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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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On this very spot: Devon in novels

Lots of novels have been set in Devon, from classic works to modern horrors. Fancy standing on the spot where your favourite scene took place? Given Devon’s stunning and diverse coast and landscapes, it’s no wonder authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen and Michael Morpurgo were inspired to…

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Dartmoor Ponies: An expert guide

This week’s guest blogger is Jenny How, who co-owns and runs Visit Dartmoor and Active Dartmoor with Simon Lloyd – and is also passionate about Dartmoor ponies. She tells us about this endangered breed, how to identify them from the other ponies found on Dartmoor, their history, and the work that…

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Gardens of South Devon

With two local gardens opening their gates for the first time in September, it's the perfect time to discover somewhere new and take a stroll amongst the chrysthaneums and be the first to see the leaves turn their autumnal shades of red... Blanksmill (3rd September) A delightful garden located near…

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Devon beaches: 20 of the most beautiful

There are more beautiful Devon beaches than you can shake a piece of driftwood at – which made putting together a list of 20 of the most beautiful Devon beaches a real challenge! Read on for a list of some of the most beautiful beaches in Devon, and follow the links to find many, many more – and let…

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Free Devon events: summer 2017

Free Devon events will be taking place all over our beautiful county this summer – making it a great choice for the holidays. Like traditional country fairs? Enjoy music, art or sports? Love celebrating and discovering the historical or unusual? Then there’s a free Devon event that’s perfect for…

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Devon towns and villages: top 20 prettiest

Wow – when we asked you to tell us which of Devon’s towns and villages you think are the prettiest we didn’t expect such a huge and enthusiastic response! We were pointed towards chocolate-box cottages, breathtaking views, pretty churches and wonderful waterside locations … Devon dwellers and…

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Campsites in Devon near a beach

When you’re dreaming of idyllic campsites in Devon, you picture your first morning cuppa: sipping it in the peace of the great outdoors, taking in wonderful views. Well, imagine enjoying that cuppa on the beach, with waves lapping at your toes. Sound good? Thought so. We’ve put together a list of…

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Dog friendly holidays in Devon: an Expert Guide

Devon’s a great place to come on a dog-friendly holiday. Here, we’re all about outdoorsy fun. Many of our activities, attractions and beaches welcome dogs, meaning days out can include your pet too. Plus, there are lots of dog-friendly places to stay and eat all over the county, from highly-rated…

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Luxury Devon: 8 stunning places to eat, stay & visit

2017 could be the year of Luxury Devon. We’ve seen a clutch of new openings and developments in Devon recently when it comes to high-end of places to stay, eat and visit – which have simply added to the totally indulgent experiences that our county has been offering for aeons. Read on to find out…

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