Families are invited to Arlington Court this summer for a free family fun day celebrating the launch of a brand-new outdoor experience area, a welcoming space designed for learning, creativity, and connection with nature. Taking place on Wednesday 27 August from 10am to 4pm, the event offers a…
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Dartmoor Zoo is thrilled to announce Slender-Tailed Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) couple; Ben and Geri have become parents to two tiny pups! Travelling from Knockhatch Adventure Park and Woburn Safari Park, Ben and Geri, our breeding pair of Slender-Tailed Meerkats arrived at Dartmoor Zoo on Saturday…
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A much-loved eucalyptus tree in the garden of the Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG), Honiton, is due to be removed in early September following expert advice that it poses a safety risk to the public. The 50+ year-old tree, which has been a familiar feature in the gallery’s front garden, was recently…
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Bays’ latest charity beer collaboration with Paignton Zoo has delivered a powerful punch for conservation, taking the brewery’s total donation to £30,000 in support of endangered wildlife. The Paignton-based brewery has reached the major milestone following a long-standing partnership with the zoo…
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The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has just been named one of the top 10% attractions worldwide on Tripadvisor for 2025. This highly coveted Travellers’ Choice Award is based purely on visitor reviews over a 12‑month period, including thousands of glowing comments from people of all ages. It marks the…
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Bays Brewery in Paignton is making waves once again with the launch of its latest charity brew ‘Ahoy’, a refreshing golden ale raising a glass—and vital funds—for the heroic crew of Torbay RNLI. Officially setting sail on 14 July 2025, ‘Ahoy’ is the third release in the family-run brewery’s 2025…
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Dartmoor Zoo have welcomed a tiny new resident named Edwina; a Black-Tailed Marmoset to their site, creating a breeding pair with fellow resident Ernie. Travelling from Amazonia, Scotland, Dartmoor Zoo welcomed a Black-Tailed Marmoset (Mico melanurus) named Edwina on Thursday 3 rd July, where after a…
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A wave of entertainment will break over North Devon this summer - including FREE music workshops taking place in July. The Wild Shore is a magical, marine, multi-event participatory experience that includes outdoor theatre shows, wild swims to appease the monsters and creative workshops. Those…
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A unique 600-year-old book once used by Buckland Abbey’s monks will be returning to the abbey this summer for the first time in nearly five centuries. The book, on loan from the British Library, records the daily customs of the Buckland monks and even some of the music they performed at the abbey…
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An unforgettable blend of wild swimming and immersive theatre is taking place on the North Devon coast. Take to the waves with award-winning theatre-makers Burn the Curtain for Swim from The Wild Shore: a daring and dreamlike fusion of wild swimming and storytelling, where myth, magic, and…
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