There's no doubt about it; we all love free experiences, especially those that leave lasting memories, like seeing your first dolphin, discovering a ghost-village or crossing on foot to an Island before the tide rises.  

Somehow, not paying for something makes the experience all the more exciting, more invigorating and more memorable.  That's why Visit South Devon has published its 2016 '50 Free Things To Do' guide just in time for the February half term.

The list takes you all around the coast of South Devon and in-land too, so wherever you're staying, there's always something free to do on your doorstep.  

You could spot a Sherman Tank from the D-Day trials at Slapton Sands and Torcross.  You could discover the collapsed fishing village at Hallsands, swallowed by the sea overnight.  You could cross at low tide to Burgh Island to explore its chapel ruins.  You could clamber through the smugglers' tunnel at Shaldon to discover the secret on the other side, or you could be mesmerised by magnificent marble runs at the House of Marbles in Bovey Tracey, all without spending a penny.

Commenting on the guide, Sarah Stride, Acting General Manager for Visit South Devon, said: “South Devon is stuffed full of free things to do, many of which are quite spectacular, such as watching the British Firework Championships held on Plymouth Hoe in August, or stargazing on Blackpool Sands where its dark skies amplify the constellations.  There's an array of adventurous things to do too, such as creating a den with the kids at Haldon Hill Forest Park, walking the South West Coast Path, or spending a night wild camping on Dartmoor.

“With 50 things to do, you'll never get bored and because it's all free you can afford to take the family to a host of South Devon's great attractions.  You could even treat them to delicious delights such as a well earned cream tea, a bottle of award-winning Sharpham, or a picnic made up from fresh local produce.”

For these and other ideas simply go to http://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/lots-to-do/free/50-free-things-to-do 

Visit South Devon provides comprehensive information on destinations to explore, places to stay, where to dine, eat and drink, enabling visitors to build up an itinerary of things to do while on holiday in South Devon.

For more information on Visit South Devon visit: www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk 

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About Visit South Devon

Visit South Devon is the official tourism body for the South Hams and Teignbridge; an area which encompasses some of the region's most dramatic and breathtaking countryside as well as miles of captivating coastline characterised by iron rich ruby red beaches in the North and sweeping sandy and shingle beaches in the South.  From Teignmouth to Torcross and from Shaldon to Salcombe, this enchanting part of the world welcomes thousands of visitors every year introducing them to the delights and discoveries of this beguilingly beautiful part of the world.

Visit South Devon works with tourism businesses and attractions in Teignbridge and the South Hams to help raise the profile of the area as a destination for both national and international visitors.  Its aim is to increase the number of visitors to South Devon for the benefit of the local tourism economy.

Visit South Devon is a Community Interest Company that exists solely for the benefit of the local tourism community. It is a public-private company limited by guarantee and not for profit – ensuring all revenue is put back into marketing initiatives for the area.

Visit South Devon's website www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk appears in the top search results for places to visit, things to do and places to stay in South Devon.  It provides an affordable portal through which local tourism attractions, food and drink and accommodation providers can promote their businesses.  Visitors can book B&B, hotel, guesthouse and self catering accommodation directly through the site.  The website also provides comprehensive information on destinations to explore as well as places to dine, enabling visitors to build up an itinerary of things to do while on holiday in South Devon.

For more information about Visit South Devon, go to www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk or contact General Manager, Sarah Stride Tel: 01626 215293.