North Devon & Exmoor Blog

Welcome to the Visit NorthDevon blog! 

Whether you are a first time visitor to North Devon or a resident, our blog is the perfect place to find top tips for travel around the county, ideas and inspiration for your stay and all the latest news. 

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Accessible beaches in North Devon

We’re a friendly bunch down here in Devon and we love being able to welcome people to share in the beauty of our beaches. Did you know that many of our beaches in North Devon are wheelchair accessible? And you can hire beach wheelchairs for those that are a little trickier to navigate. Here are our…

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Enjoy a Great Garden Adventure with Shaun the Sheep

This summer holiday, RHS Garden Rosemoor has a fantastic programme of activities for the whole family to enjoy in collaboration with the multi-Academy-Award®-winning studio, Aardman. Visitors to the gardens in North Devon are invited to join Shaun the Sheep in The Great Garden Adventure a range of…

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Spotlight on Appledore

Did you know tickets are now on sale for Appledore Book Festival? As now is the perfect time to book your trip for the upcoming festivities, let us tell you why Appledore should be on your bucket list. In a region full of picturesque towns and villages, it can be hard to pick out a favourite, but if…

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Dine al fresco in North Devon

It’s July, so hopefully we’ll have some much better weather than we have over the last few months! One of the best things to do during a summer day is to stop somewhere picturesque for a picnic and to bask in the sunshine. If that sounds like a good day out to you, here are our suggestions for…

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Book your last minute stay in North Devon now!

Moor and Sea, with their lovely views towards Exmoor has late availability for July, so don’t miss out – book your trip to North Devon today! Moor and Sea has eight beautifully furnished stone lodges perfect for everything from romantic getaways to holidays with family and friends. Conveniently…

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Surf safely in North Devon

With the warmer weather on its way (hopefully!), no doubt you’ll want to take advantage of the beautiful North Devon coastline, much of which falls within the UK’s Surf Reserve. While having fun on the waves is the most important thing during your visit, we also want you to be safe, so before you…

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Step into the past with RHS Rosemoor's Vintage Weekend

Travel back in time and enjoy a weekend of nostalgia at RHS Rosemoor’s annual Vintage Weekend, supported by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management. Admire a huge and eclectic selection of wonderful classic cars, motorcycles, tractors and caravans on the rolling lawns and speak to the collectors who…

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