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   Where is Westward Ho?

   • Westward Ho! North Devon Westward Ho! is a Victorian coastal holiday resort situated on the North Devon coast. It is a perfect destination with over two miles of golden sand that has the prestigious Blue Flag award for facilities and water quality.

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   How did Westward Ho get its name?

   • The name comes from Charles Kingsley’s book of the same name, which was a best seller and brought a new wave of tourism to his home town of Bideford, which led to the creation of Westward Ho! in the surrounding area. Aside from the peculiarities about how it got its name, Westward Ho! is famous for being a delightful village by the sea.

   Westward Ho! - Visit Devon

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   Where was Westward ho penned?

   • Westward Ho! Kingsley's novel of derring-do was penned whilst he stayed at the nearby Royal Hotel in Bideford and was set in the surrounding area. It became an instant hit at a time when there was a strong feeling of patriotism with Britain at war in the Crimea.

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   Why should you visit Westward Ho?

   • The whole of the North Devon coast is spectacular with its dramatic looking cliffs and gorgeous, sandy beaches so sightseeing from the water is an ideal way to appreciate it. As a popular holiday destination, particularly for families, you’ll find that there is plenty to see and do while on a visit to Westward Ho!.

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   What is Westward Ho known for?

   • Notable old boys included Rudyard Kipling, whose book Stalky & Co. (1899) is based on his time at the College. Westward Ho! is known for its surfing seas and the long expanse of clean sand backed by a pebble ridge and grasslands which extends for about three miles. It has two churches, Westward Ho! Baptist Church and Holy Trinity Church.

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   Why is Bideford called Westward Ho?

   • The name came from a Charles Kingsley book, also titled Westward Ho!, that was a best seller and brought a new wave of tourism to the Bideford area leading to the creation of village. It isn’t just how the village was named that makes it unusual, it is also the only place in the British Isles that features an exclamation mark as part of its name.

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2. visitwestwardho.co.ukTourist information for Westward Ho!, North Devon, UK

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   Westward Ho! is a Victorian coastal holiday resort situated on the North Devon coast. It is a perfect destination with over two miles of golden sand that has the prestigious Blue Flag award for facilities and water quality.

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3. www.visitdevon.co.uk › westward-hoWestward Ho! - Visit Devon

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   Westward Ho! is a delightful seaside village near Bideford in the north of Devon. The name came from a Charles Kingsley book, also titled Westward Ho!, that was a best seller and brought a new wave of tourism to the Bideford area leading to the creation of village.

   • The name came from a Charles Kingsley book, also titled Westward Ho!, that was a best seller and brought a new wave of tourism to the Bideford area...
   • Dogs are allowed on any part of the beach between 1st October and 30 April. However, during the summer months, there are restrictions on which part...
   • You can swim in the sea at Westward Ho!, it is known for its safety, though please do take note of any flags or notices and swim only swim between...

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   Westward Ho! is a seaside village near Bideford in Devon, England. The A39 road provides access from the towns of Barnstaple, Bideford, and Bude. It lies at the south end of Northam Burrows and faces westward into Bideford Bay, opposite Saunton Sands and Braunton Burrows. There is an electoral ward with the same name.

6. www.visitdevon.co.uk › villages-towns › westward-hoWestward Ho! - Visit Devon

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   Aside from the peculiarities about how it got its name, Westward Ho! is famous for being a delightful village by the sea. The seafront is one of North Devon’s most popular surfing and swimming spots, as it combines a large expanse of sand with pebbles, grasslands and a diverse beachscape making it perfect for families, sunbathers and water ...

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   Things to Do in Westward Ho!, England: See Tripadvisor's 18,644 traveller reviews and photos of Westward Ho! tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Westward Ho!. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Being a hugely popular destination and centrally located, with easy access to all the award winning beaches in the region, Westward Ho! is the perfect destination for those that love a bit of adventure.

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   Westward Ho! Kingsley's novel of derring-do was penned whilst he stayed at the nearby Royal Hotel in Bideford and was set in the surrounding area. It became an instant hit at a time when there was a strong feeling of patriotism with Britain at war in the Crimea.