Around Exeter

A la Ronde in spring

See the spring flowers burst into life at Killerton, Devon — See bursts of colour springing up at Killerton this spring

The 'Pool Garden' at Knightshayes — The 'Pool Garden' at Knightshayes.

Soak in spring with the family at Killerton

Country house estates and glorious Devon gardens, quirky homes and stories to uncover

Places to visit

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Little ones enjoying the Cadbury Egg Hunt — Join in the fun this Easter

Easter fun near Exeter

We've got lots going on for the Easter holidays this year. Here's a few things taking place around Exeter for family fun.

What's on this Easter

What's on this spring near Exeter

A blanket of bluebells in the sun

Daffodils and spring flowers

Spring is here, daffodils and other flowers are blooming in the garden. Here are some of places with some spring flowers for you to enjoy.

Visitors walking on the estate

Spring walks near Exeter

With the evenings getting lighter, it feels like spring is in the air. So why not pull on your boots and head outdoors on one of our favourite walks near you?

Suffragettes dressed in whitte marching.

Discover Women and Power near Exeter

It is 100 years since some women were first granted the right to vote so we are marking this with a series of Women and Power events around Exeter, Devon and beyond.

Springtime in the gardens of Lanhydrock, Cornwall

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Discover somewhere to visit using our search. In the South West you're never far from somewhere to explore.

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Ranger doing a beach clean at Woolacombe — Our rangers care for beaches like Woolacombe all year round

Keeping our coastline clean

Beach cleans are big part of our work to maintain the coast, and we're always looking for help.

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Children on low ropes — Children on low ropes course on Brownsea Island

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Places in the South West host everything from guided house tours and ranger days to walks and runs.

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Inspired by World Book Day

A young girl picks up a second hand book to read

Five second-hand bookshops to visit in the South West

To celebrate all things books for World Book Day, we’re shining a light on some of our favourite second-hand bookshops you’ll find tucked away at South West places.

A view of the coastline from the summit of Golden Cap, Dorset, at dawn

The power of books and the English landscape

Archaeologist Martin Papworth reflects on the beauty of the English countryside as portrayed in literature.

Outside the bookshop

The hidden stories of Trelissick's bookshop

Some books hold stories, and some books tell them. The books of Trelissick’s second hand bookshop do both.

Devon

Journey from wild coasts, moorland and curious historic houses to lush gardens and beaches in Devon.