North Devon & Exmoor Blog

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A summer of Turner for North Devon

Works by JMW Turner, whose painting ’The Fighting Temeraire’ was voted ’The Greatest Painting in Britain’ are coming to Barnstaple this summer. In a first for the Barnstaple and North Devon museum, the Tate has agreed to loan out significant Turner works from his 19th century tours of the…

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EVENT CANCELLED | Rosemoor Live 2024 is back!

Please note the following events are cancelled: Liz Shakespeare ‘The Ordeal of Miss Lucy Jones’ Saturday 18 May at 1:30pm Rosemoor Live – New Purple Celebration - The Music of Prince, Friday 28 June, 8pm Rosemoor Live – 80’s Night: Live band and special guests, Saturday 29 June, 8pm Rosemoor Live –…

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Get creative at RHS Garden Rosemoor's the Great Wool Weekend

Take part in the Great Wool Weekend at RHS Garden Rosemoor on 13-14 April and discover new ways to use this sustainable, natural material practically and creatively in your life. Whether you are already a fan of wool or not, there is plenty for the whole family to see and do. Discover a new skill in…

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Things to do over Easter in North Devon

From exploring the Exmoor National Park to taking on the waves at the UK’s first surf reserve to completing a few round of golf at some of the oldest courses in the UK – there is never a dull moment in North Devon. If you’re spending the Easter break in the region, here are some of our suggestions…

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What’s on in Exmoor this month

The Exmoor National Park is a beautiful place to visit, especially in the spring when you have the new pony foals staggering around and the new spring colours popping up across the heathland and the coastal paths. If you’re planning a trip to Exmoor in March, here are our top tips for events to…

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A Feast for Foodies at Festival of Flavours at RHS Rosemoor

A weekend bursting with fresh seasonal flavours, culinary inspiration and family fun is in store for food lovers at RHS Garden Rosemoor this October. Sponsored by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management, Festival of Flavours celebrates the bounty of autumn and Rosemoor’s Heritage Devon apple harvest with…

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