North Devon & Exmoor Blog

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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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Romantic getaways in North Devon

With the school holidays coming to an end, enjoy what is left of the summer with a romantic get away in North Devon. With the Exmoor National Park, the UK Surf Reserve and a host of picturesque places for a cream tea or two, there are fewer places more suitable for a romantic escape. North Devon has…

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What’s on this summer in North Devon

We love North Devon in the summer, not only can we watch the surfers from the beaches, but we can enjoy the sunshine while exploring Exmoor or grabbing an award winning ice cream… And that’s before we get to the host of activities, attractions and events that are going on throughout the summer…

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Visit Exmoor this summer

The North Devon and Exmoor area is known as England’s Adventure Coast – so why not have an adventure yourself this summer by visiting Exmoor? Full of beautiful coastline, wild countryside and those iconic Exmoor ponies, Exmoor is a hub of adventure this summer, so don’t miss out! Interested in…

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Where to enjoy Afternoon Tea in North Devon

Did you know that 12 th – 18 th August is Afternoon Tea Week? Well, now that you do, it’s the perfect excuse for indulging in one of Britain’s best loved delicacies and where better to do so than in North Devon, where you are surrounded by beautiful coastline and stunning countryside? If you’re up for…

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A summer of Turner for North Devon

Works by JMW Turner, whose painting ’The Fighting Temeraire’ was voted ’The Greatest Painting in Britain’ are coming to Barnstaple this summer. In a first for the Barnstaple and North Devon museum, the Tate has agreed to loan out significant Turner works from his 19th century tours of the…

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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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