There are several reasons why Exeter is known as Devon’s capital – the culture, the bustling city atmosphere, the attractions, the shopping opportunities and of course, the history. Exeter is an incredibly old city and is full of fascinating historical sites, so we’ve picked five of the must visit…
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With the coronation fast approaching, we thought now would be the perfect time to reflect on the county’s royal connections. From visiting royals to being the fighting ground of the English Civil War, there are plenty of connections throughout history to the British monarchy here. How much of…
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A National Lottery Heritage Fund grant is hard won so the team at the SS Freshspring Trust were especially thrilled to learn they had been successful with a recent bid. The Trust was awarded a grant of just over £141,000 to support a project spanning two open seasons running over 18 months. John…
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Located in the south of Devon, Plymouth is known as Britain’s Ocean City because of its strong maritime heritage and commitment to ocean conservation. It is the site of the Mayflower launch, transporting pilgrims to the new world and where one of the UK’s most recognisable landscapes (Smeaton’s…
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Coming to Devon for February half term? Want to find something that everyone can enjoy and learn something new about the county at the same time? Check out these heritage attractions – many of them are even running additional activities to coincide with half term, giving you even more entertainment…
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Devon has always had a strong maritime heritage, so it is no wonder that so many of Britain’s greatest seafarers have a connection with the county, including one of our most famous sailors: Sir Francis Drake. Privateer, politician, enemy of the Spanish, there are many parts of Drake’s long and…
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Everywhere you look in Torquay, you can find evidence of one of its most famous residents: Agatha Christie, otherwise known as the Queen of Crime. The author was born in Torquay, helped with the war effort here and would later own a holiday home nearby. Her association with Torquay isn’t just…
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Don’t miss out on Ottery St Mary’s best loved bonfire night activity, if you’re planning to experience the magic this year, here’s everything you need to know for a great night out! For the uninitiated, the Ottery Tar Barrel event has taken place for generations and is one of the remaining events of…
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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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With its two National Parks, glorious coastlines and diverse landscape, Devon is an endlessly fascinating county. There are plenty of opportunities to learn more about the region at the many stately homes, museums and heritage attractions that can be found around the county. Here are our suggestions…
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