What's On Devon

This Lost Garden, by a beautiful Dartmoor stream was overgrown and neglected. Since 2016 its mature Magnolias, Camellias, Azaleas and other trees have been rescued. Paths and ponds cleared, archaeology preserved, borders created, bridges and terraces repaired and over 5000 bulbs planted.

Step back in time to the 1930s and 40s on April 21st– 22nd at the John Fowler Holiday Park. The The entertainment during the weekend, is second to none. On Saturday, be blown away by the powerful vocal talents of Radio 2 regular Louise Parker, who interprets swing, blues and gospel classics with style and passion.

Chiggypig are back on The Palladium Stage for the first time this year!! Classic PUNK!! “Chiggypig” are a 4 piece band paying homage to the most explosive, controversial, and inspiring era in rock music the punk rock era from the late 70,s

Celebrate Record Store Day at The Lucky 7 Club The record store has made a come-back, vinyl is super trendy but for some of us it didn’t ever go away!

Date: 25 October 2017 - 28 April 2018 For the first time a substantial exhibition, ’The Lost City of Z’ on the legendary Torquay-born explorer, Col.

An exhibition of Christie’s ’secret’ letters to her longstanding publisher HarperCollins is on display in the Walled Garden, created to celebrate HarperCollins’ 200th anniversary.

Come and see the narrative, photographs, video and artefacts that tell the story of the fight against the U-Boat in the Bay of Biscay by RAF Coastal Command and the USAAF and US Navy FAW 7.

Calls from Heaven with Take a Breaks Fate and Fortune Mandy Masters. Mandy will be in Dawlish with her fantastic show. Mandy gives amazing evidence as well as the chance to hear your loved ones Voices. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity.

Original linocuts by local printmaker, Richard Shimell. Booking Not Needed.

“The precision and sophistication of the writing and playing blows me away. I am so glad to be involved,” writes guitar legend Michael Chapman in his introduction to Sarah McQuaid’s fifth solo album If We Dig Any Deeper It Could Get Dangerous – which he offered to produce after meeting Sarah at a festival where they...

The inaugural Ilfracombe Film Festival presents ’The Big Film Weekend’ at the Embassy Cinema on the High Street. This is an exciting event for Ilfracombe which at one time in its history possessed no less than nine cinemas in the town.

In a live commentary screening of a 1956 comedy about football, scheduled to premiere at the Corvin Cinema the week of the popular uprising against the USSR in Hungary, which lead to one of the largest refugee crises of the twentieth century, Deborah Pearson unlocks a surprisingly personal story.

Tavistock Book Fair is an annual event showcasing some of the finest second-hand books from the stock of 10 West Country book sellers. All items on display are for sale and represent a wide range of subjects including Devon & Cornwall, fact & fiction, and will offer a range of prices to suit all pockets.

Forage for wild garlic and other seasonal snacks in the gorge, and then cook up a tasty lunch over the camp fire using your foraged ingredients. Join the ranger team to get an insight into some of the edible treats that grow in the gorge.

Sherlock’s Excellent Adventure A Farcical Parody by james Barry Performed by Thorverton Amateur Dramatic Society Directed by Sheena Hunter-Hedges

Trans-Form presents a selection of major works spanning the last three decades of award-winning artist Trevor Bell’s career, including the most recent paintings and favoured works from the artist’s personal archive. Trans-Form is the last exhibition supervised by Trevor Bell who passed away in November 2017.

Divertimento String Quartet give around 20 concerts a year. They enjoy exploring the rich and varied string quartet repertoire and their engaging introductions present the music in an informal and approachable style.

Test your wildflower knowledge with this beautiful woodland trail for grown ups. Discover the magic of Exmoor’s wildflowers this spring with this beautiful trail around the woodlands of Watersmeet. Pick up your trail map from the National Trust shop. Booking Not Needed. Phone: 01598763402. Dogs on leads welcome.

Test your wildflower knowledge with this beautiful woodland trail for adults. Discover the magic of Exmoor’s wildflowers this spring with this beautiful trail around the woodlands of Heddon Valley. Pick up your trail map from the National Trust shop. Booking Not Needed. Phone: 01598763402. Dogs on leads welcome.

Visit a WW2 Nissen Hut and see the narrative, photographs, video and artefacts detailing the preparations by the US forces for D-Day. This is the airfield that the ’Band of Brothers’ trained and left from.

Join us this half term as we launch our Cosmic Spring Trail inspired by Andrew Logan’s giant glittering egg. Booking Not Needed.

After a year being cared for behind the scenes while the roof was being repaired the fashion collection is back with a bang and will be showing how women’s fashion became politicised during the campaign for women’s suffrage. Booking Not Needed.

Join our free friendly 5K family run every Saturday of the year, 9am start. It’s not a race but a timed run along the same off-road course each week marshalled by volunteers. Supervised children and dogs on leads are welcome to join in too. Register at parkrun.org.uk/Killerton. Booking Not Needed. Yes.

12 acre well established garden with camellias, magnolias, azaleas, various shrubs and rhododendrons; rare and mature trees; small lake and ponds with river and water cascades. 5 acre arboretum planted 2011 with wide range of trees, shrubs and a large lilac circle. Wisteria pergola with views over Exeter and Woodbury.

Joyce, Lady Amory, the last member of the family to live at Knightshayes, left a tremendous legacy. Join us to discover the trail she blazed in women’s golf in the 1920’s and her role in creating the stunning infamous garden here.

2 acre s-facing garden on heavy clay, 35 yrs in the making. Diverse habitats and inspired by nature. Wet garden, stone garden, pink garden and woodland glades. Perfumes, songbirds and nests are everywhere in spring.

This Easter, Touchwood is inviting families to embark on an egg-citing adventure as it launches its mesmerising maze in Theatre Square. Younger guests who visit between 9.

7 acres with borders, mature trees and shrubs. Banks of snowdrops and small named collection at Bickham Cottage. Formal parterre with lily pond. Walled garden with colourful profusion of vegetables and flowers. Palm tree avenue leading to millennium summerhouse.

Why not join the gardeners at Greenway for a free walk and talk through the glorious woodland garden filled with spring flowers. Greenway’s romantic woodland garden is renowned for its spring flowers - from camellias to rhododendrons, as well as swathes of spring bulbs.

As part of the National Trust’s Women and Power programme for 2018, we are celebrating 100 years of women getting the vote by telling two stories of women from Killerton and their roles at the heart of the fight for votes for women, on opposing sides. Booking Not Needed.

On selected dates in spring, artist in residence Jo Turner will be in the garden capturing the views of Coleton Fishacre. Jo specialises in landscapes, buildings, objects and people, mostly working in pen and ink, as well as water colours.

Talented artists, crafters and artisans from across Mid and North Devon and Exmoor, coming together under one roof for an eclectic specialist market.

A free monthly 10k trail run along the rugged South West Coast Path and through Coleton Fishacre garden. Free, fun, informal, forever and for everyone. Come and Trust10 with us. Registration is on the day at 8.30am in Coleton Fishacre car park and the run starts at 9am.

“Podfather” and star of Radio 4’s Relativity, Richard Herring gets to the half century (against all odds) and looks at how his life has changed in the last decade, from irresponsible, single kidult, literally fighting his way through a mid-life crisis, to married father who is mid-way to the telegram from the Queen

Blues Caravan 2018”...........featuring Bernard Allison, Vanja Sky and Mike Zito This is no ordinary club tour.......this is the Blues Caravan 2018.

After the quaint wedding fairs that have been ran at Dawlish Manor House for the past two years, Dawlish Town Council have kindly invited us back for a third year to run their wedding fair! Browse a diverse range of exhibitors, from cupcakes to cars, some of the finest in Devon and Cornwall.

We’ll be there most Sundays and Bank Holidays too, to welcome you for seaside fun all through the summer months. From rockpooling, mini raft building and wild art, there are plenty of ’50 Things’ activities to look forward to on Branscombe beach with our friendly Beach Welcomers. Booking Not Needed.

A free monthly 10k trail run along the rugged South West Coast Path and through Coleton Fishacre garden. Free, fun, informal, forever and for everyone. Come and Trust10 with us. Registration is on the day at 8.30am in Coleton Fishacre car park and the run starts at 9am.

Showcasing local wedding businesses and offering a tabletop sale for wedding goods.

A free 10k run around Saltram park. Come along and enjoy a fully marked and marshalled course for fun, training or as a fitness goal. Held on the 4th Sunday of every month (unless stated).

3 courses of English classics with coffee and petit fours

Prima ballerina Dominika Egorova faces a bleak and uncertain future after she suffers an injury that ends her career. She soon turns to Sparrow School, a secret intelligence service that trains exceptional young people to use their minds and bodies as weapons.

Spectacular circus and spellbinding songs combine in this extraordinary new adaptation from the award-winning Metta Theatre. With awe-inspiring acrobatics and hauntingly beautiful original songs this is a show for everyone.

Join a guided walk around the historic parkland and discover stories it holds. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Illuminate your day with - Starshine. Featuring an array of talented performers who share one common purpose to ‘Entertain you’, the all new show for 2018, Starshine, promises an abundance of side - splitting comedy, powerful vocalists delivering dynamic songs and elegant dancers who are endlessly energetic.

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to eat cake with the apes at Paignton Zoo! Learn about our primates with the chance to quiz keepers about what really makes apes tick! Enjoy presentations and a guided tour of the orang-utan, gorilla and gibbon enclosures. All of this plus a delicious slice of cake!

Plymouth Speed Dating About Speed Dating in Plymouth Events At one of our Plymouth Speed Dating events, you will have four minutes to chat to each date.

Join one of the gardeners and take a seasonal tour of the garden, discovering its short but interesting history and amazing collection of rare and exotic plants. Normal admission charges apply. Booking Not Needed.

Ever wondered how the gardeners keep the lawn so nice, or grow a particular flower' Join one of our friendly gardeners for a stroll around the garden, see what’s looking good at the moment or hear a little about the gardens history. Its your chance to ask for some tips for your own garden too.

200 year old Repton-designed garden in 3 parts; formal gardens around the house, picturesque dell with pleasure dairy and rockery and arboretum. Gardens were laid out in 1814 and have been carefully renovated over last 12yrs. Bordering the R Tamar, it is a hidden oasis of plants and views.

Hailed as ‘a masterpiece of 21st century dance’ from English National Ballet, Akram Khan’s Giselle comes to cinemas for the first time in 2018, giving ballet fans the opportunity to see this award-winning production in glorious high definition on the big screen.

Before we begin, we should warn you: This story ends with a dragon… Seth Kriebel returns to Plymouth with Beowulf, an interactive performance-game inviting the audience to explore the world of a story from our legendary past… without leaving their seats.

