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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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
Exeter Quayside (c) Tony Cobley ..

Visit Exeter

Exeter

Exeter is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with 2,000 history. Overflowing with stunning architecture and award winning visitor attractions. Exeter…

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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)
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
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
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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House of Marbles