North Devon & Exmoor Blog
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Category: Family Friendly
Explore the Lorna Doone Valley this Easter with family fun days, forest school sessions, and the National Trust Easter egg hunt. On Wednesday 9 th and 16 th of April, enjoy free family fun days packed with activities, from creative crafts to nature discoveries. Try your hand at lawn games such as…
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With the new lambs frolicking in the fields and the sea warming up (ever so slightly), North Devon is a great place to celebrate Easter this year. If you’re planning a day trip or two or maybe spending the whole week in the region, here are some suggestions for things to do while here. National…
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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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Though we love seeing the North Devon coast in the sun, there is something very special about visiting in the winter. With the rugged coastline and wilds of Exmoor, it’s a wonderfully atmospheric place to spend a few days before the end of the year. Don’t believe us? Come see for yourself with a…
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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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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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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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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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Affinity Devon is thrilled to announce the return of Summer of Fun - five fantastic weeks jam-packed with FREE activities guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained, come rain or shine! From 30 th July to 29 th August, unleash your inner child and explore a world of exciting adventures:…
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The summer holidays will be here before we know it – so don’t miss out on your family’s chance of booking a break in North Devon! With some of the UK’s best loved attractions, parts of the Exmoor National Park to explore and the UK’s first surf reserve, North Devon is the premium destination for…
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