Devon Events
Gillian Ayres: A Life in Colour
Today to Sat 12 Sep
The Box Plymouth Tavistock Pl, Plymouth PL4 8AX
Discover the life, work and legacy of one of Britain’s most influential abstract painters. Bringing together 26 works spanning seven decades, this...
Little Lights
Today to Sat 12 Sep
The Box Plymouth Tavistock Pl, Plymouth PL4 8AX
Enjoy discovering 41 colourful one-metre-high lighthouse sculptures displayed throughout The Box. Designed and decorated by local schoolchildren as...
Where’s Your Head At?
Today to Sat 12 Sep
The Box Plymouth Tavistock Pl, Plymouth PL4 8AX
This inspiring exhibition showcases the winners, highly commended and other entries from The Box’s Children and Young People’s Open...
Pro Grip (How to be Humans)
Today to Sat 12 Sep
The Box Plymouth Tavistock Pl, Plymouth PL4 8AX
Experience a new British Film Institute-supported commission by filmmaker and visual artist Jordan Baseman in The Box’s Media Lab...
In the Making: 170 years of Arts University Plymouth
Today to Sat 12 Sep
The Box Plymouth Tavistock Pl, Plymouth PL4 8AX
Celebrate the 170th anniversary of Arts University Plymouth through a special display featuring archive material and artworks...
Echoes of Us
Today to Sat 12 Sep
The Box Plymouth Tavistock Pl, Plymouth PL4 8AX
Explore a powerful exhibition that brings together historic and contemporary works from the Government Art Collection, one of the world's...
There's No Place Like Home Exhibition
Today, Wed 9 Sep, Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Tue 15 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
The Planetary Lab, Unit 9, Green Lanes Shopping Centre, Barnstaple EX31 1UL
In this out-of-this-world experience, we’re taking you on a virtual journey from our solar system out to distant exoplanets, and all the way home to...
There's No Place Like Home: Workshop and event booking
Wed 9 Sep, Fri 11 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Fri 25 Sep
The Planetary Lab, Unit 9, Green Lanes Shopping Centre, Barnstaple EX31 1UL
We're running a range of activities running in or alongside our debut exhibition, There's No Place Like Home!...
Countess Wear Evening Cruise
Thu 10 Sep
Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth Marina, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1FE
Summer Evening Pleasure Cruise in Devon
Spend an incredible summer’s night relaxing and watching the sunset on the water on our Countess Wear...
National Trust - Killerton, Columbjohn Chapel
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
National Trust, Killerton House, Killerton, Exeter EX5 3LE
Heritage Open Day: A single roomed chapel in Romanesque Revival style built in the middle part of the 19th century...
Arlington Court
Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep
National Trust, Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple EX31 4LP
Heritage Open Day: Join us for free entry to Arlington Court as part of the Heritage Open Days and take part in one of free outdoor history walk and...
Museum of Policing in Devon & Cornwall Open Day
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE
Heritage Open Day: After exploring the Guildhall — explore how a day in the life of a police officer has changed, enjoy a police-themed...
Newton Abbot Museum -Entertainment through the Ages in Newton Abbot-Quest
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Newton Abbot Museum, Newton's Place, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 1JQ
Heritage Open Day: It’s all about entertainment through the ages this year and we're delighted to be able to offer a range of FREE events!...
'Ruins and Monuments'
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, Tavistock PL19 0FW
Heritage Open Day: 'Ruins and Monuments' is an ongoing project that combines photography with graphic work and paintings Photography and...
National Trust - Killerton
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 13 Sep
National Trust, Killerton House, Killerton, Exeter EX5 3LE
Heritage Open Day: A family home and a great estate. Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house...
Devon Rural Archive: Exhibition of the role of local shops
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 13 Sep, Wed 16 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Shilstone, Modbury, Ivybridge PL21 0TW
Heritage Open Day: A display of photographs and memorabilia of local shops over time, highlighting their role in Devon's Rural Communities...
Tavistock Museum - fun activities for children
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE
Heritage Open Day: Get hands on with history A whole range of activities for children to get hands on with Tavistock's history...
