We know camping isn’t for everyone – we can’t all sleep under canvas or deal with having to run to and from a toilet block in the middle of the night, but it is one of the best ways to spend time with the family, especially during the summer. North Devon is a lovely place for a camping holiday. Not…
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As 30 th June is National Cream Tea Day and as the cream tea is a Devonshire tradition, we thought we would tell you some of our favourite picturesque spots where you can enjoy the tastiest of Devon’s delicacies. No matter where you are in North Devon, you’ll find cream teas on offer and with such…
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Street Food Warehouse are delighted to announce that Devon Street Food Festival will be back at Victoria Pleasure Gardens, Ilfracombe (EX34 9AR) for its seventh year! From Friday 28th – Sunday 30th July, 11am - 11pm, some of the best street food traders from across the UK will be heading to…
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If like us, you’re celebrating North Devon being the UK’s first surf reserve by heading out onto the waves this summer – here are some of our best loved surf spots. Croyde Bay Postcode: (to beach’s car park - EX33 1QE) We have to start our list with the UK’s surfing mecca! Croyde is not only known…
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More than 250 meticulously painted botanical watercolours, dating from over 100 years ago, have been brought out of the archives at the National Trust’s Arlington Court, to help gardeners and rangers restore lost wildflower meadows on the Devon estate. They provide an important insight into species…
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Father’s Day falls on 18 th June this year and if you have a father figure in your life, whether they’re a dad, a step dad, uncle, grandfather, older brother or family friend, if they’re there for you throughout the year, show your appreciation with a trip to North Devon. There are a host of things…
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In Devon there is a day more important than Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, St George’s Day and any other national holiday you can think of. Celebrated every year on 4 th June, Devon Day is the official celebration of all things Devon, it’s a national day of recognition and promotes everything that…
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ArtMakers, a renowned art organisation dedicated to fostering creativity, supporting artists and community engagement, is delighted to announce its partnership with Arlington Court, a prominent property in North Devon, under the care of the National Trust. This unique collaboration aims to bring…
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What an auspicious week it has been at Blackberry Farm shop! Mike and Lizzy Kirby, who have farmed near Holsworthy for 25 years, were invited to the House of Lords by Baroness Malilieu to receive their South West Champion local food and drink award. The Countryside Alliance Award, also known as the…
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The largest Canid of South America the Maned Wolf has given birth for the first time at Exmoor Zoo. Parents “Sabrina” and “Nephew” have welcomed some “puppy power”, one little puppy has been born (13.04.2023) to two of the smelliest animals in the zoo. Maned wolves are unique! They are not really…
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