National Trust - Buckland Abbey

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Stuart Line Cruises

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History and Heritage

Devon is home to the youngest castle in England, Castle Drogo, which is full of interesting architecture and surrounded by beautiful walks. It aso has many historic houses and buildings to explore, including Buckfast Abbey, Powderham Castle and Exeter Cathedral. We’ve also an abundance of historic tors, which can be found scattered all around Dartmoor and Exmoor, as well as historic landmarks and attractions including Smeaton’s Tower in Plymouth and the South Devon railway in Buckfastleigh.

Fascinating History and Heritage

There are also many exciting trails you can follow to discover Devon’s heritage, such as the Exeter Woollen Trail around Exeter city centre, The Laira Heritage Trail along the Plym Estuary, The Blue Plaque heritage trail in the English Riviera, Plym’s Old Lines Walk, The Tarka Trail, the Ted Hughes Poetry Trail and a whole host of different coastal trails in North Devon. Speaking of North Devon, there are plenty of places of historical interest if you happen to be holidaying in that area. Click here to find out more.

Read on to find out where you can explore Devon’s heritage.

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Clovelly

Bideford

Clovelly, North Devon. Welcome to a different world!
The picturesque, ancient, fishing village of Clovelly is uniquely special and was once owned by the Queen of…
Dartington Hall

Totnes

The historic Dartington Hall is an inspiring, 1200-acre cultural destination just outside the ancient market town of Totnes, with Grade 2* gardens and woodland walks, plus a…
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Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast, Buckfastleigh

We are pleased to announce that the Abbey church, shops and grounds are now open. The Grange is open for table service and takeaway (reduced menu). Pre-booking is necessary…
Hartland Abbey & Gardens

Bideford

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A day out at Hartland Abbey, a stately home in a stunning setting a mile from Hartland Quay on the north-west Devon coast,…
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Bicton Countryside Museum

Budleigh Salterton

There is something uniquely eclectic and informal about the diversity of exhibits that greet visitors to the Bicton Countryside Museum.
Located within the 63 acre (25…
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Stuart Line Cruises

Exmouth

Voted ‘Best Small Attraction in Devon’, Stuart Line Cruises is a multi-award-winning, family-run passenger boat company, based in the traditional seaside town of Exmouth, in…
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Powderham Castle

Exeter

There is so much to see and do at Powderham Castle you will be pushed to fit it all in to one day, but don’t worry as you can come back on another day for FREE!*
For the…
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Exeter Cathedral

Exeter

Discover a thousand years of inspiration at one of Europe’s most significant cathedrals.
Lift your gaze to the world’s longest uninterrupted Gothic stone vaulted ceiling…
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Kents Cavern Torquay

Torquay

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An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site.
Kents Cavern is one of Europe’s top and most exciting Stone Age caves, with an extensive…
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Fursdon Gardens and Tea Room

Exeter

Fursdon is one of Devon’s oldest family homes where the Fursdon family has lived for more than 750 years. The setting is stunning with views across the parkland and beyond…
Torre Abbey Museum & Gardens

Torquay

Torre Abbey Torre Abbey is Torbay’s most historic building, a multi-award winning visitor attraction, set within 18 acres of stunning gardens and parkland.
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Beer Quarry Caves

Seaton

Beer Quarry Caves has a 2,000-year history of quarrying Beer stone using virtually unchanged methods from Roman times until the last century.
Our guides will take you…
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Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum and Country Park

Cullompton

Coldharbour Mill Museum currently remains closed as an effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. The team are working hard to reintroduce our volunteer teams to the site, with a…
Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum

Sidmouth

The Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum first opened in August 2020. The museum contains the collection of vintage and modern toys and models collected by Ian and Rebecca Gregory…
Great Scenic Railways of Devon and Cornwall

Explore Devon and Cornwall by train and enjoy stunning coastal views, rolling green countryside, heavily wooded valleys and fine river crossings.
Our branch lines will…
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Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery - RAMM

Exeter

There’s more in Exeter’s award-winning museum than you might imagine, its 16 galleries of displays take visitors on a voyage of discovery from pre-history to the present day…
National Trust - Saltram

Plymouth

**Please check with each National Trust property about opening times during Covid**
A house full of treasures, stories & intrigue. A secret garden to lose yourself in,…
Moretonhampstead Motor Museum

Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot

Situated within the Dartmoor National Park, the Old Bus Depot in Moretonhampstead is now home to a collection of over 150 historic vehicles. The Museum first welcomed…
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Barnstaple

*Please check the website for opening times.*
Hidden in the lichen-draped landscape of North Devon, Arlington is a surprise and a delight.
The classical exterior of…
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company

Paignton

Please see our Covid-19 details here.
Dartmouth Steam Railway steam trains travel seven miles along the South Devon coast and into the Dart Valley with stations at…