Halloween is nearly here and as you would expect from a region with so much history, there are a whole host of haunted castles, houses, pubs and mansions for you to visit to get you in the Halloween spirit. Buckland Abbey It is rumoured that Buckland Abbey’s former resident, Sir Francis Drake…
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There are plenty of reasons why Devon is special but having two major cities is one of them. In mid Devon there is Exeter and in the south is Plymouth, otherwise known as Britain’s Ocean City. Plymouth is one of the most dynamic and fascinating places to visit in the county, it has a wonderfully…
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Spooky Season is nearly upon us so enjoy a thrill or two with some of Dartmoor’s spookiest legends. Dartmoor is rich with legend, myth and folklore with stories of phantom dogs, giants, witches and even pixies! Here are a selection of some of the creepiest stories to come from Dartmoor to send a…
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We all know Torquay, Exeter and Ilfracombe, but what about these towns and villages in Devon? We’ve compiled a list of five of the weirdest place names you can find in Devon – have you been to any of these places? Black Dog Black Dog is a small village in the Mid Devon region. Aside from having an…
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Did you know that International Talk Like a Pirate Day is held every September? Well, now you do! To celebrate this international celebration of what is essentially the west country accent, we thought we’d delve into the history of Devon’s pirate connection, specifically, that of Lundy Island off…
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The line-up for this year’s festival is now complete as top comedian, actor, musician and 2020 Strictly winner, Bill Bailey, and cinematic royalty and film legend, Hayley Mills, confirm their attendance! Bill Bailey and Hayley Mills join a raft of stars including Ruby Wax, Sara Cox, Reverend…
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One of the best ways to explore Devon’s beauty is on foot, so to give you the chance to see some of the sights that aren’t as easily spotted by road, train or boat, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best places in Devon to stay if you want a walking holiday, complete with some of most popular and…
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Pilgrims set off from the Dartmoor beauty spot of Brentor to the chorus of the church bells, as they began their walk along The Archangel’s Way for the launch of the new pilgrimage route on Saturday 31 July. Others ran and walked from Chagford, Sourton and other points along the route to join the…
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RHS Garden Rosemoor in Torrington, Devon, is delighted to announce the return of its Garden Flower Show for 2021, sponsored by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management. Following the cancellation of the 2020 show, this year’s event is set to be better than ever, featuring incredible flower power from…
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Young artists aged 18 and under can now compete for the prestigious title of ‘Devon’s Best Young Landscape Artist’ following a rebrand of Devon CPRE’s traditional painting competition for children. The local branch of the countryside charity has decided to open up its annual art competition to under…
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