Things to do in Devon, events & lifestyle

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Father Christmas arrives at Pennywell Farm

Out & About

19 wonderful reasons to visit Devon this Christmas

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From cosy pubs galore to winter beach walks, there’s plenty to enjoy in Devon at Christmas. We list 19 reasons you should come visit us this December.

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18 times Devon was prettier than a Christmas card

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Fred Humphries

Dartmoor (c) Kate Ewing, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Devon is particularly stunning at this time of year and so we’ve picked out 18 stunning pictures that encapsulate the county during the festive period

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Winter walks in Devon: 12 of the best

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 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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Devon’s best walks: Soar Mill Cove and West Cliff in South Devon

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

A South Devon walk along a wreck-rich coastline with SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE

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24 hours in Plymouth: A guide to the Ocean City

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Plymouth (c) Mark Robinson, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

In the latest of our 24-hour tours of Devon’s best locations, we head to Britain’s Ocean City

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People

One reader’s Christmas message: “Cherish your marriage, nurture, love, and respect each other”

Friday, December 7, 2018

Michael Thompson, his late wife Pamela and their dog Tootsie

Devon Life received this heartfelt letter from Mr Michael Thompson, of Torbay, which is felt particularly poignant to share with our website audience at this time of year

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41 great Christmas gift ideas from Devon

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Adopting a donkey makes a special gift and there’s over 20 of these lovable characters to choose from, plus the adopter can visit their donkey for free at one of the six centres across the UK, including Sidmouth and Ivybridge, £3 per month. Adoption packs include two portraits, four postcards, a certificate and membership card. Available from The Donkey Sanctuary on 01395 573133 or thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/adopt

Bursting with festive inspiration, KATE WILLIAMS seeks out the best presents for a perfect Devon Christmas

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Famous Devonians quiz: How well do you know our celebrities and historical figures?

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

The salt marsh at Saltram Park (c) Brian Holland, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Devon has had more than its fair share of high achievers over the years but how well do you know our county’s singers, authors, sportspeople, explorers and TV personalities? This is an edited version of a quiz compiled by MARGARET BRECKNELL in the December 2018 issue of Devon Life

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Remembering iconic Exmoor filmmaker Johnny Kingdom

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

PHILIP DALLING recalls two Exmoor legends who shared a deep love of the moor and its natural resources, and gained national fame through the media

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Remembrance 2018: The Devonians who gave their lives to protect this country

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

The Devonshire Regiment memorial at La Ville-aux-Bois-lès-Pontavert

In the month when we mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, STEVE ROBERTS highlights the terrible cost in human lives it inflicted on the county of Devon

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Food & Drink

Toot in Plymouth: Restaurateur Edmond Davari tells us more about his latest venture

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

The brightly coloured interior of Toot! In Plymouth.

SU CARROLL breaks bread with charismatic Devon restaurateur Edmond Davari as he embarks on a new venture

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We discover the secrets to success for Voyager Coffee

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

It's all about having fun with coffee for the team at Voyager Coffee

We hooked up with RACHAEL JOWITT, head roaster for leading South West coffee roastery, Voyager Coffee, to hear how the business is developing

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16 of the best real ale pubs in Devon

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Georgia Atkins

The Ship & Pilot Inn (c) (Mick Baker)rooster, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

From pale ale and real cider to craft beer, Devon is home to a number of real ale breweries and CAMRA award-winners, meaning a good pub is never far away – we pick 16 places to go in Devon to find the best pint

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Devon Life Food & Drink Awards 2018: We reveal our winners

Friday, November 16, 2018

Devon Life’s readers and followers have been voting for their favourite food & drink stars and we can now reveal our winners who were honoured at our glamorous ceremony at Sandy Park on November 15

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11 historical pubs in Devon you have to visit

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Hannah Corfield

Cott Inn, Dartington (c) John Victor Cooper, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Public Houses are a cornerstone of life here in Britain, dating back as far as the Roman invasion in 43 AD. Devon is no different and its humble establishments are steeped in history and nostalgia. We’ve taken a look at 11 of the county’s most historical pubs

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