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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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Canonteign Falls Awarded RHS Partner Garden Status

Canonteign Falls is delighted to announce its inclusion in the prestigious RHS Partner Garden scheme, joining over 230 stunning gardens across the UK. This recognition highlights Canonteign Falls as a must-visit destination for nature and garden enthusiasts alike. Nestled in the heart of Devon…

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Full Steam Ahead for Winter Steam Gala

Full Steam Ahead for South Devon Railway’s Winter Steam Gala 3 rd – 5 th January 2025 - two visiting steam locomotives South Devon Railway is delighted to announce the return of its highly anticipated Winter Steam Gala, scheduled for Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th January 2025. This annual event will…

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£3 Million Boost for Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks

Demand for luxury caravan holidays has risen by 77% in the past five years and now Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks plan to cater for this fast-growing market with the launch of Emerald caravans, just part of a £3 million investment in 2025, following a similar input this year. The new caravans, located…

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Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen opens new site in Exeter

Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen – one of the UK's leading premium sports bar brands – has secured £6m of new funding from HSBC UK to grow its portfolio by five additional sites, with the first of these set to open in November, in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter. It will become the second Ludo…

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Bovey Castle announces pair of charity initiatives

A five-star Devon hotel has unveiled its plans to give back to the community this Christmas by supporting a pair of charity initiatives with essentials and gifts. Bovey Castle, in Dartmoor National Park, is donating gift parcels to the Trussell Trust which supports people in food poverty – every…

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Visit Devon members win big at Devon Tourism Awards

Last night the county of Devon celebrated the best of tourism at the 15 th Devon Tourism Awards, which took place in Plymouth. After what has been a tough year for tourism, it was a chance for businesses to get together and celebrate all their hard work and recognise their achievements. During the…

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It’s official – Devon is the best county in England!

Devon has been named the best county in England in a new list released by the Telegraph news paper. And, with: 2 National Parks 5 Natural Landscapes 14 Blue Flag beaches 495km of coastline 9 RSPB reserves 1 RHS garden 177 museums and galleries 34 National Trust sites 13 English Heritage sites…

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