{"id":105,"date":"2024-09-09T08:49:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T08:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/?p=105"},"modified":"2025-09-19T11:55:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T11:55:08","slug":"things-to-do-devon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/things-to-do-devon\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things to Do in Devon: A Journey Through England\u2019s Southwest"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"105\" class=\"elementor elementor-105\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e1bbaa7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e1bbaa7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7ef76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c7ef76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine a place where rugged moors meet golden beaches, where ancient history intertwines with vibrant culture, and where every turn reveals a new, breathtaking landscape. Welcome to Devon, a beautiful county in the southwest of England that feels like a well-kept secret, waiting to be explored.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">Whether you\u2019re after windswept walks on Dartmoor, lazy days on the beach, or a cosy spot for a cream tea, Devon has it all, wrapped up in a charm that\u2019s distinctly its own. This isn\u2019t just another getaway; it\u2019s a chance to experience the very essence of England\u2019s southwest.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s blog, we share some local knowledge on the best things to do in Devon. You\u2019ll soon see why this corner of the world captures the hearts of all who visit.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b1f8180 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b1f8180\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39610358 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"39610358\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tBest things to do in Devon\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__39610358\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e3549de e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e3549de\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc61d38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc61d38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Things to Do in Devon<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3a9989 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d3a9989\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9dd8c5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d9dd8c5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8bcf0c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d8bcf0c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76334e71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76334e71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dartmoor National Park\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65069473 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65069473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No visit to Devon is complete without exploring Dartmoor National Park. Spanning over 950 square kilometres, this wild and rugged landscape is perfect for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The park is home to ancient woodlands, dramatic tors, and picturesque villages like Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Whether you\u2019re looking for adventure or simply a peaceful escape into nature, visiting Dartmoor is definitely one of the best things to do in Devon.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2d5ab6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b2d5ab6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3395bf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3395bf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Jurassic Coast\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a00374d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a00374d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stretches from East Devon into Dorset and offers some of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in the entire country. You\u2019ll be treated with the dramatic cliffs, hidden coves, and fossil-rich beaches that tell the story of 185 million years of Earth\u2019s history. A walk along the South West Coast Path will give you unparalleled views, while beachcombing for fossils adds a sense of adventure to your visit. Exploring the Jurassic Coast in Devon is a must.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-521ee86 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"521ee86\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3533b3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3533b3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dartmoor-National-Park-Devon.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-117\" alt=\"Dartmoor-National-Park-Devon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dartmoor-National-Park-Devon.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dartmoor-National-Park-Devon-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1da8f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a1da8f7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91be2ac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"91be2ac\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e78c55c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e78c55c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">North Devon Beaches\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62da772 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62da772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to things to do in North Devon, its beaches are the stars of the show. Woolacombe, Saunton Sands, and Croyde Bay are just a few of the stunning sandy stretches that draw visitors from all over. Whether you\u2019re a surfer catching the perfect wave or a family looking to build sandcastles and paddle in the sea, North Devon\u2019s beaches offer something for everyone. Don\u2019t forget to explore the dramatic cliffs and rock pools that make this coastline so unique.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c23dc3e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c23dc3e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68b65ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68b65ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Coastal Villages\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f65a479 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f65a479\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devon\u2019s coastal villages are as charming as they come, each with its own unique character. In North Devon, Clovelly\u2019s cobbled streets and quaint harbour are picture-perfect, while in South Devon, Salcombe offers a more upmarket experience with boutique shops and gourmet eateries. These villages are not just beautiful to explore but also provide a glimpse into Devon\u2019s rich maritime history. Visiting these coastal gems is one of the top things to do in Devon for couples looking for a romantic escape.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f80bd1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f80bd1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-593475a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"593475a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1255\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Clovelly.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-118\" alt=\"Clovelly\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Clovelly.jpg 1255w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Clovelly-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1255px) 100vw, 1255px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5071366 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5071366\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2a9aec e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e2a9aec\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b94f4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b94f4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exeter<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22bc100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22bc100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exeter, the county town of Devon, blends ancient history with modern vibrancy. The stunning Exeter Cathedral, with its Gothic architecture and mediaeval history, is a must-visit. Stroll along the historic Quayside, where you can enjoy waterside cafes, boutiques, and even hire a kayak to explore the River Exe. Exeter also offers a thriving arts scene, with galleries, theatres, and live music venues to explore. A day in Exeter is one of the best things to do in South Devon.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-437915e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"437915e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4772d41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4772d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cream Tea\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dcbe1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7dcbe1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No trip to Devon would be complete without indulging in a traditional cream tea. Whether you\u2019re in a tea room in Dartmoor or by the coast in Torquay, this Devonshire delicacy is a must-try. For the uninitiated, a cream tea consists of scones served with clotted cream and jam, accompanied by a pot of tea. Just remember, in Devon, it\u2019s cream first, then jam! Enjoying a cream tea is one of the quintessential things to do in Devon for couples and families alike.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f1e862 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8f1e862\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23e3b5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"23e3b5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1385\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Exeter.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-119\" alt=\"Exeter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Exeter.jpg 1385w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Exeter-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1385px) 100vw, 1385px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b684b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b684b5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7149403 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7149403\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63debd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63debd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exmoor National Park\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77a4bb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77a4bb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the border of Devon and Somerset, Exmoor National Park is another natural wonder that shouldn\u2019t be missed. With its heather-clad moorland, deep valleys, and dramatic coastline, Exmoor is a paradise for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts. Keep an eye out for the wild Exmoor ponies and the stunning views from the high cliffs over the Bristol Channel. Exmoor offers some of the most tranquil and scenic things to do in Devon.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9049d6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9049d6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-739499c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"739499c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dartmouth Steam Railway\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c2f92c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c2f92c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a nostalgic trip back in time, hop aboard the Dartmouth Steam Railway. This heritage railway takes you on a scenic journey along the River Dart, offering spectacular views of the countryside and coastline. The route connects the towns of Paignton and Dartmouth, making it a delightful way to explore South Devon. This experience is perfect for families and couples looking for a leisurely day out, with plenty of opportunities to explore charming villages along the way.<br \/><\/span><\/p><p>Advance tickets can be purchased online from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk\/\">Dartmouth Steam Railway website<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-958803d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"958803d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e248052 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e248052\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Exmoor-National-Park.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-120\" alt=\"Exmoor-National-Park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Exmoor-National-Park.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/fresh-escapes.com\/periodical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Exmoor-National-Park-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c501ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5c501ea\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14f1e98 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"14f1e98\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b896144 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b896144\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kents Cavern\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc6d85b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc6d85b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re fascinated by history and prehistory, Kents Cavern in Torquay is unmissable. 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Visiting Kents Cavern is one of the most unique things to do in South Devon.<br \/><\/span><\/p><p>Get your tickets in advance from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kents-cavern.co.uk\/buy-tickets\">Kents Cavern website<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89b4498 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"89b4498\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cdca20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9cdca20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Greenway Gardens\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a870ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a870ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenway, the beloved holiday home of Agatha Christie, offers a glimpse into the life of the famous author. Located on the banks of the River Dart, the house is surrounded by beautiful gardens that reflect Christie\u2019s love of nature. Explore the walled garden, woodland trails, and the boathouse where Christie set one of her murder mysteries. 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