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Go Here… Exeter’s Underground Passages
One magazine’s Steve Fothergill goes deep into Exeter’s hidden past at the Underground Passages.
Go Here: Dreamscape VR
The One Magazine team swap real life for the virtual world to experience a new kind of reality
Try This… Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Take to the water for peace, exploration and improved personal wellbeing with this inclusive summer activity
Go Here… Pumpkin Picking
Where to pick your own pumpkins ahead of spooky season and how to get involved in plenty of pumpkin-related fun
Go Here… Family-Friendly Farms
Make the most of living in a rural county by discovering all of the animals that share Devon with us as their home
Go Here: The Bunker
This is intense. I’m on the 11th tee of Augusta. Right in the middle of Amen Corner. Graveyard of some of the most famous golfers in the world who have seen their Masters hopes dashed – or, more accurately, splashed on this hole.
Summer Holiday Survival Guide
Beat the summer holiday boredom before it even begins with our ideas to get the whole family through the summer holidays.
Go Here… Glorious Gardens of Devon
Discover some of the most gorgeous gardens that Devon has to offer and support local charity in the process
Go Here… Glorious Gardens of Devon
From RHS grandeur to secret gardens not usually open to the public, Devon’s gardens are putting on a show and inviting you to take a front row seat
Rainy Days Out
What do you do when you’ve got a bored family to entertain during the half term and the weather is utterly uninspiring?
Go Here… Springtime Shenanigans
We share activity ideas that offer fun for the whole family this spring
Go Here… Devon’s Best Beaches
Good beaches are worth travelling for, and with two separate coastlines we’re blessed with plenty of choice – some more well known than others. Here are some of our favourites just in time for the holidays
Summer Holiday Survival
School’s out for summer, but are you prepared for the barrage of ‘I’m bored’? Have no fear – we’ve compiled our favourite outside-of-the-box-ideas for families that guarantee oodles of fun at little or no cost
Go Here: Dartmoor Zoo
From the South West’s largest collection of big cats to the cute and cuddly critters, there is something at Dartmoor Zoo to keep the whole family happy, says One Magazine’s Aiden
Go Here… Tiverton Horse Drawn Barge
Experience life as it used to be on Britain’s inland waterways with a ride on a horse drawn barge, pulling the past into the future
10 Things to do this Spring
Put a spring in your step with our must-do activities to get you exploring Devon.
Go Here… Animal Antics
Stuck for ideas this February half term? Meet the animals at our pick of some of the best zoos and animal experiences around Devon
Go Here: Salcombe Gin School
Anyone who knows me knows about my love of gin. So when my editor came to me with a challenge and told me he was sending me back to school for the afternoon at the Salcombe Gin Distillery there was no chance of me saying no.
50 Things to do this summer
The summer holidays have arrived and there’s no time to be bored with our pick of the National Trust’s 50 things challenge to ensure your kids fill their days with adventure.
Go Here… UK BBQ School
“Subtle with a bit of tickle” is how world-famous BBQ teacher Marcus Bawdon described the rub we’d prepared for a bed of chicken thighs – soon to be laid out over a grill about 5cm above a BBQ bowl of burning charcoal
Go Here… Community Christmas
‘Tis the season to be caring, sharing and looking after one another. This Christmas we’re encouraging people to spend their free time supporting family, friends and neighbours to ensure a merry Christmas for one and all
Go Here… Beer Quarry Caves
Take a guided tour 2,000 years back in time and discover one of the most important industrial sites in Britain
Go Here… Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
Discover one of the largest collections of material relating to the moving image in Britain, right here in Exeter – for free!
Go Here… iBounce Trampoline Park
Trampolining – just a bit of fun for the kids or a serious way of keeping fit and healthy? We bounce on down to Exeter’s first trampoline park to find out more.
Go Here… The Bear Trail
One Magazine’s Esther Baker and family get stuck in at Cullompton’s brand new outdoor adventure trail where kids really can be kids…
Go Here… Stuart Line Cruises
Discover beauty, history and amazing wildlife on the Jurassic Coast
Go Here… Free days out in Devon
A day out, whether it’s with family, as a couple, or with friends, doesn’t have to be costly. One Magazine’s Jake Tucker looks at some of Devon’s popular attractions that don’t have to cost you a penny!
Go Here… Quayside Gin Distillery
Visit Exeter’s gin-ovative new distillery for a masterclass in the art of making gin
Go Here… Tubers Academy
Meet Gen C – people who care deeply about creation, curation, connection and community. While it’s a generation of mostly millennials, it’s not an age group – it’s a mindset. We speak to Nick from Exeter’s Tubers Academy to learn more about the YouTube Generation, the art of content creation and staying safe online
Devon’s Distilleries
It’s time to return to the classroom, but this time with a twist… back to school has never been so fun! Meet the Devon distilleries inviting you to make your own
Go Here… Plymouth
Visit the waterfront area of Britain’s Ocean City for an unforgettable day out, says Rachael D’Cruze-Sharpe
Go Here… Glassblowing
Tony Cummings Glass studio in High Bickington, a small village between Great Torrington and Umberleigh, is the epitome of a traditional skilled man’s workshop.
