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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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Great dog walking spots in Devon

As it is National Pet Month and Devon is known for its abundance of wonderful walking spots perfect for exploring with your dog, we thought we’d share some of our favourite walks around the county. These walks can all be found along the South West Coast Path, so there’s no risk of getting lost and…

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Things to do in Devon this Easter

There’s lots going on in Devon this Easter, if you’re spending time in the county this month, here are a couple things that should be on your radar. For those of you looking for family friendly things to do, there is an Easter Egg hunt taking place at Pecorama and what’s more, anyone who turns up in…

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The Coach House is now open!

The daughter of the founders of Sharpham Trust, Claire Ash Wheeler, formally opened the charity’s Coach House retreat venue last week (Thursday March 24, 2022) at a glittering launch event in a brand new glass and timber meditation space. Image: Sharpham Trust The striking and contemporary venue is…

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Reasons to stay in a Devon B&B

Devon has an array of wonderful accommodation options to suit every taste and budget, there are unique properties full of home comforts and friendly faces. One of the most popular choices among travellers are the B&Bs in the region, one of them has even been named the Best B&B in the World! If…

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Bear Town is multi award winning!

After launching the South West's first permanent indoor role play in the midst of a pandemic, Bear Town has gone on to sweep the awards this year. At the Visit Devon Tourism Awards 2021/22 Small Visitor Attraction of the Year - Gold New Tourism Business Award - Gold Accessible and Inclusive Award…

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Dartmoor holiday park wins third consecutive award

Harford Bridge Holiday Park, Peter Tavy, Tavistock recently won its third annual Visit Devon Tourism Award: a ‘Gold’ for ‘Best Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year 2021-22’. Since the 1960s this well-known, independently owned park 2-miles from Tavistock has been a place for family friendly…

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Two Bridges wins at Trencherman’s Awards

Image: Simon Burt/Salt Media The winners of the Trencherman’s Awards have been revealed at a glamourous ceremony on 7 th March. The event was attended by the South West’s leading chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers, among other influential foodies. Trencherman’s Guide editor, Jo Rees, hosted the…

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New exhibition at The Box offers fresh responses to the Mayflow

A new exhibition which has just opened at The Box, Plymouth showcases new responses to the Mayflower story and highlights how some of our most historic craft practices have endured across the centuries. ‘Another Crossing – Artists Revisit the Mayflower Voyage’ is a transatlantic collaboration…

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