gardens, with live entertainment, music, stalls and workshops for a rainbow-themed day.

Join the celebration at Exmouth Pride

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Exmouth Pride
Exmouth Pride

Spend the weekend with Bear Grylls having an adventure the whole family will never forget at the Gone Wild festival at Powderham Castle, South Devon.

Book the family in for an unforgettable weekend at Gone Wild

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Gone Wild with Bear Grylls
Gone Wild with Bear Grylls

Head to one of the UK’s coolest festivals - Spring Classic - a mix of surf, music, skate and moto, in North Devon’s Woolacombe Bay

Pack your camper van and book tickets to Spring Classic

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Spring Classic Festival crowd at sunset Main stage illuminated
Spring Classic

See the skies come alive with one of the country’s most spectacular air shows, set in one of the most beautiful coastlines, in Paignton, on Devon’s English Riviera.

Take to the skies from the beach, at the English Riviera Airshow

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English Riviera Airshow
English Riviera Airshow

You’ll be stunned by Berry Head, the dramatic headland nature reserve, near Brixham, with its famous guillemot colony.

Head to the coast at Berry Head Nature Reserve

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Rainbow over the Berry Head, Brixham, Devon, England
Berry Head National Nature Reserve

Get on your bike and join the spectacular Tarka Trail, along the clifftops, beaches and countryside of North Devon.

Pedal into an adventure on The Tarka Trail.

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Cycling the Tarka Trail North Devon
The Tarka Trail

You’ll be delighted by the secret gardens of Marwood – a privately-owned glorious garden in a North Devon valley. Covering 20 acres, with three lakes, it makes a blooming marvellous day out.

For a tranquil escape, head to Marwood Hill Gardens.

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A butterfly resting on a persons finger
Marwood Hill Gardens

For a llama with a panorama, take an amble with the delightful animals at Peak Hill Llamas, who offer walks in their stunning Sidmouth location on the Jurassic Coast

Learn all about llamas at Peak Hill Llamas

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Walking With Llamas
Walking with Llamas

Discover Braunton Burrows, the largest sand dune system in England. Covering 1000 hectares, it’s home to plant and wildlife and is the core of the North Devon Biosphere.

Discover Braunton Burrows

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Woman and dog walking through grass
Braunton Burrows

Visit the splendid Powderham Castle, south of Exeter, which is home to the Earl of Devon. It has been in the Courtenay family for over 600 years and guests can tour the house and grounds.

Take a tour of a real-life castle home at Powderham Castle

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The Belvedere Tower over Powderham Park from a drone
Powderham Castle

See inside the 17th century fortress on Plymouth Hoe, built to defend the coast and still in use by the military today. Visitors can only enter on organised tours.

Book a guided tour to see inside the Royal Citadel.

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A painting of the legendary figures of Gogmagog and Corineus on the banks of the Citadel in Plymouth. Created by artist Charles Newington the fighting
Royal Citadel

Head into the heart of pretty market town Newton Abbot, to the thriving Indoor Market and Food Hall, packed with food and general stalls.

Uncover some treasures at the Newton Abbot Indoor Market.

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Buckets of olives on display at a market
Newton Abbot Indoor Market

Head to Exeter for some serious shopping at its bustling Princesshay Shopping Centre. With over 60 shops from fashion to food, there’s something to suit everybody here.

Plan your shopping trip at Exeter’s Princesshay shopping centre

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Princesshay shopping centre
Princesshay shopping centre

Take a tour of the carbon-negative rum distillery Two Drifters Distillery, near Exeter Airport and see how they make their increasingly popular sustainable tipple.

Tour the Two Drifters Distillery

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Two Drifters Brewery
Two Drifters Distillery

A surfing, hiking and coasteering paradise, this north Devon seaside resort offers endless outdoor entertainment.

Hit the beach at Croyde Bay

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Man carrying surfboard and wearing wet suit on the rocks
Croyde Bay

This historic garden has a treat for all ages – with a mini railway, countryside museum and spectacular glasshouses.

Get your tickets for Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

This historic Gothic cathedral boasts glorious stained-glass windows and decorative stonework and offers a wide range of tours.

