Want to impress your mates with some little known facts about Devon? Well, we’ve got you covered, here are some interesting facts about the greatest county in the UK! Ever noticed the Devon flag? It’s a green, white and black flag and was chosen by a competition run by the BBC in 2003. The colours…
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Devon is full of delightful foods to try during your visit. In fact, the coastlines and plentiful green spaces provide a plethora of wonderful local produce. It is no wonder that some of the UK’s top seafood festivals happen in Devon! It isn’t just those though, during your time in the county…
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If you love drinking cider, you’ll want to get involved with this west country tradition. Wassailing is an ancient cider festival that takes place in apple growing regions, like Devon, that aim to ensure a good apple harvest by waking up the apple trees. The custom is thought to date back to…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The winter season is full of cheer and magic, even at the sea side! While you might not think that being by the sea or in the countryside is a good idea when the weather starts getting a bit wild, but you’d be wrong! The winter months can be spent enjoying…
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If you are in Ottery St Mary at the beginning of November, you can experience a bonfire event like no other. It isn’t just the traditional firework displays and burning of guys that you can see on 5 th November in Ottery St Mary, as well as that, you’ll be able to witness the traditional tar barrel…
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Sometimes you go to a place because you want to do all the traditional tourist things, like eating a cream tea or surfing on the beach, but sometimes, you want to do something different that you can tell people about when you get home. For those of you into the unusual, here are five unique things…
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With Devon’s diverse landscape, two national parks, an abundance of AONBs and the expansive coastline, there is no surprise that it is a great place to go for nature lovers. Devon is home to not only a whole host of Britain’s favourite wild animals, but also houses interesting flora and fauna…
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A former Devon steam engine has returned 'home' again this week after an absence of nearly 60 years as a surprise guest visiting loco at the South Devon Railway (SDR) where it will be running for two weeks in October. British Railways 1952-built Ivatt Class 2 Prairie No. 41312 arrived at the SDR on…
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The Books are my Bag campaign that runs annually to celebrate independent bookshops in the UK takes place on 6 th October, so if you’re in Devon you might want to check some of these out and grab yourself a book or two! Quayside Books, Teignmouth This is a cute little bookshop offering both new and…
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You’ve chosen Devon for your family holiday, you know where you want to stay and you’re looking for things to do nearby when you spot Combe Martin on the map. But why should you make time to visit? Well, here are five reasons. Firstly, Combe Martin has England’s highest sea cliff so you can be…
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