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Active Exmoor   website
Active Exmoor sports tourism

Afra Al-Kahira   website
Professional Middle Eastern Dancer and Teacher

Appledore Maritime Players   website
Appledore Amateur Dramatics Society

Arlington Court   website
An award winning National Trust mansion, designed by Thomas Lee, built in 1820

Backtrackers   website
With live vocals and live guitar, all backed with professional backing on mini disc, The Backtrackers make any party go with a bang. With music ranging from the sixties right up to the present day, are ideal for weddings, parties, corporate events, pubs and clubs

Barnstaple TaeKWon-Do   website
ITF Taekwondo, martial arts

BikeTrail Cycle Hire   website
cycle hire outlets in Lynton and Yelland cover the most spectacular and varied North Devon scenery

Blakewell Water Gardens Centre & Fishery   website
Commercial fish farm and water garden centre - includes fly fishing, tea rooms, angling, water garden and water plants

Blazing Sounds   website
Activities and Information about Ilfracombe & District Youth Band

Braunton Badminton Club   website
One of North Devons top Badminton Clubs

Braunton Car Boot.com   website
Braunton Football Club, Saunton Road, Braunton.
Every Sunday. Bouncy Castle - Refreshments - Disabled Facilities.
Sellers:- Gates Open 7.30am. Cars: £5 Vans: £7. Charities Free
Buyers:- Gates Open 9.am. Entrance: 50p
All Dogs Must Be Kept On A Lead
Tel: 0770 461 4021

Central Cinema Barnstaple   website

Cobbaton Combat Collection   website
The Collection is the result of one man's obsession for collecting militaria from tin hats to tanks

Combe Martin Bowling Club   website
Bowling Club on the North Devon coast

Countywide Entertainments   website
Suppliers of quality entertainments including
disco's karaoke, Solo Acts, Tribute acts and bands,
Adult evenings and strippagrams,
if its entertainment of any sort we have the act for you.

Clovelly   website
One of the World's unique villages

Cyclists Touring Club   website
Devon CTC is one of over 200 local groups of the Cyclists' Touring Club with over 850 members. There are Seven active sections in the area who all have regular rides and events. Exeter. Torbay. S.Dartmoor. South Hams. Plymouth. Tavistock.
Cyclists Touring Club North Devon  
website
Cyclists Touring Club Plymouth  
website

Dartington Crystal   website
Dartington Crystal has become one of the Westcountry's leading tourist attractions. The Factory in Torrington receives over a quarter of a million visitors each year

Devon Sea Fishing   website
Sea Fishing site that covers all of Devon

Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT)   website
Concerned with all aspects of wildlife conservation in the county
          Turn your garden into a wildlife haven   website
Barnstaple and District Local Group   website

EBO Adventure   website
Adventure Centre, Surf School

E & L Insurance   website
Insure all the following
Caravans, Buildings and Contents, Weddings, Dogs and Cats, Medical Equipment, Leisure Equipment, Electrical Equipment, Horses, Student Possessions

Everything Exmoor   website
Everything Exmoor is a free encyclopaedia, built by the community and business of Exmoor offering information on every aspect of life in the Exmoor National Park. It gathers knowledge of Exmoor in one place and signposts readers to web sites containing more detailed information.

Exmoor Border Morris   website
History and activities of local morris dance team

Exmoor Brass Rubbing Centre   website
One of the UK’s largest collections of replica monumental brasses, with English military brasses, highly-decorated examples from Europe, heraldic animal brasses and rubbing plates of local scenes, celtic knotwork designs and the unique range of Egyptian designs.

