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September 2021

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  Celebrate Talk like a Pirate Day in North Devon14-09-2021

  Every year on 19th September, the world is invited to celebrate Talk like a Pirate Day and there is no better place to do it than North Devon!…

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  Tis the season for adventures08-09-2021

  Join us for a Festive Winter Wonderland with fun for all the family!

  Ready to take your winter break to the next level? We’ve got…

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  Amazing foodie hotels in North Devon03-09-2021

  If you love incredible food and drink, North Devon is the place to be! Quickly gaining a reputation for being a real haven for foodies, North…

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  Marsden Cottages donate to help keep Devon's beaches clean02-09-2021

  Image: Gemma Davenport, Brand Manager for Original Cottages – Devon & Dorset with the sustainable wooden bellyboard.

  To support and…

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  Five fascinating facts about Exmoor01-09-2021

  The Exmoor National Park is one of the most picturesque and fascinating places in the region. Here’s five fascinating things you might not…

August 2021

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  DEVON OPEN STUDIOS Saturday 11 – Sunday 26 September 202131-08-2021

  Artists all over Devon will be throwing open their doors and inviting people to look behind the scenes of an artist’s studio.

  Over 300…

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  Comedian and national treasure, Bill Bailey, and Hollywood legend, Hayley Mills, complete the 2021 Appledore Book Festival line-up24-08-2021

  The line-up for this year’s festival is now complete as top comedian, actor, musician and 2020 Strictly winner, Bill Bailey, and cinematic…

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  Things you might not know about North Devon20-08-2021

  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…

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  The Bionics Shark MK11 by ONYX18-08-2021

  New to Fleek Gallery, The Bionics Shark MK11 by ONYX. This fantastic new sculpture is yet another example of just how incredibly imaginative and…

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  Things to do with the family this summer16-08-2021

  Spending the summer in North Devon? If you are looking for things to do to keep the whole family amused, take a look at some of our favourite…

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  Local Artist marks 10 Years and helps Appledore Gallery Celebrate 1st Year12-08-2021

  Image: By the Sea, Summer Peach, Lazy Days, Chilling Out [Left to Right)

  Local artist Sue Rossiter will be exhibiting her new ‘Quay…

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  Local Food and Drinks Fair announced to launch Valleyside Barn11-08-2021

  New weddings and events venue, Valleyside Barn, based in Bickleigh, will host a local food and drinks fair to officially launch their opening.…

July 2021

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  New Visitor Centre opens at Northam Burrows29-07-2021

  A new visitor centre for Northam Burrows is now open. The centre located just a stone’s throw from the award winning beach at Westward Ho!…

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  Top surf spots in North Devon28-07-2021

  North Devon is one of the best watersport locations in the south west, whether you are a pro or a novice there is something for every ability, so…

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  Five of the prettiest North Devon villages to visit this summer28-07-2021

  North Devon is known for its stunning beaches and the beautiful wilds of Exmoor, but don’t forget the picturesque villages that can be found…

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  The Only RHS Garden Flower Show in the South West returns for 202128-07-2021

  RHS Garden Rosemoor in Torrington, Devon, is delighted to announce the return of its Garden Flower Show for 2021, sponsored by Atkins Ferrie…

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  Largest display of vintage and classic vehicles predicted at Rosemoor’s popular Vintage Weekend20-07-2021

  The Royal Horticultral Society’s (RHS) Garden Rosemoor will be the setting for the popular Vintage Weekend on 31 July & 1 August,…

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  Exmoor celebrates first baby beaver for 400 years14-07-2021

  Exmoor’s Holnicote Estate has announced that a six week old beaver kit has been spotted on the grounds following the reintroduction of an…

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  Classic Cottages named as a Which Recommended Provider13-07-2021

  Classic Cottages, a holiday letting agency with over 1,200 self catering properties across the UK, a number of which can be found in Devon,…

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  Government announces that England will move to step 4 from 19 July. 13-07-2021

  In a press conference this week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that England will move to step 4 from 19 July…

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  Government announces that England will move to step 4 from 19 July. 13-07-2021

  In a press conference this week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that England will move to step 4 from 19 July…

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  Go down a rabbit hole and through the looking glass at the RHS Garden Rosemoor this summer12-07-2021

  Families will be transported to Alice’s Wonderland at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden Rosemoor this summer, as the…

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  The Only RHS Garden Flower Show in the South West returns for 202112-07-2021

  RHS Garden Rosemoor in Torrington, Devon, is delighted to announce the return of its Garden Flower Show for 2021, sponsored by Atkins Ferrie…

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  5 reasons to visit Exmoor this summer09-07-2021

  With its diverse landscape full of coastal paths, moorland, woodland and farmland, you never have the same experience twice on a visit to the…

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  Exploring Hartland02-07-2021

  Image: Hartland Quay

  One of North Devon’s most dramatic and picturesque places is the Hartland Peninsula, while the village itself is…

June 2021

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  Ideas for a family friendly break in North Devon30-06-2021

  If you’ve chosen North Devon for your staycation destination, you’re in for a treat! From beautiful beaches to popular holiday…

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  Brush up on your cream tea knowledge for National Cream Tea Day!25-06-2021

  National Cream Tea Day takes place on the last Friday of June and this year will be on 25th June – so before the big day, let’s make…

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  Action-packed holidays galore with North Devon’s holiday parks19-06-2021

  If you love comfortable accommodation, endless entertainment, onsite facilities and easy access to a whole host of popular resorts and…

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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…