New owner commits to invest in holiday park

Vale Holiday Parks has acquired Golden Coast Holiday Park, Woolacombe, one of North Devon’s most popular family destinations. Previously owned by Verdant Leisure, the park is the latest addition to Vale’s growing portfolio of high-quality holiday parks across Wales and South West England. Located just minutes from Woolacombe’s award-winning beaches, Golden Coast Holiday Park is … Read more

New café on Ilfracombe Quay

Life Café at Ilfracombe Harbour, nestled amongst quaint shops and galleries on The Quay, will serve up a unique menu in picturesque harbour surroundings when it opens on 31 March 2023. The café will be operated by Life Cafés & Resorts, the company behind Park Life Resorts, Watermouth Lodges, a scenic holiday resort with wood-clad … Read more

Biosphere launches sustainable tourism app for visitors to North Devon

North Devon UNESCO Biosphere have launched a new web app aimed at visitors and residents, to highlight the fantastic experiences available in the area, while helping to reduce pressure on the popular hotspots. The North Devon Explorer web app will provide real-time information on traffic congestion and weather, and aims to help people find the … Read more

Disabled-friendly holiday accommodation boosts North Devon visitor offer

A large, fully accessible barn conversion offering holiday accommodation for disabled and non-disabled visitors in North Devon is hosting two open days for businesses and potential guests to view its facilities from 2pm to 5pm on Monday 1st May (Bank Holiday) and Tuesday 2nd May. Otter Pool Barn is a sympathetic conversion of a large threshing barn, … Read more

Lundy Island project attracts £1 million from Heritage Lottery Fund

The St Helen’s Church on Lundy has received a confirmed grant of £999,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the St. Helen’s Centre Appeal. Thanks to money raised by National Lottery Players, the project can go ahead and enable the significant repair and refurbishment work on St Helen’s Church, which will save the church … Read more