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Coast, countryside, culture and memorable days out no matter what time of year.
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Coast, countryside, characterful places and a thriving local culture — discover what makes East Devon so distinctive.
World-class coastline
The Jurassic Coast
Cliffs, coves and sweeping sea views shape one of Britain’s most remarkable coastlines, with spectacular places to discover all along East Devon.
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Coast & sea
Beautiful beaches
From broad family-friendly beaches to quieter coves and pebble shores, there’s always somewhere special to spend time by the water.
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Fresh air guaranteed
Countryside & walking
Follow coast paths, rivers, wooded valleys and rolling countryside through a landscape made for walking, cycling and slowing down.
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Full of character
Towns, villages & beaches
Seaside towns, market centres and characterful villages each have their own story, making East Devon rewarding to explore one place at a time.
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Taste East Devon
Exceptional food & drink
Independent restaurants, welcoming pubs, cafés, farm shops and local producers bring the flavours of coast and countryside straight to the table.
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Creative East Devon
Arts, culture & heritage
Galleries, museums, historic places, artists and makers give East Devon a cultural life every bit as rich as its landscape.
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Handpicked places, experiences and inspiration across East Devon.
Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) is an award-winning public art gallery, based in Honiton. We host a changing exhibition programme of contemporary art & craft,…
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World of Country Life
Devon’s multi-award-winning day out for the whole family at World of Country Life, Exmouth! With an amazing mix of animals, play areas, museums, and…
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Stuart Line Cruises
Stuart Line Cruises is a multi-award-winning, family-run passenger boat company based in Exmouth, East Devon. Sailing for over 50 years, they offer River Exe…
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The Donkey Sanctuary
No trip to East Devon is complete without visiting The Donkey Sanctuary. There’s a tranquil corner of the Jurassic Coast near Sidmouth that hundreds…
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Raceworld Indoor Karting
Discover the Ultimate Indoor Karting Experience at Raceworld! Planning your next adventure in Devon? Make sure to include a visit to Raceworld Indoor Karting,…
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Killerton House
Would you give away your family home for your political beliefs? Sir Richard Acland did just that when he passed it onto the National…
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Kennaway House
Kennaway House is an events venue in a Regency mansion standing in its own grounds at the heart of Sidmouth. Kennaway House and its…
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Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary…
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Lower Keats Glamping
Safari Lodge Accommodation – As Featured on Channel 4’s Four In A Bed Experience multi-award-winning luxury glamping with wood-fired hot tubs at Lower Keats,…
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The Kingswood and Devoran Hotel
The Kingswood & Devoran Hotel is centrally situated at the heart of the Esplanade and a short walk from Sidmouth’s town centre. Rooms with…
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The Granary
This uber green, modern timber clad single storey property has space for four people; its private garden has a pond and amazing rural views.…
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Hotel Elizabeth
Located at the heart of Sidmouth’s Regency Esplanade, the Elizabeth is in an unsurpassed position overlooking the red sandstone cliffs of the World Heritage…
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Andrewshayes Holiday Park
Andrewshayes is an award winning holiday park set in beautiful countryside overlooking the valleys and rolling hills around the pretty village of Dalwood. The…
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Oakdown Holiday Park
Oakdown Holiday Park has been carefully fashioned by the Franks family for over 50 years. Once open Devonshire meadowland, the site is now a…
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Killerton Holiday Cottages
Crabtree Lodge A pretty little 1930's inspired cottage on a hill at the heart of the Killerton Estate in Devon with beautiful views towards…
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Kings Arms Otterton
PUB The bar at the Kings Arms is well stocked with old favourites and local legends. We also serve tea and coffee in the…
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Larkbeare Grange
Looking for a stunning country house bed and breakfast? Look no further than Larkbeare Grange, with its rural location that's easy to reach; situated…
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Southleigh Holidays & Underhill Barn B&B
Underhill Barn B&B and Acorn Cottage, a sleeps 2 luxurious self catered unit, are both set in a converted dairy barn dating from 1868…
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Coldharbour Farm Shop & Field Kitchen
Coldharbour Field Kitchen is located on a family-run farm. We offer freshly prepared dishes seven days a week from breakfasts and lunches to tapas…
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PUB The bar at the Kings Arms is well stocked with old favourites and local legends. We also serve tea and coffee in the…
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Ragini Restaurant
AWARD-WINNING AUTHENTIC TASTE OF BANGLADESH Ragini means melody, so like the notes that make up a perfect melody, we combine the perfect balance of…
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The Kitchen
Indulge in a serving of farm-fresh food, while soaking in the unparalleled views across donkey paddocks, Devon’s rolling hills, and the Jurassic Coast. Take…
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Lyme Bay Winery
Lyme Bay Winery is a small, dedicated drinks company full of people who are passionate about producing delicious and award-winning English Wine, Fruit Wine,…
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Jack in the Green
Both a pub and restaurant, expect impressive cooking from head chef Matthew Mason, good local beers like Otter Ale, nearly a hundred different wines…
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Dukes Inn
Dukes is a true Sidmouth mainstay – synonymous with the town’s historic esplanade, it is loved by the Sid Valley community and visitors alike.…
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Greendale Farm Shop
