Camping is a quintessentially British pastime and with its stunning landscape, the East Devon region is a great place to wake up with the sun and enjoy your breakfast under canvas. Need a little convincing? Here’s why we think East Devon is a great camping destination. 1 – The landscape East Devon…
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Valentine’s Day might be over but in Ottery, birthplace of one of Britain’s best loved romantic poets, the romance never ends. Another thing you’ll find in droves is references to the region’s literary connections, Ottery St Mary inspired the Weasley’s home in Harry Potter after all! As World Book…
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This August music lovers from all over will make the trip to Ottery St Mary for Beautiful Days – a family-friendly weekend camping festival, which takes place at Escot Park every year. Founded by the Levellers, Beautiful Days has been taking place since 2003. Independently run, the festival has no…
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With the start of a new month comes the first signs of a new season. Spring is just around the corner and you can see the first glimpses of warmer weather and brighter colours here in Ottery St Mary. One of the first signs of spring is the flowers that start budding around the middle of January and…
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If you’re looking for a new hobby this year or you want something bracing to kickstart your year, why not have a go at wild swimming? Wild swimming is exactly what it says on the tin, it’s exploring the world’s natural swimming spots. It’s a popular way of exploring the countryside, seeing the world…
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Ottery St Mary and the East Devon region is beautiful no matter what the season, but there is something quite magical about visiting during the winter. If you are in the mood for a day trip or weekend away over the next month or so, see if we can convince you to spend some time in Ottery St Mary or…
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Get into the festive spirit in East Devon over the next few months with a host of Christmas markets and events! Don’t miss out, get these dates in your diaries today! Christmas Artisan Craft Fair Budleigh Salterton Croquet Club 16 th Nov 10 am – 4pm Budleigh Winter Treat Budleigh Public Hall 12.30pm…
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The famous Ottery Tar Barrels returns next month, whether you’ve already planned a trip or you’re still weighing up your options, here’s everything you need to know for this year’s event. For those of you not in the know, Ottery St Mary is famous for its traditional Tar Barrel event, which sees…
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Otter Garden Centre cordially invites you to step into the Christmas spirit with their Festive Shopping event, taking place on 30 th October. Be the first to explore the new range of decorations, gifts and festive homeware, as well as live Christmas demonstrations, such as tips for decorating your…
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Ottery St Mary is a haven for people who love the natural world, not only is there a host of beautiful walks, but you’re close to some of the most picturesque spots in East Devon. One of the many perks of being somewhere with so much natural beauty is the amount of wildlife you can see, and those…
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