Torquay Museum Bay Brass Concert Bay Brass Torquay is a friendly band based in the English Riviera with a wide range of ages who enjoy playing together. Their repertoire is varied and continually expanding. They meet and rehearse regulary and play varied sets.

Exeter Speed Dating How speed dating in Exeter works A great event to go to is Speed Dating in Exeter. How it works is our friendly professional hosts will greet you and they will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the Speed Dating evening.

With flying bodies, last minute catches and an energy you have to see to believe, LEVIATHAN pushes the boundaries of what the body can do. Martial Arts, sports, break-dance and even professional wrestling influences combine to create a breathtaking experience for audiences.

Walk Like a Panther Some wrestlers from the 1980s are forced to suit up once last time when their beloved local pub faces closure. Starring Stephen Graham, Jason Flemyng and Juilan Sands Comedy Running Time – 1hr 48mins Certificate – 12A

After his sell out talk on the ESA’s Rosetta Mission, Dr John Ellwood (consultant to ESA on the Mars programme) will take us on a new journey - to the planet Mars. Many nations have tried to get to the red planet, but few have succeeded.

One mean green monster of a musical ! For the misfits of Skid Row, life is full of broken dreams and dead ends. But there’s hope on the horizon for flower shop assistant, Seymour, when he discovers a mysterious new plant with killer potential.

The Simmertones are making their debut at The Palladium, Bringing their amazing authentic ska vibes to The Palladium stage + The Raggamuffins supporting The Simmertones have been together since 2007 and have quickly become festival favourites in their native South West UK, building a strong following across the

The world’s first painted feature film brings together 65,000 oil painted frames to reveal a stunning portrait of the life, work and untimely death of Vincent Van Gogh. 29th July, 1890: Vincent Van Gogh, bullet in his belly, stumbles along the drowsy high street of Auvers at twilight.

A series of events, public discussions and exhibitions on the Dartington Hall estate to celebrate the lives and explore the legacy of the Rodriguez sisters, Carito and Marina, who came to Britain as child refugees during the Spanish Civil War and went on to become much loved teachers and to contribute so much to life

Dartmoor is one of the most beautiful places in the UK with not many roads but plenty of wild food and clean growing environments for the freshest tasting plants we find anywhere. We will meet at The Cleave Inn in Lustleigh at 12pm.

Dinosaur and bird themed activities Join expert guides for What’s that bird? in the hides and learn to identify birds in view, with our binoculars available to borrow: 10am to 12noon, Island Hide 12noon to 2pm, Tower Hide See a replica of the skull of Dippy the Diplodocus dinosaur fossil from the...

We’re welcoming classic cars of all ages and descriptions to Finch Foundry to be displayed against the striking backdrop of Dartmoor. If you’re interested in taking part, please get in touch. Booking Not Needed.

Join us for the fabulous annual science and arts event at The Beehive. Free entry. Cafe open. 10.30 – Talk: Dr Roger Saunders – Colours in the Sky 11.30 – Talk: Jennie Sleeman – Colour in Literature 12.30 – Music: Songs with Colour 13.

Are birds really related to Dinosaurs? A fascinating and knowledgeable talk by Donald Campbell, local naturalist and Ambassador to the Jurassic Coast. Learn about how birds have evolved from Dinosaurs as part of Dippy on Tour. Booking required, free.

The first event of the season and the first qualifying round of the 2018 Wiscombe Hill Climb Championship sponsored by Tillicoultry Quarries Ltd.

By the Aakash Odedra Company Featuring four works tailor-made for Aakash as a soloist, this production explores different processes and aesthetics using Aakash’s traditional background in Kathak and Bharata Natyam to create a distinct flavour of contemporary dance.

In 1737, Telemann travelled to Paris where he met with the foremost French musicians of the day - including Blavet, Guinon, and Forqueray. They performed 12 sets of “Paris Quartets” together - with Telemann on the harpsichord!

Date: 28 April 2018 UNWRITTEN ARCHIVES On Saturday, 28th April, Torquay Museum is pleased to host the Friends of Devon’s Archives in their Spring Meeting. Opening with tea/coffee at 09:45, the day involves a series of talks as follows - ’JMW Turner in the West Country’ by Prof.

Zoë Schwarz’ dynamic and commanding vocal delivery is both eclectic and suave at the same time; just like a chameleon, one part Janis Joplin, one Billie Holiday, and one Nina Simone”.......

Director: Rian Johnson Writers: Rian Johnson, George Lucas (based on characters created by) Stars: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill Luke Skywalker’s peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he encounters Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force.

Run by 2 semi-retired horticulturists: formal Mediterranean front garden, with wisteria-clad Georgian house, small alpine house. Rear courtyard with tree ferns, pots/troughs, lean-to 7m conservatory with tender plants and climbers. Steps to 30x20m walled garden - flowers, vegetables and trained fruit.

Heather Jansch, world-famous sculptor, brings innovative use of recycled materials to gardening. 14 acres incl stunning driftwood sculpture, fabulous views from thrilling woodland bluebell trail down to timeless stream-bordered water meadow walk, pools, herbaceous border, medicinal herb garden.

Felix Thorn is an artist who creates music using audiovisual sculptures designed and constructed by himself. The project Felix’s Machines was originally built as an acoustic set of machines intended for gallery exhibitions, installations and intimate performances.

Hold on tight folks – it’s going to be a riotous one! Big costumes high energy, plenty of attitude and the return of one of the biggest names in burlesque – a gal who swapped Yorkshire for Shanghai for 5 years – she’s back – Anna Fur Laxis! It’s going to be a hell of a show!

Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will surely know and by the end of the evening

RNLI Mayday Weekend Coffee Morning & Sale with stalls & refreshments Homemade cakes Collectables and Jewellery, Bric-a-brac, A wide selection of quality paperback books and plenty of gifts from the RNLI souvenir stall.

This is the Beehives Science-Arts Fair for all the family and is a day creative event with loads on offer. Children will be able to take part in lots of activities and hands-on science, listen to  story-telling, and watch  pop-up theatre and making things.

Stunning spring garden with far reaching views over Dartmoor. Bluebells throughout the garden along with camellias, rhododendrons and magnolias. Display of architectural metal sculptures and ornaments.

The second event of the season and the second qualifying round of the 2018 Wiscombe Hill Climb Championship sponsored by Tillicoultry Quarries Ltd.

Bitton House Wedding Fair 2018 29th April 2018 www.facebook.com/events/1544216065589154/ diverse-events.

Charming, peaceful 10 acre garden with lawns, lakes and ponds. Water features with swans, ducks and other wildlife. Mature trees, shrubs, rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, roses, herbaceous borders and rockeries. Nursery avenue, novelty crazy golf.

All the best local foods and drinks from across Exmoor, North and Mid Devon, all under one roof.

We will meet at 12pm at the Double Locks Hotel, a beautiful canal side venue on the outskirts of Exeter. The course starts with a 20 minute introduction on what to look for and a brief of the general countryside codes where they relate to foragers.

Created mostly since 1979, this 4 acre garden overlooking the Taw estuary has a benign microclimate which allows many rare and tender plants to grow and thrive, both in the open and in walled garden. Several strategically placed follies complement the enclosures and vistas within the garden.

Meet over 20 of the South West’s best suppliers and experts and let them inspire you. The fair will be packed with practical tips and ideas, and all the creativity, imagination and excitement you need to make your dream wedding a reality.

Shalamar - Friends 35th Anniversary Tour. Artists performing: Shalamar.: Tickets avaiable.

Divertimento String Quartet give around 20 concerts a year. They enjoy exploring the rich and varied string quartet repertoire and their engaging introductions present the music in an informal and approachable style. The perfect sound of four strings is thought to be closest to the sound of a quartet of voices.

Join us this half term as we launch our Cosmic Spring Trail inspired by Andrew Logan’s giant glittering egg. Booking Not Needed.

After a year being cared for behind the scenes while the roof was being repaired the fashion collection is back with a bang and will be showing how women’s fashion became politicised during the campaign for women’s suffrage. Booking Not Needed.

’A Cream Cracker Under The Settee’ read by Pam Smith, and ’A Lady of Letters’ read by Sarah Denne. Director Stuart Waterworth. Performed during dinner at The Bedford Hotel Gallery 26. Part of Tavistock Festival.

As part of the National Trust’s Women and Power programme for 2018, we are celebrating 100 years of women getting the vote by telling two stories of women from Killerton and their roles at the heart of the fight for votes for women, on opposing sides. Booking Not Needed.

Join leading hypnotist Robert Temple on a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud and hysterical ride to the centre of your imagination! This is YOUR chance to become the star of this unforgettable show.

A sea of bluebells covering the floor of the Great North Wood. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Exhibition of carved wooden birds by Lee Jenkins - cormorants to dippers and more in between ... Booking Not Needed.

’A Cream Cracker Under The Settee’ read by Pam Smith, and ’A Lady of Letters’ read by Sarah Denne. Director Stuart Waterworth. Performed during dinner at The Bedford Hotel Gallery 26. Part of Tavistock Festival.

Exploring childhood, adolescence, nationhood and citizenship, Dr Carly Adams, Associate Professor of Kinesology and Physical Education at the University of Lethbridge considers how social and moral reform initiatives have impacted leisure spaces in early 20th-century Canada.

Join local photographer John Howells in the Castle Drogo garden or by the river Teign to find new aspects, landscapes and wildlife. He will help with understanding your camera whilst also teaching new composition ideas. Each workshop has a different seasonal focus. 37 per person (includes coffee and lunch).

Delamore Arts and Sculpture Park is based at Delamore house in Cornwood in South Devon. Each summer we bring art and the public together within this idyllic setting on the fringes of Dartmoor. It is the largest exhibition of its type in the South West and features over 120 artists.

Some would say that the Jurassic Coast is best explored from the water - and now’s your chance to see this incredible area from a new perspective. Throughout the summer months, you can join our local partners Exmouth Watersports for a two hour paddleboarding tour along this dramatic coastline.

Joyce, Lady Amory, the last member of the family to live at Knightshayes, left a tremendous legacy. Join us to discover the trail she blazed in women’s golf in the 1920’s and her role in creating the stunning infamous garden here.

Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.

Learn to meditate outdoors Join local instructor, Katherine Bolton in the peaceful wildlife garden at Seaton Wetlands for an evening of mindfulness and meditation. Learn basic meditation skills and take home some quick-fix tips for handling stressful or busy times.

Come along to a Psychic Night at the Welcome Inn with International Medium Sonia Jane.

