A Summer Buzzing with Activity.....
With so many things to do in South Devon it is sometimes difficult to decide what to do to make the most of a holiday here. Here at Newbarn Farm, a great Fishing in Devon location, we have put together some great events happening this summer - just to make that decision making just that little bit easier.
More than Apple Bobbing......
More than Apple Bobbing......
On Saturday 25th July, the famous Marldon Apple Pie Fair takes place. Travelling time to this fair from your self-catering cottage & fishing at Newbarn Farm is approximately 10 minutes. In loving memory of a George Hill who died towards the end of the 19th Century, the Marldon Apple Pie Fair began in 1955. George Hill used to travel weekly to market in Torquay on a donkey with panniers full of apples. On his return the panniers would be full of washing to be laundered. On the day of the annual fair and sports day in St Marychurch, Torquay, George drove a cart carrying a huge apple pie, drawn by two black donkeys wearing harness and reins decorated with plaited straw, around the town. The pie, oval in shape and aboout the size of a kitchen table, ended its journey at the fair and was eaten with cream. Today the Marldon Apple Pie Fair is considered by the Torbay community to be simply one of the best events in the local summer calendar; with various arena events, exhibition of craft activities and local artists in a large marquee, plus numerous side shows and stalls. They don't have any fishing holidays in Devon here, but with only 10 minutes to journey back to Newbarn Farm you will be able to soon see yourself sitting on the banks with rod in hand for some quality Fishing in Devon.
Fancy dancing in the streets...
The Torbay Carnival Week may just hit the spot. This year promises to be bigger and better than previous years. Running from Sunday 26th July - Sunday 2nd August, the 2008 celebrations mark 101 years of family fun on Paignton Green with the stunning backdrop of the South Devon coastline and Paignton Pier. Opening day starts of with the Riviera Classic Car Show and Town crier competitions. Monday gives way to Children’s day with fun for all ages ; Tuesday ends with a fantastic firework display to music at 9.45pm. Wednesday is Carnival Procession day with lots of fun races thrown in throughout the day. The second children’s day takes place on Thursday with live Night Music until 10.30pm. Plenty to keep the family entertained all day and every day throughout the week.Travelling time from Newbarn Farm is only 5 minutes, so you will be able to get some Fishing in Devon in before the fun kicks of at 9.30am on a daily basis.
And then there is…. .Bigbury-on-sea ......
The beach at Bigbury-on-sea is just fantastic – when the tide is out you can walk across the glorious golden sand to Burr Island – home of an exclusive Art Nouveau Hotel (very private) and a lovely pub which serves reasonably priced lunches. On the mainland the Venus café serves award winning hot and cold food and is fully licensed. Not only is this beach clean and tidy with warm clean sea it also offers a truly quirky form of transport which the children will just love. The sea tractor with enormous wheels will journey you to and from Burr Island when the tide comes in. Lots of fun for all the family! £4.50 for daily parking.
All this just a stone's throw away from your favourite Devon Fishing Holiday Cottage.
