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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What to do this August Bank Holiday

If you’re in North Devon over the August Bank Holiday weekend and you’re wondering what sort of events are taking place over the long weekend, here are a couple of suggestions to add to your diaries. One of the most popular bank holiday events in the county are regattas, these boat races have been…

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North Devon’s Christmas markets

Looking to get into the Christmas spirit? Here are some of the region’s Christmas Markets – the perfect way to get into the spirit with unique gifts, mulled wine and all the treats you could want! Barnstaple Christmas Fayre Where: Barnstaple Pannier Market When: 2 nd December Christmas Celebration at…

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Dark Skies Festival returns to Exmoor

After going ahead in a smaller capacity last year, the team at Exmoor National Park is excited that the 5 th anniversary of the ever popular Dark Skies Festival can go ahead as planned this year. Sponsored by Celestron, the Dark Skies Festival will see a variety of events and activities take place…

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Ready, Set, Glow this Christmas at RHS Garden Rosemoor

Tickets for Glow at Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Gardens go on sale today to the general public as the world’s leading gardening charity prepares to light up its gardens this winter for magical events throughout the festive season. With many festive events cancelled now is the time to treat…

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What’s On in March in North Devon

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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12 Months in North Devon

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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North Devon’s Top Festivals

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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