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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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Festive season of family fun coming to Plymouth

Plymouth is set for a sparkling festive season, with the return of their exciting family-friendly events from organisations around the city: Christmas Lights Switch-on, Thursday 14 November Plymouth Christmas Market, Thursday 28 November to Thursday 19 December Penguins: A LEGO® brick trail…

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Dilys in Devon | Exploring Occombe Valley

It’s time for another update from our roving reporter, Dilys who has been rating all the best dog friendly places to be found in Devon. This time, Dilys and her friends made the most of the dry weather by taking a stroll around the Occombe Valley. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the area…

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Five reasons to visit Lundy Island

If you’ve ever stood on the coast of North Devon and looked out to sea you might have spotted an island just off the coast, that is Lundy Island and it is one of Devon’s most magical spots. There are ferries you can catch across from Ilfracombe and Bideford or a helicopter in the winter months, but…

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Explore on foot with one of Devon’s walking trails

If you’re keen to get out and about and enjoy the great outdoors, a trip to Devon is perfect, especially when you consider the abundance of coastal paths and walking trails that can be found all over the county. There is nothing quite like the bracing sea air cooling you down while you meander…

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24 hours in Kingsbridge

For those of you visiting Devon who want somewhere charming, and quiet but still bustling with activity, you might want to take a look at the town of Kingsbridge. This small town can be found in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty right on the head of the Salcombe Estuary. To truly…

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5 great spots for crabbing in Devon

We’ve already covered the best places to take the children rockpooling in Devon but if you want to unwind a crabbing line and have a go at seeing what clawed wildlife you can find at the coast, here are the best places to visit. Seaton The Jurassic Coast is always a good place to start when…

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10 reasons to come to Devon

We might be biased, but we think everyone should come to Devon at least once in their lives. With the wide range of coastal views, the two National Parks, beautiful places to stay, hundreds of top attractions suitable for the whole family and adventures for everyone to enjoy. There are so many…

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Five of Devon’s prettiest towns and villages

Look, this wasn’t easy, but we’ve narrowed down just five of Devon’s towns and villages to offer you some suggestions of places to visit while you’re in the county. Devon is full of beautiful places to visit and stay and is home to some of the most charming towns and villages in the UK, so this is…

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Top coastal walks in Devon

Now the weather is getting warmer and the nights are getting lighter, it is the perfect time to start exploring some of the walking trails in Devon, whether you’re looking for something challenging or just a gentle wander around some beautiful scenery, you’ll find somewhere that suits you. We…

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