North Devon blog
Local guides, seasonal round-ups and stories from around North Devon and Exmoor.
- The 10 best photos taken in North Devon in 2017 We asked for the best photos taken in North Devon; you answered in your DROVES. Last year (or earlier this week!), we asked you to send in your…
- What to look forward to in North Devon in 2018 As we say goodbye to 2017, a year that has been chockablock with fantastic events, festivals and occasions, attention turns to what 2018 has in…
- Your essential guide to New Year’s Eve events in North Devon Can you believe it? 2017 is nearly over! But, whether you’ll be sad to see the end of the year or happy to welcome a new one, there’s no getting…
- The North Devon attractions open during the Christmas holidays Now that school is well and truly out for the winter (see what we did there?), you’re probably wondering where in North Devon is open for you to…
- Christmas in North Devon: The definitive North Devon gift guide If you’re like us, you’re pulling your hair out over what Christmas present you should be buying your kin. But there’s no need to worry when you…
- Lynton & Barnstaple Railway announces special Christmas events The North Devon attraction labelled the “Last Narrow-Gauge Railway Adventure” is gearing up for a busy Christmas period! The Lynton & Barnstaple…
- Broomhill National Sculpture Prize 2017 winners announced An air of excitement and anticipation was cast over Broomhill Art Hotel & Sculpture Gardens this week as the prestigious judges of the Broomhill…
- The North Devon events you should be looking forward to this winter Christmas lights switch-on events, Santa’s Grotto, festive markets - there are so many North Devon events to look forward to this winter. That’s not…
- Free things for kids to do this summer in North Devon We understand the struggle - you’re on a family holiday and the kids are “bored” or what they really want to do will somehow involve things like a…
- 11 things you probably don’t know about North Devon (Main image: Richard Kift) When you think about, North Devon is actually a HUGE place - from the hills of Exmoor, out to Torrington and Holsworthy…
- North Devon’s Best Surf Spots We know that this will divide people…but where is North Devon’s best surfing spot? The area has many quality spots all year round, which makes North…
- These are the best beaches for surfing in North Devon We know that this will divide people…but which stretch of coast is best for surfing in North Devon? The area has many quality spots all year round…
- A Local’s Guide To... Ilfracombe Ilfracombe, North Devon’s third largest town with a population of more than 10,000, is loved by both holidaymakers and locals alike. Home to Henry…
- The A-Z of North Devon A is for AWESOME! Well no, actually, in our A-Z of North Devon it’s not - but maybe it should be?! After all, North Devon is the place to be in all…
- “Living in Lynmouth during the war” by Maggie Fink Maggie Fink went to school in Lynmouth between 1940 and 1945 - during the Second World War. In a special blog, she details her time living in the…
- North Devon pubs and restaurants with a sea view | Love North Devon Summer has slowly, but surely, crept up on us. And what better way to make the most of a glorious afternoon, or wile away a sun-kissed evening, than…
- The best places to get a cream tea in North Devon Believe it or not, National Cream Tea Day falls every year on June 30th! But, rather than picking fights with Cornwall and Somerset about how WRONG…
- Fringe TheatreFest returns to Barnstaple later this month The countdown has begun, and in just a few short weeks this year’s Fringe TheatreFest will be back in Barnstaple, animating venues across the town…
- 11 North Devon days out for animal lovers Do you go giddy over goats? Are you balmy about birds? Does swimming with sea lions sound super to you?! You’re in luck! Lovers of creatures great…
- National Sculpture Prize 2017 opens in North Devon A giant Aeolian harp, a machine made by a machine, embryonic forms and a canopy of trees are among the finalists vying to win the 2017 National…
- Quiz: which North Devon accommodation is perfect for you? Hotels, campsites, B&BS… when it comes to choosing a place to stay, it can cause quite the headache. Don’t worry, though - we’re here to help you…
- 10 FANTASTIC things to do in North Devon this Bank Holiday/Half Term How lucky are we to have not only one but TWO bank holidays this month?! Not only that, but half-term falls in the week after May’s second long…
- Five fantastic things to do in North Devon this May Bank Holiday May is one of our favourite months of the year here in North Devon. Not only do we get to enjoy two long weekends, but the sun (usually!) starts to…
- North Devon set for bumper tourism season We all know how amazing North Devon is - and it seems people around the UK are catching on too! Have you seen the video of North Devon that has been…
- 10 Perfect Places for a North Devon Picnic Is there any better way to enjoy a warm cheese and pickle sandwich than by sitting at one of North Devon’s most beautiful locations? If there is…
- Which North Devon beaches can I walk my dog on? | Visit North Devon and Exmoor Are you heading to North Devon for a holiday, and bringing your four-legged friend with you? Great! We’re blessed here in North Devon to have such a…
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Five things you never knew about North Devon
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Family-friendly accommodation for a North Devon Easter holiday
- OFFICIAL: North Devon beaches are the best in the UK This time last year, we were proud to read that Woolacombe was rated as the best beach in the UK by members of TripAdvisor (for the second year in a…
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A Local's Guide To... Barnstaple