Things to do in Devon

Your Guide To The Sidmouth Regatta 2025

Sidmouth comes alive in August with Sidmouth Regatta 2025 set to be the highlight of the summer, taking place from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th August. With the famous Red Arrows painting the sky, it’s one of the most exciting weekends on the Devon calendar.

Whether you're a first-timer or a returning visitor, here’s your guide to getting the best out of Sidmouth Regatta 2025 — from air displays and boat races to ice cream spots and seaside cocktails.

Our Favourite Events in Sidmouth This Year

With its long stretch of shingle coastline and cream-cladded beach-front buildings, Sidmouth is a perfect coastal escape for anyone who really wants to make the most of their spare time. With so many events in Sidmouth throughout 2025, we’ve created a comprehensive guide to some of the most anticipated events of the year, alongside all of our usual good stuff - with refined experiences for those with exquisite taste, or even a cultural extravaganza to help you broaden your horizons, there’s a little something for everyone.

What's All the Fuss About Devon Cream Teas?

No matter where you are in our beloved Britain, you’re likely to have heard a thing or two about Devon cream teas. Consisting of decadent scones, delicious clotted cream, divine strawberry jam, and, of course a steaming pot of tea - the Devon staple is loved far and wide. But “what’s all the fuss?” we hear you ask. In this blog, we’re going to tell you, as well as settling that old age debate - cream or jam first? Let’s find out.

Our Top 5 National Trust Houses

A visit to a National Trust place or property is an enriching experience, providing plenty to discover, enjoy and remember. Step back in time and uncover the rich and fascinating history of some of Devon’s most grand and curious National Trust properties.

The Best Devon Pubs on Dartmoor with a fire

We’ve curated a guide to the best pubs on Dartmoor that come complete with a fire -  so you can cosy-up and enjoy your tipple of choice in one of Devon’s favourite nooks. 

6 Christmas Walks in Devon

Christmas is the season for fun and festivities. It’s also the perfect time to step out into the fresh air and enjoy a winter walk with loved ones.  Packed with health benefits and guaranteed to boost your mood, a brisk walk is the ultimate gift for your body and mind.

The Best Christmas Cocktails

Tis the season to be jolly and, naturally, to overindulge. With Christmas parties, festive fun and family get-togethers a-plenty, now’s the time to enter into the Christmas spirit and partake in a festive cocktail or two.

Traditional cocktails were created from a blend of spirits, water and bitters with a dash of sugar to sweeten things up. The history of mixed drinks goes back to the early 1800s with some of the oldest cocktails being the Sazerac, the Old Fashioned, the Manhattan and the Mint Julep.

The Finest Devon Tourist Attractions for Wet Weather

What springs to mind when you think of Devon?

Rolling green hills, rugged nature and spectacular coastlines have long been associated with our delightful county. It’s long been a popular tourist spot with cute fishing villages, beautiful beaches and hiking wanderlands (sorry, wonderlands).

The only thing is - plenty of lush greenery and natural landscapes mean plenty of rain. On average, it rains anywhere between one to two weeks per month. Even for a country renowned for rain, that’s quite a lot.

Devon Family Activities for the Summer

As the great poet Walt Whitman (almost) said, 'Devon is large. Devon contains multitudes.' 
Visit our county and you'll have 2,590 square miles to play with. Miles of sandy beaches, tumbling tors, bustling towns and bric-a-brac villages. It's the kind of place where being bored takes serious, concerted effort.
But as all parents know, kids can find boredom in the most unlikely places. So, let's explore six of the most entertaining things to do in Devon for families. Scribble these activities in your diary and you'll have all-ages fun on tap. 

The Very Best Sea Swimming Spots in Devon

The beautiful county of Devon spans the breadth of the South West and offers a world of breathtaking coastal beauty, from the balmy south coast to the rugged north. A jewel in the English coastal crown, it is renowned for its incredible seaside vistas and inviting beaches that beckon for beachside bliss. Naturally, if you love sea swimming in Devon, you are sure to be enchanted by the array of stunning spots the county has to offer, from secluded coves to bustling town beaches.