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South Devon has some of the best beaches in England – crystal clear waters, large sandy beaches and beautiful secluded coves.

With over 120 miles of stunning coastline running from Seaton to Plymouth, South Devon has over 50 beaches just waiting to be explored and enjoyed - view our South Devon Beaches Map.

Family Friendly Beaches

Kids and families will love the sandy beaches where you can spend hours building sandcastles and discovering creatures in rock pools, and many have lifeguards throughout the summer for extra safety. Plenty of beaches in South Devon have awards for water and beach quality, so you can be sure the kids are having good clean fun. If you want to know a bit more about beach safety – please see our safety guide.

Watersports

Sailing, surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding – and more – the beaches in South Devon are watersports havens – whether you are trying for the first time or a seasoned professional – there is no better way to explore the South Devon coastline than getting out on the water.

Dog Friendly Beaches

Many of the beaches in South Devon are dog friendly – some all year round and some just in the winter. So bring all the family and enjoy long strolls on the beach or a dip in the sea – check out our dog friendly beach guide for more information.

To help you find your perfect beach in South Devon, we have developed our Top 10 beaches list with something for everyone, or if you want to explore further – we have a beach map for your convenience.

The South West Coast Path

If you want to get out and explore the coastline, take a walk along The South West Coast Path, which will guide you along the stunning panoramic sweep of coast, and also allow access to some hidden coves and beaches.

The South West Coast Path runs the length of the South Devon coast - and so you can be sure of well-kept and marked paths and signage to show you the way.

The Jurassic Coast

The Jurassic Coast covers 95 miles of stunning coastline running from Exmouth in South Devon to Studland in Dorset. The start of this coastline, in Exmouth, is marked with a five metre high ‘geo needle’ at Orcombe Point. The cliffs and beaches along the route record 185 million years of the earth’s history.

A geological ‘walk through time’ this part of the UK coastline spans the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and was awarded England’s first natural World Heritage Site status in 2001.

Much of Devon’s Jurassic Coast lies within the East Devon National Landscape meaning it’s an ideal habitat for rare and important plants, birds and animals. You might even spot dolphins and basking sharks whilst exploring.

Further Resources

Many of South Devon’s beaches are award winning and have high water quality, to find up to date bathing water quality information on all the UK’s beaches, visit the Environment Agency website.

For 20 top tips on how to have a safe, fun, healthy and relaxing day at the beach visit the Beachwise website.

If you would like further information then we recommend you check out other popular pages on our site such as Maps, Things To Do, Attractions, Accommodation, Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, Holiday Parks, Holiday Cottages, What's On, Events and Wedding Venues. Alternatively, you can also check out some of our popular town and village pages such as Salcombe, Dartmouth, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Teignmouth, Dawlish and Tiverton.

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QFEST BBQ Competition & Festival

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Red Rock Brewery, Higher Humber Farm, Bishopsteignton, Devon, TQ14 9TD

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07590500117

hello@qfest.co.uk

Bishopsteignton

QFEST returns for its second year running to Red Rock Brewery, Higher Humber Farm this June to kick start the Summer BBQ season, promising to indulge any foodie with smoke, meat (a couple vegetables), beer & music.
Eighteen teams from around the UK…

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Quarterdeck

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Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, TQ7 4AZ

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Price from£484.00 to £1,548.00 Per unit per week

Bigbury-on-Sea

Quarterdeck is perched above Bigbury-on-Sea, near Modbury, directly overlooks Burgh Island and can sleep five people. This single-storey property has a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a single bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen and a sitting room with a…

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Quartet 19 Percussion Ensemble

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Ariel Centre, KEVICC, Ashburton Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JX

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01392 581310

dartington.sinfonietta@gmail.com

Ashburton Road, Totnes

Quartet 19 (percussion ensemble)
Drumming - Steve Reich
Living Room Music - John Cage
Mad Rush - Philip Glass
Dartington Sinfonietta present Quartet 19, a young dynamic percussion ensemble from Wales. Their programme will include fascinating,…

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Quasi Una Fantasia II Recital with Stephen Beville

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St Luke's Chapel, University of Exeter, 79 Heavitree Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2LU

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Price from£10.00 Per Ticket

79 Heavitree Road, Exeter

Internationally acclaimed pianist Stephen Beville performs Fantasies by Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, as well as his own music at this recital.

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Quatuor Hermes

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The Great Hall, Dartington Hall Estate, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

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01803 847070

boxoffice@dartington.org

Totnes

The young Paris-based quartet offer a musical feast, with major works by Debussy, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky.

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Queen’s Tea Party at Kingswear Village

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Kingswear Village, Fore Street, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0AD

Kingswear, Dartmouth

A fabulous Queen’s Tea Party will be taking place at Kingswear Village Hall for senior citizens of Kingswear Parish on Saturday 4th June as part of the town's Jubilee celebrations
Enjoy an Afternoon Tea, old-time music and good old…

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QUEENZ - Drag Me To The Disco

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Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ

Telephone
01803206360

leahmiller@atgentertainment.com

Torquay

Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime.
After two trailblazing years of touring the country, a run in London's West End, and accumulating countless…

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Quest for the Ice Dragon (Family Show)

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The Soapbox Theatre, Just inside Devonport Park, Corner of Milne Plc and Exmouth Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QH

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07754177678

info@stiltskin.org.uk

Corner of Milne Plc and Exmouth Road, Plymouth

Stiltskin Theatre Company's festive winter show...
Quest For The Ice Dragon
Be part of the adventure!
An immersive promenade performance in and around The Soapbox Children's Theatre, Devonport Park, Plymouth.
Join us on an enchanted adventure in…

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Quest for the Ice Dragon (Under 6's)

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The Soapbox Theatre, Just inside Devonport Park, Corner of Milne Plc and Exmouth Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QH

Telephone
07754177678

info@stiltskin.org.uk

Corner of Milne Plc and Exmouth Road, Plymouth

Stiltskin Theatre Company's festive winter show...
Quest For The Ice Dragon
Be part of the adventure!
An immersive promenade performance in and around The Soapbox Children's Theatre, Devonport Park, Plymouth.
Join us on an enchanted adventure in…

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Question of Sport

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Sandy Park, Sandy Park Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7NN

Telephone
01392 427427

events@sandypark.co.uk

Exeter

Six of the Westcountry's top sporting stars will descend on Sandy Park to feature in a special 'Question of Sport' night on Thursday, 30th January (7.00pm)
Based around the same successful workings of the hit BBC show, the stars will have their…

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Question of Sport at Exeter Chiefs

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Sandy Park Stadium,, Sandy Park Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7NN

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01392427427

events@sandypark.co.uk

Exeter

Six of the Westcountry's top sports stars will make up the teams for the return of our Question of Sport event, at Sandy Park on Thursday 27th January.
Based around the same successful workings of the hit BBC show, the stars will have their…

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