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Over the course of three days RHS Rosemoor will host some of the nation’s best loved and experienced gardeners, horticulturalists, nursery owners and florists during its annual summer Flower Show. Visitors with tickets for the event will be able to learn from the best in the Talks Tent in the Stream…
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The largest collection of roses in the southwest, comprising more than 200 different varieties and over 2,000 specimens at RHS Garden Rosemoor, is about to give an incredible performance in its 35th year of existence. Mild spring weather, with intervals of rain followed by plenty of sunshine, have…
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Plan your perfect Devon escape with this exclusive offer from Verdant Leisure! Book your holiday at Golden Coast Holiday Park and enjoy a £25 discount when you enter promo code VISITDEVON at checkout. What’s included? £25 off already discounted rates for any new direct bookings made at…
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All three Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks have been named among the top 10% of destinations worldwide by Tripadvisor in its 2025 Travellers Choice Awards. Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park, Twitchen House and Easewell Farm win the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards to complete the clean sweep, placing the…
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New research from Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks show that over the past 53 days, the UK Met Office has missed the mark on its weather forecasts 40% of the time—a statistic that may not shock many who rely on these projections for their daily decisions, especially in the tourism and hospitality…
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Tapeley Park sits high on a hill overlooking the River Torridge and the North Devon coastline and is located between Bideford and Barnstaple, near the village of Instow. As well as being the location of one of the oldest permaculture gardens in the UK, Tapeley’s grounds are renowned for their…
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It’s all too easy to forget that the UK has some of the most idyllic beaches. But Devon? Year after year it’s ranked within the best places to holiday in the UK and with good reason; the county boasts some of the UK most recognisable and well-reviewed beaches. As we head into the Summer season, we…
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A Victorian Marvel Reaches a Historic Milestone The Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, one of the most remarkable feats of Victorian engineering, is celebrating its 135th anniversary. Opened in 1890, this water-powered funicular railway has been a vital link between the picturesque twin towns of…
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Croyde Bay, North Devon – April 1, 2025 In what can only be described as a bizarre sighting, a local cow in Croyde Bay has been captured on video riding the waves like a seasoned surfer. The animal, known as "Bessie the Beach Cow," was spotted on a surfboard this morning, effortlessly gliding…
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Bring the whole family together this Easter for an exciting spring adventure with the National Trust's Easter Egg Trails! Taking place from April 5th to April 21st, these trails span across Arlington Court, Lorna Doone Valley, Baggy Point, Heddon Valley, and Woolacombe. Brimming with outdoor fun and…
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