Exmoorbreaks   website
Activities & accommodation in Exmoor

Exmoor Caravans   website
Caravan recyclers based just outside of Barnstaple in North Devon. Supply good quality used spare parts for the average caravaner, the trade and the self builder. Also buy and sell good used tourers. Secure caravan storage on concrete hard standing with good access to the A361 - North Devon Link road

Exmoor Steam Railway & Gardens   website
Pure Nostalgia for all the Family

Exmoor Zoo   website
Specialising in smaller and friendlier creatures, both inside and outside enclosures - you will be glad you visited

Exult   website
The Online Party Catalogue - Be Someone else for the night

Filleigh Village Hall   website
Dances, Private Functions, Concerts, Conferences, Parties, Public Meetings, Wedding Receptions

Fishing Afloat in North Devon   website
Fishing related web sites

Fishing In North Devon   website
Local fishing infomation site with live web cam, fishing location chart, detailed weather section, tide times, bait info, pictures and much more.

Fun and Fitness Nordic Walking on Exmoor   website
How to explore Exmoor in comfort, get fit quickly and find walking much easier and comfortable.

GoldCoast Oceanfest North Devon UK   website
Extreme sport and music lifestyle festival part of the North Devon Festival 16 17 18 June 2006

HATS - Holsworthy Amateur Theatrical Society   website
HATS is an amateur theatrical Society in Holsworthy, North Devon. We put on plays and pantomimes and run our own HATS Theatre - for both our productions and events run by the local community. We serve the local community by putting on productions and by providing a 250 seat HATS Theatre in Bodmin Street Holsworthy for use by various organisations in the local community.

Heddon Hall Gardens   website
4 acres of gardens to visit with Cream Teas. Located on the western edge of Exmoor National Park, Heddon Hall Gardens are now open on a regular basis and will appeal to every type of North Devon visitor. Come and have a delicious home made cream tea after enjoying the intimate surroundings of one of North Devons finest gardens, in the picturesque Heddon Valley. Open on Sundays and Wednesdays from 2pm - 5.30pm between May 1st until July 31st

Ilfracombe Princess   website
Spectacular Wildlife and Coastal Cruises aboard one of the most technologically advanced passenger vessels in the UK.
The boat can take up to 100 passengers in comfort. We especially welcome group bookings for special functions which can be tailored to your requirements or to enjoy one of your trips. We are available for private hire and charter. We can be hired by the hour. We can also provide refreshments if required.

Jessica Hettie   website
27' Starfish 8 - 170Hp - Fully licensed - Fastest charter boat to Lundy
Based in Clovelly, North Devon only 1 hour from Lundy Island, take a trip aboard the Jessica Hettie. Owned by Clive Pearson, one of the area's most experienced diving skippers. Shorter coastal trips, including Hartland Point Lighthouse, by arrangement. See the abundant wildlife and swim with the friendly seals (young children at adults discretion).

Keypitts Stables and Quads   website
Quad Biking, Horse Riding,
4X4 Driving, Raider Karts,
Thunderball, Paintball and more

Kidaround-Now   website
North Devons Leading Childrens Entertainers

Lee House Marquees   website
Based near Barnstaple North Devon, offers a complete marquee hire service throughout Devon and the South West.

Leisure Centres   website
   North Devon Leisure Centre  
    Seven Brethren Bank Barnstaple   website
   Torridge Pool  
    Churchill Way, Northam, Bideford   website
   Holsworthy Leisure Centre  
    Well Park, Holsworthy   website
    Ilfracombe Swimming Pool  
    Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe   website
    Torrington Hall  
    Torrington School, Hatchmoor Road, Torrington   website
    Torrington Pool  
    School Lane, Torrington   website


Livemap Devon   website
The Definitive What's On Guide for Live Events throughout Devon
  Loyton Lodge. Morebath, Tiverton   website
Country House Party and Luxury Weekend Break Conference venues in Devon on the Somerset border surrounded by rural beauty of Exmoor. We provide Clay Pigeon Shooting Holidays and special offers for group accommodation at Loyton Lodge. Loyton can accommodate up to 20 people in 10 double rooms (twin options available) each with its own en-suite bathroom and a greenview. Loyton provides a great and adaptable venue for an increasingly varied range of events. Beyond shooting parties, this House Party environment is a terrific way to entertain and accommodate up to twenty family and friends in honour of any special occasion. An excellent location for Meetings or Exhibitions, Cocktail Parties and Weddings. The large dining room can be used for conferences or the smaller breakfast room for more intimate gatherings.

