With the warmer weather on its way, it’s the perfect time to enjoy some time outside in the beautiful East Devon countryside with the family. So, pack your blankets and your favourite snacks and check out these popular picnic spots from around the region. Budleigh Salterton Beach The beach in…
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It might still feel like 2025 has only just begun, but it will be Easter before you know it. If you’re planning a trip over the Easter break, why not spend some time in Budleigh Salterton? Here are some of our top suggestions of things to do over Easter while in town. Spend days at the beach…
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Raleigh Country is the name given to the area spreading from the Exe Estuary out towards Sidmouth and encompassing the town of Budleigh Salterton. The name comes from the privateer Sir Walter Raleigh, who was born in the East Budleigh area in 1552. Despite the similar name, East Budleigh is a small…
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Budleigh Salterton has been described as “wonderfully unspoilt” by UK newspaper The Express. This comes after The Times ranked Budleigh Beach among the Top 10 in the South West. Both sites sang Budleigh’s praises, referring to it as “delightfully preserved” and notes that it is a great destination…
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Planning a visit to Budleigh Salterton this year? Why not brush up on your facts about the town before you get here? How many of these things did you already know? Budleigh sits along the Jurassic Coast, the cliffs date back to the Triassic and are over 240 million years old. The beach is famous…
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Enjoy the beauty of Budleigh Salterton throughout 2024 with these snapshots from our Instagram. January February March April May June July August September October November December Looking back at a year in Budleigh Salterton is making us excited for 2025 - will you be visiting in the coming…
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22 nd November 2024 marks the bicentennial anniversary of the Great Storm of 1824, which helped form the beach at Budleigh Salterton and caused a huge amount of damage across the Jurassic Coast. The Great Storm of 1824, also known as the Great Gale, was a storm surge with hurricane-force winds that…
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Rockpooling is one of our favourite activities at this time of year when the beach is quieter. It’s a great way to learn about the UK’s marine wildlife and it’s a great way to get out and about without breaking the bank. All you need is a bucket and a bit of curiosity! Here’s our guide to…
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While there are plenty of things to see and do while in Budleigh Salterton, one of our favourite activities is visiting the Pebblebed Heaths, a conservation area on the outskirts of the town. As one of the best loved conservation sites in Europe, a day out on the heaths is always something special…
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This year marks the 16 th anniversary of Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, an annual celebration of books, reading and writing which takes place right here in beautiful Budleigh Salterton. Every year, the organisers bring us a packed programme of exciting voices in literature and this year is no…
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