Devon

Celebrate Apple Day at Cockington Court 

Apple Day returns to Cockington Court in Torquay on Sunday 15 October between 11am and 4pm with free entry to the public.

The annual event will have a wide range of activities to entertain the whole family including arts and crafts; live music by Chloe Anne Marie, Samantha Montini and Rod Scott; an apple-inspired baking competition; church service; and over 40 market stalls selling...

Devon pub crowned 2023 national Cider & Perry Pub of the Year

The Tom Cobley Tavern in Spreyton, Devon, has been crowned National Cider and Perry Pub of the Year 2023 by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). This prestigious national award recognises the best pub or club that promotes and encourages the sale of quality real cider and perry across the UK.

Roger and Carol Cudlip, who have run the pub for more than 20 years with their daughter Lucy,...

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...

Agatha Christie Festival hailed a huge success

This year’s Agatha Christie Festival has been declared a huge success by organisers, with excellent feedback from attendees. More than 3,000 people attended one of more than 40 events, with 80% of travelling from outside the area and staying in local hotels and other accommodation. People travelled from right across the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, North America, South...

Devon hotel’s commitment to employee wellbeing recognised in national award

A Devon hotel’s outstanding commitment to employee wellbeing has been recognised in a national award.

The Eden Hotel Collection, which runs Bovey Castle on Dartmoor, was named winner in the ‘Excellence in Wellbeing’ and ‘Human Resources Team of the Year’ categories at the HR in Hospitality Awards for Excellence in London on Friday, September 29.

The awards, which are in its...

Help us make Devon and Cornwall #NoPlaceForDrugs

Devon & Cornwall Police is appealing to local communities to report drug-related crime and activity so they can target offenders and keep local communities safe.

Drug-related crime and other associated offences, including theft and violence, has a significant impact on communities and tackling them remains a force priority.

Every year the Force takes action to disrupt...

Hat trick of awards for Devon Cafe

It was a night of celebrations for the Bucket & Spade Café at the Food Drink Devon Awards. Triumphant with two ‘Gold’ awards in the Best Restaurant and Best Café categories, and a ‘Silver’ in the Best Pub category , these accolades have put the Café amongst the counties most respected, influential and passionate artisan establishments.

Based at Coast View Holiday Park in Shaldon...

Apple Weekend kicks off autumnal events at Buckland Abbey

Taking place on 7 & 8 October, visitors to the National Trust’s Buckland Abbey near Yelverton can learn about the historical apple varieties of the Tavy valley and take part in an array of autumnal activities at Buckland’s Apple Weekend.

Visitors will be able to find out more about Buckland Abbey’s history as a working estate, the heritage apple trees in the kitchen garden and...

Flapjackery opens at Fordmore Farm Shop, Cullompton

Flapjackery, renowned for crafting the finest gluten-free flapjacks in the UK, is delighted to announce the opening of its newest outlet at Fordmore Farm Shop near Cullompton.

Every flapjack at Flapjackery is a labour of love, individually handcrafted at their headquarters in Tavistock. A decadent array of mouthwatering flavours and toppings are added to a traditional flapjack base,...

Get set for a Doggy Day Out at Exeter Racecourse

Canine event specialist A Doggy Day Out will bring the immensely popular Big Bark to Exeter Racecourse for the very first time on Saturday 7th October. The event was due to take place earlier in September but was sadly turfed by poor weather. Thanks to their dogged determination to create a fun day out for dog owning families locally, a new date is set, and everyone is keeping everything...

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