2025 Visit South Devon Quiz

As we move towards the end of 2025, it’s time for our annual quiz celebrating the best of our captivating region! This year’s questions are inspired by the topics covered in our blog posts throughout 2025, so if you’ve been keeping up, you might just have an advantage. 

Grab a pen, print this page, or get some friends together for a fun challenge. Enjoy the quiz and remember, no sneaky cheating! 

1. Which South Devon town hosts an Indoor Artisan Market every second Tuesday of the month, where you can find handmade jewellery, knitted toys, and mosaic art? 
A. Newton Abbot 
B. Totnes 
C. Tavistock 

2. Which South Hams beach is known for its smooth shingle, clear turquoise water, and picturesque setting nestled between tree-lined hills, often described as almost Mediterranean? 
A. Blackpool Sands 
B. Hope Cove 
C. Slapton Sands 

3. Which unique South Devon hotel is set on its own private island and is accessible by a sea tractor at high tide? 
A. Cary Arms & Spa 
B. Burgh Island Hotel  
C. Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa 

4. What prehistoric discovery adds a real sense of wonder to a visit at Kents Cavern? 
A. A woolly rhinoceros skeleton 
B. Britain’s oldest human fossil  
C. A Neolithic stone circle 

5. What is the name of the real café in Salcombe that was transformed into the fictional “We’ve Got Crabs” in the film The Roses? 
A. The Winking Prawn  
B. The Crab Shack 
C. The Salcombe Sailor 

6. Which railway in South Devon is known for its heritage steam trains running through lush countryside from Totnes to Buckfastleigh? 
A. Dartmouth Steam Railway 
B. South Devon Railway  
C. Avocet Line 

7. Which South Devon seaside town has a dog-friendly beach where pups can run off-lead at low tide and owners can enjoy nearby cafés and estuary views? 
A. Exmouth  
B. Torquay 
C. Paignton 

8. Which member of the rock band Muse grew up in Teignmouth? 
A. Dominic Howard 
B. Chris Wolstenholme 
C. Matt Bellamy  

9. Which plant‑based café in Teignmouth is one of South Devon’s best vegan spots? 
A. The Hairy Barista 
B. Nourish  
C. Cosmic Kitchen  

10. Which South Devon eatery is both part of a wildlife sanctuary and has an outdoor play area where children can explore after lunch? 
A. The Otter Inn 
B. The Crabshell Inn 
C. The Kitchen at The Donkey Sanctuary  

11. Which long-distance footpath allows you to explore South Devon’s dramatic coastline, from sandy beaches to cliff-top views, and is perfect for a summer walk? 
A. Macmillan Way 
B. Tarka Trail 
C. South West Coast Path  

12. Which South Hams beach is a long, sandy beach ideal for families, dog walkers, and water sports enthusiasts? 
A. Slapton Sands  
B. Bigbury-on-Sea 
C. Blackpool Sands 

13. What is the name of the vegan ale from Powderkeg Brewery that’s a local favourite? 
A. Whispering Hops IPA  
B.  Speak Easy Pale Ale  
C. Shadow & Barrel Amber 

14. Foggintor Quarry, a hidden gem in South Devon, is located on which moor? 
A. Dartmoor  
B. Exmoor 
C. Bodmin Moor 

15. Which museum in Budleigh Salterton is known for being dog-friendly? 
A. The Hawthorncliffe Gallery 
B. The Fairlynch Museum  
C. The Alderwick Collection 

16. Which South Devon hotel combines a classic Victorian-era aesthetic with a chance to explore the nearby Jurassic Coast? 
A. The Horn of Plenty 
B. The Dart Marina Hotel & Spa  
C. The Belmont Hotel 

17. On the Dawlish to Teignmouth coastal walk, what charming spot with colourful huts and rock pools can you visit along the sea wall? 
A. Sprey Point Cove 
B. Smugglers Lane Beach 
C. Coryton Cove  

18. The South West Coast Path between Dawlish and Teignmouth offers views of which famous railway line running along the cliffs? 
A. Riviera Line  
B. West Somerset Railway 
C. Dart Valley Line 

19. Along the Dawlish seafront, walkers can spot which type of wildlife commonly seen near the railway cliffs? 
A. Seals 
B. Dolphins  
C. Puffins 

20. Besides fossils, what can visitors experience at Kents Cavern that brings history to life? 
A. Guided tours explaining prehistoric tools and cave formations  
B. Rock climbing on the cave walls 
C. Boat rides through underground rivers 

21. Which Salcombe landmark featured in The Roses offers panoramic views of the estuary and is popular with walkers and photographers? 
A. North Sands 
B. Salcombe Harbour  
C. Cliff Road Lookout 

22. Which world-famous author, known as the “Queen of Crime,” was born in Torquay and has connections to South Devon? 
A. J.K. Rowling 
B. Jane Austen 
C. Agatha Christie  

24. Roughly, how long is the South West Coast Path? 
A. 20 miles
B. 630 miles
C. 1500 miles  

24. Which South Devon hidden beach is reached by winding narrow lanes near Prawle Point and is perfect for picnicking and paddling? 
A. Blackpool Sands 
B. Bigbury Beach 
C. Lannacombe Beach  

25. Which South Devon summer activity lets you enjoy wildlife, historic sites, and a gentle paddle at the same time? 
A. Kayaking along the coast  
B. Cliff-top cycling 
C. Beach volleyball 

Find the answers to the quiz here.