Visit Devon Blog

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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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RHS Rosemoor Glows with seasonal delights this Winter

You needn’t dread the shorter days and longer nights as the seasons change because there are a host of sensory experiences to enjoy at the beautiful RHS gardens in the heart of North Devon. The festive highlight must be the RHS Glow illuminations which transform the impeccably curated horticultural…

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Celebrating Orchards and Autumn Antics at Killerton

The National Trust is celebrating the rich heritage of Killerton’s orchards, near Exeter, this October. From 10 October to 3 November, visitors can enjoy daily apple-themed activities and join the ranger team on weekends to press apples and learn about traditional cider-making. On 16 & 17 October…

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A haunted castle with a twisted maze of horrors…

This October, be first to experience Watermouth Castle’s first-ever immersive scare attraction: ‘Descent into Darkness’… Get ready to be spooked! Watermouth Castle, nestled in the heart of North Devon, is excited to announce its hair-raising Halloween scare event, promising thrills and chills for…

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Have a wicked half term at RHS Garden Rosemoor

Enjoy the beautiful autumn colours and discover fascinating plants on a family garden trail, take part in spooky craft activities, decorate your own pumpkin, and enjoy storytelling and a weird and wonderful magic show at the stunning RHS gardens just outside Great Torrington. Wicked Plants Garden…

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Where to stay for half term

It might feel like the summer holidays were just a moment ago, but October half term will be here before we know it, so to help you get prepared, here are some of our suggestions of things to do around the county and where to stay during your visit. South Devon is a hugely popular area with…

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Christie Cup comes home to Greenway

National Trust Volunteers at Agatha Christie’s former holiday home Greenway have won the Agatha Christie Cup after scoring top marks at Brixham Horticultural flower show this year. After much hard work, Maureen Ferrari and Valerie Ellery, two of Greenway’s Cut Flower Gardener Volunteers, achieved…

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Bookworms, head to Devon this September

When you think of Britain’s literary landscape, likely your mind goes to places like London or Edinburgh – but did you know that a UNESCO City of Literature is right here in Devon? Exeter was awarded a UNESCO City of Literature back in 2019, but Devon’s connections with the written word go back much…

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