Though we normally shout about the beauty and the friendly atmosphere you can find in North Devon, today, we’re celebrating the supernatural with some of the creepier stories from the region. This Halloween, there are plenty of hair raising events to ensure a spookily good time, here are some of the…
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Whether your TikTok FYP is full of romantasy titles or you’ve long been a fan of books and the great romantic poets and writers that found inspiration on Exmoor, there’s lots of literary history to discover in North Devon and Exmoor. The region has long been a favourite of the great writers, with…
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As Halloween is almost here, we thought we would dive into one of the most chilling incidents from North Devon’s history: The Bideford Witch Trials. The Bideford Witch Trials are one of the England’s most remarkable witch trials, partly because by the time they took place, witch hunting had mostly…
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If you happen to be in the West Country on 19 th September, you must remember to adjust your accent accordingly as the 19 th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day and as so many of Britain’s famous pirates hailed from the South West, our accent has become synonymous with the pirates of film and…
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During September, England hosts its biggest heritage festival where hundreds of heritage attractions across the nation open their doors to the public for free! There are a host of places around Devon that are joining in, but if you fancy delving deeper into the region’s history, here are some of the…
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In Devon there is a day more important than Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, St George’s Day and any other national holiday you can think of. Celebrated every year on 4 th June, Devon Day is the official celebration of all things Devon, it’s a national day of recognition and promotes everything that…
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With connections to the English Civil War and WWII, there is plenty of history to be found in North Devon. Whether you’re wandering around Exmoor or visiting one of the many museums in the region, you’re never too far away from discovering something new about the area. Did you know for instance…
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We’re lucky that we live in such a beautiful part of the world, North Devon is known for its wonderful scenery and dramatic views, so it is no wonder that we have so many interesting photographs gracing our Instagram feed. We’ve selected some of our favourite photos we’ve seen on Instagram over the…
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No doubt you will have heard of the Jungle Book, brought to life on screen by Walt Disney and featuring a memorable cast of characters and some equally memorable music, you might be surprised to learn that it has a connection to North Devon. Disney’s Jungle Book is based on a duology of novels by…
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Image: The staircase hall - COPYRIGHT National Trust Images, Ellie McCarthy Christmas has arrived at the National Trust's Arlington Court in North Devon. Every weekend from now until 18 December, visitors can see the house at Arlington decorated in all the splendour of a Victorian Christmas. There…
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