North Devon & Exmoor Blog
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From Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 October, RHS Rosemoor is inviting families to escape the ordinary and enjoy a week of ‘Spooktacular Half Term Fun’ together. As Halloween approaches, the garden will be offering up a spine tingling array of spooky activities. Unearth autumnal delights and blow away the…
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Are you planning a cheeky autumnal get away to North Devon? Though you might prefer to get in the water in the summer months, this time of year provides some of the better conditions for surfing and other watersports – ideal considering that North Devon forms the UK’s first surf reserve! Whether you…
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If you happen to be in the West Country on 19 th September, you must remember to adjust your accent accordingly as the 19 th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and as so many of Britain’s famous pirates hailed from the South West, our accent has become synonymous with the pirates of film and…
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Don’t let September showers ruin the day – there are plenty of things to see and do in North Devon even when the weather isn’t playing ball. If that changeable British weather causes you problems, here are some suggestions on how to spend a rainy day. At a theme park Did you know that Devon’s…
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During September, England hosts its biggest heritage festival where hundreds of heritage attractions across the nation open their doors to the public for free! There are a host of places around Devon that are joining in, but if you fancy delving deeper into the region’s history, here are some of the…
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As the majority of North Devon’s coastline falls into the region’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is a must-visit location for anyone who loves spending time at the beach or enjoying a walking holiday. One of the best ways to explore North Devon’s coast is by following one of the many…
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North Devon is one of the most beautiful places in the world, but it isn’t just style over substance, there is plenty to uncover during your visit. Here are just some bits of North Devon’s heritage you might not know about. England’s biggest sand dunes are in North Devon It’s true, you can find them…
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The Exmoor National Park Authority has released a collection of walks featuring routes without steps or stiles. The new collection is aimed to make the moor more accessible to all visitor, no matter what their age and ability. The fifteen routes cover 12 locations across Exmoor and are suitable for…
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As the summer holidays are in full stream and we are welcoming more of you to the region than ever, we thought we’d share some of our favourite photos we’ve seen on Instagram the past couple of months. We love seeing your pictures and sharing them, so make sure to keep tagging us! Want a daily…
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Exmoor Zoo are celebrating the birth of a litter of Bat Eared Fox puppies! Visitors to the zoo might have wondered about the secrecy as part of the zoo was sealed off to create a special, quiet area for two of our cutest foxes while they were preparing for the arrival of their new babies. Now the…
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