Things to do in Devon, events & lifestyle

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Painting of Sir Francis Drake to be displayed in his former home at Buckland Abbey

Tue, 10:54

Alison Cooper, National Trust Curator, and
Neil Wressell, National Trust Conservator, are pictured with the painting

A painting of Sir Francis Drake, which belongs to the National Portrait Gallery, has been brought to the Elizabethan seafarer's former Devon home, Buckland Abbey, near Tavistock.

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Inside The Box, Plymouth's new £40 million museum and art gallery

Tue, 10:46

A flagship £40 million museum and art gallery is set to transform the heart of Plymouth. CHRISSY HARRIS finds out more about this pioneering project

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7 magical bluebell walks in Devon

Tue, 10:48 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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What's on at the Seaton Cycle Fest this July

Monday, May 13, 2019

The Seaton Cycle Fest returns for its fourth year this summer

The East Devon seaside town of Seaton is looking forward to another exciting weekend of cycle races

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How you can celebrate Devon Day this June 4

Monday, May 13, 2019

Devon Day is a chance to celebrate all that is great about the county

It's Devon Day this month - a chance to celebrate all that's great about our beautiful county. And there's a whole lotta love out there, as CHRISSY HARRIS discovers

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Painting of Sir Francis Drake to be displayed in his former home at Buckland Abbey

Tue, 10:54

A painting of Sir Francis Drake, which belongs to the National Portrait Gallery, has been brought to the Elizabethan seafarer's former Devon home, Buckland Abbey, near Tavistock.

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Meet Mid Devon's volunteer bat nurse

Tue, 10:37

Bella, a Noctule Bat, is the largest species in Sue’s care

In the heart of Mid Devon SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE discovers a haven for injured and orphaned wild bats

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Ad Feature How Exeter Heart can help you diagnose an irregular heartbeat

Thursday, May 9, 2019

An irregular heartbeat could be the sign of an underlying health problem, say medical experts at Exeter Heart

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Ad Feature Red Rock Entertainment: Could you invest in a movie about the Lynmouth lifeboat rescue?

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Red Rock Entertainment are offering investment opportunities in a new animated feature about an audacious lifeboat rescue during an 1899 storm

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What does it take to complete the Ten Tors Challenge?

Monday, April 29, 2019

The challenge begins as teams start their trek, en masse

Weather, grit and walking boots - ABI LEIGHTON-BOYCE talks to Lieutenant Colonel Crispin d'Apice about what it takes to tackle the Ten Tors

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23 Devon restaurants with views to dine for

Monday, May 13, 2019 Kate Haskell

With views of the coast, the countryside and our towns and cities, Devon's eateries are home to some of the best views the county has to offer. Here are 23 places that are a treat for the tongue and the eyes

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Where to enjoy coffee in Devon: 26 of the best places to go

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Bean freaks, brew geeks and the simply curious - take note. 26 of Devon's top speciality coffee shops are named in the South West and South Wales Independent Coffee Guide.

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Celebrating Dartmoor Brewery's first 25 years

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

What began as a microbrewery on Dartmoor a quarter of a century ago is now making beer that's among the best in the world. SU CARROLL visited their Princetown headquarters… Photos: Steve Haywood

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Walks

Devon's best walks: A circular bluebell stroll on Dartmoor

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

In this special extra walk for Devon Life to catch the precious bluebells while they are in flower, HAZEL SILLVER enjoys majestic granite outcrops on this circular Dartmoor stroll

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