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Devon's Theme Parks Celebrate at the UK Theme Park Awards 2026 — Josh Hayward wins Industry Excellence Awards, Outstanding Achievement

Written by Visit Devon on 13 September 2026.

This week the UK Theme Park Awards 2026 were held at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Resort, drawing over 200 industry professionals for one of the most prestigious events on the UK attractions calendar, with the ceremony live streamed to thousands more watching online. Parks from across the country were up for the honours, and when the nominations and results were counted, Devon had a remarkable showing - with five different attractions recognised across the county, led by a standout day for Crealy Theme Park & Resort near Exeter.

Veronica Chambers - The Thomas the Tank Engine Man

Written by Visit Devon on 11 August 2026.

As part of the Beer Heights Light Railway Gala, Pecorama are delighted to welcome Veronica Chambers, daughter of the late Reverend Wilbert Awdry, for a special illustrated talk about her father and the creation of the Railway Series.

See over 250 photos from the Mid Devon Show 2026

Written by Visit Devon on 25 July 2026.

The sun was shining, crowds turned out in their thousands, and Tiverton was alive with the sights, sounds and smells of one of Devon’s much-loved agricultural events as the Mid Devon Show 2026 welcomed visitors for a fantastic day celebrating farming, countryside life and family entertainment.

Mammoth UK Theme Park Awards Tour Launches in Devon

Written by Visit Devon on 20 July 2026.

The race to crown the UK’s best theme parks officially kicked off today in Devon, marking the start of a massive nationwide tour to rally public votes for the prestigious UK Theme Park Awards 2026.