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Discover East Devon’s Hidden Gems

With its rolling countryside, picturesque villages, and stunning coastline, East Devon is a treasure trove of unique attractions. While its more famous locations draw crowds, a wealth of lesser-known destinations await those eager to uncover the region's rich history, artistry, and natural...

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More Things to Do in Plymouth: Some Unusual Ideas

Plymouth is a great place to be. It has so many interesting spots to visit, from the Plymouth Hoe and Burrator Reservoir to the Theatre Royal and its great shows. Whether you live in Plymouth or are just visiting, you will have a lot of things to do most of the time.

Plymouth offers so much more than that though. There are some unique experiences and unusual things to do, all of them...

Best Gambling Destinations in Plymouth

Plymouth's casinos are a huge part of the local entertainment scene. They are a stopping point for both tourists and locals.

Inns and taverns have been very popular in England starting from the Roman Empire and onwards. The city`s historic parchments state that Plymouth was the number one trading port with almost every foreign country. People were commonly using it to take a load off...

Explore Salcombe estuary by canoe!

There’s no better way to experience the secret coves of the Salcombe estuary than by taking to the water.

That’s why National Trust ambassador Dave Halsall, from Singing Paddles, is leading an exclusive tour on Sunday 4 September through the meandering creeks around Salcombe.

People of all abilities can have a go in the Canadian style canoes, with expert guide David sharing a...

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Wrestling slams its way back in to the city

The second annual September Slam event on September 25th is only a month away and this one looks set to be even bigger and better than the first. Momentum has been building throughout the year for Plymouth Wrestling Association and they are planning to continue that momentum with another spectacular show for Plymouth at the Plymouth School of Creative Arts.

After putting on the biggest...

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What I Learned From Johnny Bevan comes to Plymouth

National tour of poet’s multi award winning politically charged theatre debut coming to Plymouth Barbican Theatre

He’s best known for blistering, incisive and astute performance poetry and regular slots on BBC Radio, but it was Luke Wright’s first theatre show What I Learned from Johnny Bevan that took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm and then sold out three weeks at London’s Soho Theatre...

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Festival Fringe Success for Theatre Royal Plymouth

Theatre Royal Plymouth has had unprecedented success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year securing six major awards for its national and international collaborations.

The Duke in co-production with HoiPolloi and World Without Us with Ontroerend Goed both received prestigious Fringe First Awards whilst Us/Them and OneHundredHomes, two of the shows premiered in partnership with...

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And Then Come The Nightjars comes to Plymouth

And Then Come The Nightjars the critically acclaimed play by Bea Roberts will be playing at Theatre Royal Plymouth on Tuesday 20 – Saturday 24 September.

Directed by Paul Robinson (My Mother Said I Never Should, Land of Our Fathers) and starring David Fielder and Nigel Hastings, this poignant and uncompromising play was a winner of Theatre503’s inaugural international Playwriting Award...

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The Ramblers inspires people in SW to Walk About

The Ramblers is reminding people in the South West to step out for Walk About this September - its biggest ever free nationwide walking event, offering a walk to suit everyone.

The festival takes place from Saturday 3 September until Sunday 11 September. With over a thousand walks all over Britain, and 150 in the South West, there’s something for everyone to enjoy – from a short stroll...

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Soho Theatre and Francesca Moody present Spine

From fast-rising playwright Clara Brennan and starring Rosie Wyatt comes the UK tour of critically lauded, award-winning play, Spine opening at Theatre Royal Plymouth Wednesday 14 – Saturday 17 September.

Spine charts the explosive friendship between a ferocious wise-cracking teenager Amy and a mischievous activist pensioner. Glenda is hell-bent on leaving a political legacy for her...

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