North Devon & Exmoor Blog

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Christmas is bigger and better than ever at Arlington Court

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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Great winter walks in North Devon

North Devon is beautiful to visit all year around but in the winter you can really appreciate the dramatic coastline and the beautiful scenery, especially when it is a little crunchy underfoot and with a bracing cold air that really reinvigorates the senses. If you fancy exploring North Devon’s best…

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Give the gift of North Devon this Christmas

As England’s adventure coast and the UK’s first surf reserve, North Devon really is the gift that keeps on giving, so this Christmas, why not make memories by booking a North Devon adventure for your loved one? With a host of activities and attractions to choose from, as well as spa breaks and those…

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Things to do in North Devon this winter

Just because the days are getting darker and the temperature drops doesn’t mean that North Devon is closed for business. The spectacular coastline takes on a whole new atmosphere in the winter months (perfect for a bracing walk!) and the Exmoor National Park becomes, if it’s possible, even more…

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Exmoor Zoo are Turning Red!

Exmoor Zoo are Turning Red and not just because Halloween is coming. The Zoo is excited to home two Red Pandas who are settling in well right now! Director Danny Reynolds said “They will certainly feel at home with our Exmoor winters. Like Nepal, we rarely go a winter without snow. Hopefully, this…

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What’s on this half term in North Devon

There’s always something fun to do in North Devon, not only is it the UK’s first surf reserve because of the perfect environment for watersports but the Exmoor National Park is also the UK’s first dark skies reserve, making it ideal for stargazing and there are a host of attractions and activities…

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Where to find the best night skies on Exmoor

Did you know that the Exmoor National Park was Europe’s first dedicated Dark Sky Reserve? The entire national park has some of the lowest amounts of light pollution in the UK and as such, on a clear night, you’ll be amazed at the views above you, you might even be able to see the Milky Way with the…

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