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Category: Food and Drink
As 30 th June is National Cream Tea Day and as the cream tea is a Devonshire tradition, we thought we would tell you some of our favourite picturesque spots where you can enjoy the tastiest of Devon’s delicacies. No matter where you are in North Devon, you’ll find cream teas on offer and with such…
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Street Food Warehouse are delighted to announce that Devon Street Food Festival will be back at Victoria Pleasure Gardens, Ilfracombe (EX34 9AR) for its seventh year! From Friday 28th – Sunday 30th July, 11am - 11pm, some of the best street food traders from across the UK will be heading to…
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If you want rest, relaxation, adventure and the chance to have a go at surfing, (among other things!) then you need to make North Devon your staycation destination for 2023. If you’re tempted to visit the region and want a place to stay, why not take a look at the variety of B&Bs on offer? Bed and…
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A visit to North Devon means a chance to sample a traditional Devonshire Cream Tea and luckily for you, we’ll be celebrating National Cream Tea Day this month and there is no where better to do so! National Cream Tea Day falls on the last Friday in June every year and though we’re sure you’ll have…
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Did you know that National Picnic Week falls in June? To help you celebrate, here are our top spots in North Devon for some al fresco dining – all you need to do is choose your favourite location, pack your favourite snacks and be off! North Devon and Exmoor are full of picturesque places to stop…
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On Friday 27 th May, a week before the nation prepares for a special four day Bank Holiday to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the country will come together to celebrate fish and chips! This year, the organisers aim to make National Fish and Chip Day the best yet. One of the organiser, Gary Lewis…
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If you love incredible food and drink, North Devon is the place to be! Quickly gaining a reputation for being a real haven for foodies, North Devon has everything from locally distilled gins to Exmoor Ruby Red beef to Clovelly lobster and much, much more! If you love a comfortable stay with plenty…
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National Cream Tea Day takes place on the last Friday of June and this year will be on 25 th June – so before the big day, let’s make sure you know everything there is to know about this amazing Devonshire treat! Did you know that Cream Tea has been enjoyed, in some form or another, since the 1660s…
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Did you know that it is National Picnic Week this month? Well, now you do! National Picnic Week runs in June every year and this year, the event falls from 19 th until 27 th June and is the perfect opportunity for getting out and about in North Devon and enjoying a good old fashioned picnic! The team…
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North Devon is notable for several things: we’re England’s Adventure coast, we have some of the best beaches in the UK, and we’re well versed in the essential art of making a proper cream tea. There are fewer things in life finer than freshly baked scones, topped with homemade jam and Devonshire…
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