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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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It’s June, so it’s officially time to start getting excited about the summer holidays! Perhaps you have a couple of places in the running for your 2019 summer holiday destination. You could be considering visiting a big city, going abroad or even choosing another UK seaside location. However, it’s…
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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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North Devon is notable for several things: we’re England’s Adventure coast, we have some of the best beaches in the UK, and we’re well versed in the essential art of making a proper cream tea. There are fewer things in life finer than freshly baked scones, topped with homemade jam and Devonshire…
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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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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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Longer days, warmer weather and plenty of bank holidays - May is officially here. Which means one very exciting thing for North Devon: festival season is on the way. Renowned for our sense of community and love of a good time, it’s no surprise that North Devon plays host to a huge number of…
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The countdown is officially on for Mother’s Day. One of the most important dates in the calendar, it’s your chance to show some love to those special ladies in your life - whether it be your own mum, your significant other, your sister or your best friend, we all know a mum who deserves a bit of…
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With some of the most romantic places in England right here on our doorstep, it’s really no surprise that so many people elect to get married here in North Devon. We have everything from rural retreats to beautiful beach backdrops, so whether you’re newly engaged, know somebody who is, or just enjoy…
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Well known as one of England’s hubs for creativity, culture, and areas of natural beauty, it’s no secret that North Devon is home to an array of amazing locations. From pretty villages sat atop dramatic cliff tops to streets brimming with colour and hidden gems found beneath miles of forestry and…
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