January
Get off-season rates in the region’s hotels
Enjoy the winter landscape, then relax in front of a roaring log fire. You deserve it!
February
Admire the first sign of spring in Snowdrop Valley
It’s a gentle 45-minute walk and then you can indulge in a cream tea in Wheddon Cross.
March
Hire a telescope and see the stars
Make the most of the dark evenings before the clocks go forward.
April
Enjoy the best walks in the region
The Exmoor Walking Festival begins at the end of April and continues into May. Small groups, varied distances, knowledgeable guides.
May
Join the locals in hunting the Earl of Rone in Combe Martin
One of England’s barmiest festivals takes place on the spring Bank Holiday.
June
Watch the puffins on Lundy Island
It’s the most southerly breeding colony in England.
July
Learn to surf in north Devon
Saunton Sands and Croyde are the county’s top spots for riding the waves.
August
Watch men take to the air at Ilfracombe’s Birdman Festival
They all end up in the sea!
September
Get some culture at an Arts Festival
Both Appledore (Book Festival) and Porlock (Arts Festival) hold their events this month.
October
Foodies flock to the North Devon Foodfest in Barnstaple
The historical Pannier Market hosts this annual event.
November
Sing a few shanties at the Clovelly Herring Festival
Historically the ‘silver darlings’ were the lifeblood of this fishing village.
December
Go back in time at the Dunster Candlelight Festival
Lanterns, stilt-walkers and mulled wine.
Photo: Dunster by Candlelight © Ursula Clare Franklin, www.f4inspirationalimages.co.uk