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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Visiting Woolacombe this summer

Woolacombe has long been one of the best loved family friendly resorts in Devon. The beach regularly wins best beach awards – it’s a great spot for watersports, sun bathing, building sandcastles, swimming and just about everything else you can expect from a beach holiday. If you’re planning a…

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North Devon celebrates BinForGreenSeas win

On Tuesday, 4 th July, Ilfracombe took steps towards a greener future, thanks to an award given by the GreenSeas Trust, it is now the first location in the South West to receive one of the GreenSeas Trust eye catching bins. The Trust was established in 2003 and their work aims to educate, promote and…

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The return of the Iconic Exmoor Beast!

Exmoor Zoo is excited to announce that the beast is back as they now have a new beautiful black leopard at the zoo! The lovely female leopard, named Bagheera after the panther in Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book, was born in Parc Des Felins, just outside Paris in France on 12 th May last year and…

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Summer activities to enjoy in North Devon

If you’re spending the summer in North Devon, you’ll be sure of sun, sea, sand and surfing as part of your routine, but that isn’t everything that the region has to offer. Why not fill up your days with a host of activities and adventures during your stay? Here are some of our top suggestions for…

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