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Christmas Themed Special Food Products
2024 Limited Edition Christmas Food & Drink
Check out our updated Devon Christmas Markets & Events 2025 Guide for the latest listings across the county. During the Christmas period many food produces add Christmas editions to their... Read more...
See Santa in Devon 2024 | Grottos, Nativities, Polar Express & More
For 2024 Christmas markets, events, lights switch-on's and late night shopping times click here.   Where to see Father Christmas in Devon 2024 We have compiled a list of places that Santa will be appearing in Devon this festive season. These events are always popular and often sell-out quickly so be sure to book well in advance. House of Marbles, Pottery Rd, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9DShttps://visit.houseofmarbles.com/christmas/ Santa and his Elves will be returning to House of Marbles this Christmas. He will be at House of Marbles every Saturday and Sunday from... Read more...
2024 Christmas Markets and Events in Devon
2024 Christmas Markets and Events in Devon
Check out our updated Devon Christmas Markets & Events 2025 Guide for the latest listings across the county. This year there are many Christmas Markets and Events being held across... Read more...
Father’s Day 2024 in Devon: Gift Ideas and Free Events
We’ve listed some Devon-themed Father’s Day gifts and ideas for things to do in Devon this Father’s Day; a number of local attractions often have special events where dads go free so check their websites for the latest information. When is Father’s Day 2024? Sunday 16th June 2024 (always the third Sunday in June). Devonshire Father’s Day Gifts Cider Hampers Devon cider is produced using traditional methods with a higher percentage of true cider apples which are richer in tannins and sharper in flavour giving a high-quality product that tastes... Read more...
50 Of The Best Cream Teas In Devon - 2025
Page Last Updated: 29th January 2025 Cream Teas in Devon Full Size Map   The Best Cream Teas in Devon by Region Exeter and East Devon Cream Teas Torbay, Plymouth and South Devon Cream Teas A visit to Devon just wouldn’t be complete without experiencing a traditional Devon Cream Tea. From the rugged expanse of Dartmoor National Park and ​its cosy pubs to the pretty little harbours and seaside towns bustling with quaint cafés, one thing’s for sure - wherever you are in Devon you are never far from a cream... Read more...
40 of the best Afternoon Teas in Devon
Updated: June 2023 Full size image. Where better to indulge in an afternoon tea than Devon, with its beautiful countryside, glorious north and south Devon coastlines and historic cities of Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay. Here we have listed Devonshire hotels offering quality afternoon teas and detailed the price, location and a bit about each venue. For where to buy gift vouchers for afternoon tea out in Devon see this blog. NOTE - Prices were correct at the time of writing but will change overtime. Jump to North Devon Afternoon Teas Jump to Plymouth,... Read more...
Devon Gift Vouchers - 8 Ideas
Devon Gift Vouchers - 8 Ideas
Afternoon Tea Vouchers and E-Vouchers from us, Devon Heaven Everyone loves receiving presents and especially gift vouchers. Devon Heaven afternoon tea vouchers are always popular and this might be in part because... Read more...
Cream Tea Poll Results - Did it Backfire?
Cream Tea Poll Results - Did it Backfire?
We all know about the famous cream tea debate between Devon and Cornwall with us Devonians preferring cream teas to be served with jam on top of cream whilst the Cornish... Read more...
Taste of the West 2017 Gold Award for Online Retailer
We’re very proud to announce that Devon Heaven has recently (it was actually a few month ago but we’ve only just decided to write about it) been awarded a 2017 Gold Taste of the West Award! We were entered in the Online Retailer category alongside other local food and drink retailers that mainly trade online. About Taste of the West Taste of the West are the largest independent regional food group in the UK supporting fantastic local food and drink producers / retailers from the region (that’s Cornwall, Devon, Dorset,... Read more...
Holiday Home Hampers
With two national parks and two spectacular coastlines Devon has plenty to offer visitors to the area. Whether your holiday home is a quaint seaside cottage or a wooden lodge set in a holiday park, we can provide hampers to delight your guests upon arrival and provide them with their first taste of the West Country. Why offer guests a hamper? Providing guests with a hamper only adds a small cost to letting out a holiday home, but is a thoughtful touch that can make a big difference to the... Read more...
Fathers Day Cream Tea Gifts For Grandparents
Cream teas are a perfect gift for Father’s or Mother’s Day: Starting from £20, including delivery, they are an affordable present. They’re an original gift idea, more unexpected than obvious presents like chocolates or flowers. Cream teas have a universal appeal, liked by all ages but particularly popular with grandparents sparking memories of seaside holidays to the West County. In the UK, Father’s Day is always celebrated on the third Sunday of June which makes it Sunday 18th June 2017 this year. Our last cream tea dispatch for arrival before... Read more...
Why's Devon Cider Special & Who Produces It?
We’ve recently obtained an alcohol license in preparation for stocking cider hampers, as well as including local real ales and wines within our Devon food hampers and afternoon teas. We have spent a lot of time researching Devon based cider producers and brands so that we can include the very best in our hampers. It therefore made sense to write this blog detailing Devon cider brands, along with a bit about why the region is a prominent cider producer. For more about cider production and how to appreciate and identify... Read more...