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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House of Marbles, a top Devon attraction featuring marble runs, glassblowing, museums, and family-friendly fun.

House of Marbles

Newton Abbot

A destination unlike any other in the heart of Devon. Welcome to House of Marbles, a cherished South-West attraction drawing…

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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)
Victorian Street Bygones Torquay

Bygones

Torquay

If you are taking a trip to Torquay and St Marychurch then Bygones is well worth a visit. Enjoy a…

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Bygones
Sensory and Physic Garden_Buckfast Abbey

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
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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
Killerton House

Killerton, National Trust

Exeter

Killerton, National Trust is one of the magnificent estates in Devon, it was generously passed on to the National Trust…

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Killerton, National Trust