After having to cancel last year’s event due to the pandemic, it is with great excitement that we look forward to the 2021 Tar Barrel Rolling and Festival in Ottery St Mary. This ancient tradition has been taking place for hundreds of years and this year’s event is a welcome return to some semblance…
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Halloween is nearly here and as you would expect from a region with so much history, there are a whole host of haunted castles, houses, pubs and mansions for you to visit to get you in the Halloween spirit. Buckland Abbey It is rumoured that Buckland Abbey’s former resident, Sir Francis Drake…
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Award-winning South West-based natural skincare and spa brand GAIA Skincare launches the GAIA Affinity Experience at Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall Hotel; a unique spa journey suitable for anyone living with a medical condition such as cancer, MS, Parkinson’s psoriasis, rosacea, anxiety and burns…
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There are plenty of reasons why Devon is special but having two major cities is one of them. In mid Devon there is Exeter and in the south is Plymouth, otherwise known as Britain’s Ocean City. Plymouth is one of the most dynamic and fascinating places to visit in the county, it has a wonderfully…
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Spooky Season is nearly upon us so enjoy a thrill or two with some of Dartmoor’s spookiest legends. Dartmoor is rich with legend, myth and folklore with stories of phantom dogs, giants, witches and even pixies! Here are a selection of some of the creepiest stories to come from Dartmoor to send a…
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Multi award-winning holiday park Cofton Holidays has invested £200,000 in 48 new super pitches to cope with record demand for staycations from caravaners and owners of recreational vehicles (RVs). Named as the UK’s Best Caravan/Campsite at the prestigious iTravel Staycation Awards 2020/21, the…
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We all know Torquay, Exeter and Ilfracombe, but what about these towns and villages in Devon? We’ve compiled a list of five of the weirdest place names you can find in Devon – have you been to any of these places? Black Dog Black Dog is a small village in the Mid Devon region. Aside from having an…
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Did you know that International Talk Like a Pirate Day is held every September? Well, now you do! To celebrate this international celebration of what is essentially the west country accent, we thought we’d delve into the history of Devon’s pirate connection, specifically, that of Lundy Island off…
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The line-up for this year’s festival is now complete as top comedian, actor, musician and 2020 Strictly winner, Bill Bailey, and cinematic royalty and film legend, Hayley Mills, confirm their attendance! Bill Bailey and Hayley Mills join a raft of stars including Ruby Wax, Sara Cox, Reverend…
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One of the best ways to explore Devon’s beauty is on foot, so to give you the chance to see some of the sights that aren’t as easily spotted by road, train or boat, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best places in Devon to stay if you want a walking holiday, complete with some of most popular and…
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