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Woolacombe Beach ©
Beach
Woolacombe Beach , Woolacombe
4.8
One of Britain's best stretches of sand, Woolacombe Beach has garnered numerous awards for the cleanliness of its sand and the quality of its
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park ©
Zoo
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park , Paignton
4.4
A leafy expanse of land serving as home to a wide range of mammals, reptiles, and bird species, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park maintains a d
Hoe Park ©
Scenic Walking Area
Hoe Park , Plymouth
4.6
Known locally as the Hoe, Hoe Park is a public space on the coast with views of the sound, island, and Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall. The water
Tours from $80
Exeter Cathedral ©
Religious Site
Exeter Cathedral , Exeter
4.5
With the longest uninterrupted vaulted ceiling in England, an early set of misericords, and a historic clock dating back to 1484, Exeter Cath
Tours from $98
The Donkey Sanctuary ©
Wildlife Area
The Donkey Sanctuary , Sidmouth
4.7
More than 500 gentle donkeys welcome you to their home at The Donkey Sanctuary at Slade Farm--the main headquarters of this international cha

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Devon

4.1
Beaches · Theme Parks · Gardens
One of England’s favorite summer vacation destinations, Devon features two very different coastlines, both of which are packed with white sandy beaches known for their turquoise waters and near-perfect surfing conditions. Numerous resort towns and sheltered harbors provide lots of holiday options, many of which have retained their old-world appeal in the face of modernization and attract tourism from all over the country and across the globe. Get away from the tourist crowds by venturing deeper into the region’s countryside, which is dotted with sleepy villages and sweeping green pastures. Devon’s country inns and traditional pubs are well known for offering holidays full of hearty regional cuisine, as well as charming their guests with quintessential Devonian hospitality and good humor. Make your own Devon vacation itinerary, with a little help from those that know the place like the back of their hands, by using our United Kingdom route builder.

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Babbacombe Model Village ©
Theme Park
Babbacombe Model Village
Torquay
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Crealy Family Theme Park ©
Theme Park
Crealy Family Theme Park
Clyst St Mary
3.9
Duration: 8 hours
The Big Sheep. ©
Theme Park
The Big Sheep.
Bideford
4.2
Duration: 8 hours
The Milky Way Adventure Park ©
Theme Park
The Milky Way Adventure Park
Clovelly
4.4
Duration: 8 hours

Nature in Devon

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Kents Cavern ©
Cave
Kents Cavern
Torquay
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Brixham Harbour ©
Water Body
Brixham Harbour
Brixham
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Lydford Gorge ©
Waterfall
Lydford Gorge
Lydford
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Hockings Dairy Cream Ices ©
Desert
Hockings Dairy Cream Ices
Appledore
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Parks in Devon

Coleton Fishacre ©
Garden
Coleton Fishacre
Dartmouth
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Cockington Country Park ©
Park
Cockington Country Park
Torquay
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Greenway House ©
Garden
Greenway House
Greenway
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
RHS Garden Rosemoor ©
Garden
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Great Torrington
4.7
Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in Devon

Ilfracombe Sea Safari ©
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Ilfracombe Sea Safari
Ilfracombe
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk ©
Hiking Trail
Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk
Salcombe
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Walk - Morte Point Trail ©
Hiking Trail
Walk - Morte Point Trail
Mortehoe
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ©
Wildlife Area
North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Croyde
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

Museums in Devon

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Bygones ©
Specialty Museum
Bygones
Torquay
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
The Timehouse ©
Art Museum
The Timehouse
Totnes
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Royal Albert Memorial Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Exeter
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
Moretonhampstead Motor Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Moretonhampstead Motor Museum
Moretonhampstead
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes

Featured attractions

Three Hares Gallery ©
Art Gallery
Three Hares Gallery
Chagford
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
Yarak Bird of Prey ©
Wildlife Area
Yarak Bird of Prey
Cullompton
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
Devon Cycle Hire ©
Outdoor Activity
Devon Cycle Hire
Okehampton
4.7
Duration: 6 hours
Artizan Gallery ©
Performance
Artizan Gallery
Torquay
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes

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Places to visit in Devon

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Regions of Devon

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