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Devon is a land of delightful contrasts, from stunning shores to deep wooded river valleys to wide open moorland or rolling countryside dotted with picturesque villages.

North Devon and Exmoor: Decide on North Devon for your holiday and you'll be spoilt for choice.
South Devon: Blessed with such wonderful scenery and gentle climate, it's no surprise that South Devon has been attracting visitors for over 250 years.
Dartmoor and West Devon: Dartmoor A visit to Dartmoor will give you very special memories to cherish, whether you come for a spring or autumn break, or a longer holiday rambling, riding or relaxing.
Exeter and the Heart of Devon: The Heart of Devon has much to attract the visitor - a rich and varied landscape, the fascinating rocks and sandy beaches of the Jurassic Coast, plus the vibrant regional capital of Devon, Exeter.
Plymouth: Plymouth combines all the vibrancy of a modern city with the heritage of a historic port.
The English Riviera: One great resort - countless holidays for everyone, of all ages, all year round! Set along 22 miles of unspoilt coastline, the English Riviera has the glamour and style of the Mediterranean high life.
Travel Information: Whether you are planning your journey to Devon, or deciding how you will travel around once you are here, there is plenty of information around to make your decisions simple.
Tourist Information: The helpful team at the Discover Devon Holiday Line provide a one-stop-shop for visitor information, brochure requests, and accommodation availability and booking. Lines are open Monday-Friday 8am-10pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am-8pm.
Protected Landscapes: Devon's green and beautiful countryside is rightly treasured by natives and visitors alike, and recognition has been given to its world-class quality by the award of five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), besides the presence of two National ...

Events

From medieval frolics to wild freestyle sports, from vintage car rallies to craft fairs, from action-packed regattas to foodies' feasts tasting Devon's best, you are really spoilt for choice with what's on in Devon.

Farmers Markets and Food Events: Beer festivals, celebrations of the English apple, farmers' markets and food festivals at Exeter, Tavistock and Dartmouth give ample opportunities to sample many of Devon's delicious products.
Major Festivals: Such is the fantastic and exciting range of happenings in Devon, selecting just a few of the major ones is almost impossible. But here is just a taster of the very special events that Devon excels at.
Strange and Unique events: Historic pageantry, tradition stretching back into the mists of time or just plain bizarre, Devon is alive with its own very special events, entered into with great gusto and enthusiasm by local people and visitors alike.

Experiences

Naturally Devon Discover Devon - England's greenest holiday choice and one of its most attractive; over half the county has been awarded landscape designations for its stunning beauty and world-class quality.

Food & Drink

Shimmeringly fresh fish, lovingly matured farmhouse cheeses, crusty cottage loaves, local ales, award-winning wines, organic apple juice and the sheer luxury of traditional ice cream - delicious, first-class food which you'll find everywhere when you come to Devon.

Local Food & Drink: Think Devon, and you shouldn't just conjure up its stunning countryside and marvellous coastline - the sheer pleasure of its high quality food and drink should naturally leap to mind.
Organic Food: Devon leads the way in encouraging organic farming - with nearly 400 farms in the county it has the highest number of organic farms and, with over 30,000 hectares, the highest concentration of land certified organic in the UK.
Farmers Markets and Food Events: Devon, with its proud farming tradition and green credentials, is a great place to look for really fresh seasonal produce and organic food at its best.
Restaurants: Devon offers you an unrivalled choice of tempting restaurants, whether you go for delicious traditional Devon fare or decide to make dishes of the world your oyster.
Cookery Schools: Imagine the wonderful fresh food of Devon, the beautiful countryside and sparkling seas, the warm welcome. Combine all these and you have the setting for an unforgettable experience - learning to cook at one of our exciting cookery schools.
Historic Pubs and Inns: Glorious unspoilt old inns and pubs, full of character and atmosphere, abound in Devon. Real ale enthusiast or just lover of good food and beer - you will find you are exceptionally well-catered for in Devon.
Vineyards: Make no mistake, this is a very exciting time for English wine.
Food Trails: Discover the real taste of Devon - wonderful food from our rich Devon countryside or sparkling seas.
Food News: Blackdowns food and drink guide released Food and drink lovers can find out more about the whole range of local produce on offer in the Blackdown Hills thanks to a new colour brochure that is now available.

Things To Do

What's not to do in Devon? Whether you are looking for challenging sports, family fun at the seaside, strolls round picturesque villages, the excitement of spotting rare birds or exploring magnificent historic houses, you will find them all in Devon.

Green Businesses: Green Businesses Devon leads the field in supporting organisations which promote sustainable tourism and environmentally friendly holidays. These cover local food and drink organisations, environmental award schemes, charities promoting organic food and many more.
Attractions: Devon has so many wonderful attractions - from abbeys to watermills, from mazes to aquariums - every day of your holiday is sure to be a memorable one.
Activities: Discover Devon's idyllic playground - the place to switch off from everyday life and get active. Try something new, enjoy something old - you'll charge up your batteries and return home refreshed and invigorated.
Arts & Crafts: A wealth of creative talent awaits you in Devon. Painters, potters, glassblowers and bookbinders, actors and dancers - all flourish, nourished by images of Devon's inspiring countryside. Watch, spell-bound, as craftsmen practise the age-old skill of glass blowing.
Devon's Landscapes: Devon's green and beautiful countryside is rightly treasured by natives and visitors alike, and recognition has been given to its world-class quality by the award of five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), besides the presence of two National ...
Spas, Therapy and Detox: Cleanse the body and refresh your soul at one of Devon's very special getaways...
Discover Devon Differently: Devon has the most fantastic natural environment and we all want it to stay that way.
Getting Married in Devon: Getting married is one of the major commitments in your life - and the ceremony is central to that special day.

