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Category: Things to do
Looking for something different to do over half term? Head to Exmoor for the annual Dark Skies Festival – a celebration of Exmoor’s clear skies and a chance to explore the universe without having to splurge on astronaut training! The Exmoor National Park became Europe’s first Dark Skies Reserve in…
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You needn’t dread the shorter days and longer nights as the seasons change because there are a host of sensory experiences to enjoy at the beautiful RHS gardens in the heart of North Devon. The festive highlight must be the RHS Glow illuminations which transform the impeccably curated horticultural…
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This October, be first to experience Watermouth Castle’s first-ever immersive scare attraction: ‘Descent into Darkness’… Get ready to be spooked! Watermouth Castle, nestled in the heart of North Devon, is excited to announce its hair-raising Halloween scare event, promising thrills and chills for…
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Enjoy the beautiful autumn colours and discover fascinating plants on a family garden trail, take part in spooky craft activities, decorate your own pumpkin, and enjoy storytelling and a weird and wonderful magic show at the stunning RHS gardens just outside Great Torrington. Wicked Plants Garden…
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October half term will be here before we know it, so make sure to book your days out and short breaks in North Devon early! Whether you want to spend some time exploring the UK Surf Reserve, following the South West Coast Path, visiting the ponies on Exmoor or spending time at one of the region’s…
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Celebrate the bounty of autumn and RHS Rosemoor’s heritage apple harvest with a weekend of cookery demos, expert talks, live music and a fabulous food and craft market, with RHS Rosemoor’s Festival of Flavours, running between 5th-6th October. Meet 40 local traders and craftspeople and browse…
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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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We love North Devon in the summer, not only can we watch the surfers from the beaches, but we can enjoy the sunshine while exploring Exmoor or grabbing an award winning ice cream… And that’s before we get to the host of activities, attractions and events that are going on throughout the summer…
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The North Devon and Exmoor area is known as England’s Adventure Coast – so why not have an adventure yourself this summer by visiting Exmoor? Full of beautiful coastline, wild countryside and those iconic Exmoor ponies, Exmoor is a hub of adventure this summer, so don’t miss out! Interested in…
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If you are looking for the ultimate summer’s day out, you’ll find the annual RHS Rosemoor Flower Show hard to beat. Whether you are a gardener or just enjoy relaxing with friends and family, everyone can appreciate the stunning floral displays and huge range of plants on sale, inspirational…
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