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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Don’t miss out on Ottery St Mary’s best loved bonfire night activity, if you’re planning to experience the magic this year, here’s everything you need to know for a great night out! For the uninitiated, the Ottery Tar Barrel event has taken place for generations and is one of the remaining events of…
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Forget about the Pirates of the Caribbean, what you really need to know about is the Pirates of Devon and if you’ve been in the region recently, you’ll have noticed that an entire festival dedicated to pirates has just taken place. The Brixham Pirate Festival, a yearly festival, was held over the…
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Halloween is nearly here and as you would expect from a region with so much history, there are a whole host of haunted castles, houses, pubs and mansions for you to visit to get you in the Halloween spirit. Buckland Abbey It is rumoured that Buckland Abbey’s former resident, Sir Francis Drake…
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Spooky Season is nearly upon us so enjoy a thrill or two with some of Dartmoor’s spookiest legends. Dartmoor is rich with legend, myth and folklore with stories of phantom dogs, giants, witches and even pixies! Here are a selection of some of the creepiest stories to come from Dartmoor to send a…
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Did you know that International Talk Like a Pirate Day is held every September? Well, now you do! To celebrate this international celebration of what is essentially the west country accent, we thought we’d delve into the history of Devon’s pirate connection, specifically, that of Lundy Island off…
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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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The South West Coast Path is the longest footpath in England, running for 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, through to Poole Harbour in Dorset. While we can’t visit the coast path at the moment (unless you live near one of the trails of course), here’s everything you need to know about the South…
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