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The Bay Tree Competition prize a selection of jars and bottles

August Giveaway | Win a bumper bundle from The Bay Tree

We've teamed up to give away a fabulous selection of treats to make afternoon tea and late summer barbecues taste amazing.

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September Giveaway | Win a selection of Devon Teas from Gathered and Grown

This month you could win a fabulous selection of herbal teas from Devon's Gathered and Grown. Six varieties to ease you into autumn.

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Sandridge Barton Guided Tasting Tom pouring wine with a small group

Devon’s best food and drink experiences – tours, tastings, workshops and more for autumn 2026

Here are our favourite autumn 2026 food and drink experiences, classes and workshops from around Devon. Buy as an inspired gift, book as a special day out with friends… or super-charge your own skills. 

 

 

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Greendale Farm Shop

The local food edit: Devon farm shops and delis worth visiting

A good farm shop or deli offers much more than somewhere to fill your basket. It is a chance to discover what is being grown, reared, baked, brewed and made nearby, meet the independent businesses behind the food and enjoy a closer connection with Devon’s brilliant food and drink community.

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Monique Meintjes Bucket and Spade

Chef Spotlight | Monique Meintjes, The Bucket & Spade

Perched on a hillside near Shaldon, The Bucket & Spade, is all about great food, amazing sea views, and a laid-back vibe. Head Chef, Monique Meintjes, is a  all about bringing fresh ideas to the kitchen and a youthful flair to the team. 

 

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Forest Fungi exterior

Retail Spotlight | Forest Fungi

Forest Fungi is a family-run gourmet mushroom farm, cafe and farm shop dedicated to bringing fresh, locally grown produce to their Dawlish Warren community and to sharing the love of mushrooms far and wide.

 

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Gidleigh Park Afternoon Tea Picnic A wicker hamper, picnic blanket and treat are spread out on a lawn

Where to find the best Afternoon Teas in Devon

Few things are more indulgent than a leisurely afternoon tea, and there's no better place to enjoy one than Devon. From luxurious hotels and coastal retreats to cosy cafés and hidden gems, we've rounded up the county's very best afternoon tea venues for 2026 to help you find your perfect spot.

 

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Denhay Bacon

Sustainability Spotlight | Denhay

Denhay has been passionate about making great bacon for over 30 years, with sustainability firmly at the centre of everything they do. We asked the team how they've put that into acytion in their business.

 

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Two young children in sunglasses sharing a milkshake through straws at an outdoor table on a sunny day

Top ten family-friendly restaurants in Devon for every taste and budget

Devon is hard to beat in the summer and there's is no shortage of ways to fill the days, or tire out the kids before bedtime.

Every family day out eventually reaches the same important question: where are we going to eat? Finding somewhere that welcomes children, and serves food the grown-ups will enjoy can transform a good day into a great one. From beachfront cafés to country pubs, these ten family-friendly restaurants and cafés offer something for different tastes, ages and budgets. 

 

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Blackpool Sands cafe

12 of the best places to eat and drink alfresco in Devon

From a Michelin-starred meal on a sunny terrace, to pretty pub gardens, from cocktails on the canal to beachside brunch, we've handpicked 12 of our favourite alfresco spots for summer 2026.

 

 

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Ollie Vernon Chagford Inn

Chef Spotlight | Ollie Vernon of The Chagford Inn

This month we're turning our Chef Spotlight on a true rising star of the Devon food scene, Ollie Vernon of award winning Chagford Inn. His menus change regularly, and closely reflect the seasons and availability of local farmers and growers.

 

 

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