Appledore adventure

You will watch a short video about Appledore.

While watching, think about words that come to your mind.
Then, write:

• 3 nouns – things you saw in the

  video

• 3 adjectives – words to describe the place

• 3 verbs – actions or activities people can do there

  Work in groups and share ideas with your partners.

Discovering Appledore

Appledore is a small and pretty village in North Devon, England. It is near the place where two rivers, the Taw and the Torridge, meet. The village has a long history of fishing and building ships. These things are still important for the people who live there.

There is a museum in Appledore called the North Devon Maritime Museum. It shows the village’s history with the sea. You can learn about Viking attacks and what happened there during World War II.

Appledore is also known for its small houses with pastel (light) colours and its narrow streets. In summer, you can take a short boat ride to the village of Instow. On the boat, you can see the river and the beautiful area around it.

Many people, both local and visitors, like to come to Appledore. There are nice cafés, art galleries, and special events like the yearly regatta. This event celebrates the village’s sea traditions.

​Read the text. For each question, choose the correct answer.

Imagine you are working for a tourist office in Appledore.

Your job is to attract visitors to the area by creating a simple advert for a new tourist business or activity (e.g. a boat tour, a fishing experience, a local café, a walking tour, an art workshop, a festival, etc.).

​Creative Task: Make a Tourist Ad for Appledore!

Your advert should:

• Have a creative name for your business or activity

• Include who it is for (families, children, tourists, etc.)

• Describe what people can do or enjoy

• Mention when it's open (season/months/days)

• Use attractive language (adjectives and action verbs!)

• Include pictures or drawings (optional but encouraged)

📝 You can make:

• A poster

• A flyer

• A digital slide (if using a computer or tablet)

🕒 Time: 25–30 minutes

🎤 Share: Present your advert in a small group or to the class.