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VISITOR GUIDE

Plan your perfect holiday or break in Devon

Our expert visitors' guide to the very best places to go and things to do around Devon, from Torquay to Tavistock, Exeter to Exmouth, Salcombe to Sidmouth.


We'll let you know where to find the best beaches, top restaurants, secret bars, and hidden haunts, as well as where to stay, what to do when the sun's shining and where to go when it rains. And we'll bring you the latest events as they're announced and the best deals.

Here's some of our latest guides to the best of Devon:
 

Porsche gets stuck on Cornish beach as 'silly season' starts
Tourism
A car was reported stuck on Trevone Beach, much to the amusement of locals
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Devon hotel named best in the South West
Tourism
It beat off competition from Dorset and Gloucestershire
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Devon's special 'hidden gem' attractions loved by locals
Discover Devon
From spectacular gardens to natural wonders these attractions are loved by locals but sometimes missed by tourists
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Luxury £99 spa break is perfect for couples this Valentine's Day
Tourism
The perfect last-minute Valentine's Day gift
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Seaside tourist town branded 'the pits' by fed-up visitors
Tourism
Weston-super-Mare given a kicking online for being run down and full of shops either closed or selling 'tat'
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West Country seaside resort branded 'dump' and 'shadow of former self'
Tourism
Visitors and beach-goers have been flocking to this seaside resort since the mid-1800s - but some have turned their noses up at its long history and tradition
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UK's best city plagued by 'horrendous' weekend issue which puts off locals and tourists
Tourism
York is rich in history but has recently seen a surge in hen parties and stag dos
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Pretty village adored by train fans is not far from Devon border
Tourism
At the foot of the Quantocks, it's a stunning location
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Family vow to boycott Airbnb after nightmare Devon trip
Holidays
An Airbnb booking gave one visiting family an unsettling surprise
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Another Devon asylum seeker hotel bought by hospitality firm
Tourism
It's the company's 21st UK hotel
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I visited secluded Devon village to find out why it's so popular
Discover Devon
It wins every plaudit going
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Incredible transformation of Devon seafront hotel
Tourism
Images show how a dominating 'eccentric' hotel would look if plans are approved
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EU confirms when £6 ETIAS will be a requirement for British tourists
European Union
The pass will cost around £6 (seven Euros) and will be needed by all UK citizens travelling to one of 30 countries. It was initially due to come into place next year but has been pushed back
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Sewage alerts at 26 Devon beaches after heavy rain
Environment
Swimming in contaminated water can lead to gastroenteritis, hepatitis, giardiasis, skin rashes, amoebic dysentery, nose, ear, and throat problems, pink eye, and other respiratory illnesses
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Devon holiday park wants to change 'dated' restriction
Tourism
The rule was imposed in 1969
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Devon dinosaur attraction set to reopen with epic soft play
East Devon
Seaton Jurassic is set to no longer stay extinct
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Dire fears for the 'saddest place in all of Devon'
Letters
'Whose crazy idea was it to even imagine wealthy people would come to Torquay in the winter, shop in the then-new shopping area when they could stay in the sun in Spain'
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Devon's 70 best venues and attractions named by prestigious awards
Tourism
The Devon Tourism Awards have announced the finalists, after three months of judging 142 entries
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Tourist 'in bits' after motorhome gets stuck on narrow road in fishing town
Tourism
They managed to free the caravan but not without burning the clutch out
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Glitzy hotel near Devon where celebrities flock to and soak in sea views
Food
Everything is produced at the hotel or sourced less than 25 miles away
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Dozens of Devon beaches slapped with pollution alerts after heavy downpours
Environment
Swallowing water that could be contaminated with fecal matter could lead to several serious illnesses
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Beautiful Devon towns rated among best in Which? top 100 guide
Tourism
The two highly desirable areas have fared much better than two in Cornwall
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The race to rejuvenate Devon seaside town after rubbish summer
Tourism
Torbay Council says it is doing all it can to revive the Bay's fortunes and bring millions of pounds worth of extra spend back
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Devon seaside holidays from 60 years ago
Nostalgia
Our nostalgic pictures capture the joys of beach days out
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