Where else in the country could you find a tradition that goes back over a hundred years, where people queue up for a bag of Hot cross Buns, probably no where, Sidmouth in East Devon surely must be the only place.

It is a tradition that started over a hundred years ago, when the local bakers went on strike, local businessmen went out to find Hot Cross Buns and brought them back for the local children. A hundred years on, and it is still very similar, the bag now contains, 2 buns, an orange and a small chocolate egg, around 2000 of these bags are distributed every Good Friday.

It is part of Sidmouth life, generation after generation take part, children, parents, grand parents and no doubt great grand parents, all remembering when they queued up to get their bag. It is one of those amazing traditions that  shows everything good about family life, families together.

East Devon, what an amazing place.

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Coming soon to East Devon The Grizzly ! 

Sunday 8th March 2008 sees East Devon invaded by hordes of cross country runners who find pleasure in running 20 or so miles, through water, mud, bushes, up hills, down hills, along beaches and up and down the valleys around Seaton, Beer and Branscombe as many times possible ! all in the name of fun, and obviously in the name of charity, The Grizzly a great source of sponsorship donations.

The course starts and finishes in Seaton, East Devon, and the runners are then taken on a course that takes them to the limit of endurance, covering the next 20 miles with as many natural tortures as possible.

To find out more about the Grizzly Run contact the Axe Valley Runners.

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Is there a better way to spend your Hen Weekend  than by being pampered in a Luxury Country House, having beauty treatments during the day, followed by perhaps a swim in the indoor swimming pool, then having a Chef prepare and serve a 4 course meal with fine wines…

This is what is on offer at Longbridge House,  a stunning country house in East Devon, a Devon Cottage which offers family holidays and specialist breaks.

Longbridge House a Devon Cottage, has 7 en suite bedrooms which is able to sleep 17 people with ease, 4 reception rooms including a games room, indoor swimming pool and country kitchen with 4 oven Aga.

A full range of beauty treatments is on offer to make sure that you will never forget your Hen Weekend in a Devon Cottage.

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Longbridge House is full virtually every day of the year, even during the winter months,  our Devon Cottage with indoor swimming pool, means that whatever the weather you can enjoy wonderful  indoor swimming.

Longbridge House sleeps up to 17 people, has seven bedrooms which are all ensuite. It is set in woderful countryside in East Devon, with the Jurassic coast just a few minutes drive away. The cottage is very large, with 4 reception rooms, including a games room.

 We have 2 midweek breaks available in March, dates are  3-6 March and 10-13 March. Visit our Prices and Availablity page to check the latest  free dates.

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