Discover the heart of East Devon

Connected to almost everywhere and yet, peaceful enough to give the impression of being miles away, you can really enjoy the best of both worlds in Ottery St Mary.

Exeter Airport to Ottery St Mary 

You’ll find Exeter International Airport is just 8 miles away, while the A30 provides easy access to a host of towns, making Ottery a great place to start your adventure.

Explore the Jurassic Coast from Ottery St Mary 

Here in Ottery, you are centrally located to enjoy the best of East Devon. The beach is just a 15 minute drive, while country houses, adventure parks, countryside walks and more are all just on the doorstep. If you fancy a day at the beach, you can reach Sidmouth in a quarter of an hour, while award-winning gardens, theme parks and more are just a stone’s throw away.

Although you might feel like you are worlds away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life while in Ottery St Mary, you’re actually much closer than you think, giving you the perfect opportunity to discover East Devon.

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Have a bracing start to the New Year | Wild swimming spots

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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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children dance performace during carnival at Ottery St Mary

4 reasons to visit East Devon this winter season

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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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Christmas Events

Christmas markets and events in East Devon

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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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Get ready for Ottery’s Tar Barrels

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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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Start your Christmas shopping early with Otter Garden Centre

Start your Christmas shopping early with Otter Garden Centre

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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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Birdwatching spots near Ottery

Birdwatching spots near Ottery

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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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