#LikeALocal. A free Entry event held every year in Ottery St Mary, East Devon. The Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of the town to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors, something that has become very well known throughout the years.
Ottery St. Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels – the event is said to have originated in the 17th century, and is held each year. Each of Ottery’s central public houses sponsors a single barrel. Held on November 4th, the barrels are soaked with tar and are lit outside each of the pubs in turn and once the flames begin to pour out, they are hoisted up onto local people’s backs and shoulders.

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed (Masons) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

"Fantastic accommodation and friendly staff. Food in Masons Arms of a very good standard. "

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12 Oct - 13 Oct

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"Great location great food comfortable room… will stay here again 😀"

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2 Nov - 3 Nov

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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Rock Point Inn. The location on the water is perfect, breakfast was delicious and perfectly cooked and hotel staff were very helpful and accommodating. "

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13 Oct - 14 Oct

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"Great dinner and accommodations. Highly recommend!"

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Exeter Court Hotel

Exeter Court Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good home made food and clean property. What more do you need. Drinks not expensive."

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