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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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Ideas for Father’s Day in Devon

Father’s Day is fast approaching and as it falls in June, one of the busiest months in Devon, we thought it best to get a head’s start, so you and your father figure don’t have to deal with Father’s Day fomo when things get fully booked. There is loads of fun to be had in Devon, so here are a couple…

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Devon beaches awarded for beach quality

The winners of this year’s Blue Flag and Seaside Awards have been announced, with several of Devon’s beaches being rewarded recognition for their safety and cleanliness. In England, they are awarded by Keep Britain Tidy, a national incentive that aims to keep Britain’s natural beauty clean and tidy…

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Budget friendly things to do with the kids in Devon

While Devon is full of theme parks and family friendly attractions, these aren’t for everyone and with the cost of living rising, you might be on the hunt for ways to make your trips to Devon as cost effective as possible. We’ve pulled together some of our favourite budget friendly things to do with…

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Events to help you celebrate the Jubilee in Devon

Next month is the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and there are loads of events planned to help us all celebrate along with Queen Elizabeth. We’ve compiled a list of some of the things you can expect to find in Devon over the Jubilee weekend, so you can get them added to your diaries! You can find out more…

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Charming Devon campsites to visit this year

Is there anything more reminiscent of childhood than going camping? With warmer weather on the way, why not book yourself a traditional British camping holiday for 2022? Devon is one of the best places in the UK for camping – you have coast and countryside, friendly faces, places you can bring your…

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Pirates of Devonshire

Forget about the Pirates of the Caribbean, what you really need to know about is the Pirates of Devon and if you’ve been in the region recently, you’ll have noticed that an entire festival dedicated to pirates has just taken place. The Brixham Pirate Festival, a yearly festival, was held over the…

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10 must visit villages in Devon

Devon has an abundance of pretty villages, many of which still retain their otherworldly charm and hark back to a time long forgotten. If you fancy stepping into the past or just want to experience a Devon that isn’t seen by those who stick to the more popular tourist areas, here are some of the…

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Devon’s best watersport spots

The weather might not be quite warm enough for taking on the waves but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying all the activities that can be enjoyed on Devon’s rivers and coast. The county is known for having some of the best surfing spots in the UK and with much of the North coast providing the…

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Enjoy an accessible holiday in Devon this year

The last two years have made it difficult for us all to enjoy a holiday, even a staycation and even more so for those visitors with additional access needs. Now that restrictions have been lifted and the vaccine programme is in full effect, we are all starting to feel a little more confident to…

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Spotlight on East Devon

Sandy beaches, rolling hills, dramatic views, plenty of things to do, popular events, choice of accommodation… East Devon is arguably one of the most beautiful and fascinating areas of Devon, which is why we’re shining a spotlight on this often-overlooked region with these fun facts. East Devon is…

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