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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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Dartmoor’s spookiest legends

Spooky Season is nearly upon us so enjoy a thrill or two with some of Dartmoor’s spookiest legends. Dartmoor is rich with legend, myth and folklore with stories of phantom dogs, giants, witches and even pixies! Here are a selection of some of the creepiest stories to come from Dartmoor to send a…

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5 of Devon’s weirdest place names

We all know Torquay, Exeter and Ilfracombe, but what about these towns and villages in Devon? We’ve compiled a list of five of the weirdest place names you can find in Devon – have you been to any of these places? Black Dog Black Dog is a small village in the Mid Devon region. Aside from having an…

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Devon’s pirate island | the history of Lundy Island

Did you know that International Talk Like a Pirate Day is held every September? Well, now you do! To celebrate this international celebration of what is essentially the west country accent, we thought we’d delve into the history of Devon’s pirate connection, specifically, that of Lundy Island off…

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