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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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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National Marine Aquarium

Plymouth

Discover the National Marine Aquarium: A UK Conservation Aquarium! A Great Day Out, Whatever the Weather! Explore one of the…

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National Marine Aquarium
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)
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
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
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