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Library frieze at Greenway House

Greenway House: Agatha Christie’s Devon Retreat

12th March 2020 Nick Days Out, Devon, Travel & Adventure

Greenway House occupies a stunning position above the River Dart. Set in luscious gardens complete with Torbay palms and a boathouse on the estuary, it’s

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Don’t Walk Down There – Spooky Tales from the West Country

Don’t Walk Down There – Spooky Tales from the West Country

30th January 2020 Nick Art & Entertainment, Cornwall, Days Out, Devon, History, Somerset

Welcome travellers to a special Westcountry Weekender blog where we catch up with Nick, creator of the Don’t Walk Down There video web series, exploring

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Events in Bristol: January 2020

Events in Bristol: January 2020

7th January 2020 Nick Art & Entertainment, Art & Literature, Bristol, Comedy, Days Out, Food & Drink, Theatre

Bristol is the perfect place to be this January if you want to beat the winter blues and try something new. We’ve taken a look at the events, shows, exhibitions and festivals coming to Bristol this month and picked a selection of our favourites.

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Dragon kite and others at Exmouth Kite Festival

Flying high at Exmouth Kite Festival

27th August 2018 Nick Days Out, Devon, Festivals & Events, Travel & Adventure

The Exmouth Kite Festival is an annual celebration of kites in the seaside town of Exmouth. Besides a few failed childhood attempts at kite-flying, we’ve

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Bude and Summerleaze Beach

Bude coastal walks & canal strolls

9th August 2018 Nick Cornwall, Days Out, Free, Travel & Adventure, Walks

Nestled at the northern tip of Cornwall is Bude. The seaside resort is famous for its beaches, and in 2017 scored the silver award in

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Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh

Sunsets and serenity at Devon’s Buckfast Abbey

29th July 2018 Nick Days Out, Devon, Food & Drink

We’ve made a couple of trips to Buckfast Abbey recently. It’s a great place to stop for a bite to eat and show visiting friends

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Dartington Hall seen through trees

Exploring Dartington Hall and Gardens

16th June 2018 Nick Art & Entertainment, Days Out, Devon, Food & Drink, Free, Walks

Whenever we’ve been to Dartington in the past it’s been to go to the Shops at Dartington, and they’re still a popular spot for us.

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Powderham Castle near Exeter

Powderham Castle: secret rooms and stunning views

16th May 2018 Nick Days Out, Devon, Exeter, Travel & Adventure

Powderham Castle occupies a beautiful spot on the banks of the River Exe near Exeter. It’s a stunning setting and it’s no wonder it’s such

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Festival scene

Dorset: May Bank Holiday Festivals & Events

1st May 2018 Nick Art & Entertainment, Art & Literature, Days Out, Dorset, Festivals & Events, Food & Drink, Music, Theatre

The first May Bank Holiday weekend is just around the corner and we’ve turned our attention to the beautiful county of Dorset. Maybe you’re planning

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Tank at National Marine Aquarium Plymouth

Shark spotting at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth

24th April 2018 Nick Days Out, Devon, Plymouth, Travel & Adventure

In May 2018 it’ll have been 20 years since the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth first opened its doors. The aquarium draws in 300,000 visitors

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Dart Estuary panorama

Little Dartmouth and Dart Estuary coastal walk

23rd April 2018 Nick Days Out, Devon, Free, Travel & Adventure, Walks

We’re spoilt for walking trails in the south west and when we have a free weekend we often try and get out on a hike.

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Colourful Easter eggs

The Big Easter Weekender: comedy, beer, theatre, walks & more in Devon this Easter!

26th March 2018 Nick Art & Entertainment, Comedy, Days Out, Devon, Exeter, Food & Drink, Plymouth, Theatre, Travel & Adventure, Walks

The Easter Bank Holiday is just around the corner and for many of us that means an extra-long weekend off work and a chance to

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