Tourism News & Updates
- 20th February 2017
Cofton Country Holidays, the multi award-winning holiday park near Dawlish, South Devon, has received one of the highest accolades in the world of hot tubs at the annual British and Irish Hot Tub Association (BISHTA) awards, held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.
Paignton Zoo has been named Devon's most social attraction according to a study by camping and glamping specialist Campsites.co.uk.
The south coast zoo has received 95,949 check-ins on Facebook - almost 40,000 more than any other Devon tourist spot.
- 10th January 2017
Looking for something different to do with the kids? Get yourselves out onto the Mendip Hills.
- 4th January 2017
Latest figures from Visit South Devon reveal that 2016 was an exceptional year for tourism with visitors to www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk up more than 7% on 2015, accounting for just shy of 870,000 site visits over the past twelve months.
- 14th November 2016
New figures released by Visit South Devon reveal that the value of tourism to Teignbridge is rising - In 2015 alone, tourism contributed £9.8 million more to the local economy than it did in 2014 bringing the total amount brought in to Teignbridge by tourism to £262 million.
- 25th October 2016
If you are planning a day out exploring the wonderful countryside on Exmoor, then you want to be safe and make sure you consult this extensive list for key items to take with you.
Hailed as Britain’s own Galapagos, Lundy’s unique combination of environmental conditions give rise to a considerable selection of habitats that in turn support a variety of rare and spectacular wildlife. For the first time this summer you can explore Lundy’s marine wildlife by sea safari.
- 21st August 2016
With the 4th emergency service called out regularly to issues near our coastlines here’s some tips on how to stay safe on and around our beaches
Visit South Devon is this week launching a new holiday special offers app to help visitors pack a punch with their pound.
- 18th July 2016
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park in Devon is a cultured place. Here, gorillas perform Shakespeare for their admiring fans.