North Devon & Exmoor Blog
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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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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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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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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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If you’re in North Devon over the next few months, here are some great events to get you in the Christmas spirit – whether you want a chance to pick up some last minute gifts, or you want the chance to enjoy a mulled wine or two, with or without the kids, check out these dates. 12 th – 13 th November…
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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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Enrol your little horrors at Milky Way's very special School for Witches and Wizards this half term where they can try spell writing & casting plus potion making, all with the help of our brilliantly fun, larger-than life tutors. The whole family can look forward to bumping around on the Spooky…
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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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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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North Devon is beautiful all year around but at this of year, you’ll be able to enjoy the region in a whole new light with the leaves turning golden and those spectacular autumn sunsets. If you want to discover North Devon’s autumn colours, here are some of the best areas to visit. RHS Rosemoor RHS…
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