Plan your visit to Exeter Cathedral

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Exeter, Devon

Aerial view of people looking down from a tower at Exeter Cathedral
Exeter Cathedral

Relax at this mindfulness retreat centre, set in beautiful gardens with restorative views of the Dart Valley.

Find peace at Sharpham House

The Sharpham Trust

IMG_875_Coach House retreatants connect with the rewilding area at The Sharpham Trust 01
Sharpham House

This south Devon island was made famous by the crime-writer Agatha Christie and features an Art Deco-inspired hotel.

Book your stay at Burgh Island

Burgh Island Hotel

Burgh Island
Burgh Island

The market town of Kingsbridge comes alive with local produce twice a month with its popular farmers market. Stall-holders offer everything from cakes to cushions, all locally made.

Stock up at the Kingsbridge Farmers Market

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Scones with strawberry jam for a traditional English tea.
Kingsbridge Farmers Market

Dive into the UK’s largest aquarium in Plymouth for an underwater exploration like no other, spy sea creatures and take a watery journey round the world’s oceans.

Explore the National Marine Aquarium

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National Marine Aquarium

Take a tour of the oldest working gin distillery in England at Plymouth Gin’s historic Black Friars Distillery.

Raise a glass on a tour of the Plymouth Gin Distillery

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Plymouth, England

Distillery machines lining the wall at Plymouth Gin
Plymouth Gin Distillery Tour

Take time out in one of the country’s top spas, in the grounds of Boringdon Hall hotel near Plymouth. With stunning hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms and saunas, this adults-only space is total bliss.

Unwind at Boringdon Hall

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Gaia Spa
Gaia Spa, Boringdon Hall

Busy bees will love Quince Honey Farm, where you can try beekeeping, visit the nectar garden, tour the honey factory and candle-making room, or relax in the popular Nectary Restaurant.

Buzz off for a great day out at

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Devon, England

Summer-Quince Honey Farm
Bee keeping at Quince Honey Farm

Clinging to the cliffside, the beautiful village of Clovelly in North Devon, is an unforgettable place to visit. The privately-owned village with its famous cobbled street tumbling down to the sea has no cars, just donkeys.

Plan your visit to magical Clovelly

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Devon, England

Woman sitting on harbour wall looking down on orw boats
Clovelly

One of Britain’s best beaches, wonderful Woolacombe is a favourite with both surfers and families.

Pack your picnic blanket for a trip

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Devon

A surfer walking the beach in front of colourful beach huts
Woolacombe Beach

Grab your bucket and spade for a day out at beautiful Bantham Beach, South Devon, with its clean water and wonderful views.

Discover Bantham Beach and

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Surfers at Bantham Beach, Burgh Island
Bantham Beach

Explore the Devon coast a whole new way, on a sea safari boat trip from Teignmouth.

All aboard a Devon Sea Safari

Alamy Stock Photo

Devon

Dolphin blow hole, close up,Torbay Devon, England, United Kingdom
Devon Sea Safari

For a dive trip you’ll never forget, try an Easy Divers’ Lundy Island guided seal encounter.

Book your underwater seal adventure

Alamy Stock Photo

Devon

A common grey seal swims with scuba divers in the waters surrounding Lundy Island in Devon, UK.
Easy Divers Lundy Dive Trip

For an action-packed day out, have a go at wakeboarding on a lake in the beautiful North Devon countryside.

What are you waking for? Book North Devon Wake Park

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North Devon Wake Park
North Devon Wake Park

One of Torquay’s biggest attractions is also its smallest – the ever-popular Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens.

Take a tour of Babbacombe Model Village

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Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village

From panto to musicals, comedy to theatre, head to the Queen’s Theatre in Barnstaple.

Book your tickets for Barnstaple’s best live entertainment

Mark Passmore / Alamy Stock Photo

Devon

An exterior view of the Queen's Theatre in Devon
Queens Theatre

Watch the master glass blowers in action on this fascinating tour of the Dartington Crystal factory.

Have a crystal-clear day out at the Dartington Crystal Factory Tour.

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Dartington Crystal Factory Tour
Dartington Crystal Factory Tour

While away the time in Teignmouth’s pretty Arts Quarter, full of art galleries, theatre, artisan stores, music shops, cafes, bakeries and pubs.

