Blog (October 2026) - Visit South Devon

South Devon is an easy place to fall in love with if you are travelling with a dog. With miles of coastline, beautiful countryside and welcoming towns. 

An onward ticket is a flight reservation that shows you plan to leave a country before your permitted stay ends.

Of the three airports convenient for flying to South Devon, Bristol is the largest, serving over 10 million annual passengers.

More families are looking at the cost and faff of a flight this year and quietly deciding the coast will do nicely. South Devon rewards that decision. 

Looking for a spooky adventure this Halloween? From historic castles and centuries-old inns to eerie moorland legends, South Devon has plenty of stories to send a shiver down your spine.

The best South Devon holidays tend to be assembled rather than bought. 

Crux has a reputation for good work, for makers whose ethos is much the same as that of the original founders of the fair – well-made pieces, original designs, ethically sourced materials, and bags of integrity. 

Looking for something inspiring to do in Devon this November? Head to MAKE Southwest in Bovey Tracey for the Find a Maker BIG Weekend, a two-day celebration of making, creativity and the people behind some of the most beautiful handmade work.

Phones tend to go quiet on a South Devon day out. The signal drops in the valleys and along the coast path, and nobody minds much. 

With Dartmoor National Park, the South Devon National Landscape and beautiful rural villages all within reach, there are plenty of options for couples looking to celebrate their wedding surrounded by South Devon’s landscapes.

Two products from Buckfast Abbey’s Monks’ Kitchen range have been recognised at the 2026 Food Drink Devon Awards. The awards celebrated 15 years of recognising excellence across Devon’s food and drink industry.

Looking for things to do with the family this October half term? Haldon Forest Park, just outside Exeter, is a great place to get outdoors, enjoy the autumn scenery and keep the children entertained.

South Devon's coastline, moorland, and estuaries reward drivers who are willing to leave the main roads.