Things to do in Devon, events & lifestyle

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Out & About

All you need to know about stargazing on Dartmoor

Tue, 10:05

Dartmoor is one of the best places in the UK to spot stars. HAZEL SILLVER joined astronomers Rob and Bryony Tilsley on the moor on a starry night

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Exploring the beautiful lakes and reservoirs of Dartmoor

Mon, 17:31

Lopwell Dam near Tavistock is a wildlife haven:

Dartmoor’s not all tors and craggy landscapes, you know. There are some beautiful lakes and reservoirs to explore too, as CHRISSY HARRIS discovers

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5 great summer walks with incredible views

Mon, 12:16

An ornate bench with unrivalled view on Culmstock Beacon

Simone Stanbrook-Byrne suggests a selection of 5 walks with stunning views to enjoy over the summer. Grab your boots and the relevant OS map and off you go!

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11 of the prettiest picnic walks in Devon

Mon, 10:01

If there’s one thing Devon can do well, it’s play host to a picnic. With an abundance of hidden areas and beautiful locations, Devon screams out to be explored. We’ve picked 11 spots that are ideal for exploration and picnicking

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7 magical bluebell walks in Devon

Friday, April 5, 2019 Camilla Ellacott

May is a great time to see bluebells slowly cover Devon’s landscape, providing a wash of colour to truly emphasise the start of spring. We pick seven top spots for bluebell walks in the county

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People

British explorer camps wild in Devon as part of 1,250-mile trek for his 70th birthday

Monday, April 8, 2019

John Sutcliffe on Dartmoor during his epic walk to mark his 70th birthday

British explorer John Sutcliffe tells FLORENCE KNIGHT about backpacking through Devon as part of a 1,250-mile trek across Britain to celebrate his 70th birthday

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How the Exeter Aces are keeping cycle speedway alive in Devon

Monday, April 8, 2019

Exeter Aces’ riders Rob Geach and Aaron Herbert (in green) and their opponents from Poole tangle on the first bend

PHILIP DALLING reveals how a sport which grew out of the ashes of the Second World War is still thriving under a new guise here in Devon

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100th floodlit landing site established to aid Devon Air Ambulance night flying

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

The Devon Air Ambulance now has over 100 community landing sites across the county, supporting the flying medics’ night time missions

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Food & Drink

We discover the secrets behind Chocolate Heaven Made in Devon

Monday, April 8, 2019

Chocolate Heaven's winning flavours are a celebration of local ingredients

Chocolates handmade in Devon - what could be sweeter? CHRISSY HARRIS meets a self-taught chocolatier who creates award-winning treats in her kitchen

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Buyacow.uk and crowdbutching: Exeter beef farmer explains new meat buying concept

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Farmer Rob Cotton: 'I wanted people to have a greater understanding of exactly where their meat was reared and what kind of life the cow had'

Exeter beef farmer Rob Cotton explains a new concept in meat shopping to AMELIA THURSTON and reveals how he’s helping to save the planet

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16 great coastal cafes to try in North Devon

Friday, March 22, 2019 Fred Humphries

$Ilfracombe (c) Mark Robinson, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)$

After a long day on North Devon’s coast, a coffee, sandwich or a cream tea will be much needed to refuel. Here are 16 of the best coastal cafes in North Devon

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REVIEW: Café Alf Resco in Dartmouth

Friday, March 22, 2019

Caf� Alf Resco is a busy and buzzing spot

ANDY COOPER visits a Devon institution where the emphasis is on being that little bit different

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The Milkiosk: Littleham farm launches milk dispensing vending machine

Friday, March 22, 2019

Farmer Peter Hockridge came up with the idea after a passerby once stopped at the farm and asked if he sold milk to the public

Farmer Peter Hockridge tells BECKY DICKINSON about a new venture selling milk straight from a Devon farm

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Walks

5 great summer walks with incredible views

Mon, 12:16

Simone Stanbrook-Byrne suggests a selection of 5 walks with stunning views to enjoy over the summer. Grab your boots and the relevant OS map and off you go!

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