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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

Events in Bristol: January 2020

7th January 2020 Nick Art, Art & Entertainment, 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Dorset: May Bank Holiday Festivals & Events

1st May 2018 Nick Art, Art & Entertainment, 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

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

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.

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

Poltimore House: A gothic experience minutes from Exeter

18th February 2018 Nick Days Out, Devon, Exeter, Travel & Adventure

We visited Poltimore House as part of the annual Heritage Open Days scheme. Every September historic and cultural venues across England open their doors to the