East Devon District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sailboat with people on board, sailing on calm water.
A river meandering through a landscape with a hill and a cluster of trees.
A beach with people walking and playing, a clear sky, and buildings in the background.
A beach with colorful beach huts and several boats, including a sailboat and motorboats, anchored in the water.
A beach with a cliff, ocean waves, and a rainbow.

Popular cities in East Devon District

A historic building with intricate Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and a tall tower.
Exeter
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Cathedrals
Medieval architecture, galleries, cultural centers, picturesque parks and a lively waterfront make this one of the most attractive cities in southwest England.

Reasons to visit

  • Powderham Castle
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside
  • Exeter Cathedral
A rural path flanked by tall grasses and trees with autumn foliage.
Seaton
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Bars
Experience quaint Seaton: its beer, beaches, oceanfront and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Branscombe Beach
  • Beer Roads
A street lined with shops and cars, with bunting overhead.
Lyme Regis
Known for Beaches, Hunting and Wildlife
This charming seaside town is a popular base for exploring Dorset’s UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast.

Reasons to visit

  • Monmouth Beach
A quaint village with thatched-roof cottages, vibrant flower boxes, and a narrow road.
Sidmouth
Known for Friendly people, Sea and Gardens
Escape to quaint Sidmouth! Enjoy its gardens, adventures and coffee.

Reasons to visit

  • Sidmouth Beach
Rolling green hills, a river, and a distant village.
Honiton
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Bars
Like bars and the countryside? Get away to secluded Honiton!
A sailboat on a calm lake with houses and boats in the background.
Exmouth
Known for Friendly people, Sea and Beaches
Devon’s oldest seaside resort has been drawing tourists for 200 years. It features golden sands, exciting watersports, and acclaimed nature reserves.

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