Things to do in Devon, events & lifestyle

Hope Cove & Outer Hope from Bolt Tail (c) Keith Murray, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Fingle Bridge (c) Ben Ervine, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

A Dartmoor pony (c) Markles55, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Christmas

17 of the best Christmas markets in Devon

Charming markets and late night shopping opportunities- it must be time for choosing Christmas presents in Devon! We bring you the festive goings-on from all over the county

Out & About

Devon's best walks: Royal connections in the countryside near Newton Abbot

Yesterday, 17:11

The Graving Dock Lock on the old Stover Canal, where barges could be repaired in dry dock

Not far from the bustle of Newton Abbot SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE discovers some easy rural walking with royal connections

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8 top Devon dog walks passing a dog-friendly pub

Tue, 10:47

Read on for Natalie Millar-Partridge's pick of the best Devon dog walks in the area, starting or finishing at a proper, doggie friendly pub

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Exeter in winter: 10 great places to go

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Take a look inside Exeter Cathedral to see some incredible stained glass and gothic architecture

Now is the perfect time to head for the bright lights of Exeter, where you can hunker down in one of the city's many pubs, cafés and indoor attractions. Here's our pick of the best places to keep warm, dry and entertained | Words: Chrissy Harris

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10 of the prettiest National Trust walks in Devon and Exmoor

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

As the weather starts to warm up and the Devon countryside beckons, LIZZIE JANE of the National Trust in the South West offers plenty of walk ideas for you to try. Whether you want a relaxed Sunday stroll or a more strenuous hike, here are 10 walks across Devon (and beyond) to help you escape the crowds and head off the beaten track

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Join In QUIZ: Is this beach in Devon or Cornwall?

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

It's time to test your knowledge! Can you tell us which beach can be found in which county? Take our quiz and find out...

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People

WWII airmen signatures on East Devon pub ceiling revived by 10-year project

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Canadian airman David 'Blackie' Williams, who won the DFC and DSO during the war, signs his name on the St George and Dragon ceiling. Behind the bar is young Ailsa Lobb and pinned to the wall are the ends of airmen's ties she snipped off with dressmakers' scissors.

Signatures written by Second World War airmen on the ceiling of an East Devon pub have been brought back to life in a painstaking 10-year project, writes Owen Jones

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The tragic story of the Bideford women who were the last to be convicted of witchcraft in England

Friday, October 25, 2019

The Devon Witches (c) Chris Nye, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The town of Bideford in North Devon has an unusual claim to fame, for it was the home of the last women to be convicted of witchcraft in England. David Pilling tells their tragic story

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Style

Ad Feature Why it's important to not overdo it this Christmas period

Wed, 12:46

Nuffield Health tell us how not to overdo it this Christmas period

A happy Christmas needn't mean an unhappy gut, say the experts at Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital

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Ad Feature Knee and hip joint care advice with Nuffield Health

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Knee and hip joint advice with Nuffield Health

Focus on three key areas to help your knees and hips last longer, say experts at Nuffield Health

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Food & Drink

PUB REVIEW: The Seven Stars, Dartmouth

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

The Seven Stars is a welcome refuge in Dartmouth

In his regular series of columns for Devon Life, Patrick McCaig of The Otter Brewery visits The Seven Stars pub in Dartmouth

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Walks

Devon's best walks: Royal connections in the countryside near Newton Abbot

Yesterday, 17:11

Not far from the bustle of Newton Abbot SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE discovers some easy rural walking with royal connections

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8 top Devon dog walks passing a dog-friendly pub

Tue, 10:47

Read on for Natalie Millar-Partridge's pick of the best Devon dog walks in the area, starting or finishing at a proper, doggie friendly pub

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Devon's best walks: 6-mile circular at Blackdown Hills and Culmstock Beacon

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

The bench at the Beacon is well-placed for thirst-quenching views

A lofty walk in the Blackdown hills where SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE discovers lovely autumn colours

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Winter walks in Devon: 12 of the best

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Georgia Atkins

Devon is a joy to explore with its beautiful beaches, pretty woodland and charming towns and villages. Made even more magical under a blanket of glistening frost, we pick 12 walks to blow away the cobwebs in the county this winter

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