Top Devon Art & Culture in 2026

Delve deeper into the fascinating life and times of Agatha Christie on a walking tour of Torquay that saves you the hassle of researching where to go. Exploring in a small group lets you wander at a relaxed pace as you journey along the beautiful seafront, visiting locations that inspired her writing, including The Pavilion, Princess Pier, Torre Abbey, and her memorial seat.

Indulge in a delightful afternoon tea paired with a creative painting experience. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, scrumptious scones with clotted cream and jam, and an array of delectable cakes. After savouring your meal, it’s time to unleash your creativity, choose an item to paint (up to the value of £28) with everything you need provided, instruction’s, paints, brushes, and all necessary materials to create your masterpiece, which you can finish and take home the same day! The welcoming studio is accessible for all, ensuring everyone can partake in this unique culinary and artistic event. We can cater for vegan and gf with a £3 surcharge payable on the day (please message in advance to let us know) Children’s afternoon tea will include Ham and cheese sandwiches, crisps, cupcakes and a drink

Create a beautiful hand-painted wooden duck or animal in this small Exmouth art studio. Book with friends or family and enjoy a relaxed creative session painting a design that's uniquely yours. Choose from a range of items, take your piece home the same day, and enjoy tea, coffee, and delicious cake as you paint. The perfect memorable activity for birthday parties, baby showers, and more.

The Ultimate Experience in Well Being, Body Detox and Purification by rain water, fire and sauna. This off grid forest wood sauna with wild swimming and hot tub adventure truly ticks all the boxes for couples or groups seeking health kicks.

Discover the vibrant street art of Brixham on a guided tour highlighting the masterpieces created by Urban Gypset. Gain insights into the themes and stories behind each mural, as your knowledgeable guide shares exclusive details and personal anecdotes about the artwork. Tours cater to both small private groups and larger parties, ensuring a personalized experience that showcases Brixham’s rich artistic heritage. Perfect for residents and visitors alike, this tour not only celebrates local art but also supports community businesses along the way. - Guided tours of Brixham’s street art by insiders with the exclusive knowledge. - Small group size (up to 12) for private tours or larger groups (up to 20) - Accessible locations with parking, tailored to avoid peak traffic times

Journey through Ilfracombe’s fascinating history on this immersive 45-minute self-guided walking tour. Starting at the High Street, you’ll journey through the town’s oldest areas, hear spine-tingling ghost stories, and delve into tales of wreckers, smugglers, and Victorian holidaymakers. Wander through Fore Street, where your final stop is the George & Dragon, a pub dating back to the 1300s. Along the way, you’ll see a variety of architectural styles spanning from the 1200s to the present, including Georgian, Regency, and Victorian buildings. Learn about the people who once occupied these historic structures, some of whom still haunt them. Along the way, learn about Titanic survivor Alice Francis Louisa Philips, Victorian policing, and myths surrounding local murders. From the Queens Hotel to Fore Street’s historic charm, this tour offers a deeper appreciation of Ilfracombe’s rich past, unique stories, and architectural heritage.

If you’re curious about the hauntings, history, and mysteries of the Ilfracombe seafront area, then this is the tour for you. Save hours doing your own independent research, as a guide reveals everything you need to know. As well as passing by key locations—such as The Landmark Theatre and St. Nicholas Chapel—you can hear stories about spooky events linked to these important buildings too.

On one side of Exmouth Beach, the red sandstone cliffs ascend to Orcombe Point, the official start of the Jurassic Coast – the only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in England. On the other side, the vibrant Exe Estuary sits teeming with birdlife, a fairly flat cycle path connecting Exmouth with the quaint village of Lympstone, the historic port of Topsham and leading all the way up to Exeter. In the middle are countless stories of swashbuckling local pirates, smugglers offloading illicit contraband into East Devon, famous residents who found inspiration and solace in the beautiful ocean scenery and a bustling tourism industry, which was the first of its kind in the county and still prospers today. In my walking tours, I explore Exmouth’s past, present and future, detailing the most fascinating stories from the town’s history with plenty of local recommendations for things to see and do while you’re in town.

