Becky Dickinson

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Journalist and Writer at Freelance

Freelance journalist, sea creature, writer. Devon. [email protected]

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Articles

A look ahead to 2025 Devon County Show at Westpoint Exeter

4 weeks ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Becky Dickinson

Celebrating our county Devon County Show is an annual celebration of the Devon countryside’s rich offerings and it’s an exciting experience for visitors of all ages This year, the show will feature thousands of animals, including goats, pigs, sheep, rabbits, big beefy bulls, and majestic heavy horses. Farmers will be meticulously grooming their livestock to compete for prestigious titles such as Best in Class, Best in Breed, and Best in Show.
How Devon County Show's Festival of Heavy Horses keeps breeds alive

4 weeks ago | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Becky Dickinson

They weigh as much as a car and are rarer than a giant panda, but they are among the most gentle horses you will ever encounter. Ahead of the Devon County Show, Becky Dickinson went to meet Diana Mail, founder of one of the highlights of the three-day event which is sure to draw the crowds - the Festival of Heavy Horses They are the gentle giants of the equine world. Mighty, muscular beasts with thickset chests and feathered feet the size of buckets.
Spectacular Devon coastal walk where film stars have trodden

Aug 22, 2024 | devonlive.com | Becky Dickinson

If this quaint cottage rings a bell, it's likely you've seen it before, either in person or on the silver screen. Nestled in an awe-inspiring valley, this humble abode and its picturesque surroundings have been featured in numerous films and TV shows.
This Devon litter picker has been cleaning Westward Ho! beach for 20 years

Aug 22, 2024 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Becky Dickinson

Part of a ship’s anchor, fishing tackle, a traffic cone, tyres, tennis balls, a surfboard, a pair of Ray-Bans, plastic pallets, Christmas trees, a six-foot long fluorescent tube, and a Second World War sonar detector from a French submarine. Not the random spoils of a car boot sale. Or even a slightly eclectic eBay shopping list. These are just some of the items that have been collected from the North Devon coastline by one woman and her dog.
I went to Butlin's new £2.5m attraction - a thrilling playground with six play zones and the UK's longest swing

Aug 10, 2024 | thesun.co.uk | Becky Dickinson

A £2.5MILLION playground has opened at a Butlin’s resort to make sure all its young guests have their share of fun. The Skypark at its seaside centre in Minehead, Somerset, has been designed with inclusivity at the forefront. It means children of all abilities can play together and no youngster is left on the sidelines. The playground features a 42-metre swingline – the longest in the UK – as well as a wheelchair-friendly seesaw and a wheelchair-accessible trampoline.
Hidden gem Devon beach like Thailand only appears for short time

Aug 9, 2024 | bristolpost.co.uk | Becky Dickinson |Miles O'Leary

Tucked away on the North Devon coast, nestled between the bustling resorts of Woolacombe and Ilfracombe, you'll find a hidden gem - Lee Bay. This quaint village is located at the end of a winding road, shrouded by a lush canopy of trees. Despite being just five miles from Woolacombe and three miles from Ilfracombe, this secluded spot beneath the South West Coast Path remains somewhat of an undiscovered treasure.
Hidden gem UK beach like Thailand only appears for short time

Aug 5, 2024 | mirror.co.uk | Becky Dickinson |Miles O'Leary |Ellen Jenne

Travelling to the other side of the world can not only be time-consuming but also incredibly costly. However, you won’t have to worry about jetting outside of the UK to immerse yourself in surroundings which could be mistaken for Thailand. Hidden away on the Devon coast, you’ll find an isolated village and beach away from the crowds of Woolacombe and Ilfracombe - Lee Bay. One reporter headed out to the North Devon hidden gem, which they described as an “undiscovered treasure”.
UK beach that's 'undiscovered treasure' looks just like Thailand with disappearing sand

Aug 5, 2024 | liverpoolecho.co.uk | Vita Molyneux |Becky Dickinson |Ellen Jenne

The beach is only accessible for a few hours each dayTucked away on the Devon coast, there's a village and beach that remains hidden from the tourist gaze that typically falls on nearby Woolacombe and Ilfracombe - welcome to Lee Bay. One of DevonLive reporter's ventured out to this North Devon secret spot, describing their discovery as an "undiscovered treasure". ‌In fact, they were so taken aback by the beauty of the place that it reminded them of a beach in Thailand, thousands of miles away.
Hidden gem Devon beach like Thailand only appears for short time

Aug 2, 2024 | devonlive.com | Becky Dickinson |Miles O'Leary

Tucked away on the North Devon coast, nestled between the bustling resorts of Woolacombe and Ilfracombe, you'll find a hidden gem - Lee Bay. This quaint village is located at the end of a winding road, shrouded by a lush canopy of trees. Despite being just five miles from Woolacombe and three miles from Ilfracombe, this secluded spot beneath the South West Coast Path remains somewhat of an undiscovered treasure.
14 Best Beaches in Cornwall for Pretty Views and Clear Waters

Jul 30, 2024 | timeout.com | Sammy Jones |Becky Dickinson |India Lawrence

Photograph: ShutterstockPhotograph: ShutterstockFrom sweeping sands to thrill-factor waves, these are the very best beaches in CornwallWednesday 31 July 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by: India LawrenceAdvertisingCornwall is known for many things â quaint seaside towns, excellent countryside walks, pasties, but perhaps most importantly of all, beaches.