Discover Teignmouth’s lovely Arts Quarter

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Devon

Group of friends in urban cafe
Teignmouth Arts Quarter

Discover the secret of growing grapes on the edge of Dartmoor, with a tour around this enchanting English vineyard in Devon.

Learn the secrets of English wine-making, at Alder Vineyard

Alder Vineyard/Adam Birch

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Alder Vineyard
Alder Vineyard Tour

Travel around the world without leaving the seaside town of Ilfracombe, with the annual Devon Street Food Festival, featuring gourmet bites from all over the globe.

Make a date for the Devon Street Food Festival

Street Food Warehouse

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Devon Street Food Festival
Devon Street Food Festival

Visit one of Devon’s hottest spots, at the South Devon Chilli Farm and take a walk through the colourful chilli show tunnels.

Spice up your life at the South Devon Chilli Farm

South Devon Chilli Farm

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South Devon Chilli Farm
South Devon Chilli Farm

Discover the beautiful Arts and Crafts home of Coleton Fishacre and travel back into the Jazz Age in its Art Deco interiors and RHS tropical gardens.

Travel back to the roaring twenties at Coleton Fishacre

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Coleton Fishacre, Devon
Coleton Fishacre

Take a walk through time on the Dartmouth Town Trail, a 1.6 mile (2.5 km) route around the historic town beloved by seafarers for centuries.

Travel through time on the Dartmouth Town Trail

Alamy Stock Photo

Devon

A young woman is standing by a stone wall in a village and is looking at the boats moored in the estuary
Dartmouth Town Trail

Discover the rich history of market town Newton Abbot near Dartmoor, in its lively Town Museum and Great Western Railway Museum rooms.

Discover Newton Abbot’s history

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View over Courtenay Park in Newton Abbot in Devon
Newton Abbot Town and GWR Museum

Visit the historic market town of Newton Abbot in South Devon and wander around its markets, shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as its fascinating museum.

Plan your visit to Newton Abbot

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Devon

Woman shopping on local market with plastic free reusable bag.
Newton Abbot

Celebrate with the Exmouth Pride event in Manor Gardens, with live entertainment, music, stalls and workshops for a rainbow-themed day.

Join the celebration at Exmouth Pride

Leah Cottam/Exmouth Pride

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Exmouth Pride
Exmouth Pride

Spend the weekend with Bear Grylls having an adventure the whole family will never forget at the Gone Wild festival at Powderham Castle, South Devon.

Book the family in for an unforgettable weekend at Gone Wild

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Gone Wild with Bear Grylls
Gone Wild with Bear Grylls

Head to one of the UK’s coolest festivals - Spring Classic - a mix of surf, music, skate and moto, in North Devon’s Woolacombe Bay

Pack your camper van and book tickets to Spring Classic

Luke Gartside/Spring Classic Festival

Devon

Spring Classic Festival crowd at sunset Main stage illuminated
Spring Classic

See the skies come alive with one of the country’s most spectacular air shows, set in one of the most beautiful coastlines, in Paignton, on Devon’s English Riviera.

Take to the skies from the beach, at the English Riviera Airshow

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English Riviera Airshow
English Riviera Airshow

You’ll be stunned by Berry Head, the dramatic headland nature reserve, near Brixham, with its famous guillemot colony.

Head to the coast at Berry Head Nature Reserve

Alamy Stock Photo

Devon

Rainbow over the Berry Head, Brixham, Devon, England
Berry Head National Nature Reserve

Get on your bike and join the spectacular Tarka Trail, along the clifftops, beaches and countryside of North Devon.

Pedal into an adventure on The Tarka Trail.

Alamy Stock Photo

Devon

Cycling the Tarka Trail North Devon
The Tarka Trail

You’ll be delighted by the secret gardens of Marwood – a privately-owned glorious garden in a North Devon valley. Covering 20 acres, with three lakes, it makes a blooming marvellous day out.

For a tranquil escape, head to Marwood Hill Gardens.

