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Host the ultimate Burns Night

Not just a celebration of the life and work of the ‘Scottish Bard’, Burns Night (25 January) is a great opportunity for a get-together to celebrate Scotland, eat some lovely food and enjoy a ‘wee dram’ or two. Whether formal or informal, a Burns Night celebration will normally involve raising a glass of whisky, a […]

Events, anniversaries and activities in 2019

The last year of the 2010s offers loads to see and do with anniversaries, events, huge sporting competitions and much more to enjoy. If you need an excuse to enjoy a brilliant break in 2019 then here’s a handful of amazing things to do in the UK, Ireland, France and Italy. 75th Anniversary of D-Day […]

Devon’s literary locations

Some of our greatest writers lived, loved and found inspiration in Devon’s beautiful locations. Take a literary tour and discover the best of them for yourself. The English Riviera and Agatha Christie DameAgatha Christie was born in 1890 in the English Riviera town of Torquay. Christie wrote more than 80 books and is, unsurprisingly, the all-time […]

The best family films

There's nothing better than ending a hard day's holidaying by gathering on the sofa with a bowl of popcorn and a film. Here's a selection of cinematic classics; each one guaranteed to delight even the hardest to please member of the family.

Wolf Hall’s real life locations

Immerse yourself in the history and heritage of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall saga with these locations from the books and TV adaptation. With real-world settings from the lives of Thomas Cromwell and Henry VIII, there’s no better place to see the world of Wolf Hall come to life. Montacute House in Somerset As well […]

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