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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Jane Austen and Devon

This year marks 250 years since the birth of novelist Jane Austen and while Devon is better known for being the home of Agatha Christie – she isn’t the only popular writer to have been inspired by the county. Jane Austen was born in Hampshire and spent most of her life there and in Bath, but she is…

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Explore Berry Pomeroy Castle… If you dare

If you’re looking for a blood-curdling day out this Halloween, you’ve come to the right place. Devon is home to several spooky stories, from disembodied hands that attempt to swerve you off the road in Dartmoor to stories of ghostly goings-on at some of the county’s best-loved buildings. Buckland…

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Mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in Sidmouth

On Thursday, June 6, the nation will come together to remember the tens of thousands of allied forces who gave service on D-Day eighty years ago and helped secure peace after the Second World War. Across the United Kingdom, Europe and the world, commemorations will be taking place to mark the 80 th…

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The history you can walk around on Dartmoor

Dartmoor in the springtime is a magical place to be, from the new foals to the lambs frolicking around, it’s a lovely place to spend your time. There are a host of walking trails, businesses offering climbing sessions, tours and even traditions like Letterboxing, but one of our favourite reasons to…

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Between the covers – a brief guide to literary Exeter

Devon is awash with literary connections, from Agatha Christie who was born in Torquay and kept a holiday home in the English Rivera to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who used the wilds of Dartmoor as inspiration for the Hound of the Baskervilles – there are connections to our favourite books everywhere…

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No tricks and all treats in Devon this Halloween!

We’re biased when we say that Devon is a picturesque and stunning place to spend some time. It’s full of charming villages, plenty of activities and no end of incredible food and drink but like anywhere, it has a darker side and as Halloween is just around the corner, here are some of the most spine…

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Devon’s myths and legends

As spooky season approaches, we thought we would lead you in gently by introducing you to some of Devon’s myths and legends. Like many places across the West Country, Devon is a haven for local folklore and supernatural stories that have been passed down through the generations. Read on to find out…

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Ahoy! Find out more about Devon’s pirate history!

Arrgh me hearties, 19 th September is International Talk like a Pirate Day and as so many of the nation’s infamous pirates came from Devon, we thought we would introduce you to some of them! As you might expect from a coastal area, Devon has an incredibly long and fascinating maritime history…

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