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway   website
The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway in North Devon, is one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways. Passengers can now travel by steam train along part of the original route within the Exmoor National Park above the Heddon Valley near Parracombe. The opening of this first phase of the new line now allows visitors to experience a taste of what will eventually become one of the ultimate heritage railway experiences of the world!

Lynton Picture Palace   website
All the latest films will be screened approximately two weeks after their first release date

Marwood Hill Gardens   website
20 acres of beautiful gardens and three lakes in a valley setting with Plant Centre and Garden Tea Room
Marwood Hill is open daily from 9.30 - 5.30 (closed Christmas Day)
The Plant Centre and Garden Tea Room are open March - October

Mullacott Equestrian Centre   website
Horse riding and Pony trekking, Quad biking and Carriage Driving in the beautiful Devon countryside

Natural Horse South West   website
This is an online place for natural horsemanship clinics, demonstrations, open days, playdays and lessons in the southwest of england. (non profit making)

North Devon Angling Centre   website
Top Bait `N` Tackle, Barnstaple

North Devon Badminton   website
Information on Badminton and Coaching

North Devon Farm Park   website
Animals, Play, Museums, Cream Teas, Rides, Nature, Fishing

North Devon Premier Fantasy League   website
Football Fantasy League

North Devon Gazette   website

North Devon Theatres   website
North Devon Theatres produces a stranded arts and entertainment programme featuring drama, classical music, opera, children’s shows, popular music (including rock, jazz, folk and roots), contemporary dance, ballet, amateur shows, visual arts, community events and cinema

North Devon Spinners   website

Ocean Backpackers Activities   website
With nearly forty activities ranging from the individual-based like paragliding to team-based like paint-balling, the choice is vast, catering for everyone from the mellow walker to the full-on adrenalin freak

P & L DISCO   website
Mobile Disco for every occasion adults and children alike

Paul Clews Guitar Lessons   website
Guitar Lessons

Poniesdevon   website
Friendly, fun, local site with ponies for sale/loan/wanted, calendar dates, tack for sale/swap/wanted, favourite rides, lifts wanted & offered, Hatherleigh horse & pony auction dates, Dartmoor Pony Training Centre link, livery and grazing available and wanted etc . Other useful numbers to come such as farriers, equine dentists, hay/straw supplies.

Project: Dance   website
Dance school teaching throughout North Devon
Project:Dance offer classes and private lessons in the following dance styles: Wedding dance specials and choreography, Tap dance, Modern ballroom, Latin American, Rock and Roll, Line dancing, Salsa Street, Hip hop, Modern sequence, Classical (old-time)
There's bound to be a style, if not more than one, that you will enjoy. Give one style a go, and if that's not right for you, try another. We welcome complete beginners and improvers alike

Rescue Day 2008  Ilfracombe Pier
Wednesday August 13th 2008. 10:00 – 16:00
More information, pictures, and special online advance ticket offer
may be found at Ilfracombe Round Table website
Britain’s BIGGEST Emergency Services LIVE Charity Display Day.
RAF 22 Squadron Rescue Helicopter.
Coastguard. Police Force. Fire Brigade. RNLI Lifeboat. Ambulance Service.
Lifeguards. Search and Rescue. Live air-sea RESCUES. Real FIRES.
See the roof being CUT off a car.
Static Displays. Trampolines. Climbing wall. Fresh Burgers.
Park & Ride. ONE day only.
An unforgettable day of family ACTION.
Meet the REAL LIFE professionals and learn what it takes to keep us safe.
Excellent VALUE with all proceeds going to local charities and good causes!

