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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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5 great spots for crabbing in Devon

We’ve already covered the best places to take the children rockpooling in Devon but if you want to unwind a crabbing line and have a go at seeing what clawed wildlife you can find at the coast, here are the best places to visit. Seaton The Jurassic Coast is always a good place to start when…

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Where to find castles in Devon

Devon is full of mystical places to visit and you’ll find castles all over the county, some are ruins and others are fully functioning exhibits. One is so modern it has electricity! Seeing a historical sight, like a castle, always makes a trip away seem more exciting, so we’ve rounded up the best…

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Great Torrington is the healthiest place to live

The University of Liverpool has done new research that reveals the healthiest and unhealthiest places in the UK to live. The researchers looked at several criteria including lifestyle and environmental measures as well as access to amenities and health services. The study found that the healthiest…

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Dartmouth seal becomes local celebrity

A seal, named Windo by locals, has become a local celebrity after taking up residence on an upturned boat in Dartmouth. So many people came along to photograph him sunbathing on the inflatable, he had to temporarily abandon his perch to get away from them, but he kept returning once the crowds died…

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How can I celebrate Devon Day?

Devon Day is almost upon us once again, at Visit Devon we’ve got lots of great things going on to celebrate, so keep an eye on our social media accounts to win some truly amazing Devon themed prizes! We like to spoil you guys though, so here are a few ideas of what you can do to celebrate the…

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10 reasons to come to Devon

We might be biased, but we think everyone should come to Devon at least once in their lives. With the wide range of coastal views, the two National Parks, beautiful places to stay, hundreds of top attractions suitable for the whole family and adventures for everyone to enjoy. There are so many…

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Five of Devon’s prettiest towns and villages

Look, this wasn’t easy, but we’ve narrowed down just five of Devon’s towns and villages to offer you some suggestions of places to visit while you’re in the county. Devon is full of beautiful places to visit and stay and is home to some of the most charming towns and villages in the UK, so this is…

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Plymouth’s Barbican bridge is now open!

The Sutton Harbour lock footbridge reopened over the Easter bank holiday weekend after being shut for over a year and a half after the bearing broke meaning that Sutton Harbour is now easily accessible again. The footbridge was fitted over 20 years ago as part of the installation of the Sutton…

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24 hours in Sidmouth

Sidmouth is a regency town on the Jurassic Coast and has a multitude of sporting and leisure activities, as well as annual events, historical places of interest, shops and beaches, it’s the perfect place to spend a few days, but if you only have 24 hours, here are some must see areas of the town…

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