Image credit: Keith Trueman Exmoor is well documented for its vast greenery and walking routes but did you know it is also home to Europe’s first International Dark Sky Reserve? Making it one of the best places in the UK to stargaze. For thousands of years, humans have looked up at the sky and…
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When you think of North Devon what do you see? A typical image may be of bustling Woolacombe beach, speckled with windbreakers in the height of summer. Or perhaps sipping a local cider on the terrace at the Instow Arms whilst watching the sun glistening off the tide? Whilst summer is a stunningly…
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Here in North Devon, we’re well-known as a summer holiday hot-spot but just because the weather is cooler doesn’t mean that the excitement has to stop. North Devon in winter is a spectacularly, ethereal site to behold and boasts a myriad of action-packed adventures, from the adrenaline-inducing to…
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We’ve come towards the end of another year in North Devon, and it’s safe to say that it’s been a good one. Whether you’re lucky enough to live locally, you’re a frequent visitor, or you explored our coast for the very first time in 2019, we’re sure you’d agree that there’s a lot to do, no matter who…
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Yep, we’re already at that time of the year. The days are shorter, colder, but the Christmas countdown is officially on, and the festive season will soon be in full swing here in North Devon - and what better to cheer up a gloomy winter’s day than that? Here in North Devon, we go all out at…
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Halloween is on the horizon, and it’s going to be a busy one here in North Devon with plenty to keep you occupied, no matter your age or interests. But aside from local events, trick-or-treating or pumpkin carving, how else can you get yourself into the spirit of things? By reading this blog, that’s…
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Bonfire Night is on the approach - and here in North Devon, there’s no shortage of places to go to catch sight of spectacular firework displays. It’s not just the 5th of November you’ll need to remember either. Some of the biggest and best displays will be taking place the weekend before, or even…
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Here in North Devon, we’re lucky enough to have a huge range of local businesses, and we’re proud of the fact that our local community rallies around and supports them. Whether it’s providing accommodation for our many recurrent visitors or offering up delicious home-cooked goods or providing…
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An area rich in outstanding natural beauty and undisturbed, diverse landscape, it’ll come as no surprise that North Devon is a haven for many different animals. Some are domestic, some are totally wild, but all play a part in making our area such a unique location. Here are a few of the most famous…
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(The Thatch, Croyde) There’s nothing more quintessentially British than a good, old-fashioned pub. Dotted around the country offering passers-by the option to indulge in some classic, comfort food where they can sink into a wonderfully rustic atmosphere. What makes it better is when your furry…
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