Christmas

17 of the best Christmas markets in Devon

Exeter Christmas Market (c) Alison Day, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

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

Updated Bonfire night in Devon: 15 of the best firework displays

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Mountbatten (c) Holland, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Gather family and friends, wrap up warm and enjoy spectacular Bonfire Night celebrations across the county. We have chosen 15 of the best firework displays across Devon for you to enjoy

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What do Dartmoor's array of stone circles mean and how were they built?

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Scorhill is in a remote, beautiful setting

Dartmoor is home to an impressive number of stone circles and rows. HAZELL SILLVER met archaeologist Andy Crabb to find out more about these mysterious monuments

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Updated Halloween events in Devon: 15 great things to do this October half term

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Fred Humphries
Halloween events in Devon - Photo by Nicole Edelbrock on Unsplash

As Halloween descends all over Devon many of our top attractions have specially themed events perfect for you and the kids. Here are 15 great Halloween events in Devon

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24 hours in Ilfracombe: A town guide

Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Ilfracombe (c) Kevin Thomas, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

There's so much to do in Ilfracombe that spending just a day here doesn't really do the place justice. If that's all the time you have, however, here are some top spots you must tick off

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10 of the best woodland walks in Devon

Thursday, October 10, 2019
Bellever Forest (c) shrdlu-, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Experts say forests and woods are important places to de-stress and relax and were included in the top three nature destinations people visited last year. So what are you waiting for? Get your wellies or your boots on and head out on one of these wonderful woodland walks

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People

Crime writer Ann Cleeves bases new detective series in North Devon

Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Author Ann Cleeves, pictured in Barnstaple,

Award-winning crime writer Ann Cleeves tells Catherine Courtenay why her latest detective is based in North Devon. Photos by Jim Wileman

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The story of Christian the Lion, Devon's most famous feline

Friday, October 4, 2019
John Rendall pictured with his shop-bought lion cub which inspired a lifetime of conservation in a previously unpublished photograph by Derek Cattani

The tear-jerking story of Devon-born Christian the lion, bought from Harrods 50 years ago, has been captured in a new illustrated book. KATE WILLIAMS discovers the heart-warming tale of the shop-bought cub from Ilfracombe

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18 celebrities you never knew were from Devon

Thursday, September 26, 2019
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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WATCH: 15 retro videos showing Devon in times gone by

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Fred Humphries
Plymouth Pier, c.1910 (c) Richard and Gill Long, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Although we'll never be able to see Devon in the glory that our ancestors were lucky enough to enjoy, short clips like these 15 still give us a small insight into our county as it used to be

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

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
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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Style

5 reasons to visit Bride: The Wedding Show at Westpoint Exeter this October 12 - 13

Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Bride: The Wedding Show

The show opens its door soon and you should book in now to ensure you don't miss the Devon Life half price ticket offer

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Food & Drink

PUB REVIEW: The Oddfellows in Exeter

Friday, October 18, 2019
The Oddfellows ticks all the right boxes and is a jewel in the crown of Exeter�s indie scene

In his regular series of columns for Devon Life, Patrick McCaig of The Otter Brewery takes us on a trawl of some of his favourite pubs, this time visiting The Oddfellows in Exeter

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North Devon Food Trail app helps put the region's dining destinations firmly on the foodie map

Tuesday, October 8, 2019
You can eat your way around North Devon’s incredible scenery

North Devon is officially a delicious place to be. A successful app and trail is making dining in the region easier than ever, as CHRISSY HARRIS discovers

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Michael Caines recipe: Braised short ribs Texan style

Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Michael Caines recipe: Braised short ribs Texan style

To supplement his monthly column, Devon's celebrity chef Michael Caines has provided this American-inspired ribs recipe

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9 cosy pubs in Devon to warm up in this winter

Friday, September 27, 2019 Fred Humphries
Royal Oak Inn, Meavy (c) Lee Morgan, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

As the winter begins to close in, there's nowhere better to take refuge than one of Devon's many cosy pubs. Here are 9 you should look for when needing to escape the nippy British weather

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Walks

10 of the best woodland walks in Devon

Thursday, October 10, 2019
Bellever Forest (c) shrdlu-, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Experts say forests and woods are important places to de-stress and relax and were included in the top three nature destinations people visited last year. So what are you waiting for? Get your wellies or your boots on and head out on one of these wonderful woodland walks

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7 places with wheelchair-friendly trails in Devon

Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Killerton's Tramper out and about near the Chapel

SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE investigates some wheelchair-friendly routes around the county

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Devon's best walks: A four-mile circular in the hills around Bampton

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
The chimneys of Pipshayne come into view on the track towards Ford

Discovering fabulous views on a hilly walk from Bampton, with SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE

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