15 Reasons to love Autumn in North Devon.
The seasons turn once again and, as the hedgehogs prepare to hibernate, it’s time to embrace a new energy.
We have pulled together a range of ideas to help you get the most out of the new season.
Make Praktyka your base as you follow these local recommendations:
1. Blazing Autumn Colours
Rusty red, burnt orange, olive green, saffron yellow.
As the dark draws in it is more important than ever to get up off the sofa and get outside. Search out that sunshine, boost your vitamin D levels, lower your cortisol and listen to the birds.
2. Horrible Histories
Follow in the footsteps of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle, explore the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle and retrace the steps of the last stand battle after 1066 in Appledore - click here.
3. Sunday Lunch at The Farmers Arms Woolsery.
You can tell these guys are serious about Sunday roasts by the fact that there is only one menu - covering starters, mains and deserts. Click here for the menu, booking essential.
4. 80’s Retro Arcade games.
New ‘free to play’ 80’s arcade coming to the Bideford Pannier market. Click here for more.
5. Bouldering
‘The Pocket’ Another brand new addition to Bideford high street, a new indoor climbing centre - click here for more.
6. Candlelit Yin Yoga Session at Praktyka.
We are hosting an evening of candlelit yoga - with a focus on slow moves to bring deep rest. Hosted by the fantastic Hannah Lenton. Click here to book.
7. Cider Tasting
Pop into the Honey Wood Orchard in Torrington to taste the freshest Devonshire cider around.
8. Ocean Soul Sauna.
Spin down to Bude to enjoy the epic views from the barrel sauna. Just £15 a session. Refresh with a dip in the sea at recharge at the Electric bakery. Click here to book.
9. Leaping Salmon.
When the river Teign, on the edge of Dartmoor, runs high witness the spectacular salmon jumping up to migrate upstream. Head to Fingle Bridge below Castle Drogo for idyllic woodland walks alongside the river. Click here for more.
Join Praktyka co-founder Ania Wawrzkowicz by the woodburner in her studio to learn the ancient craft of ‘lost wax carving.’ Escape the wild weather and learn something new.
11. Fire.
It’s a primal joy. Cosy up by the fire.
12. Mushroom Music.
Lichon music is a new act, making music from plants and fungi with improvised viola and violin. Plant biodata creates electronic pathways that lead the way. Click here for more.
13. Stags locking horns.
It’s mating season on Exmoor and the stags are out defending their territory. You can sign up for a tour with a guide at National Trust House Arlington Court - click here.
14. Starling Murmurations.
During the winter months, large numbers of starlings visit Britain from the continent, seeking out the relative warmth of our island climate. As dusk arrives, the starlings set off for their communal roost in one of the most staggering natural spectacles of all. Flocks arrive from all directions, gathering in the skies above their roost sites.
15. Just stay in bed.
Take a break, switch off, and just stay in bed. It’s one of life’s great pleasures. This particular bed is in our ‘dome’ and comes with a woodburner and spectacular views. yUm yUm.