On the first Wednesday of each month the garden team blitz an overgrown or neglected area of garden - can you help' The work involves cutting down or digging out weeds, brambles, overgrown shrubs and moving debris to the shredder or bonfire. No gardening skills are necessary.

Don Broco + The LaFontaines + Yungblud. Artists performing: Don Broco.: Tickets avaiable.

The courses aim to give you solid practical skills and an enthusiasm that you will take with you. I offer you my 35 years experience and my love of figurative sculpture.

Kenneth MacMillan’s masterpiece of modern ballet is revived this Season as part of continuing celebrations of MacMillan’s profound impact on British ballet, to mark the 25th anniversary of his death. Manon’s brother Lescaut is offering her to the highest bidder when she meets Des Grieux and falls in love.

Manon’s brother Lescaut is offering her to the highest bidder when she meets Des Grieux and falls in love. They elope to Paris, but when Monsieur G.M. offers Manon a life of luxury as his mistress she can’t resist.

If you are passionate about music, love the magic of watching an epic musical on the big screen and enjoy the wonder of theatre, then the all new show, produced and directed by Colin Matthews, West End at the Movies, will be something you will not want to miss.

On Thursday 3rd May, a selection of acclaimed sporting artists from around the U.K. will be showcasing their country pursuit inspired pieces, local Devon landscapes and stunning photography at the famous Arundell Arms Hotel in Lifton, Devon.

The Bluetones. Artists performing: The Bluetones.: Tickets avaiable.

Back by popular demand! A unique opportunity to hear, played live, every chart hit America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows, Good Vibrations, I Get Around, Wouldn’t It Be Nice, Surfin’ USA, Fun Fun Fun, California Girls, Sloop John B and many more that you will know..

One of the most highly accomplished and critically acclaimed Celtic roots music bands based in Britain today, Jamie Smith’s MABON have built their reputation on their exhilarating live performances and deftly worked recordings.

The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink has announced an all-new evening event for 2018 from Friday 4th - Sunday 6th May. Exeter Beats will see top acts entertain the crowds in Exeter Castle Courtyard across the early May bank holiday weekend.

HARRIET - a UK singer songwriter discovered on the Graham Norton show, who brought tears to Gaby Roslin’s eyes, was chosen by Denise Van Outen as ‘An Artist To Introduce’ and whom global singer, Rumer commented ‘sounds a lot like Karen Carpenter’.

The Lost Sound, Dartmoor Folk choir start the season with this Fund raising event for Ashburton Arts at their new venue. In This Heart brings you songs of joy, courage and love. Inspired by the rugged and beautiful landscape of Dartmoor and with creative direction, the choir has gone from strength to strength.

Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will surely know and by the end of the evening

BIO: Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the early days of the Stiff tour in 1977, right up to the present day.

Magnificent gardens in the grounds of Holcombe Court which is a grade 1 listed house which has been restored by Mr. Wiggins and his staff. The garden has herbaceous borders, trout ponds, Victorian rockery, woodland garden vegetable parterre within an 18th century walled garden and much more.

Viv Wilson returns to Pavilions Teignmouth to present her compilation of film and photographs. Teignmouth has numerous reasons to be proud - proud of the people it has nurtured, the events it has hosted and its voluntary groups which support the community.

Fancy a spine-chilling ghost hunting night in a spooky, atmospheric Victorian museum? Well if you’re fascinated by ghosts and the paranormal, and have ever wondered if there really is something “on the other side”, then now is your chance to join the Ghosts and Paranormal Seekers team on a blood-chilling paranormal...

Host Galleries are privileged to hold Jean’s first major show in the South West. Should you wish to receive an invitation to Jean’s VIP preview night on Friday 4th May, please contact the gallery soon to register your interest.

The award-winning Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink returns for its 15th consecutive year on the May Day Bank Holiday, from Saturday 5th to Monday 7th May 2018. A firm fixture on the food festival calendar, the event is held in the scenic grounds of Exeter Castle Courtyard and Northernhay Gardens.

The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink has announced an all-new evening event for 2018 from Friday 4th - Sunday 6th May. Exeter Beats will see top acts entertain the crowds in Exeter Castle Courtyard across the early May bank holiday weekend.

Join our free friendly 5K family run every Saturday of the year, 9am start. It’s not a race but a timed run along the same off-road course each week marshalled by volunteers. Supervised children and dogs on leads are welcome to join in too. Register at parkrun.org.uk/Killerton. Booking Not Needed. Yes.

Open house event of artists, of all disciplines, displaying their work in their own homes, art galleries, shops, cafes, restaurants etc around the town.

Come along to our free open day to discover more about the Holiday Home Ownership options we have to offer. Chat with our highly knowledgeable team to find out everything you need to know about owning your very own holiday home at Crealy.

Collectables and Jewellery, Bric-a-brac, A wide selection of quality paperback books and plenty of gifts from the RNLI souvenir stall. Donkey rides and Bouncy Castles

Discover more about Drogo as you follow the free spotter sheet around the garden and grounds. (Normal admission applies). Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Secret garden hidden in East Devon valley. 3 acres of unusual and exotic plants - some rare. Rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias in profusion. Meandering stream, fish pool, Japanese style garden and interesting vegetable garden with fruit cage, tunnel and greenhouses. Surprises round every corner.

Ed states, "I originally intended to call the show, “I’ll Millennial You in a Minute”, but my promoter considered the title, “off-puttingly baffling”. That’s my own chainsaw in the photo, by the way". Is life that bad or have we good reason to complain about it?

Charming, tranquil garden nestled in the southern slopes of Dartmoor, intersected by a babbling stream and featuring bright colours and textual foliage.

Premiering an exciting new work, composer and drummer Seb Rochford (Polar Bear, Acoustic Ladyland) explores the theme of communication with an innovative exploration of immersive lighting design and acoustic music performed live by two drummers & two trombonists.

Divertimento String Quartet give around 20 concerts a year. They enjoy exploring the rich and varied string quartet repertoire and their engaging introductions present the music in an informal and approachable style. The perfect sound of four strings is thought to be closest to the sound of a quartet of voices.

Join us for a nature-inspired family day in the Dartington Deer Park with maypole, dance, craft and music! Individual workshops are all bookable on the day. Refreshments on sale in the woodland. See a full programme of activities here: www.dartington.org/visit/deer-park/events/merry-may/

Magnificent gardens in the grounds of Holcombe Court which is a grade 1 listed house which has been restored by Mr. Wiggins and his staff. The garden has herbaceous borders, trout ponds, Victorian rockery, woodland garden vegetable parterre within an 18th century walled garden and much more.

PARADE: Muster from 11.00am at The Pier car park 11.30am Parade starts at the Pier Tavern The route is along The Quay, St James Place, Ropery Road, Broad Street, Fore Street, High Street, Northfield Road and along Wilder Road to the Clapping Circle next to Wildersmouth Beach/Capstone.

Join the Wild Tribe at Fingle Bridge Meadows for this night walk to spot moths and bats that live in the Teign Gorge. Booking Essential. Phone: 01647433306. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Divertimento String Quartet give around 20 concerts a year. They enjoy exploring the rich and varied string quartet repertoire and their engaging introductions present the music in an informal and approachable style. The perfect sound of four strings is thought to be closest to the sound of a quartet of voices.

Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills. Whatever your level of knowledge come along and enjoy an afternoons birdwatching with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.

Open garden in support of the Children Hospice South West www.chsw.org.uk/event/manaton-gate-open-garden-2018 Stroll over undulating lawns through informal planting, passing ponds and mature rhododendrons to a walled rose garden and a woodland carpeted with ferns are bluebells.

Plymouth Jazz Club is delighted to be able to present, by popular request, Lee Gibson, a nationally and internationally acclaimed jazz singer who has delighted critics and fans alike with her wonderful voice, innate sense of swing and dynamic stage presence.

The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink has announced an all-new evening event for 2018 from Friday 4th - Sunday 6th May. Exeter Beats will see top acts entertain the crowds in Exeter Castle Courtyard across the early May bank holiday weekend.

Visit us during this exciting time of development. Newly planted areas complement walled garden, summer borders and woodland of rare trees and shrubs. In spring, garden features a large collection of magnolias, camellias, and rhododendrons.

Established 2 acre arboretum with species trees on S-facing slope. Magnolias, 2 davidia, azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons, acers; several ponds and water feature. Autumn colour. New planting of woodland trees and bluebells opp house (this part not suitable for wheelchairs but dogs are welcome here).

Marmozets plus Black Peaks. Artists performing: Marmozets.: Tickets avaiable.

Lose yourself in the magnificent gardens, the Deer Park alone has over 80 acres of stunning grounds. The fabulous walled kitchen gardens and orchards produce fruit and vegetables for the kitchen to incorporate into their seasonal menus.

THE Culm Valley Spring Event! An annual Country Fair with large display of Classic Cars & Vintage Machinery plus Kennel Club Dog Shows, a Fun Fair with various rides, and events ongoing through the day in the Main Ring. Held on the first Bank Holiday in May.

Join us for a traditional Garden Fete with an array of Vintage, artisan & gift stalls, live music, dog show, children’s entertainment, workshops & cream teas.

Come along and enjoy all the usual attractions of our bi-annual village fair from 11am to 4pm. Music and Dance displays, train rides, bouncy castle. Many stalls including cakes, books, plants. Refreshments and Wine Garden

Sunny has been playing the “outrageous and raunchy" Lilian Bellamy in Radio 4’s The Archers for the past 16 years and has become one of the listeners’ most favourite characters!

Well established, wildlife friendly, well labelled plantsman’s garden in stunning high moorland setting.

University of Plymouth Music Week showcases the enormous diversity and quality of music that happens in and around the University. The majority of the performers are staff and students both from the music degree course and the University ensembles that are open to all.

Ladies’ Night at Exeter Racecourse, sponsored by Heavitree Brewery Plc, on Tuesday, May 8 is when the glitz and glamour of racing descend on Haldon Hill.

Talk given by Estate Manager Iain Wylie, discussing bio diversity and conservation followed by a cream tea

HERE FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME - NOW IN ITS FIFTH THRILLING YEAR! Direct from a string of sold-out seasons in London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and the West End, Britain’s favourite contemporary thrill circus is on tour to amaze and entertain the nation.

Don your hard hats and join the Castle Drogo project manager for a very special behind the scenes tour of the building project to save Castle Drogo. Places are limited so booking is essential on 01647 433306. 7.50 per person. (Normal admission applies).

Part of University of Plymouth Music Week 2018 Plymouth University Gospel Choir is open to all students, meets every week, and communicates its enormous enthusiasm and faith through its infectious singing, harmonising and stirring repertoire. A perfect opener for Music Week!

