North Devon & Exmoor Blog

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What’s on this half term

In North Devon this October half term? There is plenty to keep you entertained from special themed events for the whole family to trips to the beach. Here are a few of the events you can look forward to during half term when in North Devon. Firstly, at Torrington’s Pannier Market there is a special…

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Things to do in North Devon this autumn

North Devon is one of the most beautiful places to visit, whatever the weather. In the summer months blue skies and sunshine provide a wonderful backdrop to the coast, while in the autumn, the dramatic waves make for some incredible surfing opportunities. If you’re debating a little autumn get away…

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Dark Skies Festival returns to Exmoor

After going ahead in a smaller capacity last year, the team at Exmoor National Park is excited that the 5 th anniversary of the ever popular Dark Skies Festival can go ahead as planned this year. Sponsored by Celestron, the Dark Skies Festival will see a variety of events and activities take place…

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Amazing foodie hotels in North Devon

If you love incredible food and drink, North Devon is the place to be! Quickly gaining a reputation for being a real haven for foodies, North Devon has everything from locally distilled gins to Exmoor Ruby Red beef to Clovelly lobster and much, much more! If you love a comfortable stay with plenty…

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Five fascinating facts about Exmoor

The Exmoor National Park is one of the most picturesque and fascinating places in the region. Here’s five fascinating things you might not know about the moor. Did you already know any of these? Or are these all new to you? Let us know! There are plants growing on Exmoor that can’t be found…

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Things you might not know about North Devon

If you’re coming to North Devon for the summer holidays and want to find out more about the region, before you visit, here are some little known facts about North Devon. Did you know England’s oldest borough is in North Devon? Yep, North Devon’s premier town, Barnstaple, is the oldest borough in the…

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New Visitor Centre opens at Northam Burrows

A new visitor centre for Northam Burrows is now open. The centre located just a stone’s throw from the award winning beach at Westward Ho! has been funded by £1.2m worth of funding from the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund and £400K from the Heart of the South West’s LEP Getting Building Fund…

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