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Devon has a packed calendar of things to do throughout the year. From regattas to festivals and country shows, you’ll find tough decisions have to be made about which events in Devon you are going to prioritise. Here’s what’s on in Devon in 2020. What takes your fancy? Looking for Devon…
Read moreLooking for fun things to do with kids in Devon? Why not treat the family to a day out with rollercoasters, family-friendly attractions, plus plenty of indoor play options for wet days too. Here are the top family theme parks in Devon: Devon family days out with rides and attractions…
Read moreThe advertising for The Crealy Christmas Spectacular 2018 really wasn’t holding back. Billed as Devon’s biggest Christmas event it promised magic, pizazz and the South West’s first Christmas ice show. We visited during the opening weekend to see if it lived up to the hype and I think it did…
Read moreLast December was our second time visiting Santa’s Grotto at Woodlands Theme Park and we think it was even more magical than before. We were invited to a preview the grotto and meet Santa before the festive Devon attraction opened to visitors. Here’s a hint at what you can expect…
Read moreIf you’re looking for an English seaside holiday destination with sandy beaches, rocky coves and where family attractions abound then you can’t go wrong booking a break in South Devon. I know we may be biased as locals but the coast and countryside between Exeter and Plymouth really is a…
Read moreThe best way to see England’s Jurassic Coast is undoubtably from the sea. We found this out on a boat trip from Sidmouth, Devon, with Stuart Line Cruises. This was one of the highlights of our caravan holiday in Seaton, East Devon, which was a press trip arranged by Visit…
Read moreTorquay is the heart of the English Riviera in South Devon – we’re so lucky to have this seaside town just a few miles up the coast from where we live in Dartmouth. As you would expect, it’s bustling with things to do come rain or shine. Below are our…
Read moreIn all our visits to see family in Hartland we’d never made it to Hartland Abbey. This private North Devon country home, which was built as a monastery in 1157 and fell foul of King Henry VIII’s campaign against the Catholic Church, has more than a few stories to tell. We…
Read moreThe Christmas count down is on here in the Tin Box household. We had such a lovely Christmas in Devon last year that I can’t wait for it to arrive again. So, in preparation for Christmas 2019, I’ve pulled together what I think is a pretty comprehensive guide to what’s…
Read moreThere was much excitement in the Tin Box household when we heard that our closest Go Ape in Devon was to gain a Tree Top Junior adventure course. Last summer we’d visited the one at Itchen Valley Country Park in Hampshire and had such a fun day. When I say…
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