Go Here: Diggerland
One Magazine’s Esther Baker and family dig out the wellies for a day of digger driving fun!
Go Here… Heritage Open Days
Take part in England’s largest festival of history and culture with free open days around Devon
Go Here… Canonteign Falls
One Magazine’s Esther Baker discovers the magic of the lakes and waterfalls in the Teign Valley As a family with a dog, we are always on the lookout for places to visit that are canine friendly. So when we heard about Canonteign Falls, it sounded like the perfect...
Go Here… Pick Your Own
As a farming county we live amongst some of the best producers of fruit and veg in the country. Here’s where you can enjoy some of the freshest produce picked with your own hands for a fantastic family-activity out in the countryside
Go Here… Open Farm Sunday
Discover what exactly goes on in getting food to our forks by delving behind the scenes at some of Devon’s farms this summer
Go Here… The Devon County Show 2017
Celebrate the best of Devon farming, food & drink, family fun and rural life at Devon’s biggest day out.
Go Here: EXCAPE
One Magazine’s Esther Baker and family escape from the ordinary at Exmouth’s first escape room experience.
Autumn Activities
Knowing what to do to entertain the family in the colder months can be difficult. If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do then our autumn activity ideas are here to help!
Go Here: Aerosaurus Balloons
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker takes to the skies on an unforgettable trip floating over the Devon countryside
Go Here… Wildwood Escot
Come face to face with exciting wildlife, get stuck in with Anglo-Saxon crafts and enjoy exploring nature’s playground says One Magazine’s Peter Frost
Go Here… Go Segway!
Take to this unique form of travel to see Haldon Forest like you’ve never seen it before
The Devon County Show 2016
Experience the best in agriculture, food & drink, and family entertainment that the county has to offer at Devon’s biggest and best day out
Go Here… Dartmoor Archery
Bring mind, body and spirit into the shot in this new approach to archery, says One Magazine’s Bruce Hetherington.
Go Here: Exe Bubble Football
The One Magazine team take to the pitch for a game of football with a difference
Go Here… Paignton Zoo
One Magazine’s Steve Fothergill and family visit some of the animal wonders of the world on a fun-filled family day out at the zoo
Go Here: Archery Tag
Unleash your inner Robin Hood with this new and unique form of combat-adventure activity at Skirmish Devon.
Try This… Rockpool Rambles
Discover a hidden world home to some of the ocean’s fascinating coastal creatures with our guide to rockpooling around Devon
Go Here… Woolley Animals
Forget life’s stresses, make new furry friends and take a walk alongside an alpaca on this family-friendly farm
Go Here… China Blue
Unleash your creativity on the largest range of pottery in the South West
Go Here: Powderham Castle
Set in an historic deer park and built to be the castle we see today by Sir Philip Courtenay in the 14th century, Powderham Castle has been the home to the many descendants of the first Earl of Devon for over 600 years.
Go here… Go Ape!
One Magazine’s Esther and her son conquered their nerves to try out Go Ape at Haldon Forest!
Go Here… Devon’s Botanical Treasures
We explore five of the best gardens to visit this spring
Go Here… Exmoor National Park
Discover this unique Devon landscape with an amazing variety of wildlife, history and adventure – all waiting to be explored
Hidden Gems
Devon famously has so many beautiful places to visit but, when you’re living and working here, it’s easy to take things for granted. Caroline Cook shares some of her favourite locations right on your doorstep that are not to be missed.
Try This… Free Ways to Get Fit
It’s a popular time to think about our fitness, but it’s also the time of the year where we’re most feeling the pinch. Here are some of the best ways to get active locally without breaking the bank
Summer Holiday Survival Guide
Don’t give the kids a chance to even think about being bored this summer with our guide to cheap and easy boredom banishing during the holidays
Trusted Treasures – Must Visit National Trust Properties
Think back to drawing quirky dream houses when you were a child – chances are A La Ronde is pretty much your fantasy made reality!
Brighten the Night
Brighten the darker nights this autumn with a whole host of events that illuminate the night sky
Go Here… Red House Mysteries Escape Rooms
One Magazine’s Jake Tucker takes on the role of supersleuth to solve the mystery of what makes Exeter’s Escape Rooms so popular
Go Here… Bear Feeding Encounter
Discover the story of two rescued Eurasian brown bears on this hands-on experience
Go Here… Choccie Bar
One Magazine’s Esther Baker and family try their hand at the art of chocolate making…
Festive Frolics
Feel the magic of Christmas with some of our favourite family-friendly events to get you into the festive spirit
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