Westcountry Weekender - Page 2 of 3 - Celebrating food, culture & adventure across the West Country.

Cornish glamping at Lombard Farm, Fowey

28th July 2018 Nick Cornwall, Holidays, Weekend Breaks

We haven’t had much experience of glamping. We’ve done a lot of tent and van camping and have also stayed in a covered camping pod.

Crediton Food Festival

28th July 2018 Nick Devon, Festivals & Events, Food & Drink

The market town of Crediton has a beautiful setting, nestled amongst the green hills of mid-Devon. It’s only a short hop from Exeter and has

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Gemma Ward Photography for Barbican Theatre

Barbican Theatre: Macbeth preview

26th July 2018 Nick Devon, Plymouth, Theatre

The Barbican Theatre‘s big open-air summer production opens next week. It’s the fourth of their Bard in the Yard productions, bringing some of Shakespeare’s finest plays

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.

Exeter Pride festival in Northernhay Gardens

Exeter Pride – an LGBTQ+ celebration

11th June 2018 Nick Devon, Exeter, Festivals & Events, Music

A major date in our calendar every year is Exeter Pride. It’s one of the first Pride celebrations to take place across the UK each

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

Yeofest: beer & banjos in mid Devon

23rd April 2018 Nick Devon, Food & Drink

Nestled in the mid-Devon countryside is the picturesque village of Yeoford. A short train ride from Exeter, Yeoford is a little slice of Devon heaven

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.

Dick Tracy at the Plymouth Athenaeum Theatre

10th April 2018 Nick Art & Entertainment, Comedy, Plymouth, Theatre

It was a day of firsts for us when we went to see Dick Tracy in Plymouth, as we’d not been to the Plymouth Athenaeum,

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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