Things to do in Devon, events & lifestyle

Clovelly (c) Martin Abegglen, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Strode House is about as magnificent as they come yet so tucked away that hardly anybody knows its here

Out & About

How to spend 24 hours in Bideford

Yesterday, 09:28 Emily Diamond

The iconic and ancient Bideford Long Bridge built in the 13th century joing the east and west parts of Bideford.

Bideford is an attractive town on the west bank of the River Torridge, where the river begins to widen to form the estuary. It's also a must visit!

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Gallery Top 10 places on Dartmoor you may not know

Yesterday, 08:15 Hesham Abdelhamid

At more than 368 square miles, Dartmoor National Park is the largest and wildest area of open country in the south of England, with ancient woodland, high granite tors and vast tracts of rolling moorland.Here are Dartmoor's best hidden secrets...

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Prettiest streets in Devon: 11 you need to take a walk down

Wed, 09:10 Fred Humphries

Sprinkled throughout Devon's cities, towns and villages are some of the most picture-perfect roads and lanes you could ever wish to see. Those of you who are fortunate enough to live on one of these 11 streets will know exactly what we're talking about

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9 great spots to see snowdrops in Devon

Friday, January 3, 2020 Hannah Corfield

Snowdrops at Buckfast Abbey (c) Alison Day, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Each year, from around January through until March, snowdrops can be seen pushing up through the cold winter soil and transforming our woodlands into white wonderlands. It's the perfect reminder that spring is on the horizon, bringing with it more light and new life to our green spaces. Here is a list of 9 superb spots in Devon to witness this annual spectacle

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Win Win the ultimate foodie getaway in Padstow

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Trewithen Dairy, Rick Stein and our team have come together to offer the perfect prize for all food lovers.

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People

18 celebrities you never knew were from Devon

Yesterday, 15:22

We've looked at the careers of 18 of Devon's best known celebs!

Devon has produced some of the world's best talent when it comes to film, music, sport, TV or pretty much any other field you can think of. Here are 18 celebrities that have shaped popular culture in their own unique way

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Food & Drink

Exclusive Seafood Recipe: Thai-Inspired Mussel Broth

Yesterday, 17:23 ChefPaul Ainsworth

Porthilly mussels, coconut, lemon grass, tomato, basil & miso broth, mopping bread

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Sunday lunch in Devon: 12 pubs you should try

Friday, January 3, 2020 Fred Humphries

The Rugglestone Inn (c) Major Clanger, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The Sunday lunch is an enduring British institution that's incredibly important to get right. We've chosen 12 places in Devon that will guarantee sublime stuffing, mouth-watering meats and Yorkshire pudding perfection.

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