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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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4 great photo spots in Devon

If you’re taking up photography in the New Year or maybe challenging yourself to do something new, we’ve put together a list of some of the best photo spots across Devon to help you get the most out of your camera. Of course, Devon is full of photogenic spots and we’re barely scraping the surface…

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Winter wildlife in Devon

There are fewer things better than going on a bracing winter walk through the wilderness and there are fewer places better for such an activity than Devon. If you find yourself in the county over the next few months and head out on a winter walk, here’s some of the wildlife you might expect to spot…

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4 things you might not know about Ottery St Mary

Devon is full of quaint and beautiful little towns and villages, including the village of Ottery St Mary in East Devon. This delightful corner of Devon is located near the Jurassic Coast and easily reachable from towns like Sidmouth and Exmouth, making it a great place to spend a few hours. If…

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Check out TikTok’s favourite Devon locations

We know that we sound biased when we tell you that Devon is the best place for a staycation, so we’re hoping that by telling you about some of the most popular locations according to TikTok, it will strengthen the argument! Back in the summer, the team at Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays have revealed…

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5 Great Devon beauty spots

Want suggestions for beauty spots in Devon? Well, we know we’re biased and we also know that it’s difficult to narrow it down, but here are five picturesque places from across the county that are definitely worth a visit this summer. Lundy Island With ferries available from Ilfracombe and Bideford…

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Celebrate Devon Day with our Devon dialect quiz!

Happy Devon Day! For those of you who don’t know, Devon Day is celebrated annually on 4 th June and is a national celebration of all things Devon. There are loads of ways to celebrate Devon Day, especially as it falls within the Half Term week this year – you could enjoy a cream tea (the Devon way of…

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Devon’s royal connections

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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How well do you know the English Riviera?

As one of the UK’s best loved holiday destinations, you’ve no doubt heard of the English Riviera, but how well do you know this popular resort in South Devon? Here’s some fun facts about the area, so you can wow your friends and family during your next visit! Did you know… Torquay was once home to…

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How will you be celebrating English Tourism Week?

English Tourism Week is back! Taking place between 17 th and 26 th March, English Tourism Week is the annual celebration of England’s tourism and gives us all a chance to celebrate our favourite hotels, attractions and resorts across the UK, including here in Devon! According to VisitEngland, English…

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Five Fun Facts about Devon

Devon is a truly fascinating place and with so much history, you won’t be surprised to learn that there are a number of fun, little known facts about the place. We’ve grouped together some of our favourites to introduce you to this gem of a county. Devon is home to England’s last castle The last…

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