The tame lambs are 3 mths now and how fast they have grown, enjoying their creep feed each morning and grazing on the grass.
There’s so much to see and do in North Devon & Exmoor during August, whist staying at Huxtable Farm B&B, near Barnstaple, either in the farmhouse bed and breakfast accommodation or camping. Here’s a little sample of what’s happening in the area;
7th August North Devon Show
4th – 11th August Combe Martin Carnival week
11th August Appledore and Instow Regatta Day , a day of races and activities.
10th and 11th August Exmoor Zoo Metamorphosis (specialist bug exhibitor)
Dartington Crystal, glassware company great to visit any time of year, watch the glass blowers & have a go at painting glass.
20th – 31st August the Pleasure Dome Open Air Theatre Company will be performing ‘Lorna Doone’, at The Valley of Rocks near Lynton and Lynmouth, celebrating 150th Anniversary of Lorna Doone.
3rd & 4th August Clovelly Lifeboat Weekend & Maritime Festival, in aid of the R.N.L.I.
17, 18 & 19th August RHS Rosemoor Flower Show
18th August Appledore Carnival
24th August the Grand Tour MINI Run at The Big Sheep
6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August Creative Crafts at National Trust Arlington Court
24 -26th August Quince Honey Farm Sunflower Festival
20th July – 1st September Family Fun Garden Adventures with the Very Hungary Caterpillar at RHS Rosemoor
There are so many beautiful Gardens to visit in North Devon; Castle Hill gardens 2 miles from Huxtable Farm B&B, Marwood Hill Gardens, Tapely Park Instow you will be spoilt for choice
Not forgetting that there are so many Free things to do at Huxtable Farm B&B and beautiful North Devon places to visit; Beaches , Historic Houses & North Devon Heritage sites and family fun things to do
Looking forward to September;
20 – 28th September: – Appledore Book Festival – A chance to meet your favourite author!
13 – 29th September:- Art Trek North Devon – Local artists open their studio’s for you to visit to see what they do.