Where To Stay

There is a superb variety of accommodation in Devon - from hotels to B&Bs, from castles to camping - which will ensure you find something to suit your taste and budget.

Availability Search and Book Online: Know what you want and when you are going? You can quickly check availability right across our accommodation list by using the search panel on the right. Please note that you need to enter dates to make a search.
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Green Businesses: Devon leads the field in supporting organisations which promote sustainable tourism and environmentally friendly holidays. These cover local food and drink organisations, environmental award schemes, charities promoting organic food and many more. Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Camping & Caravanning: A night under canvas, dining as the sun goes down, star gazing by night, and rising with the dawn is the perfect way to escape your daily routine.
Devon Hotels, B&B's and Guesthouses: Devon's immense variety of quality hotels, friendly B&Bs and welcoming guest houses, set in a mix of stunning locations, offer you accommodation perfectly suited to your needs.
Farmhouses: One of the most enchanting ways to enjoy Devon's stunning natural beauty is to stay on a farm.
Self-Catering: Give yourself the freedom of a self-catering holiday in Devon.
Grading Information: Our policy on Discover Devon is to accept only accommodation which has been inspected - either by a national or a local assessment scheme. Details of these schemes appear below.
Accessibility Information: The National Accessible Scheme for self-catering, parks and serviced accommodation includes standards for hearing and visually impaired guests as well as standards for guests with mobility impairment.

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We believe in access to information over the Internet for all. This Accessibility Statement provides an overview of the accessibility features we have implemented on this website.

Business Tourism

Conference Devon Conference Devon is a public-private partnership that combines the best conference and exhibition venues in the county with the local tourism expertise to ensure that your event is a great success.

Contact Us

The friendly team at the Discover Devon Holiday Line provide a one-stop-shop to help with visitor information, brochure requests, accommodation availability and accommodation booking. Lines are open Monday-Friday 8am-10pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am-6pm.

Data Protection Policy

This page explains how Devon County Council uses any information you give to us, and the ways in which we protect your privacy. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Group Travel

This is a temporary page, a new devonforgroups website will be launching shortly. Diverse landscapes, delicious food, historic towns, a wealth of attractions and high quality accommodation make Devon a perfect choice for group holidays.

Group Travel Accommodation: Finding accommodation to cater for large groups can often be a mine field.
Group Travel Attractions: Devon has a huge choice of attractons for groups, from gardens and historic houses to farms and adventure parks, there's attractions to suit everyone, and every weather! Dartmoor & West Devon Becky Falls Woodland Park Bovey Tracey Heritage Trust ...
Areas to visit: Dartmoor and West Devon Dartmoor National Park Dartmoor is a living, working landscape where the ghosts of the past and creatures of the imagination rise with the evening mists.
Food and Drink: Dartmoor & West Devon Exeter and the Heart of Devon Please see the Exeter and Heart of Devon group organisaers guide North Devon & Exmoor Hidden Valley Park Lenwood Country Club Royal Marine - Seaside, Combe Martin, 01271 882470 ...
Coach Parking Facilities: Dartmoor and West Devon Ashburton . . . . drop off point only (junction of Eastern Rd and Exeter Rd). . . . coach parking at Woodholme car park, Buckfastleigh Bovey Tracey . .

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Trade

Welcome to the Trade Section of Discover Devon where you can find more information about Discover Devon Naturally, a sustainable tourism project led by Devon County Council.

Green Advertising Campaign: Discover Devon Naturally's new advertising campaign challenges people in the UK to be more responsible about the way they take holidays. It highlights the benefits of domestic tourism and positions Devon as 'England's Greenest County'.
Increasing off-peak occupancy and online marketing tips: Below are some tips about increasing your off-peak occupancy and marketing yourself online. Filling the quiet times First you need to establish whether you want to be busier bearing in mind what you use the quieter times to do (e.g.
Green Tourism Advice: If you are a tourism business seeking to adopt or further develop a more sustainable management approach look no further than www.greentourismadvice.co.
Free Green 1-2-1 Mentoring: Discover Devon Naturally are funding Envision to provide on-site advice and guidance mentoring visits, assisting tourism businesses to achieve the criteria required to receive an award under the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS).
Press Activity: Discover Devon's Press Activity The general perception of Devon is of a place to go for traditional, seaside family holiday, making tourism in the county largely seasonal.
Devon Tourism Skills Network Updates: News and information on training courses from Devon Tourism Skills Network. The Devon Tourism Skills Network exists to assist Tourism businesses become more competitive through the development of owner / managers and employees.
Micro-site Information: Active Devon - Focussing on the more active visitor. - Watersports, including information about activities, such as surfing, canoeing, diving etc.
Devon DMO Tourism Business Opportunities: A Devon Destination Management Organisation (DMO) is being developed across the county, as a partnership between the tourist industry and local authorities.
Discover Devon's Performance: Project Performance Performance is measured through the visits in to the website or calls to the information line that result in bookings.
News: Discover Devon News As part of its attempt to mitigate the 2,500 tonnes of carbon produced by Devon's tourists (in just one day!), Discover Devon Naturally is paying for all tourism attractions (who are part of Devon Association of ...
Tourism & Creative Skills for Success: Training and Development Everyone recognises that the Training and Development of all employees is a vital part of growing and improving their business.

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Discover Devon - unique, gloriously beautiful, green and wild, rich in history and wildlife - no wonder, with so much to see and do, that Devon is the country's favourite playground.

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