August is well underway and many of you will already be on holiday in Devon but for those of you looking for a last-minute break Devon Farms has a wide variety of holiday accommodation for you to enjoy. Each property…
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Best events in Devon to keep your summer sizzling
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Okehampton show – the 3rd ever female president
2019 is to see another fantastic agricultural show at Okehampton on the 8th of August. It is one to have in the diary for a day of family fun. Located on the northern edge of Dartmoor’s National Park, Okehampton is a…
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North Devon Show
It will soon be time for the North Devon Show. Wednesday 7th August This is North Devon’s premier agricultural spectacle. The annual event is a celebration of North Devon’s agricultural roots. A host of livestock classes occupy the arenas throughout…
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D-Day
D-Day in Devon Devon D-Day in 2019 is a summer-long commemoration of the American GI presence in north Devon in 1943-44, during the preparations for the D-Day landings of World War II. 10,000 American soldiers were stationed on the north…
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Music in Devon
Festivals & Cider during your Farm Stay Now that the days are longer and increasingly warmer we’re all getting in the mood to listen to some live music, enjoying delicious Devon food and locally produced Cider. Devon has a variety…
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A ‘Blue Monday’ in Devon often means blue skies and blue sea!
January 21st is dubbed ‘Blue Monday….apparently the gloomiest, most depressing day of the year! We awoke to try and glimpse the total eclipse of the Super Blood Wolf Moon, followed by the sun rising over the Devon hills, illuminating the grazing…
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Dog-friendly Devon!
There is no greater pleasure than running around on the beach – whether you are on 2 legs or 4! Devon is a dog lover’s paradise as dogs are welcome in nearly all shops, pubs and cafes (some even have…
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Plenty of places to visit for Veganuary!
Veganuary With over half a million people in the UK eating a plant based diet, veganuary has become a New Year’s resolution for many wanting to try a healthier start to the year. Devon has many brilliant vegetarian and vegan…
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Stunning sunsets to inspire the workers!
It’s been a very busy time at Gatcombe Farm, preparing the fields ready for drilling the seeds for next year’s harvest. However, even the most tired farmer can’t help but be uplifted by the stunning sunsets we’ve enjoyed over the…
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Apple Day – celebrating the English apple!
Perched on the eastern side of Dartmoor you will find the small village of Hennock (meaning Oak Hill). Every year the village, which consists of approximately 300 homes, a primary school, church, village hall and pub, comes together to celebrate…
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