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Devon Events, Westcountry Fairs and Places to Visit in Exeter and Devon

EXETER CITY

Exeter is a unique city packed with exciting history ranging from Exeter Cathedral's magnificent Gothic architecture to the mysterious medieval Exeter's Underground Passages.

It's a city full of contrasts. Big Names can be found in the High Street and the spacious new Princesshay development, but there are also fascinating specialist Exeter shopping haunts like narrow cobbled Gandy Street.

Exeter is also the Southwest's cultural centre with a year-round programme of festivals to entertain and inspire. Explore Exeter's past at award-winning museums, see cutting-edge exhibitions at the Spacex, and enjoy the very best in music, drama, and film at lively venues like Exeter Phoenix, Barnfield Theatre and the revamped Exeter Northcott Theatre.

Exeter dining is another must - do experience as the city is regularly rated in the top 20 UK eating venues. Sample mouthwatering menus created from fresh local Devon produce - Bon Appetit!

DEVON COAST

With breathtaking views, the Devon coast includes some of the most stunning seascapes to be found in Britain including the South West Coast Path, and the World Heritage East Devon Jurassic Coast.

Mile upon mile of rugged cliffs, Blue Flag beaches, both pebbled and golden sand, genteel seaside towns, and tiny fishing villages create happy holiday memories that will last a lifetime.

Take a boat trip, admire cliff-top views, get energetic by trying a new watersport, or simply build sandcastles and treat yourself to an icecream.

WESTCOUNTRY

Devon's vibrant tapestry of patchworked fields, rolling hills, shady woods, and windswept moorland unfolds to reveal an inspirational landscape.

Honeycombed with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Devon's network of footpaths, bridleways, and cycle tracks conceals an abundance of flora and fauna including carpets of bluebells, circling buzzards, shy fallow deer, and maybe even a sleek, sinuous otter.

Devon countryside pleasures include visiting ancient churches, browsing colourful street markets, and discovering rural crafts, not to mention foodie treats like sampling real ales in a thatched pub, or tucking into a Devon cream tea.

For more information on each town and village within Exeter & Essential Devon click on the towns listed to the left.

For information on local weather within Exeter & Essential Devon, please visit the BBC website.