Cash bingo every second and 4 th Wednesday of the month , 4 pm afternoon start , all non residents welcome too . All for local charities starting with light up Axminster .

Join one of the gardeners and take a seasonal tour of the garden, discovering its short but interesting history and amazing collection of rare and exotic plants. Normal admission charges apply. Booking Not Needed.

Our Musical Director, Tim Pithers, is opening the doors to anyone who wishes to observe how a choir works or is thinking of joining us. Sit and observe or join in with the classical choral pieces and well-known musical selections. A warm welcome and a workout of lungs and brain.

Part of University of Plymouth Music Week 2018 Empty Moments is a series of miniatures for piano. They began as tiny sketches written in spare moments, but the theme of emptiness grew and the number of pieces increased to an hours-worth of slow, meditative music.

Manon’s brother Lescaut is offering her to the highest bidder when she meets Des Grieux and falls in love. They elope to Paris, but when Monsieur G.M. offers Manon a life of luxury as his mistress she can’t resist. With the Lescauts’ encouragement Des Grieux cheats at cards in an attempt to win Monsieur G.M.

Come along to sing or listen in the Beehive bar with our lovely folkie host, Sue King. To make an enquiry or request a performance slot, contact Sue on folkcafe@beehivehoniton.co.uk or just turn up and see if there’s room! The folk cafe runs every other second Wednesday of the month.

Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.

Part of University of Plymouth Music Week 2018 Steve Buckley (sax, penny whistle and bass clarinet) is a British jazz musician who was a member of the pioneering band Loose Tubes, and also played with Human Chain, Microgroove and Django Bates’ Delightful Precipice.

Now in it’s 9th year, Brixham Fish Market Tours are still proving to be very popular, even with the very early start of 6am. A chance to see behind the scenes and the hustle and bustle of the world famous Brixham Fish Market, culminating in a delicious fish breakfast at Rockfish.

Come along and explore this wonderful garden, with its follies, grottos and super views, created by Sir Humphrey Repton for John Russell, Sixth Duke of Bedford.

Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedy, directed by Rufus Norris, will see Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie Duff return to the National Theatre to play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. The ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war.

Part of University of Plymouth Music Week 2018 Directed by Saj Collyer University of Plymouth is fortunate in having a full set of Balinese gamelan instruments as well as gamelan specialist Saj Collyer to teach it to students. The sound of a gamelan group is simply extraordinary.

Directed by Rufus Norris. Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedy, directed by Rufus Norris (The Threepenny Opera, London Road), will see Rory Kinnear (Young Marx, Othello) and Anne-Marie Duff (Oil, Suffragette) return to the National Theatre to play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Part of University of Plymouth Music Week 2018 University of Plymouth’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research attracts composers and experimenters in the field of live and interactive electronic music.

FEELING KINKY? The Kast off Kinks are actual former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’, back together playing great music and re-living the good times whilst keeping the songs alive that made The Kinks a household name.

Darren is from the Midlands and serves many churches and centres throughout the country and overseas in Norway, Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar, Switzerland, Finland and USA. He has a reputation for delivering names, dates, street names and addresses.

Fastlove A Tribute to George Michael: Tickets avaiable.

Part of University of Plymouth Music Week 2018 Lona Kozik is an internationally recognised composer, improviser and pianist specialising in French and American music. She has also presented programmes including music by Erik Satie and Philip Glass.

Part of University of Plymouth Music Week 2018 A feast of jazz, blues and improvisation is hosted by Sam Richards with a full complement of performers. The evening features final year?students and?

Whether you are in brownies, cubs, scouts or any other uniformed group, you will be able to enjoy an entertaining two-night camping trip like to remember at Crealy Adventure Park & Resort. What’s included?

The annual Bishopsteignton Art Exhibition is to be held on the 11th to 13th of May in Bishopsteignton’s Community Centre. The event will feature the sale of original paintings and cards produced by the group’s members, which will be judged by professional watercolour artist Richard Eraut.

Headliner - Adam Bloom. Adam Bloom is one of Britain’s most inventive comedians. One of the most sought after acts in the country. Perrier Award nominee and Polygram Awards winner for best stand-up at the Edinburg Festival. Undoubtedly one of Britain’s sharpest comic brains – all this and he doesn’t swear.

Experience the magnitude and intricate detail of Trevor Bell’s works first-hand, as you join Sarah Fairhall in a very special dance workshop held among his paintings in the gallery.

The ultimate feel good show! Another sensational show from the producers of ’Memory Lane’, ‘Rolling back the Years’, and ‘Memories are made of This’.

Last Resort is an alternative future for Guantanamo Bay. The waterboarding has stopped, the noise has been turned down and the military base has been reclaimed as a holiday destination. You, the audience, are our holidaymakers.

Saturday 12th May 2018, 12 noon - 1pm The Giant Wiggle is a sponsored walk in aid of Action for Children. The walk is themed on The Very Hungry Caterpillar and each child that takes part will receive a free activity pack, sponsor form and certificate. Adults can take part too, and we’ll conga around the village.

Wouldn’t it be nice if someone could switch places with you and know exactly how you feel? In Disney’s 1976 film Freaky Friday, that’s exactly what happens: a power struggling mother and daughter magically switch places when they both wish the other to walk in her shoes for a day.

Friends of Higher Cemetery present a talk by Clive Russell about the humorous aspects of cricket.

Torquay Museum is the unique setting for an exciting and unusual fully interactive Ancient Egyptian Murder Mystery evening. A priceless Egyptian artefact has been stolen - the Stone of Amenhotep. A murder has been committed. Is this the infamous Curse of Amenhotep or is it a robbery gone wrong?

Clyston mill is a hidden piece of history waiting to be discovered. Celebrate National Mills weekend in one of England’s last remaining working watermills. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Croquet lawn leads to multi-level garden overlooking 3 large ponds with winding paths, climbing roses and overviews. Brook with waterfall flows through garden past fascinating summerhouse built by owner. Benched deck overhangs first pond.

Newly reopening in 2018, East Woodlands is a beautifully designed garden full of rooms packed with plants, shrubs and trees. Enjoy the spectacular bamboos, flowing grasses, colourful roses and giant phormiums all set in an acre looking out over the North Devon countryside.

Plants for bedding, plants for eating! Plants for tubs, and a few shrubs Plants for your pleasure Will be for our treasure So we’ll welcome you, One and all That’s from the Church, Chapel And the Hall Coffee and teas etc. available across the road in the Chapel

The garden at Musbury Barton, near Axminster, EX13 8BB will be open in aid of Send a Cow to help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary (www.sendacow.org). The garden was started in 1947 and has been developed ever since. Trees and shrubs are well established - some of them rare and unusual.

Bishopsteignton Art Group Annual Exhibition

Join our Coastal Crew and help us keep the shores clean! In 2018, Living Coasts will be running a series of beach cleans around Torbay, with the first one at Preston Beach on 12th May 2018.

Join us for a guided walk to identify the spring wild flowers that abound in the gorge, the walk will visit the Whitelady waterfall and finish in the Waterfall tea-room. Identification guides will be available to consult in the Waterfall tea-room at the end of the walk. Booking Essential. Phone: 01822 820320.

Look for signs of spring Walk around the Cranbrook countryside with the Ranger looking for signs of spring! Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Some off path walking. Contact the Countryside team to discuss access.

The 500 Owners Association offer an unique event in the Wiscombe Park season with an event which features motorcycle engined racing machines from the 1950s. This type of car formed the racing career of the legend that is Stirling Moss.

Part of University of Plymouth Music Week 2018 Enjoy live music from local hard rock band, Capulus, whose influences include The Foo Fighters and Iron Maiden. The four piece band has just released their first album and are gaining increasing support in and around Devon.

With Jamie Mills, Sarah Fairhall and Lois Taylor In 2014 and subsequent years, Trevor Bell collaborated with the choreographer, the late Roger Belman. It was a collaboration that explored the relationship between mark making and contemporary dance.

Children’s Laureate Lauren Child, MBE explores the magic of reading and writing with some of her best-loved characters including Clarice Bean, Ruby Redfort, and Charlie and Lola. Child is one of today’s most highly regarded writers and illustrators for children and young teenagers.

A major event in the season for Wiscombe Park. The splendour and the interest of the Vintage Sports Car Club meeting is the highlight of the year for those who appreciate the cars and racing machines of yesteryear.

From The Jam with Bruce Foxton The Gift 35th Anniversary Tour + Support. Artists performing: From The Jam.: Tickets avaiable.

Pit stop at Killerton and admire hundreds of rare and unique classic cars on display in the historic parkland. Soak up the atmosphere, browse craft stalls and tuck into delicious food. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

As the days get longer and the weather warms up, we’ve got a day full of ’50 things’ fun and games on the beach to make the most of it.

A newly landscaped town garden with herbaceous plants, shrubs, mature trees, climbing roses and Clematis. There are container and basket plants and vegetable plants for sale. On street parking Refreshments include teas, coffees and cake No wheelchair access No dogs allowed

Cash bingo in aid of The Axminster New Youth Club raffle tea coffee and a flyer .all welcome eyes down 7-30 doors open 6-30 pm

Evolving garden, high up in South Devon countryside. Sitting in 2½ acres there is a large kitchen garden terraced into the hillside with adjoining orchard. Vibrant array of azaleas and rhododendrons surround the barns and courtyard. Farmhouse is surrounded by a mix of herbaceous borders, shrubs and lawns.

The Scrumpy Run is organised by the Vintage Motor Cycle Club - Devon Section when some 40 or so riders set off at 11am following a suggested route over Exmoor to a lunch time stop before returning to Ilfracombe for the presentation of prizes.

SAFARI LUNCH Sunday 13th May

Garden in peaceful rural setting with fine views over surrounding countryside. Mixed planting with shrubs and borders. Walk to a small lake through woodland and fields at bluebell time.

7 acres with borders, mature trees and shrubs. Banks of snowdrops and small named collection at Bickham Cottage. Formal parterre with lily pond. Walled garden with colourful profusion of vegetables and flowers. Palm tree avenue leading to millennium summerhouse.

Secluded valley with streams tumbling through woods, ponds and lake; tranquil setting for 30 acres of spring/summer interest (many recent changes) - daffodils, extensive bluebells complementing large displays of rhododendrons, pretty cottage gardens, woodland walks, many specimen trees, bog/fern gardens, orchard and

The Gribbin Daymark will be open to the public giving spectacular views of St Austell Bay to the west and the Fowey estuary to the east. Walk out to the Gribbin Headland, take a picnic or stop off at Polridmouth Beach perhaps. Our volunteers will have the Daymark open so you can climb up the steps to the top.

