Holidays and Events

There are many different holidays and events celebrated right across Devon and we do like to celebrate them all. We encourage guests and locals alike to join in the celebrations, and we’ve got many a guide below too.

Whether it’s Christmas, Easter, Diwali or any of the many other religious (or non-religious) holidays, then we’ll be on hand to help you celebrate. We’ve also got Halloween and Bonfire Night covered, and we won’t forget Mothering Sunday, or Fathers Day, of course.

We have many tips and guides in this section; we’re here to help you have fun and stay safe, or to celebrate in a brand new way. We are here for your enjoyment, and we are the sellers of dreams (holidays) so please explore everything we have to share with you.

There are many events across the local area, and we’re often shouting about them, so look no further for more inspiration than you can handle!

David Stratford4th April 201919th September 2019

Easter, Chocolate and Church

Why we celebrate Easter

From Easter egg hunts to biting the ears off chocolate bunnies, the end of Lent to the resurrection of Christ, our Spring festival celebrates depictions of new life and change. For those that are not so religious, it marks a fun-filled long weekend.

Whether it’s about chocolate or church for you, our Devon Holiday Parks and the rest of the country are getting ready for Easter. We have some quite interesting and, somewhat, amusing trivia that may shine a light on why chocolate, bunnies and religion share the same event. You almost certainly won’t know every fact…

David Stratford30th March 201919th September 2019

Easter Holidays

Easter in Woolacombe

The Easter holidays are here, the skies are already blue in North Devon and, despite the frosty mornings, the first hints of a long and warm Summer are in the air. Our Holiday Parks are now all open and we’re enjoying the Spring season.

When is Easter? Easter Sunday is late in 2019, falling on 21st April.

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Kevin Darvill27th June 201719th September 2019

Devon’s Best Children’s Events in Summer 2017

It can sometimes be difficult to keep little people engaged when on holiday. After all, us parents are an embarrassing bunch who would rather just sit around on the beach snacking and chatting. Where’s the fun in that?

To keep those little faces smiling, here are four of Devon’s best children’s events activities this Summer.
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Kevin Darvill20th May 201719th September 2019

Best Family Festivals in 2017

The time is nearly upon us to don our wellies, put feathers in our hair and dance in fields until the sun comes up. Festival season in the UK is what we live for. But who ever said that this hedonistic British past time was only for the dedicated party goers? Here are our pick of the bunch of family-friendly festivals up and down the country.

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Kevin Darvill13th April 201719th September 2019

6 Easter Egg Hunt Ideas

It’s been a long, wet winter and an Easter egg hunt is the perfect excuse to get active, get outside and breathe in some fresh Spring air with the family. Here are 6 ideas for all the family to enjoy as the days get longer and weather gets warmer!

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Kevin Darvill30th November 201619th September 2019

The origins of the Advent Calendar

1st December is often a day of excitement in family households around the UK. The day when chocolate for breakfast is acceptable and the mark of Christmas well and truly beginning. But the Advent Calendar hasn’t always been chocolates, treats and gifts hidden behind a paper door, counting down the days until Christmas. Here we take a look at the origins of one of our favourite yule-time traditions.

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Ingo Bousa23rd November 201619th September 2019

Where to find the best Christmas markets in the south west

There’s nothing better than a Christmas market to make you feel festive – mulled wine warming your hands as you stroll through the stalls, festive tunes tinkling over your head and artisan crafts to buy your loved ones to unwrap on the big day. Not sure where to head in the south west this festive season? Here’s our pick of the best Christmas markets around!

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Ingo Bousa4th November 201619th September 2019

Bonfire Night Safety

Bonfire Night is just around the corner, and everyone in the family is getting excited for a frosty evening spent nibbling toffee apples under glittering skies. But before kitting out the kids with gloves and wooly hats, it’s worth keeping some basic safety rules for everyone to adhere to so that nobody ends up in tears!

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Kevin Darvill1st November 201619th September 2019

Four Bonfire Night Treats to Make at Home

Bonfire night is on the way, and we’ve put together a whole host of wonderful bonfire treat ideas and recipes to make your fireworks night go off with a bang! From traditional, warming dishes to sweet eats to nibble under sparkling skies!

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Ingo Bousa29th October 201619th September 2019

3 of Devon’s best Ghost Stories, and Where to Find Them

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than to indulge in a real life ghost hunt in Devon? Our beautiful county is steeped in mystery, spirits and paranormal activity and here are our favourite spots to give us the heeby-jeebies!

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