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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Lundy Island

Bideford

Lundy is a granite outcrop which lies 18km off the coast of North Devon. It’s location is where the Atlantic…

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Lundy Island
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)
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
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
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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

World of Country Life

Exmouth

Devon’s multi-award-winning day out for the whole family! A world of family fun awaits whatever the weather! With an amazing…

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World of Country Life