North Devon & Exmoor Blog
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Category: Things to do
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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As the majority of North Devon’s coastline falls into the region’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is a must-visit location for anyone who loves spending time at the beach or enjoying a walking holiday. One of the best ways to explore North Devon’s coast is by following one of the many…
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The Exmoor National Park Authority has released a collection of walks featuring routes without steps or stiles. The new collection is aimed to make the moor more accessible to all visitor, no matter what their age and ability. The fifteen routes cover 12 locations across Exmoor and are suitable for…
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As the summer holidays are in full stream and we are welcoming more of you to the region than ever, we thought we’d share some of our favourite photos we’ve seen on Instagram the past couple of months. We love seeing your pictures and sharing them, so make sure to keep tagging us! Want a daily…
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Rosemoor’s annual Flower Show returns from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 August, bringing a weekend of gardening inspiration to North Devon. Sponsored by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management, this three day event will showcase renowned floral artists and dozens of nurseries and trade stands, with entertainment…
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If you’re coming to North Devon this summer and are looking for some places to add to your itineraries, here are 10 places we think everyone should experience in North Devon. Instow Around 25 minutes by car from the popular surf spots of Saunton and Croyde, Instow is a delightful village that sits…
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Families looking for an exciting adventure this summer need to look no further than the National Trust’s Arlington Court, near Barnstaple in North Devon, where the beloved children's book character Mog will be brought to life in a free family activity trail. Created in partnership with HarperCollins…
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Woolacombe has long been one of the best loved family friendly resorts in Devon. The beach regularly wins best beach awards – it’s a great spot for watersports, sun bathing, building sandcastles, swimming and just about everything else you can expect from a beach holiday. If you’re planning a…
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Exmoor Zoo is excited to announce that the beast is back as they now have a new beautiful black leopard at the zoo! The lovely female leopard, named Bagheera after the panther in Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book, was born in Parc Des Felins, just outside Paris in France on 12 th May last year and…
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If you’re spending the summer in North Devon, you’ll be sure of sun, sea, sand and surfing as part of your routine, but that isn’t everything that the region has to offer. Why not fill up your days with a host of activities and adventures during your stay? Here are some of our top suggestions for…
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