If the hit film War Horse has left you feeling inspired to wander some of the film’s Dartmoor locations, there’s a Gutter Tor guided walk on 19 February to show off some of the most recognisable backdrops to the film.

The walk starts at 10.30am, and booking is essential on 01822 890414.

If you live in Cornwall or Devon you can now make the most of the amazing Eden Project all year round with a locals pass.

The passes are available for all residents of Eden’s Cornwall and neighbouring Devon, and they’re just £5 for one year or £10 for two!

Just click here to apply for your pass online before 10 February.

Does your dog love to discover new places and wander quiet canals? Not only are the canals of the Brecon Beacons National Park perfect for a dog-friendly holiday, but they now mean you can compete for Canal Dog of the Year.

If you’re thinking of a holiday in this stunning corner of Wales, just take a photo of your pooch enjoying the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and enter it into the competition.

Each month, the dog with the most online votes will be announced in the Brecon & Radnor Express, as well as being entered for the title of ‘Canal Dog of the Year 2012’.

A family from the West Midlands, got more than they bargained for on their recent trip to South Devon. Having had their home burgled the week before their Christmas holiday, the last thing they expected to find was a bag full of swag waiting for them in their Brixham holiday home. But that’s exactly what they got.

However, instead of a haul of stolen items the swag bag in question turned out to be a Santa’s sack stuffed full of Christmas presents that they’d won in a secret Santa sur-prize draw held by Blue Chip Holidays.  This case of karma turned out to be a matter of pure chance.

Spring must be just around the corner as the Falmouth Spring Flower Show is set for 24 and 25 March.

The two-day event has been running for more than 50 years, and it sees the Princess Pavilions fill with beautiful displays of flowers, shrubs, cacti and much more.

The show is the perfect weekend activity for anybody with a passion for gardening, but it’s also a unique event for the whole family.

The sandy town of Perranporth in Cornwall will come into its own on Monday 5 March, as the traditional St Pirans Day procession takes place.

The procession sees the St Piran’s Trust act out the tale of the patron saint of tinners, who is believed to have been washed up from Ireland in the fifth century.

A huge crowd will follow the actors, many of them dressed in Cornwall’s colours of black, gold and white.

Steven Spielberg’s film adaptation of War Horse has leapt to the top of the box office chart, and the stunning scenery of Dartmoor is inspiring people all over the world to come and enjoy this untouched patch of England.

The dramatic tale of the fight for horse and owner to stay together against the forces of war was filmed on Devon’s Dartmoor National Park, and we can vouch that it’s just as gorgeous as it looks on the big screen!

You could go a step further and have a go at horse riding on Dartmoor, and there are plenty of schools and stables for all levels of rider.

It won’t be long before the Olympic torch is flickering its way through the UK, and the South-West is one of those places that’s bound to greet it with all kinds of quirky and friendly events.

Starting its journey in Land’s End on 19 May, the torch will make its way through Cornwall and Devon for the weekend before heading up to Somerset on Tuesday 21.

Where do you fancy cheering on this 2012 icon? 

Who's finding January a bit of a long month? Well we've been making a list of our favourite things about the first few months of the year to get us out of the new year slump!

With beautiful Devon right on our doorstep we can't help but feel inspired by the many free and simple things to do at this time of year. 

Click here to read our top ten reasons to be cheerful!

If odd traditions, unusual or entertaining customs are your thing, the annual Hurling of the Silver Ball held each year in St Ives, Cornwall could be just what you’re looking for.  

Hurling the Silver Ball forms an essential part of St Ives Feast, which takes place on Monday 06 February and celebrates the anniversary of the consecration of the parish church of St Eia, in 1434.

Each year processions of musicians, townsfolk and schoolchildren make their way through the town's narrow, cobbled alleyways wearing pieces of ivy in remembrance of St Eia, the patron saint of St Ives, who is believed to have made her way across the sea from Ireland on a boat made of ivy.