The Great British Beach Clean returns from Friday 19 to Sunday 28 September 2025, inviting communities across the UK, including beautiful Devon, to play a part in eradicating marine litter while contributing valuable conservation data. Here are the confirmed events happening in Devon during that…
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Siblings Mish and Lucy meet their newest residents - twin bear cubs Malenky and Nanuq - in the first of a series of carefully planned introductions. Just months after stealing the spotlight with a daring food store raid, brown bear siblings Mish and Lucy are back in the news. The playful pair have…
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Fancy an invigorating day outdoors where you can get expert growing advice, tour edible gardens, watch live talks and cookery demonstrations, and browse and buy tasty treats from local producers? Gardening meets gastronomy at Plot to Plate, RHS Garden Rosemoor Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 October, where…
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England’s biggest celebration of history and culture, Heritage Open Days, is back from 12th – 21st September. This nationwide festival throws open the doors to hidden places and fascinating experiences, inviting the public to uncover stories that shaped our past, including those that played a vital…
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Catch The Sharpham Trust, Ambios and our rewilding fields on Escape to the Country, BBC One, Monday 25 August at 3.00pm. See osprey nests built on site to tempt these magnificent birds back to the Dart Valley - part of DEFRA-backed rewilding work linking healthy rivers, thriving fish stocks and…
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Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming mugs of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from guided walks and talks to Heritage Open Days, and craft workshops to exciting…
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Families are invited to Arlington Court this summer for a free family fun day celebrating the launch of a brand-new outdoor experience area, a welcoming space designed for learning, creativity, and connection with nature. Taking place on Wednesday 27 August from 10am to 4pm, the event offers a…
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Dartmoor Zoo is thrilled to announce Slender-Tailed Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) couple; Ben and Geri have become parents to two tiny pups! Travelling from Knockhatch Adventure Park and Woburn Safari Park, Ben and Geri, our breeding pair of Slender-Tailed Meerkats arrived at Dartmoor Zoo on Saturday…
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Devon is famous for its dramatic coastline, rolling countryside and charming towns, but you do not need a car to enjoy it. With excellent train and bus connections, plus scenic walking and cycling routes, you can explore some of the county’s most beautiful spots in just two days without getting…
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A much-loved eucalyptus tree in the garden of the Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG), Honiton, is due to be removed in early September following expert advice that it poses a safety risk to the public. The 50+ year-old tree, which has been a familiar feature in the gallery’s front garden, was recently…
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