Would you like to join the ranger team for an opportunity to listen to and identify early morning bird song, whilst taking a walk on the beautiful Greenway estate' To make it even more worth your while, the walk finishes with coffee, tea and bacon sandwiches. Booking Essential. Phone: 01803 842382.

1½ acre country garden with gravelled courtyard, raised beds and alpine house, lawns, large herbaceous border, shady woodland beds, potager style kitchen garden with large greenhouse. Winter openings for National Collection of Cyclamen species, hellebores and over 400 snowdrop varieties.

A sell-out in November, and now back by popular demand to coincide with Plymouth History Festival, Remembrance following a group of Devonport-based Royal Navy ratings, due to sail to America for a six-month NATO exercise.

Pilgrim is the oldest surviving trawler built and rigged in Brixham. Come aboard and see how they did things in 1895 and explore Brixham’s unique fishing and sailing heritage. We provide free guided tours.

Explore the wildlife of the river Axe by canoe Enjoy a guided trip down the river Axe discovering the area’s wonderful wildlife from the river! Led by qualified instructors from the Axe Vale Canoe Club with wildlife commentary from the Countryside Rangers.

With local historian, Paul Rendell As a keen local historian, Paul Rendell – a Dartmoor National Park Guide for many years –has written many articles for newspapers, magazines and books on the Dartmoor area. In 1991, he founded the Dartmoor News, a bi-monthly magazine that he still edits.

Cocktail on arrival, 2 course lunch with a glass of wine, coffee and petit fours

With a record-setting 28 five-star reviews from critics, An American in Paris is coming from London’s West End to The Flavel. This breathtakingly beautiful Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the Oscar® winning MGM film, tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’.

A dusk guided walk with an expert to discover the world of bats at Killerton. Bats love the ancient trees and old buildings at Killerton. Join Sarah Butcher from Devon Bat Group and borrow a bat detector to meet all the different species as they emerge at dusk.

Ever wondered how the gardeners keep the lawn so nice, or grow a particular flower' Join one of our friendly gardeners for a stroll around the garden, see what’s looking good at the moment or hear a little about the gardens history. Its your chance to ask for some tips for your own garden too.

This breathtakingly beautiful Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the Oscar® winning MGM film, tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’.

The Devon County Show is one of the South West’s most iconic events, showcasing the very best of farming, food and rural life.

Join the German Comedy Ambassador for Teutonic jolliness at its best. Expect some old favourites and plenty of new ideas. Some might call it work-in-progress but Henning prefers to describe it as masterpiece-under-construction.

A very special series of sonic episodes brings together US mixed-media composer/saxophonist Matana Roberts and UK improviser and flautist Kelly Jayne Jones.

South Brent Amateur Dramatic Society present their Spring production, the classical psychological thriller ‘Gaslight’ by Patrick Hamilton.

2 large gardens close to moorland town. One in a wooded valley, the other higher up with magnificent views of Dartmoor. Dogs on leads welcome. Plant sale, teas are a must. Both have mature orchards and yr round vegetable gardens.

Why not bring a picnic to enjoy while you relax and informally discuss one of Agatha Christie’s books' Visit Greenway’s website nearer the time to find out which book will be the focus, but even if you’ve never read the book, the evening is a good chance to enjoy good company and lively

Two actors play 25 characters in this brilliant staging of classic radio scripts based on favourite episodes from the original TV series.

The 24th Annual UK Tap Dance Festival. Dance workshops with top instructors, performance opportunity and parties.

Our 2 acre tucked away garden is s-facing with distant views across Exeter towards west Devon and Sidmouth. The Garden was started in 2010 and is still developing.

2 acre garden nestling in valley beside stream and surrounding thatched Devon longhouse. Developed over 45 years from original smallholding. Many areas, incl koi, lily and natural ponds, bog area and vegetable garden.

Attractive extensive garden with small lake. House and grounds built early 1800’s. Formal areas and herbaceous borders with large grasses border. Woodland area and extensive lawns and interesting water features. Large rose border with lavender and verbena.

Collectables and Jewellery, Bric-a-brac, A wide selection of quality paperback books and plenty of gifts from the RNLI souvenir stall. Donkey rides and Bouncy Castles

Set in rural E Devon in AONB yet easily accessed from A35. 3 gardens just under 1 mile apart. Spinney Two: ½ acre garden planted for yr-round colour, foliage and texture. Mature oaks and beech. Views. On gentle southerly slope.

Not just one, but two National Collections - Hostas (Halcyon and sports) and Agapanthus (Pine Cottage cultivars) - are housed in a beautifully mature garden of about ½ acre, alongside many interesting trees, shrubs and other plants.The newly completed stumpery provides a focal point for ferns.

Age 4-11yrs Running, Jumping, Throwing, relays agility and co-ordination and plenty of games. Athletics is fun and exciting this is a great way to introduce children to such a variety of disciplines. We welcome you to come along and have some fun, please wear a PE kit and trainers, and bags of energy!

Enjoy one of the most famous ballets of all time together, in this beautifully adapted new version for children aged three upwards. The evil magician Rothbart has turned the beautiful princess Odette into a swan; only at night can she return to human form.

Stunning part of Exmoor National Park. All gardens have views. Excellent walking along river between Brendon & Rockford. Brendon Hse: C18 in idyllic village location. Established front garden, evolving kitchen garden, greenhouse. Emphasis on recycling and gardening in harmony with wildlife.

Beautiful valley alongside R Dart. East Lower Lodge: atmospheric woodland garden with imaginative planting in natural setting. Contains jungle area with bamboo teahouse, meandering grass pathways, lawns, borders with stream, potager and vegetable garden.

The programme features Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem, with a first half of shorter French works including Fauré’s Pavane, as well as additional pieces from the choir, soloists and orchestra.

Join bat experts in Ashclyst Forest as they check bat boxes as part of our survey programme. Ashclyst Forest is home to all sorts of wildlife, including bats.

A delicious wild and seasonal three course meal and local foraging walk in Dartington, Devon. The event begins with an optional foraging walk, starting at 3pm, which will not only introduce you to some of the beautiful wild plants featuring in the evening meal, it will give you an insight into their wonderful...

Join us at a garden party in our beautiful community ’Wild Art’ garden. We will be celebrating the gallery’s heritage including the weddings held here when it was a registry office and also celebrating the Royal Wedding.

A very steep sloping garden with level terraces. There is a small orchard with bog planting. There are herbaceous borders, a vegetable terrace to a wildflower meadow with a small woodland and stream.

MAMMOTHFEST BEST BAND 2018 REGIONAL FINAL: Tickets avaiable.

Make willow crafts with Windrush Willow Aimed at beginners, Richard an expert from Windrush Willow will guide you through making a wide range of items. Try making hearts, bird feeders, sunflowers, dragonflies, snails and random weave balls out of willow! Please bring an apron, notepad and packed lunch.

2 adjacent s-facing sloping gardens on edge of W Devon village Oakwood: created in 2008 garden provides all yr-round interest with winding paths through well stocked borders and sloping beds, water features, laburnum and wisteria tunnel, mature specimen trees, intimate garden rooms taking advantage of the landscape.

The Sopranos are the creation of Chris Pearce with fellow reeds player Andy Leggett, plus Dave Deakin on trombone backed by a fine rhythm section. They play an eclectic selection of music from ’New Orleans’ style traditional jazz to more modern styles of jazz.

Date: 20th of May Start time: 11am This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. This event is returning with a brand new route!

8 acre pleasure garden around Victorian farmhouse arranged in rooms with many attractive features. Fernery, ornamental pond, borders, sculptures, oriental garden with stone bell, lake with carp. Plants in long border to attract butterflies and bees.

Coastal garden with uninterrupted view of Morte Point (NT), brim full of unusual and familiar plants originating around the world. Rockery, colour rooms, mixed beds and borders all linked by slate steps and shillet paths. Several changed plantings incl 2 new areas.

Very sheltered, peaceful, gently sloping, S-facing, artist’s garden, emphasis on shape, colour, scent and yr-round interest. A garden for pleasure with swimming pool. Thatched summerhouse leading down to herbaceous borders. Winding crazy paving paths, many seating areas.

Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.

The RHS Chelsea Gold medal-winning florists of the Academy of Floral Art and their friends are set to bring a floral flavour of the world-famous flower show to the heart of Exeter in a special Chelsea Fringe event.

With Michael Bird, writer and independent historian During Trevor Bell’s long career, the fortunes of abstract painting rose and fell, but Bell always remained committed to abstraction.

Starting from Ilfracombe Seafront at 10am on Wednesday 23rd May, sponsored walkers and runners will make their way along the 135+ mile route over 5, one-day stages.

Explore Bovey Castle for your dream wedding venue. Our wedding coordinators will offer guided tours of Bovey Castle’s reception rooms & facilities

12 acre well established garden with camellias, magnolias, azaleas, various shrubs and rhododendrons; rare and mature trees; small lake and ponds with river and water cascades. 5 acre arboretum planted 2011 with wide range of trees, shrubs and a large lilac circle. Wisteria pergola with views over Exeter and Woodbury.

Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills. Whatever your level of knowledge come along and enjoy an afternoons birdwatching with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.

Directed by Jonathan Hurdle and Jamie Dove Plymouth University Orchestra will perform a selection of orchestral works prepared during the term with additional pieces for strings, wind and brass ensembles.

Pick up plant bargains and enjoy tea and cake Pick-up a variety of plant bargains, nurtured by our fantastic volunteers. While you choose your shrubs enjoy tea and cake from the Discovery Hut. The plant and cake sale takes place in the centre of the beautiful Seaton Wetlands. No dogs.

Would you like to explore the rugged stretch of coastline in the company of a countryside ranger' The ranger team will be leading spring countryside walks from Coleton Fishacre to Pudcombe Cove, along the South West Coast Path to Ivy Cove, and back to Coleton Fishacre via Coleton Camp.

Both hilarious and poignant, The Dresser explores the relationship between two men who are reluctantly and inevitably co-dependent. As World War II rages, backstage in a provincial English theatre, an ageing, once-famous classical actor is troubled.

Pick up a trail and explore the grounds to find out more about the Chichester family who built and lived at Arlington Court. What member of the family do you like best' The February trail will focus on the Chichester ladies and the May trail looks at the Chichester men.

The launch week of our new family trail following Francis Drake on his famous circumnavigation. A family trail taking in all of Francis Drake’s famous voyage of discovery. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Heddon Valley down to the beach following the family butterfly trail. The Heddon Valley attracts hundreds of butterflies. To celebrate them we have created a fun family trail through the valley, with clues to find along the way. You might even spot some of the real things!

Get the kids out and about this half term as we host a range of different activities aimed to help kids tick of some of their 50 things to do before they’re 11 3/4. Booking Not Needed.

