We've all heard of the Battle of Hastings 1066. That's where King Harold got one in the eye and the Nasty Normans took over England. So what about the Battle of Northam 1069? Did you even know that this North Devon village was the site of a great battle? OK - so it wasn't as big as the Hastings…
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It’s not just sea food and cream tea that Devon is famous for… If you’re holidaying in the UK this year and find yourself looking at a map of the country and thinking where to? Why not visit the county that has given us some of the greatest musicians, Olympians and more over the years and come to…
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The pasty was ours first…! And other delicacies that call Devon home One of the greatest bones of contention between Devon and Cornwall is the ‘Cornish’ Pasty. The earliest known recipe for it however came from Plymouth, so we’re claiming this as one of our own, even if pasties made in Devon lack…
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To commemorate 40 years in tourism, a brand new piece of play equipment was added to the outdoor play area at World of Country Life Exmouth! It was unveiled by the Mayor of Exmouth, Brian Cole. A competition was held so the public could choose the name and some very Royal guests popped in on their…
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Pride is a wonderful celebration of the LGBTQA+ community, commemorating their history, achievements and is a safe place for members of the community to join together and have some fun. Exeter Pride is one of the biggest free Pride events in the country and takes place on 12 th May, making it one of…
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