North Devon & Exmoor Blog

Welcome to the Visit North Devon blog! 

Whether you are a first time visitor to North Devon or a resident, our blog is the perfect place to find top tips for travel around the county, ideas and inspiration for your stay and all the latest news. 

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North Devon’s most romantic locations

We all know that February is the month of romance, so whether you have a special someone or you just want to spend some time enjoying the region’s beauty spots, take a look at some of the most romantic places in the region. With everything from rugged cliffs to the perfect spot to see the sunset, a…

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Spend half term in North Devon

Considering North Devon is known as England’s Adventure Coast it is no wonder that it is a great place to spend half term – with plenty of family friendly attractions, a host of activities and events, especially for the school holiday, there is plenty to keep you entertained. If you’re planning a…

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Free date ideas in North Devon

North Devon is one of the most romantic places in the country, so it’s a great location for spending the day together this Valentine’s Day or perhaps as a location for an interesting date for someone you’d like to get to know better. With everyone still getting over the spending of Christmas, you…

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A selection of our favourite shots of 2022

We’re lucky that we live in such a beautiful part of the world, North Devon is known for its wonderful scenery and dramatic views, so it is no wonder that we have so many interesting photographs gracing our Instagram feed. We’ve selected some of our favourite photos we’ve seen on Instagram over the…

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North Devon beauty spots to visit in 2023

With much of the region being a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with some of the world’s best beaches, it’s pretty hard to narrow down the beauty spots you have to visit in 2023, but we’re going to give it a go! We’ve narrowed it down to these ten places that we think that you…

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Discover your festive sparkle in Bideford

Bideford is well known for getting into the Christmas spirit and this year the town really has come together to offer a variety of Christmas markets, late night shopping and lots of festive entertainment. The NEW community website DiscoverBideford.co.uk showcases over 30 different events and…

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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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