Hunt around the garden and grounds at Castle Drogo to find the boxes to identify seeds and their flowers.(1 per trail, includes a badge as a prize). Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

With a beautiful garden and acres of parkland Killerton is home to many different species of wildlife. As you wander the winding pathways see how many of Killerton’s furry and feathery friends you can spot. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Secluded valley with streams tumbling through woods, ponds and lake; tranquil setting for 30 acres of spring/summer interest (many recent changes) - daffodils, extensive bluebells complementing large displays of rhododendrons, pretty cottage gardens, woodland walks, many specimen trees, bog/fern gardens, orchard and

Hunt around the garden and grounds at Castle Drogo to find the boxes to help you answer the questions and complete the trail (1 per trail, normal admission applies). On Tuesday 29 May, 11am-4pm you can get your hands dirty by taking part in crafty castle capers (a small charge applies). Booking Not Needed.

A celebration of Drake’s famous drum currently on display at the Abbey. Local ceramicist Fi Smart, through an astonishing piece of ceramic sculpture celebrates Drake’s drum and his voyages. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Discover quirky facts about Drake’s famous voyage. Collect you passport to the past from visitor welcome to help you follow Drakes route and become a Tudor explorer. Booking Not Needed. Perfect for families.

RNLI Sale & Coffee Morning Homemade cakes Collectables and Jewellery, Bric-a-brac, A wide selection of quality paperback books and plenty of gifts from the RNLI souvenir stall.

Located on SW-facing slope in rural Mid Devon, the 4 acre garden at Lewis Cottage has evolved primarily over the last 25 yrs, harnessing and working with the natural landscape.

Join us during May half term to discover more about the amazing marine creatures that live in our seas and how marine plastic pollution is affecting them. Experience puppet shows (Mon-Fri only), exciting animal enrichment, play our Trash or Treasure game and even take part in our new 2-minute beach cleans!

Join us in May half term to learn all about poo at the Zoo! Discover how wildlife experts use poo to track animals and how our keepers use poo to assess animal health. Take part in our a ‘poo-dunnit?’ trail, learn fun facts at our daily talks and even play ‘Plop Trumps’.

Italy, Spain, Germany and beyond – where in the world will your Grand Tour take you? Follow the steps of the Parminter cousins on a fashionable trip through time, and win a prize.

Enjoy the great outdoors at Becky Falls this May half-term. As always, we’ll have hands-on animal encounter shows and feeding sessions. Twice daily in the Animal Encounter Room get up close to some of our friendly residents. Who will you meet today? They could be furry, scaly or even have 8 legs!

12 themed flower gardens and many unique features that punctuate an undulating landscape of 5 acres in a wooded valley. Streams, 3 bog gardens - raised walkway, a dozen water features, 3 large pools. White pergola. Hillside orchard. Soft fruit and kitchen gardens. Wild meadow, a wildlife haven.

Tales of the big easy, bourbon & bad boys - One of Europe’s most authentic and spirited blues and jazz piano players, Dom Pipkin, brings his acclaimed one man show on the road with a rollercoaster ride through the rich world of New Orleans, featuring astonishing stories and some truly breath-taking piano.

Saturday 26th May 2018, 12 noon - 2pm We’ll be joined by Debbie from Wild About Woods for an afternoon of woodland craft. The day will include Fire-lighting and toasting marshmallows on the campfire.

Join us in Greenway’s enchanted woodland. Why not dress up as an animal, elf or fairy and drop into this day of woodland games, animal-themed crafts and activities led by the woodland folk at Greenway. Booking Not Needed. Phone: 01803 842382. Children very welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring. There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Hall’s precision dismantling of the tenuous relationship between two countries is a freewheeling and deadly accurate as ever.

As the name suggests The Upbeat Beatles are a rockin’ band with tight musicianship and powerhouse vocals! You’ll be jumping from the word go! There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know why! No other band performs this song like the Upbeat Beatles!

Nestling between old walls and a traditional Devon farm overlooked by meadows with sheep and cattle set in the southern foothills of Dartmoor. Small swimming lake, waterfalls and stream.

6 acre garden lying in a high wooded valley below Providence. Moorland trout and salmon stream flows over weir and beneath Monet bridge as it tumbles down beside sloping lawns. Borders at top of garden, mature rhododendrons and azaleas provide a swathe of colour. Mixed shrubs and perennials below 2 terraces.

The Food Fair is a real family occasion and ALL under 16s can come for free. It is packed full of activities and family fun - from chef demos, artisan food stalls, kids’ workshops, talks and live music, to garden and foraging tours.

Dom Pipkin is one of the UK’s ’best kept secrets’ and his critically acclaimed solo show is coming to Teignmouth for a night of jazz, blues and soul.

Following the hugely successful launch of the Blackdown Hills Repair Cafe, we plan that our next event will have an even greater variety of skilled specialist repairers on hand to help you.

A night of sparkles, fizz, song and dance, beautiful burlesque and cocktails with Kiki! If you like your burlesque shows classic then this is the night for you.

Showcasing a wide range of talented therapists and goods, from crystal healing to reiki, and healthy eating to massage. For the mind, body and soul.

Thrill-seeking families are invited to get muddy for a good cause at a brand-new event at The Shops at Dartington during their May Food Fair on Sunday 27 May.

Set high in the magnificent Blackdown Hills of the Devon and Somerset border is this 2 acre plantsman’s garden with an adjoining 16 acres of SSSl land. Hundreds of wild orchids in flower with extensive planting of choice trees, shrubs and perennials.

A FREE mud walk as part of Exmouth Festival As part of Exmouth Festival the Countryside team are running two free mud walks! Discover what is living in the mud of the Exe Estuary. Dig for worms, search for crabs and shells and fish for shrimps.

Tranquil 2 acre setting for Elizabethan manor house. 2 medieval fish ponds surrounded by rhododendrons, gunnera, hostas and flag iris. Roses, clematis, lilies and hellebores surround walled water garden. 120ft herbaceous border walk informally planted with cottage garden perennials and annuals.

After decades of neglect, the gardens at Hillersdon have been lovingly restored and developed, and this work is ongoing.

Village famous for its fair, Uncle Tom Cobley and its C14 church - the Cathedral of the Moor. Featured in RHS The Garden. Southcombe Barn: 4 acres, trees and drifts of flowers, abundantly wild and intensely colourful. Beautiful all yr-round and busy with wildlife but this is its zenith 6 weeks of breathtaking glory.

¾ acre garden, surrounding thatched mill house and bordered by Fremington water; the topography is the first wow factor here. Stepped ups and downs, ins and outs, surprises around every corner.

A free monthly 10k trail run along the rugged South West Coast Path and through Coleton Fishacre garden. Free, fun, informal, forever and for everyone. Come and Trust10 with us. Registration is on the day at 8.30am in Coleton Fishacre car park and the run starts at 9am.

A free 10k run around Saltram park. Come along and enjoy a fully marked and marshalled course for fun, training or as a fitness goal. Held on the 4th Sunday of every month (unless stated).

A free monthly 10k trail run along the rugged South West Coast Path and through Coleton Fishacre garden. Free, fun, informal, forever and for everyone. Come and Trust10 with us. Registration is on the day at 8.30am in Coleton Fishacre car park and the run starts at 9am.

Militaria, badges, patches, medals, artefacts, Uniforms, Vintage and Collectables, offered by a diverse selection of Traders. Set inside an original WW2 Nissen Hut Traders - set up from 9am, can park outside to unload then move to longer term parking; ask if you need to bring your own table.

This year we are also celebrating the Visitor Centre’s 30th Anniversary. Clovelly Seaweed Festival was launced in 2015 and has been a great success. It promotes seaweed for its immense health & nutritional benefits.

The theme for our annual spring fair this year is pirates with delicious light lunches and refreshments served in the Memorial Hall from 12 noon onwards.

Join us for a traditional Garden Fete with an array of Vintage, artisan & gift stalls, live music, dog show, children’s entertainment, workshops & cream teas.

A FREE mud walk as part of Exmouth Festival As part of Exmouth Festival the Countryside team are running two free mud walks! Discover what is living in the mud of the Exe Estuary. Dig for worms, search for crabs and shells and fish for shrimps.

An original garden which has been extended in 2017 to include a piece of ’No Man’s Land’, which is planted with trees, shrubs and plants to encourage wildlife and birds. In the garden there are two semi wild guinea pigs but return to their cage each day to be fed.

Enjoy a 3 course alfresco lunch with coffee and petit fours, then listen to live jazz (Will be served inside if the weather is unsuitable)

An entertaining day out awaits this May half term as we have marvellous mini-shows from some extra-special guests. When you visit, you’ll be able to enjoy an entertaining, family friendly mini-show from one of your favourite TV heroes each day.

A chance to get outdoors, maybe get mucky, have fun with the family, pick up some new skills and learn about the work the rangers do. Booking Not Needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Dogs on leads welcome.

Join this guided walk with knowledgeable tour guides who will lead you down to the hydro turbine on the river Teign and tell you about its history and how it works. (The tour is strenuous as it’s over very steep and uneven ground so you must be physically fit).

An exhibition of Christie’s ’secret’ letters to her longstanding publisher HarperCollins is on display in the Walled Garden, created to celebrate HarperCollins’ 200th anniversary.

A wild safari in Devon Bugs, butterflies, birds, dragonflies and possibly even some snakes! Put on your best safari gear and come for a ramble with the Ranger to explore the heathland and learn all about the creatures who call it home. Bring binoculars and a camera.

Bring your imagination and get creative at Arlington Court. Drop in to have a go at creating your own crafts to take home. Booking Not Needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Dogs on leads welcome.

Get your hands dirty by joining in a variety of fun filled crafty activities. Prices of activities will vary, please call 01647 433306 for more details. Normal admission prices apply. Booking Not Needed.

Live Ballet on stage from the Wonderful Ballet Cymru - Ballet Cymru prides itself on being different and Cinderella will be no exception, with a brand new music score and circus elements combined with the finest classical dance.

An afternoon of outdoor fun Join the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society along with the Countryside team’s Education Ranger for an afternoon of outdoor fun! Explore the site, find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative with natural crafts! Children must be accompanied.

On select Wednesday during the school holidays is a Wild Wednesday at Coleton Fishacre, where the team of rangers lead 50 things to do before you’re 11 activities in the garden. - Wed 4 Apr: pond dipping to discover creatures of the deep living in the ponds of the house terraces.

Join Paignton Zoo for an evening with the big cats! Come along after hours for an exclusive opportunity to learn all about our majestic tigers and lions. Watch them at feeding time, meet their keepers and enjoy presentations. All this plus tea and a delicious slice of cake! The evening will begin at 7.

