Fans of crime and mystery novels will love visiting Devon and spending their time following in the footsteps of the queen of crime, Agatha Christie. You’ll want to head to the English Riviera, specifically Torquay and the surrounding area, whether you’re in town for a week or a few days, you’ll find…
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If you love drinking cider, you’ll want to get involved with this west country tradition. Wassailing is an ancient cider festival that takes place in apple growing regions, like Devon, that aim to ensure a good apple harvest by waking up the apple trees. The custom is thought to date back to…
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If you are in Ottery St Mary at the beginning of November, you can experience a bonfire event like no other. It isn’t just the traditional firework displays and burning of guys that you can see on 5 th November in Ottery St Mary, as well as that, you’ll be able to witness the traditional tar barrel…
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We've all heard of the Battle of Hastings 1066. That's where King Harold got one in the eye and the Nasty Normans took over England. So what about the Battle of Northam 1069? Did you even know that this North Devon village was the site of a great battle? OK - so it wasn't as big as the Hastings…
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It’s not just sea food and cream tea that Devon is famous for… If you’re holidaying in the UK this year and find yourself looking at a map of the country and thinking where to? Why not visit the county that has given us some of the greatest musicians, Olympians and more over the years and come to…
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Pride is a wonderful celebration of the LGBTQA+ community, commemorating their history, achievements and is a safe place for members of the community to join together and have some fun. Exeter Pride is one of the biggest free Pride events in the country and takes place on 12 th May, making it one of…
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Lots of novels have been set in Devon, from classic works to modern horrors. Fancy standing on the spot where your favourite scene took place? Given Devon’s stunning and diverse coast and landscapes, it’s no wonder authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen and Michael Morpurgo were inspired to…
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