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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Rosemoor’s annual Flower Show returns from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 August, bringing a weekend of gardening inspiration to North Devon. Sponsored by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management, this three day event will showcase renowned floral artists and dozens of nurseries and trade stands, with entertainment…
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If you’re coming to North Devon this summer and are looking for some places to add to your itineraries, here are 10 places we think everyone should experience in North Devon. Instow Around 25 minutes by car from the popular surf spots of Saunton and Croyde, Instow is a delightful village that sits…
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Visitors to Northam Burrows can expect to find a more accessible route around the site this summer thanks to Torridge Council. Three new accessible gates have been installed providing a new accessible access point from the Burrows to the coastal path leading to Cornborough Cliffs where you can enjoy…
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Families looking for an exciting adventure this summer need to look no further than the National Trust’s Arlington Court, near Barnstaple in North Devon, where the beloved children's book character Mog will be brought to life in a free family activity trail. Created in partnership with HarperCollins…
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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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Summer is made for sun, sea, sand and of course ice cream and if there is one thing we do well in Devon its ice cream. We certainly have our fair share of sea and sand too, especially here in North Devon where you’ll find some of Britain’s best beaches. If you’re visiting North Devon this summer…
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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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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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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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The team at RHS Rosemoor are celebrating after being recognised for their commitment to become a dementia-friendly attraction. The team at the gardens welcomed Great Torrington’s Deputy Mayor, Cllr Phil Cloke, and Assistant Town Clerk, Charlotte Kirby, who visited to present RHS Rosemoor's head of…
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