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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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Celebrate a new chapter with a hen or stag weekend in Devon

We all know that Devon is a wonderful place to get married, full of perfect backdrops for those photos and stunning venues for the ceremony but did you know it is also the perfect place for pre wedding celebrations. With everything from surfing to rock climbing and anything else in between, Devon is…

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Visit Dartmoor this summer

With a host of adventure activities, beautiful surroundings and wonderful places to stay, Dartmoor is a must-visit destination this summer. You have the iconic ponies to find around the moor and plenty of beautiful spaces for walks, rock climbing and people watching, whatever you are into, you can…

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Discover a new side to Devon this September

Make the fun of the summer last longer by joining in with this year’s Heritage Open Days. The annual festival of heritage across Britain is back this September, starting on 8 th and running through to the 17 th . As the largest festival of history and culture in England, Heritage Open Days are a great…

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Explore Plymouth by bike this summer

As Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth is one of the most vibrant cities in Europe and makes a great destination for the summer holidays. As you might expect for a city, you’ll find everything you could need for a full day trip or longer stay. For the active among you, here are some great cycle routes…

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What’s on this August bank holiday

We need to mark the end of the summer holidays and our last bank holiday before Christmas in style, so here are some of the things you can get up to this August bank holiday in Devon. Perhaps one of the biggest events in the East Devon region, Sidmouth’s Regatta and Airshow is on the 25 th August…

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3 things teens will love this summer in Devon

Devon isn’t known as mother nature’s playground for nothing – it’s the perfect place for an adventure or two during the summer holidays, no matter what your age. However, if the teens in your life need some convincing, show them this list and prove that family holidays can still be fun! Get surfing…

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178th Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta

Following a wonderful week last year, we are on the final countdown to this years 178 th Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. In the run up to Regatta Week on Friday 18 th August, the Tennis Tournament gets under way along with the Rowing. Saturday 19th August sees our Family Fun Weekend, sponsored again…

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5 Great Devon beauty spots

Want suggestions for beauty spots in Devon? Well, we know we’re biased and we also know that it’s difficult to narrow it down, but here are five picturesque places from across the county that are definitely worth a visit this summer. Lundy Island With ferries available from Ilfracombe and Bideford…

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Great sea front hotels in Devon

One thing we love about Devon is getting to hang out on the beach, especially during the summer when the whole county steps back to a simpler time and becomes the British seaside resorts that we know and love. For a comfortable place to call home during your trip to Devon that is right on the beach…

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