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Christmas at the Court: explore an Arlington Christmas

Arlington Court National Trust invites visitors to experience the magic of a Victorian holiday season. This year, enjoy decorations inspired by timeless carols, festive family activities, and a special offer to bring a friend for free. Christmas at Arlington is open on Saturdays, Sundays, and…

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The BIG Sheep's BIG Festive Line Up for 2024

If you are looking for the tastiest Christmas treats, festive food and handmade treasures, don’t miss our Christmas Farmers' Market at the BIG Sheep on Saturdays in December (7th, 14th and 21st Dec), there’s FREE entry, mince pies and also a chance to WIN a £200 Christmas Hamper! There are lots of…

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Five reasons to get outdoors this winter

If you thought winter is the season for indoor attractions, it might be time to think again. Haldon Forest Park rounds up their top five reasons to head outside in Devon this winter. Stay social Making memories with family and friends isn’t just a holiday essential, it’s important for our wellbeing…

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Kitchen garden tours at Bovey Castle

A five-star Devon hotel is taking guests behind the scenes to see the sustainable origins of its fine dining dishes after launching tours of its new kitchen garden. Bovey Castle, the award-winning 60-bedroom historic manor in Dartmoor National Park, is giving guests a first-hand insight into “fork…

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6 Top attractions in Devon for the visitors from Copenhagen

Sponsored post Devon cuts through great sceneries of nature, historic areas, and escapes toward the sea, contrasting with the urban beauty of Denmark. While Copenhagen contains iconic cityscapes, such as Nyhavn and Amager Strandpark, Devon is all about rugged coasts, ancient villages, and vast…

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A haunted castle with a twisted maze of horrors…

This October, be first to experience Watermouth Castle’s first-ever immersive scare attraction: ‘Descent into Darkness’… Get ready to be spooked! Watermouth Castle, nestled in the heart of North Devon, is excited to announce its hair-raising Halloween scare event, promising thrills and chills for…

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Devon hotel lands prestigious award

A five-star boutique hotel in Devon has been named one of the best small hotels in the UK for the second time in a decade. The Eden Hotel Collection – which operates Bovey Castle in Dartmoor – has been named Small Hotel Group of the Year at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards. With nearly 900…

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