Holidays on the British coast just aren’t the same without the age old tradition of crabbing. You’ll find that there are little shops selling crab lines all along the coast, so grab a couple of see what you can find! Just make sure to put anything you catch back where you find it and to leave the…
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An Exmouth skatepark will soon be upgraded to become an Olympic standard training facility thanks to a whopping £365,000 cash injection. East Devon District Council (EDDC) is now working in partnership with Exmouth Town Council as well as a local consultation group to improve Phear skate park for…
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Now that restrictions have lifted further and we’ve been given the go ahead to move around, we can start thinking about going on a summer trip or two. If you’ve got a family, or you just fancy going somewhere picturesque with lots to see and do, why not take a look at everything that Paignton has on…
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Today is Devon Day, and while we like to celebrate Devon every day, today is the official day for us to shout about the UK’s best county! Devon Day is celebrated on 4 th June every year because that is St Petrock’s Day – St Petrock is the patron saint of Devon and the person who the Devon flag is…
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Sidmouth Town Council has today announced that the world famous RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows will return to the town’s skies at the Sidmouth Airshow on Friday 27 th August 2021. They will also be joined by an RAF Dakota of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Details regarding timings and…
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There are a whole host of wildlife, plantlife and birdlife living in Devon, which is no surprise considering the two National Parks, two coastlines and abundance of rural and coastal spaces. Here are some of Devon’s famous wild residents that you might come across during your visit. Dartmoor ponies…
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Having been postponed from the date of the original anniversary back in September, the long awaited Mayflower 400 Four Nations Ceremony will now take place on 11 th July in Plymouth Hoe. The ceremony is the UK’s flagship Mayflower 400 events and will be a grand finale to the commemorations which…
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Like many places in the West Country, Devonians have some very unique words for every day objects – for instance, who can stand an apple drain ruining your picnic? Why not brush up on your Devonshire lingo and impress the locals next time you visit? A is for…. Angletwitch (a fidgety child) B is…
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When it comes to photogenic places in Devon, the Exmoor National Park is one of the best. The region covers most of North Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has some incredible sites and views for you to enjoy, whether you want to soak it up in person or head somewhere to take photos to…
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Now that restrictions are starting to be lifted, there are more chances to get out and about, so if you want to see the season take hold, here are some of the best places to find spring flowers in Devon. Please remember, that although restrictions are being lifted, the UK is still under lockdown. Do…
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