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Devon

A butterfly resting on a persons finger
Marwood Hill Gardens

For a llama with a panorama, take an amble with the delightful animals at Peak Hill Llamas, who offer walks in their stunning Sidmouth location on the Jurassic Coast

Learn all about llamas at Peak Hill Llamas

Walking With Llamas /Peak Hill Llamas

Devon

Walking With Llamas
Walking with Llamas

Discover Braunton Burrows, the largest sand dune system in England. Covering 1000 hectares, it’s home to plant and wildlife and is the core of the North Devon Biosphere.

Discover Braunton Burrows

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Devon

Woman and dog walking through grass
Braunton Burrows

Visit the splendid Powderham Castle, south of Exeter, which is home to the Earl of Devon. It has been in the Courtenay family for over 600 years and guests can tour the house and grounds.

Take a tour of a real-life castle home at Powderham Castle

Alamy Stock Photo

Devon

The Belvedere Tower over Powderham Park from a drone
Powderham Castle

See inside the 17th century fortress on Plymouth Hoe, built to defend the coast and still in use by the military today. Visitors can only enter on organised tours.

Book a guided tour to see inside the Royal Citadel.

Alamy Stock Photo

Devon

A painting of the legendary figures of Gogmagog and Corineus on the banks of the Citadel in Plymouth. Created by artist Charles Newington the fighting
Royal Citadel

Head into the heart of pretty market town Newton Abbot, to the thriving Indoor Market and Food Hall, packed with food and general stalls.

Uncover some treasures at the Newton Abbot Indoor Market.

Getty Images/Alex Brunsdon

Devon

Buckets of olives on display at a market
Newton Abbot Indoor Market

Head to Exeter for some serious shopping at its bustling Princesshay Shopping Centre. With over 60 shops from fashion to food, there’s something to suit everybody here.

Plan your shopping trip at Exeter’s Princesshay shopping centre

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Princesshay shopping centre
Princesshay shopping centre

Take a tour of the carbon-negative rum distillery Two Drifters Distillery, near Exeter Airport and see how they make their increasingly popular sustainable tipple.

Tour the Two Drifters Distillery

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Two Drifters Brewery
Two Drifters Distillery

Places to stay in Devon

Brixham

A cute harbour-side town in South Devon, where you can feast on freshly caught fish every day. It offers waterfront walks, a scenic beach and an outdoor Art Deco lido, Shoalstone Pool.

Croyde 

With its picture-perfect beach is perfect for surfers and those looking to learn or just soak up the vibe, complete with on-shore winds and Atlantic swells.

 

Totnes

A pretty little bohemian enclave set on the River Dart, where artists, musicians and lovers of all things organic and lots of independent shops and fair-trade cafés.

Explore nearby

With tangled oak forests and looming peaks, it can feel like the edge of the world.

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Horses and riders trotting through the shallow water.

Cool creative Bristol is a must-see for art, culture and action-packed adventure.

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Lit up hot air balloons and fireworks in the night sky

A wellness retreat for the Romans and Georgian architecture around every corner.

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Woman swimming in a swimming pool at a spa

Renowned for its glorious countryside, striking coastline and unique attractions.

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Surfer in a wetsuit surfing a large wave on a red surfboard

Britain’s Ocean City offers a seamless blend of maritime charm and natural beauty; a cultural hub filled with award-winning museums and waterfront attractions.

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People paddleboarding near a dock in Plymouth

Small but mighty, Exeter is a city with seriously cool credentials.

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A view down a shopping street in Exeter's Castle Quarter

Getting to Devon

There are flights from many UK and international airports to Exeter International Airport. Devon is well served by trains from all over the country, and many of the routes are very picturesque, making it a great way to travel. The two main lines from London are from Paddington and Waterloo. You can also hire a car and drive, and coaches run from Exeter, Tiverton and Plymouth. 

Getting around

One of the best ways to get around is using the public transport network, from coach, train and bus. There’re taxis too.

By train

Great Western Railway (GWR) operate a number of journeys across Devon from over 270 destinations by train.

By bike

Devon has a host of wonderful cycle routes, many of which are connected to the main cycle network and range in length and difficulty.

By bus

The bus service is extensive across Devon with plenty of chances to link to smaller routes.

Want to know more?

Check out Visit Devon for the top inside tips and travel inspirations.