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Visit Devon Blog

Welcome to the Visit Devon blog! 

Whether you are a first time visitor to Devon or a resident, our blog is the perfect place to find top tips for travel around the county, ideas and inspiration for your stay and all the latest news. 

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Christmas Markets and Festive Shopping Events in Devon

Looking for Christmas markets in Devon in 2026? Across the county, towns and attractions will host festive markets, Christmas fairs and makers’ events throughout November and December. Browse local crafts, unique gifts, seasonal food and drink, and family entertainment in Exeter, Plymouth, North…

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How to Spend New Year in Devon

Devon is a wonderful place to welcome the New Year, whether you’re looking for a lively night out, a bracing coastal walk or a quiet few days in the countryside. You can watch the winter light over the sea, explore a historic harbour, walk on Dartmoor or Exmoor, or start 1st January with a…

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Electric Bay returns for its Fifth Anniversary in 2027

Electric Bay Festival returns to Torquay’s Torre Abbey Meadows on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July 2027 to celebrate its fifth anniversary. Following a break in 2026, the festival will bring two days of music to the English Riviera, with Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics with Tom Richards…

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Kents Cavern Goes Darker This Halloween

Families are invited to follow a Halloween Trick or Treat Trail, while brave visitors can explore darker histories and experience a brand-new Ghost Walk beneath Torquay. TORQUAY, DEVON - October 2026: This Halloween, Kents Cavern is inviting visitors to discover a different side of Britain’s oldest…

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Where to Meet Santa in Devon in 2026

The festive season is nearly here, and Santa will soon be making appearances across Devon. From Christmas grottos and winter wonderlands to illuminated parades and a festive cruise, there are plenty of ways to add a little magic to your visit. Here are some of the places to meet Santa in Devon in…

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