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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.
Killerton House
Would you give away your family home for your political beliefs? Sir Richard Acland did just that when he gave it to 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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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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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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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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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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Ladram Bay Holiday Park
Making Seaside Memories for Over Eighty Years Set along Devon’s spectacular Jurassic Coast, Ladram Bay Holiday Park has been welcoming families for generations. With…
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Smallicombe Farm
Family run working rare breed farm offering both self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation. Four 4-star Gold Award winning cottages sleeping 2/3/4/6. Ranging from…
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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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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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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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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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Higher Wiscombe
Luxury self catering accommodation for parties from 6-32. All the cottages are five star gold, and all the bedrooms are ensuite. There are three…
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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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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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Mazzard Farm
Mazzard Farm holiday cottages offers six contemporary and luxury holiday cottages, situated around a pretty, cobbled courtyard. Our cottages sleep between 2 and 10,…
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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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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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Darts Farm
"I have seen the future of food shopping and it's not in London, Manchester or Edinburgh but on a road that runs alongside the…
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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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Otterton Mill Devon Ltd
Set beside the River Otter in one of Devon’s most beautiful coastal valleys, a warm welcome awaits you at Otterton Mill – the place…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Exmouth Pavilion
Exmouth Pavilion is a 541- seater theatre, situated in a fabulous seafront location, directly opposite a beautiful beach. We’re proud to be able to…
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Creative Beings
We are a sustainable social enterprise, a Community Interest Company (CIC), that runs creative courses, wellbeing projects and events in nature. Restore, refresh and…
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Whimple Heritage Centre
The Whimple Heritage Centre is a small museum in the heart of Devon cider country. For nearly 100 years, from 1891, the headquarters of…
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Pebblebed Vineyard
Darts Farm’s beautiful Pebblebed Vineyard & Winery is situated on the edge of their farm, in a little village called Clyst St George, just…
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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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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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River Cottage HQ
Welcome to River Cottage HQ, a stunning 100-acre farm dedicated to championing seasonal, local, organic, and wild food. We proudly run a cookery school…
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Ark Pottery
Drop in to our studio pottery in a lovely setting, which offers a range of hand-made pottery for sale, both decorative and useful. You…
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Honiton
This lively market town is famed for its lace and pottery; those interested in crafts and antiques should definitely pay a visit during their…
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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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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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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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Ottery St Mary
Standing on the River Otter, Ottery St Mary’s picturesque buildings and its magnificent church has inspired writers like Harry Potter author JK Rowling (referred…
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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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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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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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Seaton
The South West Coast Path and Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve are both within walking distance of the town of Seaton, making it a perfect…
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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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OCT
8–24
Four of Swords Present: Orpheus
8 to 24 October 2026 (Thursday to Saturday) Shows at 6.30pm and 8.30pm
This October, Four of Swords leads you back into the belly of the earth, illuminated by candlelight, to witness an ancient tale of love,…
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OCT
9–18
Sidmouth Science Festival
9th-18th October 2026
Now an established part of the East Devon calendar. The Sidmouth Science Festival returns for ten days, celebrating science and its relevance to everyday…
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OCT
16
Ottery St Mary Carnival
16th October 2026
Ottery St Mary Carnival takes place on Saturday 16 October 2026, bringing an evening of illuminated floats, costumed entries and processions through the heart…
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NOV
5
Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels
5th November 2026
Join the excitement and community spirit of one of East Devon’s most extraordinary traditions, the Ottery St Mary Carnival Tar Barrels. Flaming barrels are…
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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
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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