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
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
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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Flying high at Exmouth Kite Festival
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 coastal walks & canal strolls
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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Sunsets and serenity at Devon’s Buckfast Abbey
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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Exploring Dartington Hall and Gardens
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: secret rooms and stunning views
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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Dorset: May Bank Holiday Festivals & Events
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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Shark spotting at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth
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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Little Dartmouth and Dart Estuary coastal walk
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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The Big Easter Weekender: comedy, beer, theatre, walks & more in Devon this Easter!
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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