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June 2021

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  5 of North Devon’s best picnic spots10-06-2021

  Did you know that it is National Picnic Week this month? Well, now you do! National Picnic Week runs in June every year and this year, the event…

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  Things to do in North Devon this Father’s Day03-06-2021

  Father’s Day is coming up on 20th June and while not everyone celebrates, if you have a father figure, grandfather, uncle, brother or step…

May 2021

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  Celebrate the best day of the year in North Devon!27-05-2021

  Did you know it is Devon Day on 4th June? Well now you do! Obviously to us, we eat, drink and love Devon every day of the year, especially North…

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  The history of Tarka the Otter24-05-2021

  As World Otter Day falls on the 30th May of this year, what better time is there to celebrate North Devon’s most famous otter, Tarka…

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  24 hours in Ilfracombe20-05-2021

  Known as one of the most popular tourist resorts in the North Devon region and a town that is quickly becoming known as a foodie destination,…

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  Get on your bike for Bike Week 202120-05-2021

  Bike Week takes place in the summer every year, so what better excuse to get on your bike while visiting North Devon this summer? This year, Bike…

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  Exmoor’s Literary Legends13-05-2021

  As you might imagine Exmoor’s beautiful landscape has long inspired writers and poets, from the great romantics to serious novelists. Here…

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  2021/22 Tourism Awards are live for entry!10-05-2021

  The Tourism Awards are now open for entry, with both the Devon Tourism Awards and the South West Tourism Awards both having an extended opening…

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  Something to Marvel at! 06-05-2021

  “I am the best at what I do and what I do isn’t very nice” Any fan of marvel comics will recognise this quote! With a…

April 2021

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  Northam Burrows Beach by Zoe Malson aged 926-04-2021

  In Devon there's a beach by the sea, which is a nice place to be.

  It's a wonderful place, because you can have a sandcastle race, of who…

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  RHS encourages families to grow together this summer22-04-2021

  This May half-term, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is encouraging families to Get up and Grow with a full raft of activities to inspire…

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  Where to enjoy an alfresco dinner in North Devon13-04-2021

  As the weather warms up and spring starts to turn into summer you might be tempted to pack yourself some sandwiches and head out into the great…

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  Barnstaple's Pannier Market to reopen12-04-2021

  Those that have missed visits to Barnstaple's Pannier Market, can once again shop now that the next stage of lockdown has been reached.…

March 2021

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  Join in Chocolate and Love at RHS Rosemoor this Easter30-03-2021

  The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have collaborated with organic and Fairtrade Chocolate & Love to bring a wonderful new family trail for…

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  Top things to do in North Devon25-03-2021

  As we head towards the next stage of lockdown restrictions lifting and we are given the go ahead to travel, you might be considering North Devon as a…

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  Four great running routes in North Devon25-03-2021

  As the weather gets better and more restrictions start being lifted, you might be in the mood to get out and explore. If you’re anything…

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  Look out for kestrels in North Devon25-03-2021

  A group of farmers and landowners in North Devon are trying to stop the decline of kestrels in the region by putting up nest boxes around the…

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  Welcome Back Fund to help North Devon’s reopening25-03-2021

  Image: Barnstaple

  North Devon has been granted funding from the government as part of their Welcome Back Fund to help boost tourism, improve green…

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  Exmoor Zoo confirms reopening plans10-03-2021

  Image: Exmoor Zoo

  Exmoor Zoo have announced that they will be reopening on 12th April. The news comes as part of the Government’s roadmap to…

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  North Devon’s most instagrammable places09-03-2021

  We might have a clearer idea of when lockdown is likely to end, but we still won’t be able to enjoy the beauty of North Devon any time soon. To…

February 2021

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  5 great walks around North Devon24-02-2021

  We might still be under lockdown restrictions at the moment, but as the weather gets better and restrictions start easing, we’ll all be…

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  Funds to rejuvenate Barnstaple announced23-02-2021

  Barnstaple, North Devon’s premier town will start to look a little different over the coming years as funding from both the Government and…

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  Meet North Devon’s wild goats23-02-2021

  While we’re all familiar with Exmoor’s Ponies, you might not know that the moor is also home to feral goat herds, which are believed…

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  The roadmap to ending lockdown23-02-2021

  In his statement to the House of Commons today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the government roadmap that outlines how lockdown restrictions…

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  Five things we love about North Devon11-02-2021

