Sometimes there is nothing better than stepping out of your normal life and experiencing something different. If you fancy watching waves crashing and rambling in beautiful countryside, then why not take a look at visiting East Devon post lockdown? Not only do you have the Jurassic Coast which looks…
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Powderham Castle has announced that they will be keeping their grounds, gardens and children’s fairytale trail open during lockdown so that local people can get out and exercise. The estate has also announced that there will be no entry charge, but that donations would be welcomed. The gardens will…
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Devon is full of beautiful spots that will really spruce up your Instagram feed no matter what time of year you visit. Whether you’re a pro or an amateur with a camera, you won’t need a bright blue sky to make these locations look good on the gram, even in the middle of winter! Here are four of our…
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We’re sure if you’re regular visitors to Devon you will have uncovered many of the county’s hidden gems, but there are still plenty of places left to explore, for even the most knowledgeable of Devon’s residents and tourists. Here are five hidden places in Devon for you to impress the locals with…
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Wild East Devon is helping 15 local residents, aged 55 and over, enjoy the benefits of open water swimming in the sea at Sidmouth, supported by qualified swim coaches and lifeguards. Following on from last year’s successful Swim to the Sea, the second ‘wave’ will see swimmers taking part in weekly…
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We all know that Devon is a great location for families, but sometimes, you just want a quiet break away from the kids and if that’s the case, here are some suggestions for child-free holidays. First up, there are a number of adult only accommodation providers across the county including in some of…
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The first ever litter of endangered hazel dormice pups has been born at wildlife conservation charity ‘Wildwood Escot’ in Devon, in the midst of conservationists’ struggle to continue their work under the restrictions of the pandemic. The hazel dormouse is becoming a rarer sight, with populations…
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Plans to reintroduce wildcats to areas of Devon and Cornwall are being debated, with one farmer leading the campaign to have the creatures back in the south west. Wildcats used to be common across the UK but have been extinct in England and Wales for over 100 years. Currently, they can only be found…
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The 19 th September is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, which is really just an excuse for us to all exaggerate our west country accents and remember Devon’s place in history as being one of the most prominent areas of the British coast for piracy. In fact, many of the names that still strike…
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Theatres Trust, the UK's advisory body for theatres, is leading a national initiative to prevent the permanent closure of hundreds of UK theatres. The campaign sees theatres from across the UK joining forces to help #SaveOurTheatres, something that the team at Babbacombe Theatre, in Torquay, is very…
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