North Devon & Exmoor Blog
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Enrol your little horrors at Milky Way's very special School for Witches and Wizards this half term where they can try spell writing & casting plus potion making, all with the help of our brilliantly fun, larger-than life tutors. The whole family can look forward to bumping around on the Spooky…
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Halloween is coming and with it, the re-ermegence of some of North Devon’s spookiest tales. If you’re hoping to enjoy a couple of thrills this October, here are a couple of the creepiest places in the region that you can visit – you never know, you might spot an elusive spirit or two! These days…
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There’s always something fun to do in North Devon, not only is it the UK’s first surf reserve because of the perfect environment for watersports but the Exmoor National Park is also the UK’s first dark skies reserve, making it ideal for stargazing and there are a host of attractions and activities…
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Did you know that the Exmoor National Park was Europe’s first dedicated Dark Sky Reserve? The entire national park has some of the lowest amounts of light pollution in the UK and as such, on a clear night, you’ll be amazed at the views above you, you might even be able to see the Milky Way with the…
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Croyde has been named as one of the top ten surfing beaches in the world, coming in at number 7 out of 150 beaches across the globe. The study by ParkSleepFly, analysed surf related tags on Instagram to find the best rated surf destinations and Croyde, which is part of the UK’s first Surf Reserve…
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North Devon is beautiful all year around but at this of year, you’ll be able to enjoy the region in a whole new light with the leaves turning golden and those spectacular autumn sunsets. If you want to discover North Devon’s autumn colours, here are some of the best areas to visit. RHS Rosemoor RHS…
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As Europe’s first Dark Sky Reserve, it is no wonder that Exmoor like to celebrate the beauty of the night sky here on Exmoor. The National Park has minimal light pollution and on cloudless nights, simply by looking up, you can get a glimpse of the universe. The Milky Way and thousands of stars are…
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As summer draws to a close and colder temperatures are on the horizon, rounding off summer with a romantic staycation is a great way to spend some quality time together, beat the crowds and make memories to cherish. Research from HolidayCottages.co.uk has found that searches for ‘cosy, romantic…
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We might be starting to leave the summer behind but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still have fun in North Devon! September is still fairly warm and you’ll have plenty of sunny, mild days to enjoy, but if you do end up getting caught out in a shower or two, here are some suggestions so the fun…
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Five hectares of a Site of Special Scientific Interest ruined by fire at Baggy Point. The scorched landscape will take years to recover, rangers say. The North Devon coastline is home to a wide range of protected and rare species such as the adder and Dartford warbler. A gorse fire that tore…
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