North Devon & Exmoor Blog
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After surviving closures and the pandemic, Exmoor Zoo is faced with a “cloudy” future – and what’s more, all the staff are delighted! The future in question is the zoo helping to breed the rare Clouded Leopard from South East Asia. First discovered in 1821, numbers of Clouded Leopards are declining…
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If you’re planning to spend half term in North Devon this February and are wondering how to fill your itineraries, here are some of our suggestions for top things to do with the family. Of course, a visit to North Devon is a visit to the UK’s adventure coast – with plenty of surfing opportunities…
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As North Devon and Exmoor was a well loved haunt of the great romantic poets, it is one of the best places to go for Valentine’s Day. If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in the region and are looking for things to do on a budget this Valentine’s, here are some of our suggestions for date ideas…
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There are fewer places in the UK as beautiful as North Devon, so if you’re planning to surprise the mother figures in your life this Mother’s Day, why not spend some time in North Devon? If you’re sat there wondering what exactly there is to do for Mother’s Day here, then read on, we’ve compiled a…
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Look, we know we’re biased when we say that North Devon is beautiful all year around, but just because we’re biased it doesn’t mean it’s not true. Whether you need a bit of convincing or you’re waiting until the warmer weather before you head to North Devon or Exmoor, we thought we’d show just how…
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British weather is always a bit hit and miss, especially at this time of year – don’t worry though, there are still plenty of ways you can still have fun in North Devon without the risk of being caught out in the rain! Here are a couple of our favourite things to do when the weather is against us…
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According to a new list of popular staycation spots booked for 2022 compiled by SnapTrip, Bideford is the number one destination for holiday makers looking for a staycation this year. The town in North Devon tops the list, beating Newquay in Cornwall and places in the Lake District. Though Bideford…
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For those of you coming to North Devon for the first time in 2022, here’s some things you might not know about the region so you can wow your friends with your local knowledge! Did you know…? Barnstaple is the oldest borough in England. Not only is North Devon’s premier town one of the largest in…
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February is almost in sight and that means an excuse to get away from it all with a romantic break away! Whether you want to make up for the past few Valentine’s Days or you just want to congratulate yourselves for making it through January, here are a few suggestions of places to stay for a…
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Staff at Exmoor Zoo had an extra surprise Christmas present when doing their rounds on Christmas morning - two new capybara pups! The two were event fittingly born in a stable! Capybaras are basically large guinea pigs and have been delighting visitors with their antics over the Christmas period…
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