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Dramatic layered sandstone cliffs along the Jurassic Coast with waves breaking on the beach below
Guides12 min read

Axminster and the Jurassic Coast: East Devon's Hidden Treasures

From Axminster's carpet heritage and River Cottage HQ to the Seaton Tramway, Beer village, Branscombe, and the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site — a guide to exploring East Devon's quieter side.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A steep cobbled village street lined with whitewashed cottages descending toward the sea
Guides11 min read

Clovelly: Devon's Most Unique Village

Discover Clovelly, the privately-owned North Devon village with no cars, cobbled streets, and rescue donkeys. From the harbour and Red Lion Hotel to Clovelly Court Gardens and the fisherman's cottage museum, here is everything you need to know before you visit.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Ancient standing stones on open moorland under moody skies
Guides14 min read

Dartmoor's Ancient History: Stone Circles, Tors, and Legends

Explore Dartmoor's prehistoric landscape — from Grimspound's Bronze Age settlement and Merrivale's stone rows to Scorhill stone circle, Bowerman's Nose, and the legends of the Hairy Hands and the Hound of the Baskervilles.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Golden cider in a glass with apples on a rustic wooden table in warm autumn light
Guides16 min read

Devon Cider Guide 2026: 7 Producers, Taprooms and 2 Trails

Seven Devon cider producers, from Sandford Orchards in Crediton to Hunt's at Stoke Gabriel, where the Wednesday tour and tasting costs £17.50 a head.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Shelves of old leather-bound books in a warmly lit library
Guides13 min read

Devon's Literary Connections: From Agatha Christie to Ted Hughes

Devon has inspired some of the greatest writers in the English language. From Agatha Christie's Torquay to Ted Hughes's North Tawton, Coleridge's Ottery St Mary, and the Lorna Doone valley on Exmoor — a guide to Devon's literary landscape.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Exeter Cathedral and surrounding historic buildings in warm evening light
Guides12 min read

The Blitz and Beyond: How Exeter Was Rebuilt After World War II

How the 1942 Baedeker Blitz devastated Exeter and shaped the city you see today. What was lost, how it was rebuilt, and where to find the traces that remain.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

The soaring Gothic vaulted ceiling of a medieval English cathedral with intricate stone ribbing
Guides15 min read

Exeter Cathedral: A Visitor's Guide to One of England's Greatest Medieval Buildings

Plan your visit to Exeter Cathedral — opening hours, guided tours, evensong, roof tours, the Treasures Exhibition and the world's longest Gothic vaulted ceiling.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Boats moored along a Devon waterfront harbour with historic buildings in the background
Guides14 min read

Exeter's Quay: From Medieval Trading Port to Social Hub

Exeter Quay's 800-year story: the feud that killed the port, Britain's first pound-lock canal, and why it's now the city's best social spot. History, restaurants, walks and activities.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

A narrow stone-walled underground passage lit by dim light, stretching into shadow
Guides13 min read

Exeter's Underground Passages: The Hidden Tunnels Beneath the City

Complete visitor guide to Exeter's Underground Passages: medieval tunnels, opening times, prices, booking tips, plus the Guildhall, Tucker's Hall and more.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Ancient Roman stone wall remains with weathered blocks showing centuries of history
Guides15 min read

Roman Exeter: Exploring the Ancient History Beneath Your Feet

Explore Roman Exeter's heritage — Isca Dumnoniorum's legionary fortress, surviving city walls, the buried bathhouse and RAMM's free collection.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

Historic stone buildings surrounding a market square in a Devon town with green hills in the background
Guides12 min read

Tavistock: Devon's Stannary Town on the Edge of Dartmoor

A guide to Tavistock — a UNESCO World Heritage town on the western edge of Dartmoor. The Pannier Market, Bedford Square, Tavistock Abbey ruins, the Cornish Arms gastropub, and walks into the moor.

Pamela Silkstone

26 March 2026

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