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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Don’t let the weather get you down in 2025

If you’re planning a trip to North Devon this year, don’t let the weather hold you back. A day of rain might look like a setback, but it’s actually a chance to discover the region’s indoor attractions and enjoy a touch of culture. From historic sites to family-friendly attractions to places where…

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Will you see red this half term?

Back in the summer, a young couple from Bristol had Exmoor Zoo seeing red – literally! Earlier in the year, the zoo welcomed a pair of red pandas who were being rehomed from Bristol Zoo, who, after settling into their new home gave birth to twins! This half term, visitors are encouraged to stop by…

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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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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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Enjoy a Great Garden Adventure with Shaun the Sheep

This summer holiday, RHS Garden Rosemoor has a fantastic programme of activities for the whole family to enjoy in collaboration with the multi-Academy-Award®-winning studio, Aardman. Visitors to the gardens in North Devon are invited to join Shaun the Sheep in The Great Garden Adventure a range of…

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What’s on this Father’s Day in North Devon

If you’re planning a trip to North Devon over Father’s Day weekend, there’s plenty to see and do. Whether or not you’re marking the day, here are some of the things you can do with or without your dad! It’s Sunday which means you’ll find plenty of places offering incredible mouth-watering menus to…

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How to spend half term in North Devon

Planning a trip to North Devon or Exmoor this May half term? Well, we aren’t called England’s Adventure Coast for nothing! You’ll find a host of activities and attractions suitable for the whole family here in North Devon. Not only that but there is the National Park where you’ll be able to indulge…

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