Around Exeter

The view down the shingle beach from Branscombe Mouth

A view of a magnolia in view of the house at Knightshayes in Devon — The magnolias flowering at Knightshayes.

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

Places to visit

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Outdoors around Exeter

Close up of a pink magnolia in bloom in Saltram Garden, Devon.

Great Devon spring garden spots

As spring is in the air, we've picked out some garden spots where you can spot a sprig or two that heralds the sunshine.

A grandparent and child walking in the Spring garden at Knightshayes

Five spring & summer walks around Exeter

Spring and summer are the perfect time for walking. There are plenty of routes to explore near Exeter - from easy coastal walks to moorland meanders.

Volunteers take part in a beach clean at Studland Bay — Join the Great Dorset Beach Clean at Studland Bay

Beach cleans across the South West

We look after miles of coastline and beaches across the South West, and rely on volunteers to help us clear the tons of litter that appears on the coast. Take a look and see if there's a beach clean near you for this weekend and beyond.

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A family enjoying a walk amongst the daffodils at Saltram, Devon — Walks in the park or garden are a great way to see spring in bloom

Spring walking

Spot signs of spring - we've picked out great walks for the spring time across Devon and on Exmoor.

Where to walk this spring

Mum chases children through the daffodils in Saltram Garden, Devon — There's space to run and explore in Saltram's garden this spring

Easter fun in Devon

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

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The countryside around Wellington Monument — Wellington Monument

Take part in the Monumental Trek for Wellington Monument

Join a challenging 10k or 21k walk across the Quantocks and Blackdown Hills on Sat 11 May, enjoying the incredible views and scenery, whilst raising vital funds in support of the monument.

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Reading and drawing

A young girl picks up a second hand book to read

Five second-hand bookshops to visit in the South West

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.

Visitor sketching one of our special places

Drawing inspiration

Wherever you live in the South West, find somewhere near to inspire your creativity

Spring bulbs flowering at Tyntesfield — Energised by the signs of spring at Tyntesfield, Somerset

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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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Groups of people outside the front of the house for a popular event at Arlington Court — A busy event day at Arlington Court at the annual May Fair

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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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Killerton

Killerton parkrun

Sat 20 Apr 2019

+ 1 other date

09:00-10:00

Join our free friendly 5K family run every Saturday of the year, 9am start. It's not a race but a timed run along the same off-road course each week marshalled by volunteers. Supervised children and dogs on leads are welcome to join in too.

Killerton

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt

Sat 20 Apr 2019

+ 8 other dates

10:00-16:00

Bring the whole family together this Easter and treat your loved ones to the magic of our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts! Get ready for fun and discovery as you spot the first signs of spring and experience nature bursting into life. Follow bunny's...

Knightshayes

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt

Sat 20 Apr 2019

+ 2 other dates

10:00-16:00

Moths- these furry creatures aren't often paid much attention, but they're an important part of the wildlife at Knightshayes. Complete the trail to find out more about the moths we see at Knightshayes and win a chocolate prize

A la Ronde

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt 2019

Sat 20 Apr 2019

+ 2 other dates

10:30-16:30

We have teamed up with Cadbury to offer you the ultimate day out. Join us over the Easter holidays for our Cadbury Easter Hunt. £3.00 per child and win a Cadbury egg.

Killerton

Seeing the wood and the trees

Sat 20 Apr 2019

+ 197 other dates

11:00-17:00

Killerton is celebrating 100 years of the Forestry Commission, telling the story of Francis Acland and his crucial role in its formation in 1919 and how we are looking after forests now for the future.

Castle Drogo