As spooky season begins, we thought we’d give you the low down on some of the spookiest sites across North Devon. From shipwrecks to supposed spirits, there are plenty of places to get into the Halloween spirit. Morte Point Mortehoe and in particular Morte Point are some of the most beautiful places…
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Every year on 19 th September, the world is invited to celebrate Talk like a Pirate Day and there is no better place to do it than North Devon! Not only was North Devon the base for several of the world’s most fearsome pirates, but traditionally, pirates had a West Country accent, something you’ll…
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The Exmoor National Park is one of the most picturesque and fascinating places in the region. Here’s five fascinating things you might not know about the moor. Did you already know any of these? Or are these all new to you? Let us know! There are plants growing on Exmoor that can’t be found…
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If you’re coming to North Devon for the summer holidays and want to find out more about the region, before you visit, here are some little known facts about North Devon. Did you know England’s oldest borough is in North Devon? Yep, North Devon’s premier town, Barnstaple, is the oldest borough in the…
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One of North Devon’s most dramatic and picturesque places is the Hartland Peninsula, while the village itself is remote when compared to some of North Devon’s other popular destination but its charm heavily outways that. It is the perfect location for anyone who loves stunning, coastal views while…
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Did you know it is Devon Day on 4 th June? Well now you do! Obviously to us, we eat, drink and love Devon every day of the year, especially North Devon with its beautiful coastlines and top attractions. Today though, is a day for everyone to celebrate the best county in the UK and we’re here to tell…
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As World Otter Day falls on the 30 th May of this year, what better time is there to celebrate North Devon’s most famous otter, Tarka. Tarka the Otter is the main character in Tarka the Otter: His Joyful Waterlife and Death in the Country of the Two Rivers by Henry Williamson and has made a lasting…
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As you might imagine Exmoor’s beautiful landscape has long inspired writers and poets, from the great romantics to serious novelists. Here are a couple of the writers that have lived on Exmoor and been inspired to write some of our favourite words. One of the UK’s most epic romances of all time is…
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As we can’t travel at the moment, one of the best ways to experience North Devon is through the eyes of other people, like the novelist Charles Kingsley, who not only wrote about the region, but also grew up there. His book, Westward Ho! is how the town got its name after all, so, here is a brief…
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As the UK is currently under a national lockdown and we can’t spend our time visiting Exmoor and scouting out the moor’s famous ponies, we thought we’d bring the ponies to you with some fun facts that you might not know about these fascinating and beautiful horses. Did you know… The Exmoor Pony is…
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