Attractions

Devon’s Top Attractions announce new members

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/05/2018 - 7:01am

The Devon Association of Tourist Attractions is pleased to announce that they have two NEW members joining the Association for 2018. Torre Abbey and Coldharbour Mill have both been awarded the acclaimed tourism quality stamp and now feature amongst Devon’s Top Attractions.

To qualify as a member, the attractions go through a rigorous inspection process and have to pass the Association’s strict quality criteria. These inspections ensure that visitors experience quality in terms of venue, facilities, content, service and value for money.

Association members are regularly...

Planning bid launched to change the face of Exmouth seafront

Plans to change the face of Exmouth seafront for residents, visitors and businesses alike have been formally put forward for consideration.

Elements of a new £10 million ‘Queen’s Drive Leisure Zone’ could include a Waterports Centre, a large indoor and outdoor play and recreation area, retail areas, a public square and parking for over 200 cars.

East Devon District Council has submitted the planning application following months of study and preparation, including a public consultation which gathered views from over 500 local people and organisations.

The application...

Vote for Kents Cavern's Claire to be the 2013 National Tourism Superstar and put Devon on the map for providing great hospitality!

Authored by nickpowe
Posted: Tue, 02/26/2013 - 12:52pm

Claire Preece, Hospitality Manager at Kents Cavern, Torquay is one of only ten shortlisted candidates nominated for the nation's Tourism Superstar 2013 Award, run by national tourist board VisitEngland.

Claire won gold in the Devon Tourism Award for Outstanding Customer Service.

The national wnner will be decided by a public vote. Click here to watch a short film featuring Claire, and vote now!

Festival favourites The Zen Hussies come to Exeter

Event Date: 
08/02/2013 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Bristol-based festival favourites The Zen Hussies blend a diverse range of genres – R&B, ska, swing, rockabilly, calypso – into their own punked-up swingska sound. This six-piece present a high octane music revue, guaranteed to set the even the most troubled feet dancing.

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/the-zen-hussies/