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Creepy stories from North Devon

Though we normally shout about the beauty and the friendly atmosphere you can find in North Devon, today, we’re celebrating the supernatural with some of the creepier stories from the region. This Halloween, there are plenty of hair raising events to ensure a spookily good time, here are some of the…

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Looking forward to Autumn in North Devon

Spooky season is here and that means that it’s autumn. So to get you excited about the leaves changing colour, that delightful crunch under foot and as many PSLs as you can drink, we thought we’d take a look at some of our favourite shots of North Devon in autumn. Of course, we’re biased, we think…

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What’s on this October half term

Looking for things to do this October half term in North Devon? We have you covered! Here’s the lowdown of what’s on at some of the region’s best-loved attractions. The Big Sheep Creep it real this half term at The Big Sheep with their Halloween themed half term fun. Throughout half term, the park…

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Enjoy Exmoor after dark this Autumn

Looking for something different to do over half term? Head to Exmoor for the annual Dark Skies Festival – a celebration of Exmoor’s clear skies and a chance to explore the universe without having to splurge on astronaut training! The Exmoor National Park became Europe’s first Dark Skies Reserve in…

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Spotlight on Woolacombe

With one of Britain’s best loved beaches, Woolacombe is seen as being one of the places to be for the summer, but just because the kids have gone back to school doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Woolacombe is a hugely popular spot for day trips and short breaks because of its convenient location, its…

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Things to do in wet weather

The summer might not be quite over yet, but we all know what British weather is like – one minute blazing sunshine, the next pouring rain, so it is always good to have a couple of plans up your sleeve. Luckily, there are plenty of things to do whatever the weather in North Devon. Several of the…

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Romantic getaways in North Devon

With the school holidays coming to an end, enjoy what is left of the summer with a romantic get away in North Devon. With the Exmoor National Park, the UK Surf Reserve and a host of picturesque places for a cream tea or two, there are fewer places more suitable for a romantic escape. North Devon has…

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