A bird watching event especially for children Borrow our binoculars and discover the birds along the Axe estuary with an experienced volunteer guide. Try and spot all the birds on your bird spotter sheet and take a look through a telescope for an amazing view of the birds.

Speed Dating in Exeter How Speed Dating in Exeter works When you arrive at the speed dating venue for Speed Dating in Exeter, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts.

Learn how to safely use bushcraft knives and tools to make your own wooden mallet or cricket bat. Booking Essential. Phone: 01822 820320. Children aged 7 to 12 years welcome, they must be supervised at all times. Dogs on leads welcome.

Peaceful and tranquil gardens with wonderful views across the parkland towards Dartmoor. There are terraces of roses, herbs and perennials mixed with traditional and contemporary planting which is sheltered by the house, hedges and cob walls.

Wander through 50 acres of natural species rich wild flower meadows. Dozens of varieties of wild flowers and grasses. Orchids early June, butterflies July. Stunning views of Blackdown Hills. Georgian house and walled gardens, guided walks 10.30 and 2.30 on open weekends.

The Crediton Parish Church Flower Festival is one of the main fundraising events for the upkeep of Holy Cross. The 2018 Festival has the intriguing title ‘In Our Element’ and runs from 10.30am on Saturday 2nd June until 5 pm on Thursday 7th June.

1 acre garden of mainly fairly new planting. Numerous beds, majority of plants from cuttings and seed keeping cost to minimum, full of colour spring to autumn. Vegetable garden, fruit cage and orchard with ducks and chicken. New large formal pond.

Host Galleries are proud to be chosen to exhibit Amy?s first solo exhibition in the UK. Should you wish to receive an invitation to Amy’s VIP preview night on Friday 1st July please contact the gallery soon to register your interest - 01752 310 116 ’Meet The Artist’ On Saturday 2nd at...

Come and enjoy a Garden Party at Orchard House! There will be games for the children, a variety of crafts and plants for sale, a tombola and a raffle as well as delicious homemade teas.

This garden has been recently restored which was originally constructed on an old school playground. There are borders filled with roses, shrubs and bedding plants. There is a beautiful Mulberry Tree and 3 Sorbus Hupehensis (Pink Pagoda).

GRAND Bazaar In aid of Buburi Community Clinic Western Kenya Come and eat caked save lives! RAFFLE WITH FANTASTIC PRIZES TEA AND COFFEE SANDWICHES / PASTIES CREAM TEA / HOMEMADE CAKES NEARLY NEW BRIC A BRAC TOYS, BOOKS, DVD’S Saturday 2nd June 10am-4pm

Everyone is welcome to join Plymouth Jazz Club on a Jazz Cruise or ’Riverboat Shuffle’ from Plymouth up the River Tamar to Calstock and back. Departs from the Commercial Wharf Landing Stage on the Barbican, Sutton Harbour on Saturday June 2nd.

Set in over three acres this majestic woodland garden has partially under planted rhododendrons, camellia and hydrangeas.

Carol Gasser, Leader & saxophonist. By her late teens Carol had started playing professionally with the famous Ivy Benson All Girls Band. She performed with this band between 1966 and 1971 on both tenor and lead alto saxes.

Two contrasting neighbouring gardens, Burnhaies is a 2½ acre site started in 1997. Situated in the beautiful Burn Valley, a plantsman’s garden of herbaceous plantings with trees, shrubs, ponds and wildlife. Informal, country feel with Devon lane and wilderness walk. Vegetable garden. Uneven ground and steps.

Hayne has a magical walled garden brimming with mature trees, shrubs, roses and borders. Highlights incl beautiful tree peonies, mature wisteria in both purple and white and rambling wild roses in combination with a more modern Piet Oudolf style perennial planting which surrounds the recently renovated grade II* farm...

One acre organic gardens set around mill house and restored working water mill. Small cottage garden; herb garden with medicinal and dye plants; productive fruit and vegetable garden, and a wild woodland and water garden by the mill.

Small (50x100ft) garden in mild estuary location, which combines sub-tropical, cottage and prairie planting. Bananas, hedychiums (gingers), palms, colocasia, aroids, brugmansias and an exotic collection of passionflowers and much more.

A.J.Coles became well known as his alter-ego Jan Stewer of Widdicombe Fair. Rev Chris Pidsley will give a talk about him in the Higher Cemetery chapel, organised by Friends of Higher Cemetery.

A new production of the Rolls-Royce of English comedies, Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, will be broadcast live to cinemas from the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End. This entertaining and still topical play brings an act of political sin into the heart of the English home.

Immerse yourself in yoga, nature and healthy food this Summer. Stay in warm, cosy, hand-made yurts near the beautiful South Devon coast. Enjoy 3 days and 3 nights (Fri afternoon to Monday morning) including yoga classes, meditation, wild food foraging/sampling, coastal walking and a beautiful beach.

Garden approached along lane lined with home grown lime, oak and chestnut trees. A country garden created approx 1967. One acre featuring wild flower gardens, gravel beds, pond, parterre garden and a vegetable and cutting garden. Stunning views of Woodbury, Sidmouth gap and Haldon.

Lemonfest 2018: Tickets avaiable.

Garden surrounds Fursdon House, home of the same family for 7 centuries. Hillside setting with extensive views S over parkland and beyond. Sheltered by house, hedges and cob walls, there are terraces of roses, herbs and perennials in mixed traditional and contemporary planting.

For 2018, Abbotskerswell offers 8 gardens plus the village allotments. Ranging from very small to large they offer a wide range of planting styles and innovative landscaping. Cottage gardens, terracing, wild flower areas, a wild garden and specialist plants. Ideas for every type and size of garden.

Running alongside the University’s Degree Show Synesthesia – the sparking of a sensory or cognitive pathway that leads to a new way of thinking. A function that is the very basis of creativity, where one idea leads to another and inspiration is fired through testing, experimenting, making and doing.

Ilfracombe Golf Club boasts one of the most spectacular locations in the UK for an exhilarating round of golf. Situated on top of the rugged cliffs of the North Devon coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, every tee has an awe-inspiring view of the sea.

The gardens and allotments and award-winning composting scheme which make up the group offer a mix from small gardens to larger ones in different parts of the village. All show what can be achieved in a more limited space, whilst meeting various owners’ needs e.g.

Rusty metal sculptures abound in this one and a half acre country garden planted for year round interest and owners pleasure. A wide range of shrubs, trees and bamboos complement the colourful hardy perennials filling the borders.

Country garden of 1½ acres, packed with different and unusual herbaceous perennials, trees, shrubs and bamboos. Designed for yr-round interest, wildlife and owners’ pleasure. Naturalistic planting in colour coordinated mixed borders, highlighted by metal sculptures, provides a backdrop to the view.

Situated on Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Sidmouth has fine beaches, beautiful gardens and magnificent coastal views. 2 contrasting gardens about 1m apart. Byes Reach: edible garden of acre. Potager style, raised beds, espalier fruit trees on arched walkway, designed for those with mobility problems.

Leonard Cohen’s wonderful Tower of Songs - stripped back, desolate, naked and sensual... Enigmatic, mysterious and sub textural, songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character, with an exact sense of prose, a wry humour and courage to wrestle with the unspoken, forgiving human frailty with the stroke...

Join the thousands of people across the UK who are stepping out this summer to make a difference for everyone affected by stroke. Step Out for Stroke is a fun, one mile sponsored walk for people of all ages and abilities, including stroke survivors and their friends and families.

Fun, games, street party and food and drink festival.

Charming, peaceful 10 acre garden with lawns, lakes and ponds. Water features with swans, ducks and other wildlife. Mature trees, shrubs, rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, roses, herbaceous borders and rockeries. Nursery avenue, novelty crazy golf.

3 acres of exciting gardens with established waterfall, ponds, vegetable and bog garden. Terraces and features incl round house have all been created using natural stone from original farm quarry. Peaceful walks through Culm grassland and water meadows border R Torridge and host a range of wildlife.

There is plenty to discover and enjoy in this mature walled garden with a small lawn complete with flowerbeds and mature trees which includes a large Mulberry Tree. A small terraced area and rasised beds have been added this year which is still a work in progress.

Situated in stunning valley location. Garden surrounds original mill pond and the microclimate created within the wooded valley enables tender species to flourish. Recent planting of herbaceous, stream and summer garden give variety through the season.

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This one acre garden has herbaceous borders, alpine, wild areas, wildlife ponds, trees and shrubs. There is a fruit cage and a vegetable garden. Visit the rural life and social history museum to see motorcycles tractors, everyday items and toys to bring back memories from the past.

Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing her to regain her human form only at night. Swan Lake was Tchaikovsky’s first score for ballet.

Now in it’s 9th year, Brixham Fish Market Tours are still proving to be very popular, even with the very early start of 6am. A chance to see behind the scenes and the hustle and bustle of the world famous Brixham Fish Market, culminating in a delicious fish breakfast at Rockfish.

Coordinated by a group of volunteers who enjoy re-enacting the Victorian Age, in costume, dance, song and spectacle. Fundraising throughout the year to produce a programme with a little bit of everything from the sublime to the unusual, from Bathing Belles to a Celebration Ball, Grand Parades and Tea Parties.

Hosted by Terry Stacey. Everyone is welcome to come along and perform or listen at The Beehive bar. Free of charge.

Phil Watson (accordion) presents an upbeat concert based on ’A Touch of Latin’.

An easily accessible 3 to 4 acre garden with formal and informal areas which are divided by a stream. Features include a Koi pond, a large range of mature trees, shrubs, seasonal and perennial planting. There will also be a raffle and a plant sale.

Set in 20 acres of farmland, the 3 acre garden follows a rambling stream through a steep valley: lily pond, herbaceous borders, camellias, shrubs and roses dominated by huge embothrium glowing scarlet in late spring against a sometimes blue sky!

Marwood Hill is a very special private garden covering an area of 20 acres with lakes and set in a valley tucked away in N Devon. From early spring snowdrops through to late autumn there is always a colourful surprise around every turn.

Following their recent and highly successful ’The Magic Of Glenn Miller’, the Dave Hankin Big Band return with their brand new show ’Iconic TV Themes’. Dave invites you to experience the music that has introduced many a cult TV programme in recent and not so recent times.

Historic walled gardens, redesigned and brimming with colourful, tall and lush planting. Large restored Victorian glasshouses and romantic ruins. Extensive mature bamboo grove. Giant pergola, fruit, vegetable and herb areas. Home of the painter, Dugald Stark. Studio open.

Farmhouse garden created over last 5 years. Large collection of old roses and peonies, long and colourful herbaceous border, knot garden, productive fruit cage and vegetable garden all set within a wonderful borrowed landscape.

