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Mountain biking in Devon: The Best Trails
As a family we love Devon. We have ventured there for numerous family holidays. The county has so much variety and so many things to do, it’s impossible not to enjoy the UK’s third-largest county. If it’s not the wilderness of Dartmoor, it’s the glorious and varied beaches of North and East Devon. If it’s not the city, it’s the forests and woodlands. With so much on offer, it’s little wonder we spend so much time here. One activity that I especially enjoy is mountain biking in Devon. The landscape here differs hugely in such a small area. One minute you can be trudging up steep climbs in a forest,…
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Fossil Hunting tips. The best beaches to find real dinosaur fossils
The south west is one of our favourite places to go on holiday. It has such a wide variety of activities on offer. We particularly like visiting its gorgeous pebble beaches along the south coast of Devon and Dorset. Our children love trying to find fossils. Its one of our favourite things to do. Its not always easy, but the Jurassic coastline is one of the best places on the UK for fossil hunting. We’ve put together some useful fossil hunting tips and hints, to help you and your family have a great day out! UK Fossil hunting hints. Get the most out of your day on the beach Choose…
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The best seaside towns to visit on the Jurassic Coast
The Jurassic coast is a phenomenon of nature. This spectacular coastline has literally been 185 million years in the making. One noticeable aspect of the Jurassic coast is that its beaches tend to be a pebble. However littered amongst the many wonderfully coloured and shaped stones, are fossils from bygone days of the dinosaurs. If you’re staying in a lodge in Devon or Dorset, you’ll have countless options for days out and places to visit. We’ve put together our list of favourite seaside towns on the Jurassic coast. The best seaside towns to visit on the Jurassic Coast The top 5 days out on the beautiful Jurassic coast of Devon and Dorset…
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A day out at Woodlands Family Theme Park in Devon
What You Will Find At Woodlands Theme Park A Massive 36 Hectare Site Special Events In School Holidays On Site Farm Zoo Lots Of Rides, Slides And Attractions For All The Family Dedicated Toddler Zone For Ages 2-5 Our Day Out At Woodlands Family Park Once we arrived the rain stopped and spirits were high. The children were certainly excited. As we turned into the park, we were greeted by white wallabies, a strange sight, but appealing nonetheless. We parked the car and headed to the entrance, where a quick scan of our online booking and we were in. As the name suggests, Woodlands makes great use of its outdoor…
