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£3 Million Boost for Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks

Demand for luxury caravan holidays has risen by 77% in the past five years and now Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks plan to cater for this fast-growing market with the launch of Emerald caravans, just part of a £3 million investment in 2025, following a similar input this year. The new caravans, located…

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Have a Devonly good Christmas with these events

If you’re spending time in Devon this festive season, make sure to get these dates into your diaries and enjoy the good cheer! See some spectacular Christmas lights with a trip to Clovelly Court Gardens. After hours, explore the historic gardens as they are illuminated and enjoy some live music and…

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Choose Devon for your next workcation

With our increasingly busy lives, finding a work life balance has never been more important and, has never been more difficult. The global nature of business today, means being around for different time zones, being in different places rather than one office and feeling guilty for switching on an…

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Visit Devon members win big at Devon Tourism Awards

Last night the county of Devon celebrated the best of tourism at the 15 th Devon Tourism Awards, which took place in Plymouth. After what has been a tough year for tourism, it was a chance for businesses to get together and celebrate all their hard work and recognise their achievements. During the…

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Have a Devon-ly Christmas with these winter stays

Devon is for life, not just for summer, so why not see out the year in style by booking a festive break in Devon this winter. With decorations around the hotels, cosy fires in the cottages and a host of festive things to do throughout November and December, you don’t want to miss out on Devon at…

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It’s official – Devon is the best county in England!

Devon has been named the best county in England in a new list released by the Telegraph news paper. And, with: 2 National Parks 5 Natural Landscapes 14 Blue Flag beaches 495km of coastline 9 RSPB reserves 1 RHS garden 177 museums and galleries 34 National Trust sites 13 English Heritage sites…

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Upcoming Christmas markets in Devon

One of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit is by visiting a Christmas market – with all the sights, sounds and smells of the season, it’ll help even the biggest Grinch embrace the festivities. Plus, it’s a great way to grab some hand made gifts and stock up with treats, so you can have a…

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Have you booked your Christmas parties yet?

We know, it still feels too early to mention the big C but before you know it, the festive season will be here and if you’re anything like us, there will be a last-minute scramble to organise your Christmas parties. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to host the work do or a get together with…

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Explore Berry Pomeroy Castle… If you dare

If you’re looking for a blood-curdling day out this Halloween, you’ve come to the right place. Devon is home to several spooky stories, from disembodied hands that attempt to swerve you off the road in Dartmoor to stories of ghostly goings-on at some of the county’s best-loved buildings. Buckland…

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