Events Around Devon

Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to visit one of the most fascinating remnants of Tavistock Abbey Tavistock Abbey offered hospitality to travellers and those of distinction would dine in the Abbot’s Hall, now known as Tavistock Abbey Chapel.

This fabulous show stars some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock. The show rarely pauses for breath and is, quite simply, the most compelling concert of its kind.

Heritage Open Day: Our church, an integral part of the history of Tavistock, the Dukes of Bedford and the copper mines of the 19th Century In the 19th century copper was found to the west of Tavistock, and the town’s population boomed.

Heritage Open Day: Historical items & information linked to the Churches in Parish & neighbouring Methodist Circuit. Research on Parish History by Local History Group.

Heritage Open Day: Public can enjoy old artefacts 8-hour tour and a cream tea on the Saturday 14th of September, they can enjoy open church with a tower tour on the Sunday 15th of September. And for the rest of the week they can view old books and papers. 1.

Heritage Open Day: Tavistock Subscription Library will be opening its doors during Heritage Open Days to allow guests and visitors to view this historic collection and enjoy a cup of coffee with members and to chat about the library and what it does in the community.

Heritage Open Day: View the recently restored Exeter Dissenters Graveyard. ‘Dissenters’ was the term for a range of Protestant sects who broke away from or were expelled from the Anglican Church during and after the Civil War. This small graveyard accommodated perhaps 2,000 burials.

Join John Lewis & Partners during InExeter’s Exeter Fashion & Beauty Week this month for a whole host of in store events that will ensure you’re fabulously on trend for autumn / winter 2019.

Heritage Open Day: A walk through the main house to view the many artworks belonging to the family. Largely built in 1770s for the first Lord Borrington with early 19th century alterations. Fine house with a notable interior. The house now belongs to Lord William Dartmouth MEP.

Heritage Open Day: Guided tours of the Devon and Exeter Institution and a chance to meet Poet Sara-Jane Arbury to write your own Heritage Haiku The Devon & Exeter Institution is open to the public for tours of our Georgian library, where visitors will experience highlights of the collection in two magical galleried

Heritage Open Day: Meet Poet Sara-Jane Arbury and write your own Heritage Haiku Throughout Heritage Open Days sites have been offering visitors the chance to write a Heritage Haiku. Encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to express and share their feelings about Exeter’s heritage in the form of a Haiku poem.

Heritage Open Day: Come and explore the Museum for free on Saturday 21st September from 10-4. Discover surprises around every corner and join in with free guided tours and craft activities.

Heritage Open Day: Agatha Christie called Greenway ’the loveliest place in the world’ and treasured it as a holiday home for her and her family. They filled each room with items dear to them, brought to Greenway from Ashfield, Agatha’s childhood home and their travels.

Heritage Open Day: At the country home of the D’Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style, and is imbued with Art Deco elegance.

Heritage Open Day: Visitors can enjoy a walk through the Lost Garden in Eysian Fields and view the Victorian era Music Room built by the 6th Earl of Buckinghamshire, complete with a recently restored Gray and Davison organ and its seven magnificent crystal chandeliers.

Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to A la Ronde as we join in the national celebration of our heritage. The sixteen-sided building is full of creative treasures from around the world and dates back to 1796 when it was built by cousins Jane and Mary Parminter.

Heritage Open Day: As a celebration of our industrial and horticultural heritage in St David’s (Exeter) we ’rescued’ 17 cast-iron lamp posts from demolition. Hand-painted plants on each lamp post to celebrate the famous Veitch family of plant-hunters and nurserymen.

Heritage Open Day: A fun family-friendly experience and a chance to see behind the scenes of one of Exeter’s hidden gems! Also to discover artefacts significant to Exeter during WW2. Walked past the Guildhall and never ventured in? Here’s your chance, Exeter Guildhall is taking part in Heritage Weekend!

Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to visit Tavistock’s historic Masonic Lodge. The first Masonic Temple in Tavistock was the first meeting held in the Kings Arms Inn on the 21st September 1791.

Heritage Open Day: 17th century hall with oak panelling and original wagon roof. Talks throughout the day. The only surviving trades guild in Exeter, home of Exeter’s guild of ’Weavers, Fullers and Shearmen’. Inside see oak panelled walls dating from the 17th century and the original fine wagon roof.

Take a seat in Agatha Christie’s dining room for a very special evening as part of England’s Seafood FEAST.

If you have been longing to explore Agatha Christie’s holiday home, Greenway, or just interested to see your local National Trust property, then why not make the most of free entry on Heritage Open Day' Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over

Discover more about the hidden history of Heddon Valley with this informative self-led walking trail for adults. From Roman forts to Victorian industry, the Heddon Valley has a rich and varied history. Learn more about its intriguing past with this self-led walking trail and discover some secrets spots along the way.

Come and visit the castle and grounds for free once more as Drogo takes part in the Heritage Open Day Scheme. Free entry. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Travel back in time to the jazz age at Coleton Fishacre. A decadent Arts and Crafts holiday home of the D’Oyly Carte family. Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000 volunteers.