Easter is nearly here, but there’s no shortage of fun awaiting you in Ottery St Mary! Whether you’re after Easter themed events or simply want to get out and about, we’ve got plenty of ideas for you. Why don’t you visit one of Devon’s best wildlife parks, Wildwood Devon? With 45 acres of parkland…
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On Thursday 23rd March, the winners of the Devon Tourism Awards descended upon the Eden Project for the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards. The annual event was the culmination of 12 months of entry, judging and feedback as nearly 300 winners, supporters and tourism leaders celebrated at…
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Devon’s best British wildlife park, Wildwood Devon, is getting ready to host egg-citing Spring shenanigans, from family trails to amaze-ing Easter hunts. Wildwood’s 21st Birthday Monday 20th - Sunday 26th March Wildwood Trust, the rewilding charity behind Wildwood Devon, is turning 21 this March and…
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With March bringing World Book Day, there’s no better time to discuss Ottery St Mary’s famed poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Coleridge, a co-founder of the Romantic Movement, penned many famous works throughout his lifetime, such as The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Kubla Khan and Biographia…
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Wildwood Devon - a wildlife park in Ottery St Mary - has announced the name of their new arctic fox. A competition to name the fox launched mid-January. Over 600 members of the public voted from a selection of names including Luna, Inari and Opal. The winning choice was Aurora - after Aurora…
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Nestled within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ottery St Mary is a delightful town full of unique traditions. How much do you know about our fantastic town? We’ve got five facts that you may not know… Did you know that Ottery St Mary is the birthplace of Samuel Taylor Coleridge…
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Image: Wildwood Devon Local wildlife park Wildwood Devon - part of the British wildlife conservation charity, Wildwood Trust - has welcomed a new arctic fox. Now she needs the public’s help to find a name. The fox arrived at Wildwood Devon, near Ottery St Mary, in December. She joins the same…
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Image: John Green On Saturday 14 th January, families can enjoy a farm day at Ottery St Mary Parish Church. The Old Macdonald Had a Farm family fun day will involve two real sheep visiting the church, as well as a meet the pig experience. Children will be able to play with farm toys and take part in…
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There is lots of history to discover in the village of Ottery St Mary. It’s the only place left in the UK that holds a Tar Barrel Rolling event over Bonfire Night and celebrates the banishment of the village’s pixies. One of the village’s beauty spots also doubles as a place of historic interest:…
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One of east Devon’s most popular events – the Tar Barrel Rolling in Ottery St Mary is back for 2021 after having to be cancelled due to the pandemic last year. 2020’s was one of the only events to be cancelled in this festival’s decades long history, so make sure to add the 5 th November to your…
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