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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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How to Make the Most of a Football Weekend in Devon

A football weekend in Devon can be about far more than the 90 minutes between kick-off and the final whistle. The county combines a growing football culture with beaches, historic towns, countryside and a food scene that gives supporters plenty to do before and after a match. For visitors travelling…

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The one thing people forget to pack for a Devon beach day

The list writes itself by about the third day of a Devon holiday. Windbreak, towels, sun cream, a cool bag with more in it than anyone will eat, buckets, a change of clothes for whoever ends up in the sea fully dressed. Most families get very good at this very quickly, and the boot of the car starts…

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Book Now for the First Ilfracombe Photography Festival

Photography enthusiasts, creative minds and curious visitors are invited to experience Ilfracombe from a new perspective this autumn, as bookings open for the town’s first photography festival. The Ilfracombe Photography Festival will take place across the town on 10th and 11th October 2026, with…

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Devon Takes Centre Stage in New Documentary Derek vs Derek

Devon’s countryside, farming communities and extraordinary wildlife are heading to cinema screens nationwide in a new feature-length documentary that promises humour, heart and plenty of spirited disagreement. Released in UK cinemas from 2 October 2026, Derek vs Derek follows two neighbouring Devon…

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Devon Takes Centre Stage in a New Jane Austen Adaptation

Devon is stepping into the spotlight this autumn as Jane Austen’s beloved Sense and Sensibility returns to the big screen, with Dartmoor’s rugged landscape and sweeping hills playing a starring role. Director Georgia Oakley set out to capture what life in Devon might have felt like 200 years ago…

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