National Trust - Killerton 'The Laundry Week'
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 13 Sep
National Trust, Killerton House, Killerton, Exeter EX5 3LE
Heritage Open Day: Discover the story of Queenie Frankpit and the other laundresses as you explore the working week in Killerton's historic...
Tavistock Subscription Library
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE
Heritage Open Day: Read, learn, discover. Heritage Open Days give you a rare chance to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Tavistock’s heritage...
Everyday Histories and Local Authors
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Tue 15 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Totnes Museum, 70 Fore Street, Totnes TQ9 5RU
Heritage Open Day: Totnes Museum will be celebrating the many local authors who've lived and worked in Totnes with an exhibition, readings and...
Coleton Fishacre
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Coleton Fishacre, Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth TQ6 0EQ
Heritage Open Day: Sitting within a sub-tropical coastal garden, Coleton Fishacre's Arts and Crafts house with Art Deco interior transports...
Britannia Making Waves
Sat 12 Sep
Britannia, East Quay, The Canal Bank, Exeter EX2 8DP
Heritage Open Day: Open ship and demonstrations relating to seafaring and wooden boatbuilding skills. Linking Maritime heritage with environmental...
St Nicholas Priory - Restoring a Medieval Priory
Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Thu 17 Sep, Fri 18 Sep
St. Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter EX4 3BL
Heritage Open Day: Join our tour to see how St Nicholas Priory was restored in the years 1912-1916. Join us for a series of Heritage Open Day tours...
Saltram
Sat 12 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Saltram House, Saltram, Plymouth PL7 1UH
Heritage Open Day: Saltram offers a house full of treasures, stories & intrigue. A beautiful garden to lose yourself in, plus a park that cyclists,...
Sausages, Cider & Steam – Open Day
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
The Robey Trust Ltd, The Works, Parade Business Park, Pixon Lane, Tavistock PL19 9RQ
Heritage Open Day: Experience the sights, sounds and smells of Britain's steam-powered past at the Robey Trust Experience the sights, sounds...
St Clements Church, Powderham
Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Church Road, Powderham, 1 Church Road, Exeter EX6 8JJ
Heritage Open Day: An excellent opportunity to visit this ancient church. Consecrated in 1259, this has been the family church for the Earls of Devon...
Everyday Histories: Discover the Devon and Exeter Institution
Sat 12 Sep, Tue 15 Sep to Thu 17 Sep
Devon & Exeter Institution, 7 Cathedral Close, Devon & Exeter Institution, Exeter EX1 1EZ
Heritage Open Day: Step behind the doors of one of Exeter's hidden gems and uncover the everyday stories that have shaped the Devon and Exeter...
St Paul's Church, Landkey
Sat 12 Sep
St Paul's Church, Church Meadow, Landkey, Barnstaple EX32 0JB
Heritage Open Day: St Paul's Church, Landkey Heritage Open Day featuring talk by local historian and guided tour of church...
Grantlands in Uffculme
Sat 12 Sep
Grantlands, Commercial Road, Uffculme, Cullompton EX15 3ED
Heritage Open Day: The Grantlands estate was built in the 1860s, with all the buildings on the main part of the estate being Grade II listed: this is...
Tavistock Catholic Church: Our Lady of the Assumption & St Mary Magdalene
Sat 12 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Assumption & St Mary Magdalene, Callington Road, Tavistock PL19 8EH
Heritage Open Day: A very distinctive church built by William 8th Duke of Bedford to accommodate the miners who settled in Tavistock when working in...
Exhibition Open Day at Providence Chapel at Throwleigh on Dartmoor
Sat 12 Sep
Providence Methodist Church, Throwleigh, Okehampton EX20 2HZ
Heritage Open Day: We offer a warm welcome (with home-made teas) to Providence Chapel, Throwleigh, where you can see a special exhibition of the...
