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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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How well do you know the English Riviera?

As one of the UK’s best loved holiday destinations, you’ve no doubt heard of the English Riviera, but how well do you know this popular resort in South Devon? Here’s some fun facts about the area, so you can wow your friends and family during your next visit! Did you know… Torquay was once home to…

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Where to enjoy a cream tea in Devon

If you come to Devon and don’t partake in a traditional Devonshire cream tea, did you even have the real Devon experience? There are plenty of delightful things to see and do in Devon but one of the best loved has to be sitting down somewhere picturesque with a cream tea. If you’re in agreement…

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Paignton Zoo’s Top 5 Tips for visiting Devon attractions

Devon is full of incredible attractions, so to help you make the most of your visit, here’s a list of top tips from Paignton Zoo so you can create a truly memorable experience. Get the best prices and book online For great savings it pays to book online. Many attractions in Devon will also give you…

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Things to do in South Devon

When you see how much there is to see and do in South Devon, it won’t be at all surprising that it has been one of the most popular holiday destinations since the Victorian era. If you’re thinking of Devon for your next getaway, here is the lowdown on South Devon. South Devon is a huge area…

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Enjoy spring flowers this month

Spring is here and so too are an abundance of beautiful flowers – if you want to shake off winter and welcome in the new season, here are some of the best places to find the region’s daffodils, snowdrops and bluebells across Devon. Lady’s Wood This small reserve is on the edge of Dartmoor and is one…

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Top 5 best gardens to visit in the Spring

We all look forward to Spring and here in the South Hams, we like to think we’re a little ahead of the game. Our early camellias and magnolias are magnificent and the palms sway in the gentle breeze. It’s all down to our unique microclimate which produces favourable conditions for plants from around…

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Spring Classic returns for 2023

Devon festival returns to Woolacombe Bay this June, bringing tunes, feasts, surf comps, cold water swims and nature experiences, with a backdrop of a World Surf Reserve. Surfers, outdoor explorers, music fans and adventurers are invited to glorious Devon for four days of the Spring Classic Festival…

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Southwest based restaurant Àclèaf awarded MICHELIN star

Àclèaf in Devon has been awarded their first MICHELIN Star, continuing its reign as Plymouth’s highest-rated and only MICHELIN-starred restaurant in Plymouth. Already awarded 4 AA Rosettes, the intimate restaurant is putting the Southwest firmly on the map for a considered foodie destination outside…

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5 signs you need a holiday in Devon

Can you smell that? Spring is in the air! And after what feels like a lifetime of winter maybe it’s time for a change of scenery. But where should you go? If you want to treat yourselves to a fun pre-summer getaway where you can reconnect as a family, escape the hamster wheel of life and immerse…

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Things to do in Mid Devon this Spring

One of the best things about Devon is the diversity of the landscape, you have the hustle and bustle of the cities, the amazing coasts and endless countryside. One area to really appreciate Devon’s rural charm is Mid-Devon. Aside from lovely market towns and villages, there are lots of cute and cosy…

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