North Devon & Exmoor Blog
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All three Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks have been named among the top 10% of destinations worldwide by Tripadvisor in its 2025 Travellers Choice Awards. Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park, Twitchen House and Easewell Farm win the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards to complete the clean sweep, placing the…
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Let the games begin - get ready for a week of family fun, laughter and friendly competition this May half term at RHS Garden Rosemoor. The Great Garden Game-a-thon, kindly supported by the Porter & Woodman Group, offers contestants of all ages exhilarating games and family-friendly activities in…
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Marvel at the remarkable variety of rhododendron blooms at the RHS National Rhododendron Show* at RHS Rosemoor on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April. This show has more than 60 classes covering all types of rhododendrons, trade and advice stands plus magnificent displays of magnolias and camellias…
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New research from Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks show that over the past 53 days, the UK Met Office has missed the mark on its weather forecasts 40% of the time—a statistic that may not shock many who rely on these projections for their daily decisions, especially in the tourism and hospitality…
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Tapeley Park sits high on a hill overlooking the River Torridge and the North Devon coastline and is located between Bideford and Barnstaple, near the village of Instow. As well as being the location of one of the oldest permaculture gardens in the UK, Tapeley’s grounds are renowned for their…
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It’s all too easy to forget that the UK has some of the most idyllic beaches. But Devon? Year after year it’s ranked within the best places to holiday in the UK and with good reason; the county boasts some of the UK most recognisable and well-reviewed beaches. As we head into the Summer season, we…
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A Victorian Marvel Reaches a Historic Milestone The Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, one of the most remarkable feats of Victorian engineering, is celebrating its 135th anniversary. Opened in 1890, this water-powered funicular railway has been a vital link between the picturesque twin towns of…
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Explore the Lorna Doone Valley this Easter with family fun days, forest school sessions, and the National Trust Easter egg hunt. On Wednesday 9 th and 16 th of April, enjoy free family fun days packed with activities, from creative crafts to nature discoveries. Try your hand at lawn games such as…
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With the new lambs frolicking in the fields and the sea warming up (ever so slightly), North Devon is a great place to celebrate Easter this year. If you’re planning a day trip or two or maybe spending the whole week in the region, here are some suggestions for things to do while here. National…
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Croyde Bay, North Devon – April 1, 2025 In what can only be described as a bizarre sighting, a local cow in Croyde Bay has been captured on video riding the waves like a seasoned surfer. The animal, known as "Bessie the Beach Cow," was spotted on a surfboard this morning, effortlessly gliding…
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