Things to do in Devon, events & lifestyle

Dartmouth Castle viewed across the graveyard of St. Petroc's church (c) Richard Szwejkowski, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

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6 reasons why you should go walking in South Devon

Yesterday, 12:44

Dust off your walking shoes and head to South Devon – here are 6 reasons why the area is so good for a stroll writes Victoria Rogers

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30 great days out in Exeter

Yesterday, 14:29 Stephanie Darkes

In easy reach of both the moor and the sea, Exeter is a country-city. Photo: momentstomedia.com

From ‘secret space’ tours to vegan pizza - there’s more to the Devon city than meets the eye

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Landmark figure from Topsham’s past is restored to its former glory

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Alison Palmer

HMS Centurion's figurehead, mounted on the side of a riverside home in Topsham. Photo: David and Ruth Martin

A ship’s figurehead that became a Topsham landmark has found a new home

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11 of the prettiest villages in North Devon

Friday, September 11, 2020 Claire Chandler

Lynmouth (c) John Bointon, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Ranging from rocky and windy walkways along the South West Coast Path to the sandy beaches on the picturesque coastline, the district of North Devon is one of the prettiest coastal areas in the South West of England. In no particular order, here are 11 of the prettiest villages in the district of North Devon

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How well do you know Devon?

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Plymouth Hoe © David Merrett(CC BY 2.0)Flickr

Take our quiz to find out how well you really know Devon

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People

Meet Devon’s very own horse whisperer

Yesterday, 14:21 Mary Ann Pledge

Jonathan in costume, complete with pince-nez, driving the wedding carriage. Photo: Mary Ann Pledge

Jonathan Waterer trains and supplies horses for feature films and Royalty as well as running courses in Devon

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Look out for new sci-fi film shot in Devon

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Amanda Rowe

Alien Outbreak was filmed using actors and crew from the South West. Photo: Rendered Pictures

Alien Encounters film stars local actors and features Plymouth, Dartmoor and Exeter

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‘I’m a rarity’ says Exeter wheelchair rugby star

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Chrissy Harris

Tilly is now part of the GB Wheelchair Rugby Squad, while also playing for the Exeter Hawks community club. Photo: Steve Haywood

Tilly Robinson, 18, is determined not to let her disability get in the way of her sporting career

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‘Life-changing’ charity delighted to be handed new Exeter HQ

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Andy Cooper

Mary Pugsley with her Hair@theAcademy team: L-R: ?Jodie, Julie, Claire, Mary, Vicky, Leah and Tyler. Photo: Hair@TheAcademy

Unique Devon hair charity delighted to have been donated new premises in Exeter

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Exeter

Exeter Chiefs rugby stars show their talents off the pitch

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Andy Cooper

Olly Woodburn celebrates with Jack Nowell after scoring a try. Now the Exeter Chiefs duo are combining succesfully off the field as well. Photo: Paul Harding/PA Images

Exeter Chiefs star Olly Woodburn reveals how he and fellow player Jack Nowell have teamed up to showcase a new fashion range

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Food & Drink

Is this Devon’s most eco-friendly restaurant?

Yesterday, 14:18 Kate Haskell

Tim and Clare Bouget of cafe-ODE at Shaldon, awarded the highest rated sustainable restaurant in the UK for an unprecedented two successive years. Photo: Steve Haywood

Award-winning chef Tim Bouget of cafe-ODE in Shaldon is offering green-friendly food choices

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Win Win a hamper with five of Harrogate’s award-winning Slingsby Gins

Mon, 00:00

The hamper includes the original London Dry Gin, the loved Yorkshire Rhubarb Gin and the brand’s latest launch, Slingsby Marmalade Gin.

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Customers save much-loved Exeter wine shop

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Iain serves fabulous food matched with several different wines at one of his mid-week supper club gatherings. Photo: Rhodri Cooper

When Iain Smith of Smith’s Wines was diagnosed with cancer, he was overwhelmed at the offers of help which kept his business afloat

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Vegetarian restaurants in Devon: 8 of the best places

Thursday, September 10, 2020 Georgia Atkins

We have lots of delicious vegetarian eateries in Devon: everything from cleansing juices and breakfasts to three course meals…

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Rugby star’s diner is a real winner

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Andy Cooper

The Japanese spicy fries were the stand out of the evening. Photo: The Satnd Off

Our Editor Andy Cooper enjoys a great night out at Exeter Chief’s star’s eaterie

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Homes & Gardens

A Devon landowner has turned his estate into a sculpture and wildlife haven

Friday, September 4, 2020 Andy Cooper

Philip Letts wanted to mesh rewilding and environment with private art exhibitions and a permanent collection. Photo: Devon Sculpture Park

Philip Letts has turned the Mamhead Park (South) estate over to wildlife and artists

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Why you need Astilbe in your garden

Saturday, August 29, 2020 Catherine Courtenay

Astilbes from the National Plant Collection at Marwood Hill Gardens. Photo:Rob Dougall

Stand out from the rest with these distinctive colourful plants

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Walks

A wildlife walk on East Devon’s pebblebed heath

Thursday, August 6, 2020 Simone Stanbrooke-Byrne

View from the high track at the top of the reserve, between Aylesbeare and Harpford Commons. Photo: Simone Stanbrook-Byrne

A habitat rarer than rainforest is the setting for this 6k nature reserve ramble

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A healthy, happy walk at Silverton near Exeter

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Simone Stanbrook-Byrne

Expansive farmland views along the route. Photo: Simone Stanbrook-Byrne

Across Devon, many villages and towns have Walk & Talk schemes. Devon Life walks writer Simone Stanbrook-Byrne joined one near Silverton, just before lockdown kicked in.

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An Exmoor walk: dramatic scenery at Lynmouth and Watersmeet

Thursday, June 18, 2020 Catherine Courtenay

Walking the dogs over Countisbury, Exmoor. Photograph Tor McIntosh/South West Coast Oath Association

The best way to approach Lynton is via Station Hill; rounding the top, just before the road drops down into the town, you catch sight of the cliffs at Countisbury. If you’ve driven across the North Devon countryside, following the road from Barnstaple, this first glimpse of the sea and those dark, towering cliffs is always breathtaking.

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