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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Buckfast Abbey

Buckfastleigh

Located at the centre of a picturesque valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Buckfast Abbey is home to…

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Buckfast Abbey
The Box Plymouth

The Box

Plymouth

The Box is Plymouth’s award-winning museum, art gallery and archive. It’s a place where art, history, ideas and experiences come…

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The Box
Devon Railway

Devon Railway Centre

Tiverton

Devon Railway Centre, at Bickleigh near Tiverton, offers a unique railway experience and boasts a host of attractions in one…

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Devon Railway Centre

Powderham Castle

Exeter

Powderham Castle in Kenton lies in a beautiful deer park on the banks of the River Exe, just a stone’s…

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Powderham Castle
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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Dartington Crystal

Torrington

Discover Dartington Crystal Dartington Crystal offers an unforgettable visitor experience and a fantastic shopping destination. Explore our Timeline Exhibition, showcasing…

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Dartington Crystal