Dartmoor Business News
Keep up to date with business on the moor
There’s always something newsworthy going on with our hard working Visit Dartmoor member businesses, from their latest programme of events to Murder Mystery Weekends.
Keep an eye on this page for really great offers, new activities, seasonal mini-breaks and sometimes just some really lovely stories!
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New General Manager for Bovey Castle
One of Devon’s most popular hotels has unveiled a new general manager to help lead an exciting new chapter. Dean Gunston has been promoted by The Eden Hotel Collection to
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October 20, 2022
Pumpkin Patch @ Pennywell
? EVERYDAY 1st-30th October There is something brand new and super exciting sprouting at Pennywell this October! With all your favourite activities PLUS the Pennywell Pumpkin Patch included in your
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October 10, 2022
Experience the Magic at Pennywell this Christmas!
At this time of year the Farm is transformed into a magical winter wonderland with twinkling lights, hundreds of Christmas trees and plenty of Christmas sparkle. A truly magical Christmas
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October 10, 2022
From Little Acorns Great Museums Grow
On a damp Tuesday 4th October trustees, volunteers, friends and managers new and old gathered in Simmons Park to plant an oak tree to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the
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October 7, 2022
Fish Friday at the Two Bridges Hotel
Every Friday lunchtime at the Two Bridges Hotel, fish is very firmly on the menu (alongside the usual lunchtime favourites). The menu changes every week, but you can expect some
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October 6, 2022
The Bedford Hotel – A Classic Christmas Break
Will you join us for our Classic Christmas Break at The Bedford? Warm comfort, exceptional food, good cheer – and a break away from the day-to-day. Three night Christmas Break
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October 6, 2022
Global gathering at Buckfast Abbey celebrates rare ordination of new priests
Monks and priests from around the world gathered at Devon’s Buckfast Abbey last month to celebrate the rare ordination of two monks, Dom Andrew Prickett and Dom John George, to
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October 6, 2022
Roadford Lake and Cafe
Here at Visit Dartmoor, we love Roadford Lake! I’ve spent many wonderful hours walking my dogs around the banks and exploring the trails, and Simon has happy memories of enjoying
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September 12, 2022
Unique life-size horse sculpture
Unique life-size horse sculpture “Harry” unveiled at Two Bridges Hotel, crafted entirely from upcycled farm tools and scrap metal Devon artist Ben Cox has unveiled his unique new sculpture of
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August 25, 2022
Buckfast Abbey celebrates 100 years since the installation of its treasured medieval artefact
On Sunday 31st July, South Devon’s Buckfast Abbey marked the centenary since its restored medieval artefact, the statue of Our Lady of Buckfast, was placed by the monks in the new
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August 9, 2022
Dartmoor Whisky Distillery wins a selection of stars at the Great Taste 2022 awards
Devon-based and family-owned, Dartmoor Whisky Distillery has been named by industry experts as among the top food and drink producers globally this year, picking up 3 highly-prized Great Taste awards;
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August 9, 2022
The Sculpture School
The Sculpture School is based at Burnswood Studios in North Tawton, just off the northern edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, and within easy reach of the North Devon
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August 4, 2022