Things to do in Devon, events & lifestyle

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Out & About

10 of the best towns and villages in the South Hams

Wed, 11:04 Ellen Howe

Encompassing large swathes of Dartmoor and plenty of the county’s most distinctive sections of coastline, it’s no wonder that the South Hams district is home to some of Devon’s prettiest places. We pick out 10 of the best towns and villages the area has to offer

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All you need to know about stargazing on Dartmoor

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Dartmoor is one of the best places in the UK to spot stars. HAZEL SILLVER joined astronomers Rob and Bryony Tilsley on the moor on a starry night

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Exploring the beautiful lakes and reservoirs of Dartmoor

Monday, April 15, 2019

Lopwell Dam near Tavistock is a wildlife haven:

Dartmoor’s not all tors and craggy landscapes, you know. There are some beautiful lakes and reservoirs to explore too, as CHRISSY HARRIS discovers

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5 great summer walks with incredible views

Monday, April 15, 2019

An ornate bench with unrivalled view on Culmstock Beacon

Simone Stanbrook-Byrne suggests a selection of 5 walks with stunning views to enjoy over the summer. Grab your boots and the relevant OS map and off you go!

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11 of the prettiest picnic walks in Devon

Monday, April 15, 2019

If there’s one thing Devon can do well, it’s play host to a picnic. With an abundance of hidden areas and beautiful locations, Devon screams out to be explored. We’ve picked 11 spots that are ideal for exploration and picnicking

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People

What's life like being a ranger protecting Dartmoor?

Wed, 10:59

Simon has been working on Dartmoor for 16 years and has a deep love and appreciation for it

Every day is different. Simon Lee, Dartmoor’s Ranger Team Manager, talks to ANNE BRUNNER-ELLIS about his work as a guardian of the moor

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£12,000 needed to keep 3000-year-old buried treasure in Devon

Wed, 10:43

Buried treasure which remained hidden in a boggy Devon field for about 3,000 years is the subject of a £12,000 appeal to keep it in the county

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British explorer camps wild in Devon as part of 1,250-mile trek for his 70th birthday

Monday, April 8, 2019

John Sutcliffe on Dartmoor during his epic walk to mark his 70th birthday

British explorer John Sutcliffe tells FLORENCE KNIGHT about backpacking through Devon as part of a 1,250-mile trek across Britain to celebrate his 70th birthday

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How the Exeter Aces are keeping cycle speedway alive in Devon

Monday, April 8, 2019

Exeter Aces’ riders Rob Geach and Aaron Herbert (in green) and their opponents from Poole tangle on the first bend

PHILIP DALLING reveals how a sport which grew out of the ashes of the Second World War is still thriving under a new guise here in Devon

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100th floodlit landing site established to aid Devon Air Ambulance night flying

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

The Devon Air Ambulance now has over 100 community landing sites across the county, supporting the flying medics’ night time missions

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Food & Drink

Celebrating Dartmoor Brewery's first 25 years

Wed, 11:20

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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We discover the secrets behind Chocolate Heaven Made in Devon

Monday, April 8, 2019

Chocolate Heaven's winning flavours are a celebration of local ingredients

Chocolates handmade in Devon - what could be sweeter? CHRISSY HARRIS meets a self-taught chocolatier who creates award-winning treats in her kitchen

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Walks

5 great summer walks with incredible views

Monday, April 15, 2019

Simone Stanbrook-Byrne suggests a selection of 5 walks with stunning views to enjoy over the summer. Grab your boots and the relevant OS map and off you go!

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