RHS Garden Rosemoor   website
Set deep in the lovely North Devon countryside, RHS Garden Rosemoor has now come of age as a garden of national importance

Ruda Holiday Park, Croyde Bay   website
Voted Best Holiday Park In The West Country, Ruda has its own spectacular Blue Flag sandy beach and tropical adventure pool with 230ft flume.  Stunning timber lodges and beachside apartments.

Sailcats   website
Catamaran Sailing Adventures
Experience the thrill of a performance sailing catamaran.
Fly a hull, trapeze from the wire and surf the swell in the safe and sheltered waters of the Taw and Torridge estuary.
We will introduce you to the techniques required to sail a modern performance vessel with plenty of time to take in the view. No experience necessary. Expert tuition
Safe sheltered sailing area. Equipment provided.
  also Coastal Yacht Charters

South Molton Film Society   website
A great way to see new films on the real big screen!

South Molton Swimming Pool   website

St. George's House, Georgeham   website
Residential Outdoor Activity Centre for Children & Young People

Studio Theatre Ilfracombe   website
Theatrical group staging performances at Ilfracombe College and the Landmark Theatre

Summerlands Fishing Tackle   website
Great Fishing Tackle. Great Prices

Tamar Shooting Ground   website
Clay Pigeon Shooting

Tapeley Park and Gardens   website

Tarka Tennis Centre   website
Tarka Tennis Centre was built in February 2003 at a cost of 4.5 million.
Tarka boasts 6 indoor courts and 6 outdoor floodlit. Two of the outdoor courts are clay courts. There is also a basketball court, mini court and tennis wall outside. Rackets and balls can be bought at tarka. There are rackets for mini players, juniors and adults. Balls and grips can be bought and there is a stringing service available. Rackets can be hired if players don't have their own.

Tarka Trail Cycle Hire   website
Enjoy the peace and quiet, the Scenic Beauty & Safety of the Tarka Trail. Up to 21 Miles of level scenic Traffic Free Cycle Track

The Big Sheep   website
One of the Westcountry's premiere indoor adventure playgrounds for children of all ages from 1 to 100

The Blue Motors of Exmoor   website
Heritage coach hire and excursions

The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden   website
Set amid truly rural countryside between Bideford and Bude just 7 miles from the Devon Cornwall border. the 4 acre Reserve comprises woodland, stream, 30 yard pond, meadow and garden - home to 1000+ gnomes and pixies, and about 250 labelled species of wild flowers, herbs, grasses and ferns.

The Milky Way Adventure Park   website

The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington   website

The Split Personalities   website
A totally live band playing hits from the 1950s - 1990s. Available for weddings, parties, pubs, clubs & corporate events

The Steve Tucker All Star Jazz Band   website
The official website of the Steve Tucker All Star Jazz Band. Popular Swing Jazz and Romantic Ballads to New Orleans Classics
The All Stars are leading West Country exponents of popular traditional jazz and blues, playing at numerous jazz venues, festivals, weddings and private functions.
The All Stars are guaranteed to get your party into full swing. With a wide range of jazz songs to suit all tastes and styles, listen or dance to the band; they're going to get your feet tapping with jives and spirituals, romantic ballads to blues and boogie.
With over twenty weddings a year and many special party functions the band are very experienced and professional in their approach.
The band are more than happy to discuss in detail your special day, giving advice or making suggestions to make your event memorable and very unique to you.

The Yarner Trust   website
Charity promoting sustainable and creative living

Toilet Hire South West   website
portable Event Toilet Hire

Watermouth Castle & Family Theme Park   website
A unique family attraction where a whole day can be spent enjoying the entertainment and fun designed for all ages

Waverley Excursions   website
Pleasure cruises aboard ships Waverley & Balmoral
Sailings by Balmoral this summer departing Ilfracombe.

West Buckland Badminton Club   website
Badminton Club for Social And League Players


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