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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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Devon’s best bookshops

The Books are my Bag campaign that runs annually to celebrate independent bookshops in the UK takes place on 6 th October, so if you’re in Devon you might want to check some of these out and grab yourself a book or two! Quayside Books, Teignmouth This is a cute little bookshop offering both new and…

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5 reasons why you need to visit Combe Martin

You’ve chosen Devon for your family holiday, you know where you want to stay and you’re looking for things to do nearby when you spot Combe Martin on the map. But why should you make time to visit? Well, here are five reasons. Firstly, Combe Martin has England’s highest sea cliff so you can be…

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24 hours in Seaton

If you’re looking for a town that can includes interesting attractions, stunning landscapes, great places to eat and shop, then you need to set aside some time to visit Seaton. For those of you wanting the full 24-hour Seaton experience, you’ll need somewhere to stay. For those of you with kids and…

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Devon's Lost Battlefield: Secret Devon

We've all heard of the Battle of Hastings 1066. That's where King Harold got one in the eye and the Nasty Normans took over England. So what about the Battle of Northam 1069? Did you even know that this North Devon village was the site of a great battle? OK - so it wasn't as big as the Hastings…

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Devon’s greatest exports

It’s not just sea food and cream tea that Devon is famous for… If you’re holidaying in the UK this year and find yourself looking at a map of the country and thinking where to? Why not visit the county that has given us some of the greatest musicians, Olympians and more over the years and come to…

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The pasty was ours first…!

The pasty was ours first…! And other delicacies that call Devon home One of the greatest bones of contention between Devon and Cornwall is the ‘Cornish’ Pasty. The earliest known recipe for it however came from Plymouth, so we’re claiming this as one of our own, even if pasties made in Devon lack…

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Celebrating 10 years of Pride in Devon

Pride is a wonderful celebration of the LGBTQA+ community, commemorating their history, achievements and is a safe place for members of the community to join together and have some fun. Exeter Pride is one of the biggest free Pride events in the country and takes place on 12 th May, making it one of…

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Michelin star restaurants in Devon

It’s no surprise that the Michelin star restaurants in Devon are some of the most popular in the UK. Devon has an abundance of fantastic local seafood, outdoor-reared meat, locally grown fruit and veg and some world-beating cheeses and wines – and it’s hard to go wrong with a start like that. Add to…

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On this very spot: Devon in novels

Lots of novels have been set in Devon, from classic works to modern horrors. Fancy standing on the spot where your favourite scene took place? Given Devon’s stunning and diverse coast and landscapes, it’s no wonder authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen and Michael Morpurgo were inspired to…

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Devon beaches: 20 of the most beautiful

There are more beautiful Devon beaches than you can shake a piece of driftwood at – which made putting together a list of 20 of the most beautiful Devon beaches a real challenge! Read on for a list of some of the most beautiful beaches in Devon, and follow the links to find many, many more – and let…

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