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Discover Devon

Locality: Dartmoor

Phone: 01647 440643

Address: The Village, North Bovey TQ13 Dartmoor, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.discoverdevon.org.uk

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25.01.2022 Here's something a bit different for the early birds! Tomorrow morning (18th June) from 8.00am - 10.00am you can wake up to Moths, Birds and Breakfast with the East Devon Countryside Rangers. Join them and a group of experienced volunteers for a morning of bird ringing and moth identification followed by a tasty bacon bap. No dogs allowed and booking is required - 01395 517557 or [email protected] The event is free, but a small charge will be made for food and drink. Location: Discovery Hut, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford, Devon, EX12 2SP

25.01.2022 Bank holiday coming up this weekend - hurrah! We have some offers here to tempt you to a last minute stay in glorious Devon - http://discoverdevon.org.uk

25.01.2022 Guided walk through wonderful wild flower meadow this Saturday July 2nd at the Garden House nr Yelverton The guided walk is free for all garden visitors, usual gate fees apply, Friends of The Garden House free admission. There is no need to book but please be prompt as it will start at 2.30pm.

23.01.2022 Gorgeous bluebells still in bloom on Dartmoor this week - and we could hear cuckoos calling in the valley as we walked. Come and see yourself this Bank Holiday #Devon www.discoverdevon.org.uk

22.01.2022 Question 3 - What mineral was mined in the Georgeham and Mortehoe areas of #Devon? Discover more about North Devon here: http://discoverdevon.org.uk//devon-coast-country-north-de/

22.01.2022 Our great Devon Quiz starts this week - and YOU could be crowned Devon's Quiz Champion! Look out for 7 Devon-themed questions starting tomorrow. Direct message us your answers - the person with the most correct answers wins. Fame and glory awaits!

21.01.2022 Yippee, SUMMER's here! - beautiful blue skies, sunshine and lovely warm weather. With 450 miles of glorious beaches you can surf, build sandcastles, go on some of the best coastal walks in Britain or simply sit and enjoy. Discover Devon's beaches for yourself at http://discoverdevon.org.uk/cat/beaches/

20.01.2022 Great #Devon Quiz - Day 7: Which Devon town was Francis Drake born in? Discover Devon's Towns here: http://discoverdevon.org.uk/cat/devon-towns/

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19.01.2022 Great Devon Quiz - Q 6: Devon is the only county in Great Britain to have two coasts. True or False? Discover Devon's coast and country here http://discoverdevon.org.uk/cat/devon-coast-country/

18.01.2022 If you fancy something exotically floral this weekend, why not visit Budleigh Salterton, as Devon Orchid Society are holding their 41st Annual Orchid Show tomorrow (21st May) from10.30am - 4.00pm. http://www.devon.ukos.com For all your orchid questions and queries, with orchid displays, growing advice, potting demo plus Writhlington School Orchid Project and expert growers. There will be plants for sale and refreshments. Admission is 3, accompanied children go free. Location: Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 6RG (there are large free car park and council pay and display carparks nearby).

18.01.2022 Don't stay in bed with a box set this upcoming Bank Holiday - there's too much going on in Devon to miss out! There's a whole heap of events and activities to make the most of your time-off, great places to stay and restaurants to make your mouth water. Go ahead - treat yourself! Check out some amazing offers at http://discoverdevon.org.uk & spend the long weekend in #Devon.

17.01.2022 Happy Friday! Click through to our website for your chance to WIN an overnight stay for two at the Two Bridges Hotel, with dinner in their award-winning Tors Restaurant. You're guaranteed a warm Devon welcome in beautifully historic surroundings! http://discoverdevon.org.uk/competition/

17.01.2022 They're seldom seen, but can still be heard, even though their numbers are still declining across most of Britain. So if you're out and about in Devon (especially Dartmoor) over the next few months and hear their evocative birdcall - please take the time to click through so your 'sighting' can be recorded! http://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/lookingaft/laf-naturalenv/cuckoo

16.01.2022 Happy Birthday your Majesty - The Queen has enjoyed many memorable moments in Devon over the years - from celebrating the new forest planted at Eggesford in 1956 to being highly amused by the Marines at Lympstone Commando.

15.01.2022 Day 4: Which Dartmoor landmark is this? Discover more about Dartmoor here: http://discoverdevon.org.uk/cat/rural-devon-dartmoor/

15.01.2022 Question 2: Which #Devon beach is pictured here? Discover more Devon beaches for Bank Holiday fun: http://discoverdevon.org.uk/cat/beaches

15.01.2022 We will be celebrating National Cream Tea day this year - and on the build up to it, we'd like your recommendations for the very best cream teas in Devon - share your pics, recipes and recommendations with us here on Facebook! http://discoverdevon.org.uk/event/national-cream-tea-day/

14.01.2022 Do you fancy a break in the heart of Dartmoor? Click through to our website for your chance to WIN an overnight stay for two at the Two Bridges Hotel, with dinner in their award-winning Tors Restaurant. You're guaranteed a warm Devon welcome in beautifully historic surroundings! http://discoverdevon.org.uk/competition/

