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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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Things you can only do in Devon

There are lots of unique things about Devon – having two coastlines for instance, being home to the only place in the UK with an ! in the name… but that isn’t the only unique thing about Britain’s best county. There are also a number of traditional events that take place throughout the year that you…

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The best places for fly fishing in Devon

Whether you’re an expert looking for new waters or a novice wanting to give it a try, Devon is a great place to try your hand at fly fishing. From hotels offering fly fishing tuition to some offering fishing stays and rivers all over the county perfect for everything from salmon to brown trout –…

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What’s on | August bank holiday

With the final bank holiday of the summer almost upon us, you might be thinking of ways to make the most of it. If you happen to be in Devon, there are a host of fun family friendly activities to enjoy, so to help you plan your weekend, here are some of the events and activities you can expect to…

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10 great Dartmoor walks

Dartmoor at any time of year is a wonderfully magical place but in the summer with the young foals grazing, the wild flowers growing and blue skies over head, it is a lovely place to spend a few hours immersing yourself in nature. Whether you’re looking for the perfect picnic spot or you want to try…

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What’s on this August bank holiday

With the final bank holiday of the summer almost upon us, you might be thinking of ways to make the most of it. If you happen to be in Devon, there are a host of fun family friendly activities to enjoy, so to help you plan your weekend, here are some of the events and activities you can expect to…

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Totnes one of the UK’s best places for an Afternoon Tea

As this week is Afternoon Tea Week, the team at carehome and retirement living organisation, Lottie, have taken on the challenge to find Britain’s best location for an Afternoon Tea and have discovered that Totnes in Devon is the 3 rd best in Britain! As the county that invented the cream tea and…

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Free things for the family in Totnes this summer

There are a host of family friendly things to do in Totnes this summer and the team at Visit Totnes have put together a selection of events and activities perfect for the whole family. Even better, they’re free! Odd Object Competition 15 th -28 th August. See just how eagle eyed you are by visiting…

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Explore the South West Coast Path this summer

One of the best ways to explore Devon is on foot and if you’re in the mood to discover new sights and hidden views, why not spend some time following the South West Coast Path while in Devon? For those who don’t know, the South West Coast Path is the UK’s longest and best-loved National Trail and is…

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More Devon towns voted as Britain’s favourites

Two of Devon’s towns have been named in the UK’s top 10 seaside towns in new research from Place Informatics, which provides data on visitor behaviour, locations and footfall. According to the data, both Torquay and Ilfracombe feature in the top 10 with Torquay coming in at number 5 and Ilfracombe…

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Why the English Riviera should be your next holiday

The English Riviera, based in South Devon is the perfect place to spend your next holiday. The golden sands, sparkling blue water and breath-taking sunsets are just a few reasons why you should visit this postcard-perfect part of the world. With its unique combination of a historic seafaring past…

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