  As the UK lockdown continues, we thought we would lighten your day by bringing a little bit of North Devon to you. Travel is not permitted at the…

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  A brief history of Charles Kingsley09-02-2021

  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…

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  Five great North Devon beaches for dogs02-02-2021

  Once lockdown restrictions lift, it won’t just be you that will want to go somewhere different, your four legged friends will too, so here…

January 2021

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  Our favourite shots of Combe Martin22-01-2021

  As lockdown continues, we thought we’d bring the beauty of north Devon to you with some of our favourite photos from Combe Martin. It might…

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  Cathedral, Peter Stiles Solo exhibition at Studio KIND21-01-2021

  Cathedral, Peter Stiles - Solo exhibition at Studio KIND. 15th January – 6th March 2021. Currently open as a virtual exhibition.

  Studio…

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  Five of North Devon’s prettiest villages to make you wish you were there12-01-2021

  As the UK is currently under nationwide lockdown restrictions, we can’t visit North Devon at the moment, so we thought we’d bring some of…

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  Things you might not know about Exmoor’s ponies08-01-2021

  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…

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  North Devon’s greatest parks and gardens05-01-2021

  Please note, the UK is currently under a nationwide lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference, if you are looking…

December 2020

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  Romantic places to stay in North Devon23-12-2020

  Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only. 

  With…

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  Best photo spots in Woolacombe22-12-2020

  Please note, the UK is currently under a national lockdown, please do not travel. These suggestions are for future reference only. 

  North…

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  Get really wild at Affinity Devon10-12-2020

  Really Wild Planet has opened a new educational encounter centre at Affinity Devon, the outlet shopping centre in Bideford.

  The centre opened…

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  Good foodie breaks in North Devon02-12-2020

  It is a fact universally acknowledged that North Devon’s food and drink is some of the best in the UK and luckily, there are plenty of…

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  Where to enjoy a pre Christmas break in North Devon01-12-2020

  With England’s National Lockdown lifted on 2nd December and Devon entering Tier 2 restrictions, accommodation providers can once again open…

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  White Monday!01-12-2020

  Black Friday started on the 27th, but if you love art and want to support artists at this difficult time, then you might be interested to hear…

November 2020

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  New e-scooter scheme to be trialled in Barnstaple27-11-2020

  North Devon Council has announced that it has been granted a licence by the Department for Transport which will allow it to pilot the use of…

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  Lynton and Barnstaple Railway to appear on Channel 527-11-2020

  The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway at Woody Bay Station, plus other parts of the region will feature on Channel 5 on Friday, 27th November as part…

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  Our favourite photo spots in Ilfracombe26-11-2020

  Whatever the weather, Ilfracombe offers some incredible places to set up your camera, whether you're a pro or just want something a little…

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  Five things you might not know about North Devon24-11-2020

  With the huge amount of history, the wild expanse of Exmoor and being the surfing capital of the UK, North Devon is a fascinating place, but did…

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  Dog friendly beaches in North Devon17-11-2020

  While we don’t recommend that you travel until national lockdown restrictions are lifted, you are allowed to enjoy the region for exercise,…

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  Four great coastal walks for winter12-11-2020

  Currently, England is in the middle of a national lockdown, we recommend that you don’t travel unless absolutely necessary. Government…

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  A few of our favourite shots from around North Devon10-11-2020

  With England in the first full week of our second national lockdown, we recommend that you don’t travel at this time, but that doesn’t…

October 2020

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  Northam named Devon’s Best Churchyard of 202028-10-2020

  Local countryside and conservation charity Devon CPRE is delighted to announce that St Margaret’s Church at Northam is the Winner of this…

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  Netflix film shot in North Devon is now streaming22-10-2020

  A new Netflix film, an adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca, was filmed in Hartland Quay last year and stars Armie Hammer, Kirstin…

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  Exmoor Dark Skies Festival goes ahead this October16-10-2020

  This year’s Exmoor Dark Skies Festival is going ahead as planned with all the individual events being fully risk assessed and with the…

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  Ian Stuart 1st August 1964 – 3rd October 202015-10-2020

   Ian, his wife Philippa and their son, Jake.

  Ian Stuart was born in Exmouth on 1st August 1964. Ian’s mother frequently remarks that he…

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  Ready, Set, Glow this Christmas at RHS Garden Rosemoor06-10-2020

  Tickets for Glow at Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Gardens go on sale today to the general public as the world’s leading…