Okehampton Railway

This month marks 150 years since the railway first came to Okehampton. The town was late to welcome public train services: rail links to Barnstaple and Exeter had opened 17 and 27 years earlier, respectively. However, the locals were enthusiastic about the new service when it did finally arrive. The Read more…

Widecombe Fair

‘Tom Pearce, Tom Pearce, lend me your grey mare.All along, down along, out along lea.For I want for to go to Widecombe Fair,With Bill Brewer, Jan Stewer, Peter Gurney,Peter Davy, Dan’l Whiddon, Harry Hawke,Old Uncle Tom Cobley and all,Old Uncle Tom Cobley and all.’ Originally a tiny village fair, the Read more…

Accessible Dartmoor

Dartmoor is a place for everyone to enjoy and explore, no matter what their level of mobility. Many of the more popular locations have accessible trails that are suitable for wheelchair users. For the really adventurous, it’s also possible to go off-road in a Tramper (powered all-terrain wheelchairs) – these Read more…

Devon County Show

Often billed as ‘Devon’s Big Day Out’, the Devon County Show is one of the largest events in the county and provides a showcase for all aspects of rural life. It’s the perfect way to spend a day out, enjoying the sights and sounds of the countryside. While competitions for Read more…

Prehistoric Sites on Dartmoor

Although Dartmoor may appear to be a wild and untouched landscape, it has actually been subjected to human intervention for over 6000 years. You will find traces of occupation all over the moor, and the area contains the highest concentration of Bronze Age remains in Britain. Features include standing stones, Read more…

Ten Great Local Pubs

After a bracing walk on the moors, what could be nicer than spending a few hours in a cosy local pub. You can toast yourself next to a roaring log fire while enjoying a hearty meal, which will often be made from locally-produced ingredients, and wash it down with a Read more…