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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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A brief guide to the South West Coast Path

The South West Coast Path is the longest footpath in England, running for 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, through to Poole Harbour in Dorset. While we can’t visit the coast path at the moment (unless you live near one of the trails of course), here’s everything you need to know about the South…

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A guide to Devon’s waterfalls

Waterfalls are one of the most mystical things you can come across while out for a walk, so we thought we would compile a list of all the waterfalls that can be found in Devon, so even though we’re all stuck at home, we can still enjoy the magic of natural beauty. We would ask that although these…

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Did you know…? Fascinating true facts about Plymouth

Known as Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth is one of two cities in the county of Devon. It is a cultural hub, a university town and has a rich maritime history – among other things! As it looks like we won’t be able to visit Plymouth, or anywhere in Devon, any time soon, are some amazing true facts…

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Exploring Devon’s islands

As you might expect from a county with two coastlines, not all of Devon’s treasures can be found on the mainland. Did you know that Devon also has a couple of islands just off the coast that you can visit? Of course, at the moment, the UK is in lockdown, so no exploring these areas just yet, but as…

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Catch Joanna Lumley in Torquay this February on ITV

Actor and national treasure, Joanna Lumley, headed to Torquay in her new series, Joanna Lumley's Home Sweet Home this February. The show claims, that after a lifetime of travels that have taken her across the globe, Joanna Lumley is making her most personal journey yet. Over three episodes, she’ll…

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Virtual Snowdrop Festival 2021

Due to popular demand The Garden House in Devon has decided to take its world famous and much loved Snowdrop Festival online and is launching what’s thought to be the UK’s first ever Virtual Snowdrop Festival. The festival was facing cancellation due to lockdown restrictions, however public feedback…

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Just what is Wassailing? Devon's yearly cider tradition

Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only. One of Devon’s greatest exports is cider and if it is a favourite drink of yours, then you’ll want to know all about Wassailing, the tradition to make sure that…

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Best photo spots in Torquay

Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only. Torquay is one of Devon’s most popular destinations and it’s not hard to see why! Located within the English Riviera with its mild climate, picturesque palm trees…

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Our favourite places to take photos in Brixham

Brixham can be found along Devon's south coast, it's in the English Riviera and has plenty of picturesque places to enjoy, whatever the weather, but we thought we'd show you some of our favourite spots to inspire your photography! First up, the harbour. Especially the harbour at night, but…

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