As the busy school holiday season winds down, East Devon is gearing up to offer visitors and locals alike an indulgent escape with a trip of exceptional festivals this September. The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, Taste East Devon Festival and Sidmouth and East Devon Walking Festival are…
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When you think about Devon, likely your mind automatically goes to the beautiful coastlines – the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage site, the UK Surf Reserve which can be found in North Devon and the picturesque coastal towns along the Torbay and places like Salcombe and into Plymouth. Though we…
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Following a successful trial in Seaton, beaches across East Devon will now benefit from matting which will allow wheelchair users and those with push chairs and other mobility aids to access the beach. The scheme was trialled at Seaton and Beer beaches over the last three summers and is now…
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South Devon Railway’s hugely popular Summer Rails & Ales event returns over the August Bank Holiday weekend . Join this epic on track celebration of steam and diesel engines coupled with a range of over 40 different real ales, seven craft beers and 10 ciders to sample at the Festival Bar. There’s…
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Tourism for All, the charity championing accessible holidays for disabled people in the UK, is excited to announce a new partnership with Great Western Railway (GWR). Tourism for All is an independent national charity that focuses on helping disabled travellers find holiday accommodation and things…
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Summer in Devon is a magical time – whether you’re coming for the day or you’re staying over, there’s so much to see and do, it can be hard to know where to start. Don’t worry though, we’re here to help! Here are some of the things you can enjoy while you're here to help you build an itinerary for a…
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South Devon Railway is extending its Kids Go Free offer until 6 th September because of popular demand. Initially planned to end this weekend (10 th August), the offer is now being carried on into next month to coincide with the return to school. Railway bosses say they decided to keep the offer going…
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Devon is a county of compromises, it has two coastlines, two National Parks, beaches, countryside, some of the biggest theme parks in the south of England and a whole host more. If you’re looking for picturesque countryside, family beaches and lots of holiday resorts full of things to do, make sure…
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For 10 consecutive years, Salcombe and Dartmouth based holiday letting agency Coast & Country Cottages has been nominated for a prestigious British Travel Award. Having collected Gold, Silver or Bronze at the glitzy London awards ceremony every year since 2014, the team are delighted to once again…
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As the longest national trail in the UK and with routes across Devon and the neighbouring counties of Dorset, Somerset and Cornwall, there are plenty of adventures to be had while exploring the South West Coast Path. Even if you don’t fancy taking on the 52-Day Itinerary, there are plenty of shorter…
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