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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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Boutique Retreats reveals two new properties

Post from Boutique Retreats Boutique Retreats have more than 150 luxury holiday homes all across the UK, giving you the chance to experience a break in a boutique hotel whilst providing the privacy and flexibility of your own space. They already have a wide range of properties to choose from in…

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Top coastal walks in Devon

Now the weather is getting warmer and the nights are getting lighter, it is the perfect time to start exploring some of the walking trails in Devon, whether you’re looking for something challenging or just a gentle wander around some beautiful scenery, you’ll find somewhere that suits you. We…

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Celebrate local history in Devon

History fans will want to head to Devon this May to celebrate Local and Community History Month, a month long event that marks local history across the UK. All over the country you’ll find all sorts of fun things going on to commemorate important historical events, but as Devon still has the largest…

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Explore Plymouth with Ocean City Sights this spring

Image from Visit Plymouth A new open top bus that will tour Plymouth’s waterfront and the historic city centre is being launched the spring giving sightseers a wonderful way to explore the city. The Ocean City Sights is a new ‘hop on hop off’ experience and takes visitors to all the best parts of…

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Burgh Island’s sea tractor turns 50!

The popular south Devon destination, Burgh Island, which is accessible by sea tractor during high tide is celebrating 50 years of its iconic transportation system. The sea tractor serves as a nostalgic way of travelling between the mainland and the island with its art deco style hotel. Originally…

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Top things to do if you’re an Agatha Christie fan

Fans of crime and mystery novels will love visiting Devon and spending their time following in the footsteps of the queen of crime, Agatha Christie. You’ll want to head to the English Riviera, specifically Torquay and the surrounding area, whether you’re in town for a week or a few days, you’ll find…

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Celebrate Devon poets this World Poetry Day

Is there anywhere more poetic and inspiring than the beautiful landscape of Devon? From those rolling hills, dramatic coastline and never ending moors, there are plenty of sights that can and has inspired the world’s greatest poets. For those that don’t know, World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21 st…

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Join the National Trust for World Book Day

Spending just 10 minutes a day reading and sharing stories with children can make a difference to their development and wellbeing. To celebrate World Book Day (7 March 2019) many National Trust places will be holding special events for little and big bookworms alike. Between 9 th & 10 th March, 15…

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Finding Dinosaurs in Devon

If you or your children are fascinated by history, particularly dinosaurs, then a trip to Devon is a must. Not only is Devon full of historic attractions and relevance, but East Devon is where you can find the Jurassic Coast which is full of fossils allowing you to create your own version of…

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