14.01.2022 Fabulous new competition now open on our website! Win a stay at the gorgeous Two Bridges Hotel on Dartmoor. Simply click through to the website and answer one simple question for your chance to win! http://discoverdevon.org.uk/competition/

14.01.2022 Congratulations to the winner of our latest competition - Katie Sharman. We hope you enjoy your stay at Two Bridges, Katie! And for everyone else - look out for another competition soon

11.01.2022 We're searching for a #Devon Quiz Champion - answer the 7 questions on our Facebook Page (by direct message) - and you could be this month's winner! Fame and glory awaits

10.01.2022 Great Devon Quiz - Day 5: To which Saint is the Cathedral Church in Exeter dedicated? Discover more about Exeter here: http://discoverdevon.org.uk/cat/devon-city-breaks-exeter/

10.01.2022 Crafts, food, events and entertainment - all in the charming little town of Bovey Tracey on the edge of Dartmoor. Sounds like a great day out to us! https://www.facebook.com/The-Contemporary-Craft-Festival-10942196351/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1080683275326174/

10.01.2022 We have found our first #Devon Quiz Champion! Congratulations to Peter James Taylor - who got a whopping 5 out of 7 answers correct (they really were toughies)... Answers as follows: 1. Bere means 'wood' 2. Blackpool Sands 3. Iron Ore... 4. Wheal Betsy 5.St Peter 6. True 7. Tavistock We'll be running another quiz soon, so let's see if anyone can beat Peter's score!

10.01.2022 Our fab competition closes at midnight! It's not too late to enter by clicking through to our website - and you could win a stay at the beautiful Two Bridges Hotel, Dartmoor. http://discoverdevon.org.uk/competition/

09.01.2022 First question in our great #Devon Quiz: The word 'Bere' is a common one across the County of Devon. What does it mean? Discover more about Rural Devon here:... http://discoverdevon.org.uk/cat/devon-coast-country/ See more

07.01.2022 Looking for a value break? Check out the July offers on the discoverdevon.org.uk website

06.01.2022 Lots going on in #Devon over the Bank Holiday! Foodies can try Crabfest 2016 - a celebration of crab and seafood in the South Hams. Sunday 1st May 2016 from 10am in picturesque Salcombe, South Devon, with demonstrations, crab picking tuition, commercial crab fishing talk, a demonstration kitchen, crab pot making, music, wine tasting and much more! https://salcombecrabfest.co.uk

06.01.2022 The West Countrys heading to London this weekend with 3 of our sporting teams competing in finals. What a great time to visit! Good luck to Plymouth Argyle FC and Rugby's Cornish Pirates and Exeter Chiefs! And for those of you who aren't watching the sport, check out our amazing bank holiday offers at: www.discoverdevon.org.uk

06.01.2022 English Wine Week starts this Spring Bank Holiday and runs until Sunday June 5th - it marks the start of the new growing season. Its a great reason to Discover Devon and see for yourself the amazing activities and offers taking place to celebrate English Wine Week! For details go to www.discoverdevon.org.uk

03.01.2022 Discover Devon has another great competition for you - click through to our website for your chance to win! Two people will have an incredible culinary experience, with a full days cookery course at the newly opened Exeter Cookery School plus a nights stay at the charming St Olaves Hotel - even your travel is included with return train tickets courtesy of First Great Western. http://discoverdevon.org.uk/competition/

03.01.2022 Devon Quiz Questions: 1. The word 'Bere' is a common one across the County of Devon. What does it mean? 2. Which #Devon beach is pictured below (top)? 3. What mineral was mined in the Georgeham and Mortehoe areas of #Devon? 4. Which Dartmoor landmark is pictured below (bottom)?... 5. To which Saint is the Cathedral Church in Exeter dedicated? 6. Devon is the only county in Great Britain to have two coasts. True or False? 7. Which Devon town was Francis Drake born in? DM us your answers to be our #Devon Champion!

03.01.2022 Click through to our website for your chance to WIN an overnight stay for two at the Two Bridges Hotel, with dinner in their award-winning Tors Restaurant. You're guaranteed a warm Devon welcome in beautifully historic surroundings! http://discoverdevon.org.uk/competition/

02.01.2022 The weather is looking a little 'changeable' to say the least over this weekend so our featured activity this week is great for both wet or dry days! Torquay's... Dinosaur World is the only exhibition of its kind in the south west. See amazing life-like dinosuars, such as the terrifying TRex or the cute Triceratops. Whether you have little dinasaur fans, or even big ones, there's something for everyone. http://www.dartmooraccommodation.co.uk//torquay-dinosaur-/ See more

02.01.2022 Great news this week as 'Dartmoor Killing', a film by Devon-born director Peter Nicholson, has won 'best thriller' at the National Film Awards UK. Congratulations to Peter, the crew and cast including young Devon-educated stars Lewis Peek and Victoria Lucie. Putting Dartmoor on the map, and making more great films in the South West - watch this space!