There is a wealth of free things to do in Devon this summer, ready to fill happy days with culture, country and coast. Offering the perfect mix of popular and off-the-beaten track activities and attractions, the extensive array of things to do ensures all generations have plenty to look forward to. Naturally, we just had to share some of our favourites. From bucket-and-spade days on one of Devon&...

There’s nothing quite like a fresh, hot cup of coffee, whether it’s your morning wake up call, something to natter over while you’re out and about, or a soothing decaf before bed. The good news if you’re planning a trip to the South West is that Devon is a hotspot for coffee lovers. While we might not have the South American climate to grow the beans themselves, what we do...

Easter is an important festival, with deep spiritual roots – one we love to celebrate as the sun returns. We share Easter eggs, as a symbol of new life, marking winter’s end and the coming of spring with its lush growth and vitality. Today most Easter eggs are made from chocolate, wrapped in coloured foil, but traditionally they were hard boiled chicken eggs decorated by hand. Normally...

The coronavirus pandemic is becoming a strain on all of us, especially parents. The superhuman feat of juggling work and home school needs acknowledging. Parenting can be intense under normal circumstances, but during a pandemic, when everyone is in the house almost 24/7 it can be a genuine struggle. With the demands of paying the bills and education taking precedence, sometimes it can be difficult...

As the last leaves spiral from the trees under pink skies and chimneys chuff like steam trains, we know winter is here. Bake Off has ended (which is saddening) and we’re in need of our baking fix. Good job Christmas is just around the corner. The cold season is one for comforting, rich, and boozy bakes—to be enjoyed beside crackling hearths as flurries of snow swirl outside. At Long ...