Ben Jordan, Owner of The Bear Trail says “We are delighted with the news that we were awarded COMMENDED for Small Visitor Attraction of the Year by the South West Tourism Awards. We were put forward for this award after receiving SILVER for Small Visitor Attraction in the Devon Tourism Awards last…
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As Christmas draws ever closer, no doubt the smaller people in your life (and some of the bigger ones we’re sure!) will be getting excited about the prospect of a visit from Santa. Luckily, they can experience the magic of meeting Father Christmas as he will be visiting a variety of locations in…
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Plymouth is set for a sparkling festive season, with the return of their exciting family-friendly events from organisations around the city: Christmas Lights Switch-on, Thursday 14 November Plymouth Christmas Market, Thursday 28 November to Thursday 19 December Penguins: A LEGO® brick trail…
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It’s time for another update from our roving reporter, Dilys who has been rating all the best dog friendly places to be found in Devon. This time, Dilys and her friends made the most of the dry weather by taking a stroll around the Occombe Valley. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the area…
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Happy Halloween! If you love a spooky story at this time of year, you’ll love our list of Devon’s most haunted locations. These buildings around Devon have all reported sightings of ghosts and other spooky goings on, so make sure to gather together your own Scooby gang and try your hand at a spot of…
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If you’ve ever stood on the coast of North Devon and looked out to sea you might have spotted an island just off the coast, that is Lundy Island and it is one of Devon’s most magical spots. There are ferries you can catch across from Ilfracombe and Bideford or a helicopter in the winter months, but…
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September 19 th is celebrated world wide as ‘International Talk Like a Pirate Day’. Yes, really. And well, Devon has its fair share of pirate stories, so we thought we’d share the best places for you to find out more about Devon’s history with pirates, that way you can have an authentic experience…
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If you’re keen to get out and about and enjoy the great outdoors, a trip to Devon is perfect, especially when you consider the abundance of coastal paths and walking trails that can be found all over the county. There is nothing quite like the bracing sea air cooling you down while you meander…
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For those of you visiting Devon who want somewhere charming, and quiet but still bustling with activity, you might want to take a look at the town of Kingsbridge. This small town can be found in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty right on the head of the Salcombe Estuary. To truly…
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The Sunday Times recently revealed its top forty UK beaches and while Devon missed out on the overall top spot, they have ranked above Cornwall in the top five and with Devon taking the crown for the south west. Devon’s highest ranking beach was Woolacombe in North Devon coming in at number 4…
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