North Devon & Exmoor Blog

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Whether you are a first time visitor to North Devon or a resident, our blog is the perfect place to find top tips for travel around the county, ideas and inspiration for your stay and all the latest news. 

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North Devon’s Top Holiday Parks

We’re finally in the full swing of summer, and the school holidays are almost upon us. Whether your kids are already out, or they’re just about to finish, it’s time to get excited and start planning your North Devon holiday. Luckily, we’ve got a whole host of fantastic local holiday parks…

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North Devon’s Best Adventures

They don’t call North Devon ‘England’s Adventure Coast’ for nothing - along our golden shores, there are a myriad of different adventure days out for you to explore and discover. And with a vast number of different beaches and rolling green hills, it’s no surprise to learn that there’s quite the…

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The Best Hotels in North Devon

Here in North Devon, we’re lucky to have a huge array of accommodation options. The variety of holiday parks, campsites and self-catering cottages, mean our visitors are absolutely spoiled for choice. Sometimes, however, you want a little bit of luxury where you choose to lay your head. And with a…

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North Devon’s Best Surf Spots

North Devon is renowned throughout the UK for its surf. With a plethora of beautiful beaches across our expanse of coastline, it’s no surprise that we play host to some of the best and most famous waves in the country - as well as plenty of hidden gems just waiting to be explored. So here are a…

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Short Summer Breaks in North Devon

The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer (albeit wetter) and the children are getting excited - it’s official, the summer holidays are just around the corner! We bet there are already plenty of people counting down the days until the beginning of their North Devon break, and if…

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D-Day Events in North Devon

During the Second World War, North Devon harboured one of the most important training camps for American soldiers, in preparation for the D-Day landings at Braunton’s Assault Training Centre. Later this week, we’ll see the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings which revolutionised the course of the…

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Top Spots For a Picnic in North Devon

Picnic season has officially begun. That’s right, it’s time to get your favourite snacks packed, dig out the old picnic blanket and head to your favourite North Devon location. But wait, where to go? With a vast variety of beautiful spaces - parks, beaches, gardens and more - we’re kind of spoiled…

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Last Minute Easter Breaks in North Devon

Are you currently kicking yourself because you never got around to booking that North Devon break for over the Easter holidays? We know the feeling. However, there’s no need to start drowning your sorrows just yet. There’s still availability across various North Devon accommodation sites - some of…

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