As one of the most ecologically fascinating places in the county, East Devon is a great place to spend the May half term. If you’re coming to the area to visit, here are some of the ways you can experience the very best of East Devon. Get on your bike East Devon has miles of the National Cycle…
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One of the best things about Sidmouth is how picturesque it is, which is why we love showing off your photos on our Instagram. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve really enjoyed seeing your snaps, so here are a couple of our favourites. Do you have any photos in Sidmouth? Want to show them…
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Following a public consultation, East Devon District council has made some changes to restrictions on its beaches which will come into effect from 1 st May. Each year, beaches across Devon limit areas where dogs can be exercised as a way to allow all beach goers can enjoy the coast safely. The new…
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Budleigh Salterton is home to the Lower Otter Restoration Project, an initiative which has seen plenty of progress since it’s beginning. The project aims to maintain and secure public footpaths, such as the South West Footpath, reconnecting the river to its floodplain and an increased area of…
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The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival have announced their new President, Cathy Rentzenbrink. Rentzenbrink, author of How to Feel Better, Dear Reader and The Last Act of Love, will take over the role this September. She will succeed the late Dame Hilary Mantel, who passed away in September 2022…
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If you’re visiting Sidmouth this spring, make sure to spend some time exploring the East Devon Way. With better weather and longer, warmer days on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get out and about and experience the beauty of the wider East Devon area. One way to enjoy the countryside…
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Spend some time in East Devon over the Easter holidays and enjoy a range of family friendly activities so you can create a truly memorable bank holiday weekend. Whether you’re in the area for the whole of the Easter holidays, just for a few days or are planning on a day trip over the weekend itself…
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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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The newly-opened exhibition at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) features the work of 36 artists walking in the footsteps of the Camden Town Group. For a moment, the Blackdown Hills were the focus for a few avant-garde painters of the Camden Town Group. Their bold Post-Impressionist paintings, dating…
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