Devon unfolds like a love letter to the English landscape: two very different coasts, a heart of wild moorland and a patchwork of hedged countryside that feels both ancient and lived-in.
Devon unfolds like a love letter to the English landscape: two very different coasts, a heart of wild moorland and a patchwork of hedged countryside that feels both ancient and lived-in.
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Partly cloudy
Feels like 6°C
Local time: Sat 8:53 AM
Best window
Apr–Jun • Sep–Oct
Shoulder
Mar • Nov
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Jul–Aug (crowds/price spikes)
Spring (Mar–May): Mild, increasingly sunny with blooming gardens and lambing on the moors. Shoulder season—fewer crowds except Easter and late-May bank holidays. Plenty of spring food and garden festivals. Summer (Jun–Aug): Warmest, driest weather and best for beaches, sailing and coastal walks. Peak season—busy and higher prices. Expect regattas, seafood and music festivals (e.g., Sidmouth Folk Festival) and outdoor theatre. Autumn (Sep–Nov): Mild, crisp days and dramatic coastline; ideal for quieter walks and cider harvests. After September it’s off-peak—fewer tourists and lower rates. Look for harvest and food festivals, and woodland colours. Winter (Dec–Feb): Cold, often wet and windy—excellent for storm-watching and cosy pub stays. Low season with bargains; Christmas markets and New Year events add festive appeal.
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11° / 7°
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7° / 4°
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10° / 3°
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Handpicked stays for your perfect getaway
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Discover destinations across Devon
- Dartmoor National Park: Wild granite tors, open moorland and ancient stone circles make Dartmoor ideal for hiking, wildlife watching and seeing free-roaming ponies and archaeological sites. - Exmoor National Park (and the Valley of Rocks): Dramatic coastal moorland with deep river valleys, red deer and the striking, cliff-top Valley of Rocks near Lynton and Lynmouth. - South West Coast Path: Britain’s longest coastal trail offers spectacular cliff-top walking and can be enjoyed in shorter day sections with panoramic views, beaches and coastal villages. - Jurassic Coast (East Devon/Exmouth to Sidmouth): A UNESCO World Heritage coastline famed for dramatic cliffs and fossil-hunting beaches dating back 185 million years. - Exeter Cathedral & Quayside: A magnificent medieval cathedral with ornate architecture and a lively historic quay area of shops, cafés and riverside walks. - The English Riviera (Torquay, Paignton, Brixham): Sunny bays, family-friendly beaches, Victorian piers and maritime history plus links to Agatha Christie in Torquay. - Clovelly: A picturesque, car-free fishing village with steep cobbled streets leading down to a working harbour and traditional crafts. - Dartmouth and the River Dart: A charming riverside town with waterfront dining, Dartmouth Castle and opportunities for boat trips, plus the scenic Paignton & Dartmouth steam railway nearby.
Must-see places and experiences
The Milky Way Adventure Park, Higher Clovelly, Bideford EX39 5RY, UK
4.6★ (3,239 reviews)
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