History & Heritage Days Out | Top Days Out in Devon 2026

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If you’re interested in history and heritage days out, then we’ve got lots to engage and enthral. Devon’s distinct identity has evolved from a history going back many millennia, plus a rich traditional culture which still lives and breathes through the sites and scenery found throughout the county today.

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Stone buildings nestled into a cliff with a harbour at the bottom with blue sea and boats floating

Clovelly Village

Bideford

Clovelly Village Devon is a picturesque, historic, fishing village, steeped in maritime atmosphere and history, and was once owned by…

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Clovelly Village
Train travelling on track on South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway

Buckfastleigh

The multi-award winning South Devon Railway is one of Devon’s and the West Country’s best loved tourist attractions and is…

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South Devon Railway

Seaton Tramway

Seaton

Discover East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley from the top deck of a heritage tram. Seaton Tramway is an award-winning attraction…

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Seaton Tramway
Raptor at Jurassic Discovery

Jurassic Discovery

Seaton

Looking for an unforgettable adventure with dinosaurs in Devon? Welcome to Jurassic Discovery, your ultimate gateway to the prehistoric world…

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Jurassic Discovery
A family seated in a museum gallery, looking up at something. Behind them objects such as bones and fossils are visible behind glass

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM)

Exeter

Exeter’s world-class museum has stunning displays and galleries, fabulous exhibitions and modern amenities. The displays reveal Devon and Exeter’s rich…

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Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM)
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English Riviera

Torquay

ESCAPE THE EVERYDAY Welcome to the English Riviera With 22 miles of coastline and 20 beaches on offer, there’s something…

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English Riviera