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Posts From: August 2023

HISTORY, HERITAGE, WILDLIFE AND SCENERY ALONG THE VALLEY OF THE DART

History, heritage, wildlife and scenery along the valley of the Dart

By South Devon Railway on Aug. 07, 2023

No visit to Devon is complete without experiencing the valley of the River Dart as it makes its way from high up in the moors to the sea at Dartmouth, some 75 km (47 miles) downstream. The river is rich in wildlife and the valley is green, verdant and ever changing. It is stunningly beautiful and…

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Cofton Holidays opens new Pump Track designed by local BMX legend, Kye Forte

Cofton Holidays opens new Pump Track designed by local BMX legend, Kye Forte

By Cofton Holidays on Aug. 05, 2023

South Devon’s multi award-winning holiday park, Cofton Holidays, has officially opened a brand new, state-of-the-art scooter, BMX and skateboard pump track to help promote health, fitness and fun among visitors to the park, year-round. Designed and officially opened by Devon-based Kye Forte, former…

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Parks and Gardens

Enjoy some of Britain’s best parks and gardens this summer in Devon

By Visit Devon on Aug. 04, 2023

It’s not all about sun, sand and sea in Devon – there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy lush greenery too and this year, you can be sure of visiting some of the best parks and gardens in Britain as even more Devon greenspaces have been awarded a Green Flag award. The Green Flag awards are run by…

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GET CREATING IN DEVON AND TORBAY LIBRARIES

Get creating in Devon and Torbay Libraries

By Guest Blog on Aug. 02, 2023

The second season of an exciting new three-year programme of creative events is being rolled out by Libraries Unlimited in Devon and Torbay this autumn. Last year the charity secured a £720,369 grant from Arts Council England to boost its thriving programme of music, films, workshops and…

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