The Rose Garden at Buckland Abbey was only put in around the turn of the millennium as an Elizabethan-style Garden. Over the years, it has undergone several different planting designs and has now developed into a very modern rose garden. Find out more about the historic rose garden at Buckland Abbey…
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Local residents and visitors to Plymouth can enjoy cheaper entry to three top visitor attractions this summer, thanks to a recently launched ‘Heritage Pass’. Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse, the historic Elizabethan House on the Barbican and the Mayflower Museum above the Tourist Information Centre are…
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Happy Devon Day! For those of you who don’t know, Devon Day is celebrated annually on 4 th June and is a national celebration of all things Devon. There are loads of ways to celebrate Devon Day, especially as it falls within the Half Term week this year – you could enjoy a cream tea (the Devon way of…
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There are several reasons why Exeter is known as Devon’s capital – the culture, the bustling city atmosphere, the attractions, the shopping opportunities and of course, the history. Exeter is an incredibly old city and is full of fascinating historical sites, so we’ve picked five of the must visit…
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With the coronation fast approaching, we thought now would be the perfect time to reflect on the county’s royal connections. From visiting royals to being the fighting ground of the English Civil War, there are plenty of connections throughout history to the British monarchy here. How much of…
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A National Lottery Heritage Fund grant is hard won so the team at the SS Freshspring Trust were especially thrilled to learn they had been successful with a recent bid. The Trust was awarded a grant of just over £141,000 to support a project spanning two open seasons running over 18 months. John…
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Located in the south of Devon, Plymouth is known as Britain’s Ocean City because of its strong maritime heritage and commitment to ocean conservation. It is the site of the Mayflower launch, transporting pilgrims to the new world and where one of the UK’s most recognisable landscapes (Smeaton’s…
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Coming to Devon for February half term? Want to find something that everyone can enjoy and learn something new about the county at the same time? Check out these heritage attractions – many of them are even running additional activities to coincide with half term, giving you even more entertainment…
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Devon has always had a strong maritime heritage, so it is no wonder that so many of Britain’s greatest seafarers have a connection with the county, including one of our most famous sailors: Sir Francis Drake. Privateer, politician, enemy of the Spanish, there are many parts of Drake’s long and…
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Everywhere you look in Torquay, you can find evidence of one of its most famous residents: Agatha Christie, otherwise known as the Queen of Crime. The author was born in Torquay, helped with the war effort here and would later own a holiday home nearby. Her association with Torquay isn’t just…
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