Devon

A surfing, hiking and coasteering paradise, this north Devon seaside resort offers endless outdoor entertainment.

This historic garden has a treat for all ages – with a mini railway, countryside museum and spectacular glasshouses.

This historic gothic cathedral boasts glorious stained-glass windows and decorative stonework, and offers a wide range of tours.

Relax at this mindfulness retreat centre, set in beautiful gardens with restorative views of the Dart Valley.

This south Devon island was made famous by the crime-writer Agatha Christie and features an Art Deco-inspired hotel.

The market town of Kingsbridge comes alive with local produce twice a month with its popular farmers market. Stall-holders offer everything from cakes to cushions, all locally made.

Dive into the UK’s largest aquarium in Plymouth for an underwater exploration like no other, spy sea creatures and take a watery journey round the world’s oceans.

Take a tour of the oldest working gin distillery in England at Plymouth Gin’s historic Black Friars Distillery.

Take time out in one of the country’s top spas, in the grounds of Boringdon Hall hotel near Plymouth. With stunning hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms and saunas, this adults-only space is total bliss.

Busy bees will love Quince Honey Farm, where you can try beekeeping, visit the nectar garden, tour the honey factory or relax in the Nectary Restaurant.

Clinging to the cliffside, the beautiful village of Clovelly in North Devon, is an unforgettable place to visit. The privately-owned village with its famous cobbled street tumbling down to the sea has no cars, just donkeys.

One of Britain’s best beaches, wonderful Woolacombe is a favourite with both surfers and families.

Grab your bucket and spade for a day out at beautiful Bantham Beach, South Devon, with its clean water and wonderful views.

Explore the Devon coast a whole new way, on a sea safari boat trip from Teignmouth.

For a dive trip you’ll never forget, try an Easy Divers’ Lundy Island guided seal encounter.

For an action-packed day out, have a go at wakeboarding on a lake in the beautiful North Devon countryside.

One of Torquay’s biggest attractions is also its smallest – the ever-popular Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens.

From panto to musicals, comedy to theatre, head to the Queen’s Theatre in Barnstaple.

Watch the master glass blowers in action on this fascinating tour of the Dartington Crystal factory.

While away the time in Teignmouth’s pretty Arts Quarter, full of art galleries, theatre, artisan stores, music shops, cafes, bakeries and pubs.

Discover the secret of growing grapes on the edge of Dartmoor, with a tour around this enchanting English vineyard in Devon.

Travel around the world without leaving the seaside town of Ilfracombe, with the annual Devon Street Food Festival, featuring gourmet bites from all over the globe.

Visit one of Devon’s hottest spots, at the South Devon Chilli Farm and take a walk through the colourful chilli show tunnels.

Discover the beautiful Arts and Crafts home of Coleton Fishacre and travel back into the Jazz Age in its Art Deco interiors and RHS tropical gardens.

Take a walk through time on the Dartmouth Town Trail, a 1.6 mile (2.5 km) route around the historic town beloved by seafarers for centuries.

Discover the rich history of market town Newton Abbot near Dartmoor, in its lively Town Museum and Great Western Railway Museum rooms.

Visit the historic market town of Newton Abbot in South Devon and wander around its markets, shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as its fascinating museum.

Celebrate with the Exmouth Pride event in Manor Gardens, with live entertainment, music, stalls and workshops for a rainbow-themed day.

Spend the weekend with Bear Grylls having an adventure the whole family will never forget at the Gone Wild festival at Powderham Castle, South Devon.

Head to one of the UK’s coolest festivals - Spring Classic - a mix of surf, music, skate and moto, in North Devon’s Woolacombe Bay

See the skies come alive with one of the country’s most spectacular air shows, set in one of the most beautiful coastlines, in Paignton, on Devon’s English Riviera.

You’ll be stunned by Berry Head, the dramatic headland nature reserve near Brixham, with its famous guillemot colony.

Get on your bike and join the spectacular Tarka Trail, along the clifftops, beaches and countryside of North Devon.

You’ll be delighted by the secret gardens of Marwood – a privately owned glorious garden in a North Devon valley. Covering 20 acres, with three lakes, it makes a blooming marvellous day out.

For a llama with a panorama, take an amble with the delightful animals at Peak Hill Llamas, who offer walks in their stunning Sidmouth location on the Jurassic Coast

Discover Braunton Burrows, the largest sand dune system in England. Covering 1,000 hectares, it’s home to plant and wildlife and is the core of the North Devon Biosphere.

Visit the splendid Powderham Castle, home to the Earl of Devon. It's over 600 years old and guests can tour the house and grounds.

See inside the 17th century fortress on Plymouth Hoe, built to defend the coast and still in use by the military today. Visitors can only enter on organised tours.

Head into the heart of pretty market town Newton Abbot, to the thriving Indoor Market and Food Hall, packed with food and general stalls.

Head to Exeter for some serious shopping at its bustling Princesshay Shopping Centre. With over 60 shops from fashion to food, there’s something to suit everybody here.

Take a tour of the carbon-negative rum distillery Two Drifters Distillery, near Exeter Airport, and see how they make their increasingly popular sustainable tipple.