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Premier Devon welcome awaits rugby fans as London Irish take on the Exeter Chief...

London Irish rugby fans can expect a premier welcome when they visit Devon as their team takes on the Exeter Chiefs on Saturday 23rd October who have been newly promoted to the rugby Premiership. www.visitdevon.co.uk/rugby.

The General Manager of Visit Devon Rosie Bates says that visiting fans will receive a warm Devon welcome to the city: “There is a real buzz about the Exeter Chiefs being in the premiership and...
 

Visit Devon welcomes Prime Minister’s call to back UK tourism industry

Visit Devon has welcomed the Prime Minister David Cameron’s call for more to be done to market Britain as a destination for foreign visitors as well as those at home.

David Cameron has urged people to be “more proud” of the UK, its natural assets and its history. He also said that more is to be done so that the UK can break into the top five most visited destinations in the world.

The General Manager of Visit...

Late surge in summer bookings boosts tourism in Devon

The “staycation” is here to stay in Devon this summer as tourist attractions and accommodation providers are experiencing a late upsurge in bookings according to the voice of tourism in the county, Visit Devon: www.visitdevon.co.uk.

Visit Devon says that many hotels, B & B’s, campsites, self-catering accommodation providers and tourist attractions are very upbeat about this summer and some are showing an increase...

Visit Devon and enjoy the pick of the autumn crop!

Visit Devon this Autumn and indulge all your five senses with a season bursting with exciting festivals and events that will please the eye, stimulate the mind, soothe the soul and delight the taste buds.

For more events and information on accommodation in Devon, including late availability and special offers check out: www.visitdevon.co.uk.

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Visit Devon for Free Family fun this Summer!

With budgets being squeezed ever tighter, the long Summer holidays can be a trying and expensive time for parents striving to keep their youngsters entertained without straining the family finances even further. But family fun really can be free, especially in the glorious county of Devon, which was just made for families and the creation of childhood memories: you just need to know where to look.
Every summer many...

Visit Devon where opera really gets the seal of approval

Visit Devon this summer and you will find that opera is making a splash in the most unexpected places including with the seals off the North Devon coast.

The New Devon Opera will be performing “Traviata Flash Opera” or edited highlights taken from Verdi’s much-loved La Traviata on the streets of Exeter next month, as part of the city’s Summer Festival. But opera singing in Devon appears to have attracted a brand...

Uncertainty about holidays abroad could mean boost for Devon tourism

Tourists worried about booking flights for holidays abroad this summer could bring a welcome boost for Devon tourism, according to Visit Devon.

The voice of tourism in the county, Visit Devon says that the combination of the travel crisis caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud and the current good weather in Devon has led to an increase in bookings for self- catering and hotel accommodation. Many businesses are...