Whether you’re taking a holiday, if you are touring or looking for an interesting day out, whatever your age, Exeter has much to entice all year round.

Visits to the following are an absolute must: 850 year old cathedral, Britains only Underground Passages, Historic Quayside – array of craft and antique shops, pubs and tea rooms, Exeter Festival – held every year in the summer, Theatres, Art Centre and Art Galleries.

“With a touch of buzzy, big city atmosphere and a thriving arts scene, Exeter is one of the liveliest cities in the southwest. The city’s long heritage means there are plenty of monuments and historical attractions to occupy at least a day’s sightseeing, and the excellent selection of bars, cafes and restaurants make Exeter a vibrant place to be after dark” – Lonely Planet.

The town has an eclectic range of shops for sailors, cooks, collectors and visitors alike. Offering gifts, antiques, clothing, fine wines, local food and natural beauty products, Topsham is a treasure-trove of boutiques located in a traditional maritime environment.

There are a number of character pubs and quality restaurants here, including The Georgian Tea Room which recently won a Taste of the West Gold Award, the Galley Restaurant (Best Restaurant in Devon) and La Petite Maison, which was recently a Silver Taste of the West Award winner. Just outside Topsham, you will find Darts Farm. An entire shopping village under one roof, where you can buy excellent local produce, lifestyle items or dine in the restaurant.

The Exe Estuary supports a wealth of habitats and wildlife and these can be discovered at  Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve.

Sidmouth approaches perfection as it has everything you could possibly want – beaches, stunning coastal walks, gardens, a theatre and cinema, stylish eating places, and some of the best shops in East Devon selling desirable items such as unusual gifts, designer clothing, and lifestyle goods.

With over 500 listed buildings, a liberal sprinkling of blue plaques testifies to Sidmouth’s charm with a host of famous visitors including Princess Victoria, the Grand Duchess of Russia, and Elizabeth Barrett Browing..

Just outside the town of Sidmouth, is the Donkey Sanctuary, home to around 500 donkeys with a total of 13,600 donkeys being rescued over the years. Set in unspoilt farmland and countryside, visitors return time and again to meander among the donkeys and absorb the serene and relaxed surroundings.