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Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only. North Devon is one of the most picturesque places in the south west, wherever you are, you’ll see something you’ll want to photograph and keep forever. Today, we…
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Whatever the weather, Ilfracombe offers some incredible places to set up your camera, whether you're a pro or just want something a little different to add to your social media profiles, this is a town with plenty of interesting and picturesque areas to explore. Here are a slection of our favourite…
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A new Netflix film, an adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca, was filmed in Hartland Quay last year and stars Armie Hammer, Kirstin Scott Thomas and Lily James. Crews spent 11 days making Hartland Quay look like it was from the 1930s in July 2019 to prepare it for filming before closing off the…
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Woolacombe beach in North Devon has been named 20 in TripAdvisor’s top 25 beaches in the world – in this year’s list, Woolacombe ranks higher than all of Cornwall’s beaches and all of Australia’s as well as being the highest ranking English beach. The only other UK beach to score higher is…
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Well, February has certainly flown by! Packed full of exciting stargazing, blustery beach walks and heaps of entertainment - March certainly has a lot to live up to. Fortunately, we have another busy month ahead as we steer closer toward Spring and Easter. March promises to be a busy period, with…
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Charming beach strolls, dreamy countryside walks and delightful evening encounters watching the moonlight dance across the waves - North Devon is truly the picture of romance. Still searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day break? With the big day just around the corner we thought now would be the…
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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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