Exeter and Devon Accommodation, Devon Events and Family Attractions

Exeter and Essential Devon is made up of Exeter, East Devon, Mid Devon, and Teignbridge, and is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Find everything you need - places to stay in Exeter, what's on in Devon, and where to go...

Easy to fall in love with, Exeter and Essential Devon is one of those places that entice you back, again and again. Are you ready?

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Devon

Exeter and Essential Devon is home to some of the UK's finest family attractions and natural sites of interest. From historical properties including Exeter Cathedral, some of the National Trust's finest and Exeter's unique Underground Passages to family days out like the Donkey Sanctuary and South Devon Railway you will be spoilt for choice.

Exeter is a City of historical importance. One of the best ways to see what Exeter has to offer is by taking a free Guided Tour with one of the City's Red Coat Guides. They operate daily and have a wide range of tours available including the popular Ghosts and Legends Tour. The Quayside is wonderful place to stroll around. There are plenty of cafe's, antique centres, craft and boutique shops to enjoy as well as seeing the Custom House and Quay House Visitor Centre who provide a free audio presentation on the history of Exeter and explain the importance of the Quayside itself.

The areas of Mid Devon and East Devon have beautiful countryside to explore, from the dramatic Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to fascinating nature reserves at Aylesbeare and along the River Exe. The Jurassic Coast stretches for 95 miles along the east coast from Exmouth, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history. It is England's first natural World Heritage Site.

Visit the market towns of Tiverton and Honiton to discover museums, ancient churches and historic properties, sample the local produce at a farmers market or some real ales at a countryside pub. Exeter and Essential Devon is becoming well known for the world class quality of it's award winning food and drink, with numerous award winning restaurants in Exeter and a colourful calendar of Devon events showcasing the mouth-watering fresh local produce. The seaside towns and tiny fishing villages of east Devon offer stunning coastal views and blue flag beaches, with many water-based activities on offer from deep sea fishing to kite surfing.