Former GWR goods yard. 4 acres of formal and less formal gardens of interest to gardeners and railway buffs alike. An acre of orchid rich wild flower meadow. Areas of mass-planted candelabra primulas start the summer with many large sweeping herbaceous borders bursting into colour as the season progresses.

Set in a secluded rural area, this sloping 2 acre garden has abundant colour themed herbaceous borders. Large wildlife pond, productive raised vegetable beds, grass path walks through wild flower meadow areas and lovely countryside views.

Due to huge demand, and over-priced lawyers, Lee is extending his smash-hit tour for a second time, adding a final 30 dates to his huge 150-show run.

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity are proud to present ’Semper Fidelis’, a concert to commemorate the courage and sacrifice of our Soldiers who gave their lives in the service of their country 1914-1918.

Designed by the renowned Arne Maynard around C17 thatched farmhouse, this country garden in the Blackdown Hills exemplifies how contemporary design can be integrated into a traditional setting.

World renowned violinist, Sophie Rosa, will perform at Exeter Cathedral together with The Exeter Symphony Orchestra and Exeter Philharmonic Choir to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

An intriguing river front garden. Sit and enjoy fabulous views of the River Exe. There are many exotic plants to see and a large greenhouse. There is also a plant stall. On street parking and also parking available at Holman Way and the Quay car parks.

Spend the day with Dad on a guided tour that will unlock the secrets and stories of the estate. There are garden games to play from quoits to croquet and our café will have tasty treats to enjoy.

Spend Father’s Day at the most beautiful place in Devon where all dads accompanied by a full-paying child go free!

A fabulous secret garden specialising in a wide range of roses which is hidden away in a delightful village. There is also many varieties of trees and shrubs. Explore the extensive range of vegetables in the garden with a small rural life collection.

1 acre plantswoman’s garden featuring exotic Japanese garden with tea house, koi carp pond and cascading stream, tropical garden with exotic shrubs and perennials, herbaceous borders with unusual plants and shrubs, bog garden with collection of irises, astilbes and moisture-loving plants, duck pond.

Created mostly since 1979, this 4 acre garden overlooking the Taw estuary has a benign microclimate which allows many rare and tender plants to grow and thrive, both in the open and in walled garden. Several strategically placed follies complement the enclosures and vistas within the garden.

5 acre plantsman’s garden approached across private ford. Many interesting and unusual trees and shrubs. Visitors can try their hand at identifying plants with the plant list or have a game of croquet. Plenty of space to eat your own picnic.

Spend Father’s Day at the most beautiful place in Devon where all dads accompanied by a full-paying child go free!

A chance to visit a selection of beautiful country gardens in South Zeal, on the edge of Dartmoor, near Okehampton. Refreshments available including morning coffee, tasty lunches and puddings, cream teas. Popular plant sale. Free choir concert. Proceeds go to South Zeal Victory Hall.

Impressive 4yr old large allotment style kitchen garden with enormous 60m x 9m polytunnel. Planted up with an interesting range of organic vegetables, herbs and flowers used to feed and beautify our two fantastic restaurants, the Field Kitchen here and the Duke of Cambridge, Islington, London.

Very sheltered, peaceful, gently sloping, S-facing, artist’s garden, emphasis on shape, colour, scent and yr-round interest. A garden for pleasure with swimming pool. Thatched summerhouse leading down to herbaceous borders. Winding crazy paving paths, many seating areas.

A traditional British BBQ, with a selection of salad and deserts, and a beer for Dad!

Treat dad to the chance of driving one of our Land Rovers around the off-road experience

A special afternoon tea especially for dads!

Treat your Dad to a three-course Father’s Day Lunch in the Great Western Restaurant. Includes a gift

Illuminate your day with - Starshine. Featuring an array of talented performers who share one common purpose to ‘Entertain you’, the all new show for 2018, Starshine, promises an abundance of side - splitting comedy, powerful vocalists delivering dynamic songs and elegant dancers who are endlessly energetic.

Madama Butterfly is a classic love story that never fails to move, a tragic romance that sweeps you along in the intensity of its action. When an innocent young Geisha meets an American naval officer she falls instantly and deeply in love.

Delightful 8 acre S-facing country garden around old farmhouse. Ponds, bog garden, shrubaceous borders, prairie planting, maturing arboretum with Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer avenue, serpentine hornbeam walk, vegetable garden and orchard with local apple varieties.

This concert provides a showcase for gifted young musicians who are aspiring to become tomorrow’s professionals.

Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards, Megson draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of music.

A small garden with stunning views across to Dartmoor. There are herbaceous borders, a pond and and a vegetable garden. There will also be a plant sale. Parking available at the village recreation field on Bewsley Hill No refreshments Limited wheelchair access No dogs allowed

Heath Close is a well-established and mature garden with a selection of fuchsias, rhododendrons, French and English lavender as well as other interesting border plants. There will also be a plant stall along side with CD, DVD, bric-a-brac and book sales.

A new garden joins the popular Teignmouth Gardens group in 2018. 9 The Rowdens uses its hillside setting to provide shelter for its mature fruit trees, pond, generous flower borders and a productive greenhouse.

The garden is set alongside a railway embankment which has elvolved over the last 8 years. This small but interesting garden with a mixture of bee and wildlife friendly borders. There is also a bug hotel, pond, Auricular Theatre, container planting and a variety of fruit and vegetable beds.

2 delightful gardens in the tiny hamlet of Ash. The beautiful intimate little garden at Bay Tree Cottage sits in a quiet secluded valley with wonderful sunlit views across open farmland. The perfect curved lawn leads the eye to small rooms filled with surprise and clever planting.

A rambling south-west facing garden with stunning views across Dartmoor from the terrace and long sloping lawns. There is a variety of informal flower beds, shrubs and trees. There is also a pond and a vegetable patch. Take a pleasant stroll to the small paddock with a wildlife hedge.

This garden was first developed in 1998 and continues to be a work in progress. This family garden has a central lawn and raised banks consisting of mainly perennials, shrubs and trees. There is a small raised pond and stream.

Public Image Ltd The Public Image is Rotten Tour. Artists performing: Public Image Ltd.: Tickets avaiable.

This evening’s informal performance of Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle will be the culmination of a choral workshop day directed by Stephen Threlfall, Director of Music at Chetham’s School, Manchester.

Rambling rustic paths and steps (some steep) lead down a shaded woodland garden; unusual trees and shrubs (profusion of spring bulbs) to ornamental orchard (berries, fruit, hip, autumn colour) with follies, sculpture, stream and ponds. Conservation as important as horticulture (wild flowers).

Hidden away behind the houses of of Sylvan Road lies a garden which is full of interest and variety which is split into two main areas. The south facing front garden is on two levels with steps and a slope.

½ acre colourful garden with Lundy views. A garden of wit, humour, unusual ideas, artwork, volcano and many surprises. Water features, shrubs, foliage area, grasses in an unusual setting, fernery, bonsai and polytunnel, time saving ideas. You will never have seen a garden like this! Superb conservatory for cream teas.

Kentisbury is situated high in the North Devon countryside a few miles inland from the dramatic coastline and bordering Exmoor National Park. These 3 gardens make good use of the landscape and views, providing a variety of planting and garden habitats.

Grumpy-joyful, silly-serious stand-up. Jokes, ideas and (possibly) movement will all be deployed for your amusement during this show. As seen on blah blah and blah, and heard on various funny radio shows. Alun Cochrane is a master at observational comedy and one of the best stand-up comedians in the UK.

Parkland, and lawns with pleached hedge and avenue lead to a walled garden where rose, clematis and honeysuckle arbours surround a swimming pool garden with tender plants and rock wall with a large collection of agapanthus. A door leads to an old fashioned kitchen garden with flowers, vegetables and apple trees.

Do you have a spider phobia? Does the very thought of them fill you with dread? Then it’s time you joined our Spider Phobia Event where we can help you to overcome your fears. Spiders in the UK are harmless and are incredibly important to our ecosystem, however, millions of people are terrified of them.

Come and enjoy a cream tea on #NationalCreamTeaDay at Becky Falls Two Devon plain scones, served with local strawberry jam, clotted cream and a pot of tea for one. Or why not try a savory tea, two Devon cheese scones, served with West Country cheddar cheese, red onion marmalade and a pot of tea for one.

First prize winners of the prestigious Trio di Trieste Duo Competition in Italy, Alexander Sitkovetsky and Wu Qian have been performing together for over 15 years.

Dire Straits:UK is a brand new UK based tribute band to Mark Knopfler’s legendary Dire Straits. The band has that launched in 1977 has spawned some of the greatest loved songs of all time including Sultans of Swing, Walk of Life, the iconic Money for Nothing and the spine tingling Romeo and Juliet.

5 acres. Formal rose garden. Extensive areas of trees and shrubs, many rare or unusual. Stream. Pond. Lots of steps and bridges. Never perfect, always interesting.

Artistic garden in pretty village situated on edge of Blackdown Hills. Cottage style garden, planted to provide all season structure, texture and colour. Designed around pretty thatched house and old stone barns. Wonderful views, attractive vegetable garden and orchard, wild flower meadow.

1 acre country garden with striking herbaceous borders, dry stone wall terracing, white garden, dahlia bed, wild meadow area and woodland area. Extensive fully organic vegetable garden with raised beds, soft fruit cage and polytunnels, together with an orchard with traditional varieties of apples, pears and nuts.

The Priory is a Grade II* listed building, originally a manor house extended in Victorian times as a home for an Augustinian order of nuns, now a retirement complex of 43 apartments and cottages.

Let's Rock Exeter! Pre-Pitched Accommodation DOES NOT INCLUDE FESTIVAL ENTRY - PLEASE PURCHASE THESE SEPARATELY: Tickets avaiable.

Featuring pieces from Edward Elgar Join the University of Plymouth Choral Society at their singing workshop and explore a selection of Edward Elgar pieces, including: • Lux aeterna • Snow • Ave verum corpus. There will be an informal performance at 17:30 with a retiring collection for Brain Tumour Research.

After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!

After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!

Postcode - EX31 2AS Start time 5k – 11.00am Start time 10k – 11.00am The Barnstaple route follows the completely flat and scenic Tarka Trail paths through central Barnstaple and then heads along the side of the River Taw, returning via the same route.

The Force family have been in business in Exeter since the 18th century and are well known local estate agents. Friends of Higher Cemetery are hosting a talk by David Force about his family history.

If you are passionate about music, love the magic of watching an epic musical on the big screen and enjoy the wonder of theatre, then the all new show, produced and directed by Colin Matthews, West End at the Movies, will be something you will not want to miss.