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South Devon

From vibrant seaside towns nestled along the Heritage Coast to rolling moorland full of hearty walks and country pubs, South Devon is a jack of all trades when it comes to holiday destinations. Embark on an adventure full of watersports, walking, or simply watch the world go by from a historic steam train – the choice is yours!

Best bike rides in Devon

Get on your bike and explore Devon at a slower pace – from coast to countryside, here are the best cycle paths and trails to discover.

Stef Parr

Beach cafés in Devon

Looking for the best beachside spots for fuelling your Devon adventures? Check out our pick of the top beach cafés in the county.

Abby Driver

Gardens in Devon

From botanical beauties to rural gardens that blend effortlessly into the surrounding countryside, here’s our list of the best gardens in Devon.

Annie Cowen

Places to eat in South Devon

From seaside restaurants to charming countryside pubs with buckets of character, here’s our round-up of the best places to eat in South Devon.

Philip Eley

Things to do in South Devon

Gin tours, wild moorland and water sports combine to ensure there is never a shortage of things to do in South Devon. Here are some of the best…

Annie Cowen

Things to do in Dartmouth

Take a wander around Dartmouth, one of the many gems on the coast of south Devon. With a colourful Maritime history, there's plenty to discover here.

Philip Eley

Things to do in Bigbury-On-Sea

A picture postcard place to stay, Bigbury On Sea benefits from a golden sandy beach, the beauty of Burgh Island and the rolling Devon hills.

Katie Chown

Things to do in Salcombe

Salcombe is home to some of the most stunning coastline and beautiful beaches in South Devon. The town itself is a pretty harbour town with lots of things to do, interesting shops, lovely restaurants and fine boutiques.

Philip Eley

Ghost hunting haunted places in south Devon

Do you like to visit a place with a spooky story? Do you dare visit my list of most haunted Devon places with a ghostly connection? Don't just wait for Halloween at half term, Devon ghost hunts can be enjoyed year-round.

Philip Eley

Best Devon pubs for a Sunday roast

Give your weekend some sparkle with a day out exploring Devon topped off with one of the best carvery dinners that the county has to offer.

Kayleigh Hardy

48 hours in Dartmoor and South Devon

We explored Dartmoor and South Devon in 48 hours to give you an idea of how much you can fit into a short break. Although we wouldn't recommend cramming all of this into your holiday, you can definitely see a lot of sights.

Kayleigh Hardy

Food vans of south Devon

Culinary delights served with wistful views from some of Devon's most magical locations. Introducing some of our local food vans...

Philip Eley

Dartmouth Steam Railway

Let yourself be whisked away to a bygone age with a nostalgic ride on the Dartmouth Steam Railway.

Philip Eley

Foraging in south Devon

Appeal to your inner hunter-gatherer and search for your own food in these foraging hot spots in south Devon.

Philip Eley

Dog walks in the South Hams

South Hams is one of the most beautiful areas in Devon. It’s got everything for dogs: beaches, hills, woods, streams and pretty villages.

Philip Eley

New Year in Devon

Christmas and New Year in Devon is a wonderful time to get out and explore all that the county has to offer. Here are some of our favourite activities for that quiet time between partying and socialising.

Kayleigh Hardy

Murder Mystery family activity in Totnes

Explore a new town and find things to do with children in Totnes - as we eliminated suspects and weapons we explored places with great names like Warland and Ticklemore Street.

Philip Eley

Agatha Christie places to go

It is a real treat to visit the English Riviera on the trail of Agatha Christie’s life and work - she was born in Torquay, and this area of South Devon is full of places which inspired her. From houses where she lived, to places which feature in some of her most famous works, you are surrounded by her presence in Torbay.

Philip Eley

Free things to do with children in Torbay

There are lots of great places to visit, and exciting things to do, which won’t cost anything apart from some parking fees. Here is my list of 10 free things to do in Torbay with children.

Philip Eley

Things to do in Dawlish

Dawlish is a seaside town in south east Devon with a gentle air of sophistication yet still a great place for traditional bucket and spade holidays. With both Dawlish and Dawlish Warren full of ideas for a fun break, here is my guide of things to do in Dawlish.

Philip Eley

Dog-friendly Cafes in South Devon

Our Cockapoo, Monty, has thoroughly tried and tested all of these dog-friendly cafes and restaurants and thinks they’re all Grrrreat!

Philip Eley

5 Dog friendly beaches in south Devon

Devon is a fabulous place for dogs, with many wide-open spaces for running around in. So, which beaches in South Devon are the most dog-friendly?

Philip Eley

Things to do in Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge is an attractive market town in its own right, but it is most often seen as a good base from which to explore the spectacular surrounding area of South Hams.

Philip Eley

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