Arrgh me hearties, 19 th September is International Talk like a Pirate Day and as so many of the nation’s infamous pirates came from Devon, we thought we would introduce you to some of them! As you might expect from a coastal area, Devon has an incredibly long and fascinating maritime history…
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A new season of exhibitions and commissions launches at The Box next month with a nationally touring fine art exhibition and thought-provoking sculpture. Both explore empire, trade and colonisation in different ways – with the aim of encouraging visitors to think about social and historical…
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After our horribly wet summer, don’t get caught out when visiting this autumn – if the weather turns against you, make sure to add these attractions to your plans so the fun doesn’t have to stop! For the younger kids head to Bear Town for a session of play in their unique and immersive town setting…
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One of the best ways to explore a city is by following a city walk or guided tour and Exeter is no exception. There are a host of fascinating guided walks around the city for you to enjoy, but if you want to set out on your own, why not plan a route around Exeter’s Blue Plaques where you can learn…
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A combination of cherished childhood memories sailing on the River Dart inspired us to dream up River Dart Hideaway, an exclusive habitat of individual holiday Hideaways allowing us to share this stunning spot with others, while caring for the landscape we hold close to our hearts. As the second…
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Nourish Festival, the popular food, craft, and music event, returns to the streets of Bovey Tracey on Saturday 9th September to celebrates its 10th anniversary with a totally free entry community event. Residents and visitors to Bovey Tracey can eat their way up Fore Street and drink their way…
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We all know that Devon is a wonderful place to get married, full of perfect backdrops for those photos and stunning venues for the ceremony but did you know it is also the perfect place for pre wedding celebrations. With everything from surfing to rock climbing and anything else in between, Devon is…
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With a host of adventure activities, beautiful surroundings and wonderful places to stay, Dartmoor is a must-visit destination this summer. You have the iconic ponies to find around the moor and plenty of beautiful spaces for walks, rock climbing and people watching, whatever you are into, you can…
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Make the fun of the summer last longer by joining in with this year’s Heritage Open Days. The annual festival of heritage across Britain is back this September, starting on 8 th and running through to the 17 th . As the largest festival of history and culture in England, Heritage Open Days are a great…
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The glorious county of Devon is rightly famed for its staggering coastline, breath-taking countryside and show-stopping National Park, but did you know that it’s also fast becoming one of the most important wine regions in England? With more than 20 vineyards producing superb cool climates and…
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