The new Dean of Exeter Cathedral is to be Revd Arwen Mary Folkes, Downing Street has announced. Revd Folkes, who is the first woman Dean in the Cathedral’s 970-year history, was born in Barnstaple in North Devon and was baptised in Bideford, before growing up at the Lizard Lighthouse in Cornwall…
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Looking for festive events in Devon this Christmas? Head to Exmouth Winter Festival on Saturday 28 November 2026 for an afternoon and evening of seasonal entertainment, family activities and the town's annual Christmas lights switch-on. Taking place on The Strand from 3pm to 7.30pm, the free event…
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Lantern parades, sparkling lights, festive markets, independent shopping and a Winter Wonderland are all part of Ilfracombe's Christmas celebrations. With just 50 days until Christmas, Ilfracombe is gearing up for a packed programme of festive events, shopping and seasonal celebrations, with Visit…
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What if a wet afternoon in Devon taught your children more than a week of worksheets? Atlantic weather can roll in with little warning, and outdoor plans often change within the hour. Yet the county has plenty of indoor venues where children meet marine biology, history, astronomy and prehistory up…
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The North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Partnership has published a new Impact Report highlighting the achievements, partnerships and projects that have helped shape a more sustainable future for Northern Devon over the last decade. The report showcases how communities, businesses, farmers, researchers…
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Giraffes grazing alongside zebras, vicuñas sharing their surroundings with rheas, and monkeys living alongside ground-dwelling mammals. It's an exciting new chapter for Paignton Zoo, as different species come together as part of a growing focus on naturalistic, mixed-species habitats. As the zoo…
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Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market is set to return bigger and better than ever this winter, with over 100 traders and a brand-new tipi bar among the additions awaiting visitors to this year's event. Kicking off on Friday 13th November 2026 and running until Sunday 13th December 2026, the market will…
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Looking for Christmas markets in Devon in 2026? Across the county, towns and attractions will host festive markets, Christmas fairs and makers’ events throughout November and December. Browse local crafts, unique gifts, seasonal food and drink, and family entertainment in Exeter, Plymouth, North…
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Devon is a wonderful place to welcome the New Year, whether you’re looking for a lively night out, a bracing coastal walk or a quiet few days in the countryside. You can watch the winter light over the sea, explore a historic harbour, walk on Dartmoor or Exmoor, or start 1st January with a…
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Headline artists have been announced for the 2027 Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival, with wave three festival passes and tickets for Jools Holland on sale at 10am on Friday 23 October. Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Beverley Knight, Level 42, The Robert Cray Band, Heather…
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