As Christmas draws ever closer, no doubt the smaller people in your life (and some of the bigger ones we’re sure!) will be getting excited about the prospect of a visit from Santa. Luckily, they can experience the magic of meeting Father Christmas as he will be visiting a variety of locations in…
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Happy Halloween! If you love a spooky story at this time of year, you’ll love our list of Devon’s most haunted locations. These buildings around Devon have all reported sightings of ghosts and other spooky goings on, so make sure to gather together your own Scooby gang and try your hand at a spot of…
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If you’ve ever stood on the coast of North Devon and looked out to sea you might have spotted an island just off the coast, that is Lundy Island and it is one of Devon’s most magical spots. There are ferries you can catch across from Ilfracombe and Bideford or a helicopter in the winter months, but…
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September 19 th is celebrated world wide as ‘International Talk Like a Pirate Day’. Yes, really. And well, Devon has its fair share of pirate stories, so we thought we’d share the best places for you to find out more about Devon’s history with pirates, that way you can have an authentic experience…
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If you’re keen to get out and about and enjoy the great outdoors, a trip to Devon is perfect, especially when you consider the abundance of coastal paths and walking trails that can be found all over the county. There is nothing quite like the bracing sea air cooling you down while you meander…
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For those of you visiting Devon who want somewhere charming, and quiet but still bustling with activity, you might want to take a look at the town of Kingsbridge. This small town can be found in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty right on the head of the Salcombe Estuary. To truly…
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The Sunday Times recently revealed its top forty UK beaches and while Devon missed out on the overall top spot, they have ranked above Cornwall in the top five and with Devon taking the crown for the south west. Devon’s highest ranking beach was Woolacombe in North Devon coming in at number 4…
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We’ve already covered the best places to take the children rockpooling in Devon but if you want to unwind a crabbing line and have a go at seeing what clawed wildlife you can find at the coast, here are the best places to visit. Seaton The Jurassic Coast is always a good place to start when…
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Devon is full of mystical places to visit and you’ll find castles all over the county, some are ruins and others are fully functioning exhibits. One is so modern it has electricity! Seeing a historical sight, like a castle, always makes a trip away seem more exciting, so we’ve rounded up the best…
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The University of Liverpool has done new research that reveals the healthiest and unhealthiest places in the UK to live. The researchers looked at several criteria including lifestyle and environmental measures as well as access to amenities and health services. The study found that the healthiest…
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