Tuckers Hall - Incorporation of The Guilds of Weaver, Fullers and Shearmen
Sat 12 Sep, Tue 15 Sep, Thu 17 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Tuckers Hall, 140 Fore Street, Exeter EX4 3AN
Heritage Open Day: Discover a medieval meeting hall, dating from 1471. Home to The Incorporated Guilds of Weavers, Fullers (AKA Tuckers) and...
Working People's Lives in the Parish of St Martins, Exeter
Sat 12 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
St Martin's Church, Cathedral Close, Exeter EX1 1EZ
Heritage Open Day: Find out more about St Martin's Church and the people who lived nearby and worshipped here during its long history...
St James Church Swimbridge , Open Day featuring a guided tours of the churchyard and the church.
Sat 12 Sep
1 St. James Church, Swimbridge, Barnstaple EX320PF
Heritage Open Day: Churchyard tours with fascinating stories of some of the hundreds of people buried here in past centuries...
Lost In MUSIC
Sat 12 Sep
Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU
Embark on an electrifying journey through the sensational 70s.
Our world class band and dazzling vocals are set to transport you straight to the...
St Michael's, Mount Dinham: Everyday Histories - a new legacy for Exeter
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
St Michael and All Angels Church, Dinham Road, Exeter EX4 4EB
Heritage Open Day: Welcome! This year our events are inspired by the people who have transformed the history of Mount Dinham and the legacy of this...
Colours from the Blackdown Hills: A Natural Pigment Painting Workshop
Sat 12 Sep
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Elmfield House, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LX
Heritage Open Day: Create art with natural Blackdown Hills pigments and clay in this free family drop-in workshop led by artist Sarah John...
South Devon Railway - Behind the Scenes
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DZ
Heritage Open Day: Come and take and take a look at how we operate and maintain our heritage railway. This weekend offers a fantastic opportunity to...
eat:Dawlish
Sat 12 Sep
The Strand, Dawlish EX7 9PS
eat:Dawlish Food Festival Saturday 12 September from 10-4pm. Join us for a delicious day out on The Strand which will be absolutely chock full of...
Dartington Day of Dance
Sat 12 Sep
Totnes Castle, Castle Street, Totnes TQ9 5NU
Heritage Open Day: Dartington Morris are once again hosting an annual Day of Morris Dancing in Totnes, on Saturday 12 September 2026...
St. Mary the Virgin, Poltimore Devon
Sat 12 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
St Mary the Virgin, Poltimore Village, Exeter EX4 OAT
Heritage Open Day: St Mary the Virgin is now a Festival Church and open for only four services annually...
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre Open Days
Sat 12 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Railway Terrace, Bideford EX39 4BB
Heritage Open Day: Working on the railway - visit the signal box and exhibition in guards van. Bideford Station EX39 4BB – working on the railway...
Knightshayes Court
Sat 12 Sep
Knightshayes Court, Knightshayes, Tiverton EX16 7RQ
Heritage Open Day: Explore vibrant post-war gardens, miles of 19th-century parkland and grand Gothic Revival architecture by Victorian visionary,...
Spiceland Quaker Meeting House
Sun 13 Sep
Spicelands, Uffculme, Cullompton EX15 3AZ
Heritage Open Day: Visit Spiceland's historic 200 year old Quaker Meeting House and the burial ground which came into use around 1680...
Tales from the Grave at Teignmouth Old Cemetery
Sun 13 Sep, Tue 15 Sep, Thu 17 Sep
Teignmouth Old Cemetery, Exeter Road, Teignmouth TQ14 8UB
Heritage Open Day: This is a guided walking tour which focuses on some of the incredible stories of just a few of the over 12,000 people buried in...
Upper Gorwell House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 13 Sep
Upper Gorwell House, Barnstaple EX32 7JP
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...
Steamship Freshspring Open Day
Sun 13 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Landivisiau Walk, Bideford EX39 2BX
Heritage Open Day: Visit this historic steamship, the last of the ‘Fresh Class’ water carriers that served the navy, delivering water to...
