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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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Great places to get your Christmas shopping in Devon

The Christmas period is fast approaching and no doubt you have lists as long as your arms of things you need to get for the big day, so why not take a trip to Devon for your Christmas shopping this year? With a host of fascinating independent hight streets to discover unique gifts you won’t find…

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10 great winter walks

One of the best activities to indulge in during the winter is a bracing walk – especially if you get to stop off for a hearty meal halfway through or a cup of coffee or two. If that sounds like something you’d enjoy this winter, check out our suggestions for great winter walks in Devon. Wistman’s…

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Get in the festive spirit with these events

Whether you think it’s too early to start thinking about, whether you’re already done with your preparations or whether you celebrate a different holiday entirely, there is something quite magical about this time of year and the festivities that go along with it. It you’re looking to experience a…

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AA guide 2023 boasts 59 Devon eateries

The food and drink scene in Devon is well and truly alive with 59 Devon restaurants featuring on this latest AA Restaurant Guide for 2023. The list also includes five local restaurants that are being featured for the first time. Among the 59 restaurants featured in the latest guide, are a number of…

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Celebrate bonfire night in Devon

Remember, remember the fifth of November – in Devon, home to one of the last remaining traditional bonfire night events, you can’t miss the excitement of bonfire night, from tar barrel rolling to enormous fires and firework displays, there’s loads of ways to celebrate here. Here are a selection of…

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Devon’s spookiest locations

No doubt as Halloween creeps closer you’ll be looking for the spookiest places to visit while in Devon. If you fancy some scares and thrills while you’re in the county, we’ve compiled a list of some of the county’s most haunted places – do you dare pay them a visit? Berry Pomeroy Castle We can’t do…

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Things to do with the kids this autumn

Whether you’re on the hunt for day trips, something to fill a few hours or an action packed week of adventure, there are a host of things you can do with the kids this autumn in Devon. You might think that all the fun ends with the summer season but that’s just not true! With adventure activities…

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Gold for Sidmouth in Bloom

Sidmouth in Bloom has won a Gold in Britain in Bloom’s Coastal Town category, the first time they have been nominated, let alone have won a national competition! If that wasn’t exciting enough, Sidmouth in Bloom’s Chair Lynette Talbot and Secretary, Peter Endersby were both named as Community…

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