Take a trip down memory lane in Torquay with this tour inspired by the 1970s British sitcom "Fawlty Towers." With a local guide, hear behind-the-scenes stories about Basil Fawlty's chaotic hotel and enjoy photo stops, fun facts about John Cleese and Connie Booth, and references to "riff-raff." As you explore, recreate some of the funniest moments from the show with the help of your guide.

If you’re interested in coasteering but don’t want the burden of sourcing equipment or planning a route, then this is the experience for you. Coasteering gear is provided—such as a wetsuit, helmet, gloves, and a buoyancy aid—and an instructor accompanies you on an exciting route through a geopark with coastal views, caves, and an ancient forest.

"Probably the most militarised county in WWII", some 1.5 million GI's were stationed in the county of Devon. The north and south coasts of Devon were used extensively to both house the GI's and enable them to practice amphibious landings before the Normandy landings. This includes the notorious Slapton sands, one of the US military's darkest secrets of WWII. Focussing on the south coast, in addition to Slapton we'll visit Plymouth, where some 36,000 GI's departed. Plymouth is said to be the most bombed city in WWII (per sq mile) more than London and Coventry and is still the largest naval dockyard in Western Europe. Down the coast the picturesque coastal town of Dartmouth is home to two stunningly preserved castles at the mouth of the River Dart as well as Britannia Naval College, home to US naval command and where Queen Elizabeth first set eyes on the Duke of Edinburgh. Finally Brixham, now Englands' biggest fishing port with some of the best preserved naval gun batteries of WWII.

Discover 185 million years of geological history on this private guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Journey along the stunning cliffs and vibrant fishing villages of East Devon and West Dorset, observing unique rock formations from the Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Triassic periods. From the red desert sandstone to fossil-rich beaches, this tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the Earth's past while also visiting iconic seaside towns like Sidmouth and Lyme Regis. Enjoy the option to search for fossils on the beach, and experience the breathtaking landscapes that have inspired countless artists and writers. - Private guided tour ensuring personalized attention and flexibility - Explore the unique geology and stunning coastal scenery - Visit charming villages and classic Victorian seaside retreats - Opportunity for fossil hunting at famous sites like Lyme Regis and Charmouth - Lunch booking made if required in a country Inn

The vast outdoor landscape of Dartmoor is a place best explored by car, and if you want to access wild and remote sites with ease, then this Land Rover Discovery private driving tour is a great pick. Relax and enjoy the views as a driver takes you between ancient settlements, granite tors, and windswept moors. You can also enjoy the opportunity to walk near wild ponies and highland cattle—with binocular rental included in the package.

This unique coastal tour starts with pick up at your accommodation. It embraces this stunning diverse, coastline. We travel to one of the most spectaculer views in the South West, that of Burgh Island and the famous Burgh Island Hotel with its beach causeway and unique sea tractor. Onto Slapton Sands and "Slapton Ley" a stretch of water kept immune from the sea by a slim shingle causeway. Learn about its dark secret from World War II and be mesmerised by over 3 x miles of beach. Learn how we are trying to defend our small local communities form ever rising sea levels and how ultimately there will probably be only one winner. We then past Blackpool Sands and onto Dartmouth and the mouth of the Dart estuary with its famous "gun castles" on either side, its Norman Church and then into Dartmouth home of the Brittania Naval College. History, heritage, beautiful views and some fun on the way make this a tour not to be missed, all thats left is to drop you off where we picked you up

See parts of beautiful Brixham that you might miss otherwise when you join a walking tour with a local guide. Your guide will share stories that you won’t hear elsewhere, and will help you understand the town and its heritage better. See the sights while getting some gentle exercise, and without the risk of getting lost.