More Devon Attractions

Holidays in Devon offer countryside and coastline, ancient ruins, modern shopping centres, and one of the best choices of tourist attractions in the UK - perfect for families or couples, all year round. You will be spoilt for choice with a great selection of beautiful beaches, historic buildings, inspiring museums, modern art galleries, scenic boat trips, nostalgic steam trains, beautiful gardens and award-winning Devon spas or, maybe you would just like to cuddle a miniature pig at one of our many animal attractions.    

Devon is a stunning county of great natural contrasts, with two beautiful coastlines, two National Parks and five official Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. If you’re after adventure and like some thrills on holiday Devon has some of the best places for country and coastal walking, climbing, kayaking, coasteering, wind surfing, paddle boarding, rock pooling, white water rafting and horse riding. Devon is the great outdoors.

Devon's all about the great outdoors, so many of our activities and attractions actively welcome dogs, and days out can include your pet too. Plus, there are lots of pet-friendly places to stay all over Devon from highly-rated hotels and luxury holiday cottages to campsites and holiday parks.

Of course, Devon's also well-known for its abundance of beautiful beaches (quite possibly every dog's favourite place to be). Many set aside special sections of the beach where owners can relax while their dogs run off the lead - and into the surf. Others welcome dogs during the quieter times, whilst some welcome dogs off the lead, everywhere, all-year-round

For beaches Devon can’t be beaten. Sandy family-friendly beaches, tiny pebbled coves, wild and windswept bays with stunning views – we have them all, along the north and south coasts of Devon. If your idea of bliss is peace and quiet and tranquillity Devon’s not short of some of the best unspoilt countryside including many areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Dartmoor National Park, the film location for the film War Horse.  

Devon offers fantastic value for money for anyone holidaying on a budget. You don’t have to dig deep in Devon to have a great time. In fact, there are plenty of free things to do in Devon too including walking on the magnificent South West Coast Path or swimming or snorkelling at any one of over 300 Devon beaches.   

Devon also boasts its two historic cities of Exeter dating back to Roman times and Plymouth famous for its historic sailing of the Mayflower, in addition to great shopping and bustling nightlife, as well as friendly towns and pretty villages and pastel-coloured cottages.

Many visitors take their Devon holidays in the winter months, when the landscape takes on a completely different but equally charming character. Coming to Devon in the colder seasons doesn’t mean you’ll be stuck for things to do – there’s plenty of stuff to do at any time of year, regardless of the weather with a great choice of Devon indoor attractions too and cosy character pubs to enjoy some local produce.

Plus, the Devon food scene here is second to none, with cosy foodie pubs and many award-winning restaurants, cafes and tea rooms where you need to remember that when in Devon and you are enjoying a cream tea it is cream on first then the jam! Local Devon food specialities include Devon Crab, world class seafood and a very tempting selection of local ale, Devon ciders and wines.

And of course, there’s a huge choice of places to stay in Devon, whether you’re looking for a relaxing long weekend or fun-packed fortnight, luxury Devon hotel or a budget break. Devon also has some of the friendliest B&B’s and guesthouses many with sea views and great breakfasts!  There’s so much to do and so much to see in this beautiful county. Visit Devon and you’re sure to be back, time and again.