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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It wasn’t just dinosaurs roaming around East Devon thousands of years ago – all manner of interesting creatures that no longer live in Britain called the Jurassic Coast and its surrounding areas home – including hippos! Yes, you read that right, hippos once lived in Britain. They lived in various…
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As the busy school holiday season winds down, East Devon is gearing up to offer visitors and locals alike an indulgent escape with a trip of exceptional festivals this September. The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, Taste East Devon Festival and Sidmouth and East Devon Walking Festival are…
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Sidmouth Science Festival returns from Friday 4th until Sunday 13th October for a fun and educational week with events ranging from hands-on activities to serious talks plus a visit, walks and a film screening: in fact there are events for all ages and abilities and most of them are free. 1) Become…
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Wild swimming is quickly becoming a hugely popular activity across the UK, with many people joining clubs or going on organised walks and swims and others just heading to well known rivers, estuaries and other swimming spots to try it out for themselves. In East Devon, there are several great places…
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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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School is out for summer and there is no where better to spend the holidays than the Jurassic Coast! With an abundance of beaches, plenty of activities and loads of free or budget things to do around the region – East Devon has everything you need to for a family break this summer! Here are some of…
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Visiting Honiton over the summer months? The town is known as the gateway to the west and is a great spot for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in nature. While you’re here, plan a day out exploring Honiton Bottom Nature Reserve – it’s only a mile from the town centre and is perfect for walks…
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You might think with the last bank holiday until Christmas coming up, that the calendar might start to look a little bare, but you’d be wrong! There are still plenty of activities and events to enjoy in and around Sidmouth! September Sidbury Fair On the outskirts of Sidmouth is the village of…
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Sidmouth School of Art welcomed Artist Photographer in Residence JJ Waller to the town during the annual Folk Festival for a very special collaboration in association with the festival, “Your Town My Town”. JJ took to the streets, the beach, and all of the folk festival venues to capture the town…
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