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Devon Gin Tasting

Devon Craft Gins: Blind Tasting Event

Taste six Devon craft gins in a unique blind tasting experience alongside the Chef's selection of the Cridford's menu. Including spirits from Exeter Gin, Copper Frog, Brixham Gin, Papillon, Thunderflower and Dartmouth Gin, explore the diversity of flavours on your doorstep. We'll provide a variety of garnishes so you can find your favourite G&T combination.

A social tasting event, book in a group of six people and receive a free bottle of gin of your choice to take away with you.

£35 p/p

Includes;

Six premium gin & tonics A selection of food provided...

Nationally acclaimed open air theatre company set to perform in Sidmouth and Exmouth next month

Gloucestershire based professional theatre company Rain or Shine are celebrating its 25th anniversary and, hailed by ‘The Stage’ as “one of the best companies touring open air theatre", is set to delight family audiences once again this summer with Shakespeare’s comedy classic “The Comedy Of Errors”.

Once upon a Time, cruel fate decreed that a family should be torn asunder in a...

Step into spring with the National Trust in Devon

Across Devon, National Trust gardens are filling with colourful spring blooms, and houses are looking tip-top after their intensive winter cleans. There’s loads going on this season from Easter adventures and family trails to tree planting and learning about veteran trees to guided art tours and much more.

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

Discover a World on your Window this Half term at RHS Rosemoor!

Rainy weather won’t stop you from having fun this half-term at RHS Rosemoor – discover a whole new World on Your Windowsill this February with a week of fun family activities.

This holiday programme of events is jam-packed with gardening activities, crafting, and the chance to leave with handmade items that will brighten up the home. Whatever the weather, families will be able to get...

Pen & Ink Convention

Newton Abbot Library has pulled in some heavyweight artists for an exciting new comics and book art convention at the stunning Passmore Edwards Centre on February 24th and 25th this year.

Launching with a panel discussion from Jock, Lee Garbett and Smiley Shri, the small but mighty event has gathered artists from across the country to celebrate and champion the world of comics, book artists and author illustrators from independents to DIY-ers to familiar names.

Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre, creators of creators of funny, highly illustrated adventures like Oliver and the...

Devon Whisky Club

Round Two of Devon Whisky Club Explores Peat in Scotch Whisky

Local spirits tasting specialist, Azu Spirits, and the Cridford Inn, a pub restaurant based in the Teign Valley, launched their first Whisky Club Series on 1st September. A monthly whisky series exploring the histories, culture and production of single malt Scotch, with a new theme and six unique malts to explore every month. The tastings, accompanied with food pairings from the Cridford’s...

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...

5 events not to miss in Devon this August Bank Holiday

August bank holiday fast approaching, and Devon will be home to some fantastic events ideal for celebrating summer. From Air shows to beach adventures, Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays have sourced five events you don’t want to miss this bank holiday.

1. Sidmouth Regatta

Hosting an array of activities all weekend, including an incredible Air Show featuring the Red Arrows on Friday...

Schools out for summer in Devon – Six FREE nature activities for children

As schools break for summer the RSPB invites families to enjoy their FREE summer Wild Challenge activities to help children connect to Devon's nature and have fun.

Rosalind Allen, RSPB Education and Families Development Officer, said: “As schools in Devon break up for the summer, many parents are worrying about the increased cost of living and how they will be able to afford to have...

Playtime gets bigger, better and wilder than ever at Knightshayes this summer.

Throughout the school holidays, the National Trust at Knightshayes in Devon are inviting families to make the most of the warmer weather and longer days with a range of playful experience for all ages. For the first time the team at Knightshayes are hosting a ‘pavilion of play’ featuring peculiar periscopes and giant ear trumpets designed to inspire everyone who visits to get a little closer...

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