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Bear Grylls announces more acts, as Gone Wild Devon moves towards sell-out success

  • Sam Ryder, James, The Feeling, Jake Shears, Ocean Colour Scene, Ash, and Dick&Dom DJ Set to perform
  • Over 100 free family-friendly experiences, 22-25 August

TV adventurer Bear Grylls has bolstered his impressive line-up of bands, acts, speakers, entertainment and activities for Gone Wild Devon , leading to a rush in bookings, leaving just 25% of tickets available to buy.

Promising an unforgettable escape, where families can spend time together in the great outdoors, Gone Wild Devon focuses on camping, getting back to nature, wild adventures and...

Bear Grylls announces Gone Wild Fesitival Dates 2024

Following the biggest and best Gone Wild festival to date Bear Grylls, co-founder of the UK’s fastest-growing family adventure festival, has announced that next year’s event at Powderham Castle will take place from 22-25 August to coincide with the August Bank Holiday weekend. Tickets, which include camping and an under-18s go free early-bird offer, are now on sale alongside a monthly payment plan option to help beat the cost-of-living crisis.

Based in Devon, the hugely popular family festival will feature headline bands and acts over four days and nights. This year’s line-up...

Devon festival partners with Nature Valley to launch campaign to rewild families this summer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/01/2022 - 9:35pm

With the summer holidays in full swing, Devon-based Gone Wild Festival with Bear Grylls ’ has partnered with the UK’s number one cereal bar brand, Nature Valley , to encourage families across the country to get out more, enjoy nature, and feel ‘rewilded’.

Held at Powderham Castle from 25th to 28th August 2022 , Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival with Bear Grylls is an action-packed family friendly festival for adults and children aged 6-18 years. As well as a wide range of exhilarating outdoor experiences including obstacle courses and circus shows, this year’s musical line-up...

World famous explorers to head to Gone Wild as Bear Grylls announces day tickets on sale

This August, a group of world famous adventurers and explorers will make their way to Devon creating a once in a lifetime opportunity for kids and adults to see their heroes and hear all of their exciting tales in one place. Bear Grylls, known for his wild adventures, will be joined by expedition legends including Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Ed Stafford and Laura Bingham at Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival, and for the first time the festival is now offering day tickets.

Those living across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset will be delighted to hear that after many requests Nature Valley...

6,000 festival goers take part in a weekend of adventure at Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival with Bear Grylls

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/31/2021 - 11:44am

Over 6000 people enjoyed a weekend of live music, outdoor activities and adventure at the sold out Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival this weekend.

Aside from the glorious weather, highlights of the festival included Melanie C’s first live performance of her soon to be released new album, Bear Grylls and Nicola Adams leading a world record breaking outdoor workout, the Red Devils arriving by parachute and even an engagement. The event was the very first Gone Wild festival, and it supported the Royal Marines Charity with 10% of all proceeds going directly to support serving and...

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Bear Grylls announces major new festival in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:05pm

Join Bear Grylls at the Gone Wild Festival on August Bank Holiday 2021. This new, action packed family festival is set to take place in the sweeping grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter.

Having explored the world and fostered a love of outdoor activities, Bear has co-designed a festival to give those with a thirst for excitement the ultimate family adventure. The festival schedule is packed with a range of fun activities, including kayaking on the Exe Estuary, Be Military Fit family group workouts, a purpose built obstacle course, abseiling and climbing. Expert...

Royal Marines cadets new intake

Event Date: 
19/02/2018 - 6:45pm
Venue: 
CTCRM, Lympstone

Open to boys & girls aged 8.5 to 16, Royal Marines cadets are based at CTCRM, Lympstone (Marine camp).

If your child wants to join the best Marine cadet unit in the country (official!), and why wouldn't they, then find all the details on our Facebook page, Royal Marines cadets, Lympstone.

Next intake is Monday 19th February.

Bear Grylls honours Devon Scouts

Authored by tmunro
Posted: Wed, 04/29/2015 - 12:16pm

Scouts from Devon were honoured by international adventurer Chief Scout, Bear Grylls at Windsor Castle for gaining their Queen’s Scouts Awards on Sunday 26th April 2015.

Bear was joined by Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester GCVO, who is cousin of HM The Queen.

The Queen’s Scout Award is the highest honour in Scouting and is awarded for outstanding personal achievement.

This honour is achieved by young people aged between 16 and 25 who have completed a range of challenges, which includes service to their community, completing an expedition in wild country, undertaking a...