Deep in the heart of the East Devon countryside, surrounded by acres of farmland, you’ll find the award-winning Greendale Farm Shop and its family-friendly…
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Heron Farm
We are a small, family-run Vineyard, Kitchen, Event Space, and Shop on the outskirts of Honiton in East Devon. As custodians of the land,…
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THE PIG-at Combe
Really restaurants with rooms, with our Kitchen Gardens at the heart of everything we do. THE PIG-at Combe has 25 miles of menu, three…
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Westpoint Exeter
Westpoint Exhibition Centre stands as a vibrant and adaptable venue, hosting a diverse array of events year-round. From electrifying concerts, dynamic Trade Shows and…
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The Beehive
The Beehive is an award-winning community venue in Honiton, East Devon, with a programme of live events, cinema & space for community activities, performing…
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Otterton Mill
Set beside the River Otter in one of Devon’s most beautiful valleys a warm welcome awaits you here at Otterton Mill. Our award-winning café…
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A La Ronde – National Trust
Unique 16-sided, Georgian house, created and decorated by Jane and Mary Parminter in the late 18th century. The interior is decorated with an unusual…
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Jurassic Discovery
Discover the prehistoric wonders at Jurassic Discovery, nestled in the heart of Seaton, East Devon, your gateway to the Jurassic Coast. This family-friendly attraction…
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Riverside Art Space
Open air public art space – year round with 3 public exhibitions per year, connecting people with art and nature working harmoniously with its…
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East Devon Art Academy
We provide art workshops all year round. The workshops are taught by local, national and internationally renowned artists. Artists include Roger Dellar, Chris Forsey,…
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Axminster Heritage Centre
We tell the local story from the prehistoric axe makers, the Iron Age hillforts, Roman roads, the Anglo-Saxon development of the Minster and subsequent…
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Exmouth Museum
Exmouth Museum & Heritage Centre is a small museum with a big heart at the heart of Exmouth, there are three galleries tracing the…
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Poltimore House
Poltimore House is a Grade II* listed 16th century country house set in 13 acres outside Exeter in Devon. The house was originally built…
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Exeter
As Devon’s capital city, Exeter is renowned for its historic buildings, beautiful open spaces and fantastic high street, perfect for a day out blending…
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Budleigh Salterton
The beautiful seaside town on the Jurassic Coast has a two-mile long beach and vibrant town centre, so it’s a great place to visit…
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Beer
The picture-postcard village of Beer sells itself as a “little piece of heaven” and it’s easy to see why; its shingle beach boasts a…
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Sidmouth
Poet Laureate John Betjeman was captivated by Sidmouth, describing it as a town “caught still in a timeless charm” in his famed “lost” poem Still…
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Topsham
Topsham is a quaint and historic estuary port; yet despite its quiet, rural setting it manages to retain an eclectic cluster of specialist shops…
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Axminster
The beautiful town of Axminster, filled with charm and character, stands on the River Axe. It achieved worldwide fame for its Axminster Carpets, first…
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Exmouth
Known as the gateway to the Jurassic Coast, Exmouth stands at the point where the River Exe meets the sea. It’s known as a…
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Colyton
There’s something about Colyton that makes it stick in the memory; its typically Saxon circular street arrangement, winding lanes and historic buildings catch the…
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Lyme Regis
The unspoilt seafront of Lyme Regis, with its sheltered, south-facing beaches, attracts families year after year wanting a mix of activity and relaxation. The…
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Branscombe
Situated on the south coast between Seaton and Sidmouth, Branscombe is one of the most relaxing villages you’ll find along the Jurassic Coast. It’s…
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NOV
18–22
Exmouth Film Festival 2026
Wednesday 18 November to Sunday 22 November
Exmouth Film Festival is back for its third year, bringing five days of independent cinema, documentaries, shorts and special events to venues across the…
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MAY
21–22
Sidmouth Sea Fest
21–22 May 2027
Sidmouth Sea Fest is a free community festival celebrating the town’s connection to the sea, now held at its new home overlooking the coast…
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MAY
27–31
Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival
27 May - 31 May 2027
Sidmouth Jazz and Blues Festival has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s leading boutique music festivals, and one of the highlights of…
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25 JUN
3 JUL
Budleigh Music Festival
25 June – 3 July 2027
A week-long celebration of the very best in music, Budleigh Music Festival brings some of the finest musicians in the world to the seaside…
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JUL
7
The Celebration of Speed
7th July 2027
Now in its fifth year, The Celebration of Speed returns to the grounds of Lympstone Manor on 7th July 2027 bigger and better than…
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JUL
10–11
Exmouth Festival
10th-11th July 2027
Exmouth Festival brings music, theatre, circus, dance, art and craft to sites across the seaside town, and best of all, it’s completely free to…
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30 JUL
6 AUG
Sidmouth Folk Festival
30 July – 6 August 2027
Since 1955, Sidmouth Folk Festival has brought folk music, dance and song to the East Devon coast, and it’s still going strong. It’s a…
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AUG
20–22
Beautiful Days – Escot Park
20th - 22nd August 2027
Beautiful Days is the Levellers’ own family music festival, held at Escot Park near Ottery St Mary every summer since 2003. It’s completely independent,…
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SEP
22–26
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival
22–26 September 2027
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival has been a highlight of the East Devon events calendar for 16 years. Running for five days each September, with…
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