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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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Sharpham House Summer Celebration Open Day & Bioblitz

The Sharpham Estate is opening its doors for the first time since the Covid pandemic. The Summer Celebration Open Day is organised by The Sharpham Trust, the charity which conserves and cares for Sharpham House and estate, just 3 miles down the River Dart from Totnes. The Trust has held regular…

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Devon’s royal connections

With the coronation fast approaching, we thought now would be the perfect time to reflect on the county’s royal connections. From visiting royals to being the fighting ground of the English Civil War, there are plenty of connections throughout history to the British monarchy here. How much of…

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Celebrate the coronation in Devon

The Coronation of King Charles III will take place on 6 th May with plenty of opportunity to celebrate across Devon. Whether you’re travelling with the kids, already on your summer holidays or just visiting for the day, there is something for everyone to get involved with here. If you are visiting…

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Spotlight on North Devon

As the UK’s first surf reserve, home to Britain’s best beach and one of the most picturesque places in the UK, North Devon should be on your list of must visit locations. Today we’re shining a spotlight on this part of the county and highlighting some of the region’s hidden gems. We’ve already…

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Great seaside resorts to visit this summer

Spring is here which means it’s the perfect time for planning ahead to your summer getaways. This summer, why not book a trip to the seaside? In Devon, there are a huge number of incredible seaside resorts all over the county offering everything from cute cottages, dog friendly apartments, luxury…

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See classic coronation memorabilia at Exeter Cathedral

Residents across Devon have contributed to a new exhibition at Exeter Cathedral by loaning memorabilia they have collected from previous coronations. The new collection was unveiled on 22 nd April and will be in place throughout the Coronation weekend to celebrate King Charles III and the Queen…

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5 Great picnic spots in Devon

Warmer weather means getting the chance to spend more time outside, so now is the perfect time to start planning picnics for when the sun appears. Here are five of our favourite picnic spots across the region. The Grand Western Canal The Grand Western Canal in Tiverton is one of the town’s most…

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Fascinating Species at The Sculpture School

The world-famous Sculpture School, nestled on the edge of rural Dartmoor, is holding another major sculpture exhibition from Monday 24 th April. Following the huge success of their inaugural One Year Student’s Graduate Show last year, this year’s exhibition will feature works by their most talented…

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Overlooked beaches to visit in South Devon

You all know that South Devon is full of incredible beaches, but some of the best ones are those that are often overlooked because of their size or because they have been overshadowed by those located in better known areas of the county. Here are a couple that we think you should visit, especially…

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