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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Spending just 10 minutes a day reading and sharing stories with children can make a difference to their development and wellbeing. To celebrate World Book Day (7 March 2019) many National Trust places will be holding special events for little and big bookworms alike. Between 9 th & 10 th March, 15…
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If you or your children are fascinated by history, particularly dinosaurs, then a trip to Devon is a must. Not only is Devon full of historic attractions and relevance, but East Devon is where you can find the Jurassic Coast which is full of fossils allowing you to create your own version of…
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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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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The winter season is full of cheer and magic, even at the sea side! While you might not think that being by the sea or in the countryside is a good idea when the weather starts getting a bit wild, but you’d be wrong! The winter months can be spent enjoying…
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Sometimes you go to a place because you want to do all the traditional tourist things, like eating a cream tea or surfing on the beach, but sometimes, you want to do something different that you can tell people about when you get home. For those of you into the unusual, here are five unique things…
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With Devon’s diverse landscape, two national parks, an abundance of AONBs and the expansive coastline, there is no surprise that it is a great place to go for nature lovers. Devon is home to not only a whole host of Britain’s favourite wild animals, but also houses interesting flora and fauna…
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The Books are my Bag campaign that runs annually to celebrate independent bookshops in the UK takes place on 6 th October, so if you’re in Devon you might want to check some of these out and grab yourself a book or two! Quayside Books, Teignmouth This is a cute little bookshop offering both new and…
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Post from Treasure Trails. Devon’s timeless landscape provides a huge range of amazing places to explore. There are quaint towns like Callington, Croyde and Bideford, the ancient mysteries of Exmoor and Hartland, historic towns like Cockington, Totnes, Ilfracombe and Salcombe and the hustle and…
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If you’re looking for a town that can includes interesting attractions, stunning landscapes, great places to eat and shop, then you need to set aside some time to visit Seaton. For those of you wanting the full 24-hour Seaton experience, you’ll need somewhere to stay. For those of you with kids and…
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