December is here and we’re creeping further towards a brand new year. We’re looking back on a wonderful year here in Ottery St Mary, all through your photos! From our traditional events, stunning architecture and structures, landscapes and more, there’s plenty to love and enjoy within the town.
Here are some of our favourite photos that you’ve taken throughout this year:
Starting off with Ottery’s trademark event, the Tar Barrels!
Photo by @chloepenman_35mm
Next is a piece of history remembering the literary great, Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Photo by @helloitsmattw
And a statue of Coleridge in the churchyard.
Photo by @cholyer
St Mary’s Church.
Photo by @eastdevonphoto
Summer at the Tumbling Weir.
Photo by @samanthajlakeee
Relaxing spots at Cadhay.
Photo by @janicerichards1314
And finally, a stunning golden sunset in nearby Tipton St John, looking over the River Otter.
Photo by @eastdevonphoto
Make sure to share your photos with us by using #VisitOtteryStMary or by uploading them here.
Why East Devon is a great camping destination
- 2 minute read
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…
Learn More
How well do you know this Ottery export?
- 3 minute read
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…
Learn More
Line up announced for Beautiful Days
- 1 minute read
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…
Learn More
See the first signs of spring in Ottery St Mary
- 2 minute read
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…
Learn More
Have a bracing start to the New Year | Wild swimming spots
- 3 minute read
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…
Learn More
4 reasons to visit East Devon this winter season
- 2 minute read
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…
Learn More