autumn

Let's look out for each other on Devon's roads

With the clocks going back this Sunday (29 October), Devon County Council is reminding all road users to help play their part in keeping each other safe. Everyone using Devon’s roads is being urged to take extra care this autumn and winter. Motorists are asked to look out for more vulnerable road users as daylight hours are reduced and to give them plenty of time and space. Cyclists,...

5 things to do in Devon with kids this Halloween

Fangs at the ready! It’s going to be a haunting Halloween down at Cofton Holidays! With a spooktacular day of events lined up for all the zomboys and ghouls who will be visiting!

Get crafty in a pumpkin carving workshop for all the family, with prizes to be won for the creepiest critters in the pumpkin show.

Become a fang-tastic vampire or ghoulish goblin with face painting...

Fall into autumn with the National Trust in Devon 

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from spooky Halloween trails to apple weekends and

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for these special places for future...

Road users encouraged to 'Be Bright, Be Seen' as clocks go back

British Summer Time ends on Sunday 30 October. As the evenings get darker earlier and the weather begins to turn, we’re reminding road users to “be bright, be seen”.

As the clocks go back, many of us will find ourselves travelling to and from work or school in the dark. Poor weather can also impact our visibility, and so we must be extremely vigilant whilst travelling.

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Dartmoor legend-inspired events for October half term

Witches, wisht hounds and piskies - Dartmoor's legends are perfect for Halloween-themed events taking place across the National Park's visitor centres this half term week. From 22 - 30 October, the visitor centres at Haytor, Postbridge and Princetown are hosting activities based on Dartmoor’s spooky stories including mask making and haunted trails. Families can visit the craft tables at each...

Hide and Treat at The Donkey Sanctuary this October

Visitors to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth are in for a spooktacular treat this October with the Hide and Treat Halloween Hunt.

Hidden around the sanctuary are specially created Halloween crocheted character ‘Neddies’, which people can discover following the clues on their trail sheet.

This fangtastic activity combines family fun, exercise and brainpower. Trail sheets cost...

October half term activities at the National Trust in and around Devon

During October half term in and around Devon, National Trust places are hosting an array of family friendly activities and terror-ific Halloween adventures. From spooky scarecrow trails to exploring autumnal colours and harvest displays to wood carving. There’s lots going on to keep your ghouls and monsters entertained.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out...

Stagecoach South West announce timetable changes

From Sunday 2nd October 2022 Stagecoach South West introduce a number of seasonal changes to their network, which primarily affect people travelling in the Torbay area. The changes are designed to reflect the lower customer demand over the autumn and winter months, ensuring bus services remain commercially viable. The bus operator has designed the changes to offer a more sustainable bus...

Fall into autumn with the National Trust in Devon

Fall into autumn with the National Trust in Devon

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate. There’s lots on offer this season, from garden tours and fashion exhibitions to exploring history and showcasing nature.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you help care for...

Reminder to "be bright, be seen" on Devon's roads

British Summer Time ends on Sunday 31 October and as well as remembering to put the clocks back, Devon County Council is reminding road users to “be bright, be seen”.

With people travelling to work and school in the dark and in poor weather conditions when visibility is reduced, the council is urging people to take extra care.

Motorists are asked to look out for more...

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