There are a whole host of wildlife, plantlife and birdlife living in Devon, which is no surprise considering the two National Parks, two coastlines and abundance of rural and coastal spaces. Here are some of Devon’s famous wild residents that you might come across during your visit. Dartmoor ponies…
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Having been postponed from the date of the original anniversary back in September, the long awaited Mayflower 400 Four Nations Ceremony will now take place on 11 th July in Plymouth Hoe. The ceremony is the UK’s flagship Mayflower 400 events and will be a grand finale to the commemorations which…
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Like many places in the West Country, Devonians have some very unique words for every day objects – for instance, who can stand an apple drain ruining your picnic? Why not brush up on your Devonshire lingo and impress the locals next time you visit? A is for…. Angletwitch (a fidgety child) B is…
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When it comes to photogenic places in Devon, the Exmoor National Park is one of the best. The region covers most of North Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has some incredible sites and views for you to enjoy, whether you want to soak it up in person or head somewhere to take photos to…
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Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Budleigh Salterton has been named as one of Devon's top holiday park by judges of this year's Devon Tourism Awards. The family-run business beat scores of other eligible parks to take the Silver honour in the Holiday Park of the Year category of the annual contest. And…
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Now that restrictions are starting to be lifted, there are more chances to get out and about, so if you want to see the season take hold, here are some of the best places to find spring flowers in Devon. Please remember, that although restrictions are being lifted, the UK is still under lockdown. Do…
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The South West Coast Path is the longest footpath in England, running for 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, through to Poole Harbour in Dorset. While we can’t visit the coast path at the moment (unless you live near one of the trails of course), here’s everything you need to know about the South…
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Waterfalls are one of the most mystical things you can come across while out for a walk, so we thought we would compile a list of all the waterfalls that can be found in Devon, so even though we’re all stuck at home, we can still enjoy the magic of natural beauty. We would ask that although these…
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Known as Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth is one of two cities in the county of Devon. It is a cultural hub, a university town and has a rich maritime history – among other things! As it looks like we won’t be able to visit Plymouth, or anywhere in Devon, any time soon, are some amazing true facts…
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As you might expect from a county with two coastlines, not all of Devon’s treasures can be found on the mainland. Did you know that Devon also has a couple of islands just off the coast that you can visit? Of course, at the moment, the UK is in lockdown, so no exploring these areas just yet, but as…
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