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Shaldon Water Carnival 2013

Shaldon Water Carnival makes a splash

Enjoy a unique family-friendly day out in Devon at the Shaldon Water Carnival. It takes place on 3rd August with a boat parade, stalls, games and competitions…

Clovelly Lifeboat Weekend (Photo: Kelvin Bennett)

Celebrate the Spirit of Clovelly with the Lifeboat Weekend

Clovelly Lifeboat Weekend on 3rd and 4th August is held in aid of the RNLI and is a popular celebration of the Clovelly Lifeboat…

Clovelly Maritime Festival 2014

Yo ho ho it’s the Clovelly Maritime Festival

Clovelly Maritime Festival on 14th July 2013 will see a day of activities and entertainment for all ages including storytelling, jigs, music and pirates…

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Join Jack-in-the-Green for Ilfracombe’s May Day celebrations

Join the May Day celebrations in Ilfracombe as the town comes together for its annual procession along with morris dancing, maypole dancing and even a beer festival…

Blackawton International Worm Charming Festival

Blackawton International Festival of Wormcharming

This year the Blackawton International Festival of Wormcharming takes place on 5th May. Each year the festival has a theme and this year’s is beach party…

Pendennis Castle - Photo: English Heritage - Contrary Life

On the hunt for some fun this Easter?

This year there will be an eggstravaganza of Easter egg hunts at English Heritage properties across the UK for families to enjoy. Crack the clues on one of their trails to win a prize…

Buckland Abbey (Photo ©NTPL Andrew Butler)

Wake the apple trees from their winter slumber

Take part in a traditional wassail at Buckland Abbey in Devon on 19th January 2013…

Saltram in Devon (Photo © NTPL Rupert Truman)

Take part in the ancient custom of wassailing at Saltram

Visit the Saltram Orchard on 19th January 2013 to learn about and take part in the ancient custom of wassailing…

The Hunting of the Earl of Rone: Combe Martin's unique annual custom

Join the Grenadiers, Hobby Horse, the Fool and the villagers in The Hunting of the Earl of Rone

Revived in 1974, The Hunting of the Earl of Rone, Combe Martin’s unique annual custom takes place on the bank holiday weekend (1st – 4th June 2012)…

Blackawton International Worm Charming Festival

Do you have enough charm for this festival?

The quirky Blackawton International Festival of Worm Charming takes place annually in the village of Blackawton in Devon…

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Easter family fun trail at Dartmouth Castle

Join in the Easter family fun trail at Dartmouth Castle in Devon which takes place between 31st March and 15th April 2012…

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Family ghost tour at Dartmouth Castle

Enjoy a special family ghost tour of Dartmouth Castle in Devon at night on 9th February 2012…

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Curiosity of the Week

Normanton Church, a waterside wonder
Normanton Church by Karen Cann

Welcome to a new year, and a new Curiosity of the Week! Our first curiosity of 2021 is a sunken church. It’s also one of the UK’s finest hidden gem tourist attractions…

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Drama from a toilet cubicle
Overflow, Bush Theatre steaming show

This month, UK audiences can enjoy a streamed performance of Overflow, a heart-wrenching show played out in a club toilet…

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