When you think of Britain’s literary landscape, likely your mind goes to places like London or Edinburgh – but did you know that a UNESCO City of Literature is right here in Devon? Exeter was awarded a UNESCO City of Literature back in 2019, but Devon’s connections with the written word go back much…
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This September, discover a different side to Devon with the UK’s largest history and heritage festival. Heritage open Days takes place every September with a range of free events and experiences at locations usually closed to the public. Brought to you by the National Trust, with support from the…
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When you think about Devon, likely your mind automatically goes to the beautiful coastlines – the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage site, the UK Surf Reserve which can be found in North Devon and the picturesque coastal towns along the Torbay and places like Salcombe and into Plymouth. Though we…
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Following a successful trial in Seaton, beaches across East Devon will now benefit from matting which will allow wheelchair users and those with push chairs and other mobility aids to access the beach. The scheme was trialled at Seaton and Beer beaches over the last three summers and is now…
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Summer in Devon is a magical time – whether you’re coming for the day or you’re staying over, there’s so much to see and do, it can be hard to know where to start. Don’t worry though, we’re here to help! Here are some of the things you can enjoy while you're here to help you build an itinerary for a…
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Devon is a county of compromises, it has two coastlines, two National Parks, beaches, countryside, some of the biggest theme parks in the south of England and a whole host more. If you’re looking for picturesque countryside, family beaches and lots of holiday resorts full of things to do, make sure…
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As the longest national trail in the UK and with routes across Devon and the neighbouring counties of Dorset, Somerset and Cornwall, there are plenty of adventures to be had while exploring the South West Coast Path. Even if you don’t fancy taking on the 52-Day Itinerary, there are plenty of shorter…
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The end of July welcomes National Marine Week, which despite the name, is actually a two week celebration of our coastlines and the creatures that live there. It’s an opportunity to learn more about local marine life and how to conserve them for future generations, throughout National Marine Week…
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Planning a trip to Devon over the summer months? Looking for suggestions for things you can’t do anywhere else? Here are our suggestions of some of the more unusual things to do in Devon this summer. Take a train journey with a view We appreciate that getting the train isn’t unique to Devon but we…
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The Times and Sunday Times Best UK Beaches Guide for 2024 has been published and features six of Devon’s beaches. The guide, in its 16 th year, is the “definitive and most comprehensive list of the UK’s 50 best beaches” and uses an 11 point checklist to rate each of the UK’s beaches to find the 50…
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