Hemyock Castle, Devon
Sun 13 Sep
Hemyock Castle, Culmstock Road, Hemyock EX15 3RJ
Heritage Open Day: Self-Guided Tours: See the rare surviving ruins of Hemyock's moated medieval castle: Remains of gatehouse archway, towers,...
Kia-Ora Farm & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 13 Sep, Sun 27 Sep
Kia-Ora Farm & Gardens, Cullompton EX15 1PZ
Charming, peaceful 10 acre garden with lawns, lakes and ponds. Water features with swans, ducks and other wildlife...
Exeter Pre-Prep School
Sun 13 Sep
Exeter Pre-Prep School, The Avenue, Exminster, Exeter EX6 8AT
Heritage Open Day: Self-guided tours of grade II listed 19th Century Victorian gothic chapel and grounds, converted into The New School in 1992 and...
Churchyard Stories at St Michael and All Angels, Princetown
Sun 13 Sep
St Michael & All Angels, Tavistock Road, Princetown PL20 6RE
Heritage Open Day: Hear the fascinating stories of some of the individuals buried in the churchyard and find out more about the only church in...
Cranbrook Gate to Plate
Sun 13 Sep
Tillhouse Road and Town Centre, Cranbrook, Exeter EX5 7LB
Cranbrook Gate to Plate food festival Sunday 13 September in Town Square and Tillhouse Road. Join us for a delicious day out celebrating great local...
Devon Archaeological Society at the Custom House on the Quay in Exeter
Sun 13 Sep
Custom House Vistor Centre, Custom House, The Quay, Exeter EX2 4AN
Heritage Open Day: Guided walks focused around the west of the City Wall and Exbridges. Talk to archaeologists and trustees about Devon and...
Luppitt Landscapes in Print: A Community Monoprinting Workshop
Sun 13 Sep
Luppitt Village Hall, Luppitt, Honiton EX14 4RT
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate Luppitt's people, places and stories by creating unique prints inspired by the local landscape...
Torre Abbey
Sun 13 Sep
Torre Abbey House & Gardens, The Kings Drive, Torquay TQ2 5JE
Heritage Open Day: Step inside one of Torbay's most treasured historic landmarks and enjoy free admission to Torre Abbey for one day only as...
Join our choir in Honiton for a FREE taster session
Mon 14 Sep, Mon 28 Sep, Mon 23 Nov
Honiton Community College, School Lane, Honiton EX14 1QT
Do you want to join a choir near you?
Your local Honiton choir is run by singing teacher Carey Camel...
Visit Buckland Abbey for free
Mon 14 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
National Trust, Buckland Abbey, Buckland Abbey, Yelverton PL20 6EY
Heritage Open Day: As part of Heritage Open Days, we’re waiving our usual admission fees to enable everyone to visit Buckland Abbey for free...
Lifeboat Jane Hannah MacDonald Restoration Site Visit
Tue 15 Sep
Unit 4 Clovelly Industrial Estate, Bideford EX39 3HN
Heritage Open Day: Open day showcasing the renovation work on the lifeboat Jane Hannah Macdonald III. Tuesday 15th September 2026 11.00-15...
FREE taster session with the Plymouth Rock Choir
Tue 15 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Tue 6 Oct, Tue 10 Nov
The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth PL6 7TR
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Plymouth Rock Choir...
Looking at Letters
Wed 16 Sep
Exeter Cathedral Library and Archives, Palace Gate, Exeter EX1 1HY
Heritage Open Day: Discover the everyday stories hidden within letters from the Cathedral's Archives...
Back to School
Wed 16 Sep
Higher Cemetery, St Marks Avenue, Exeter EX1 2PX
A cemetery tour organised by Friends of Higher Cemetery. The theme is people involved in education who are buried in the cemetery.
Bridgeland Street Heritage Day - Lavington United Reformed Church
Thu 17 Sep
Lavington United Reformed Church, Bridgeland Street, Bideford EX39 2QE
Heritage Open Day: Lavington United Reformed Church is open for the day, along with other venues in Bridgeland Streetfrom 10 am until 2pm...
Bridgeland Street Open Day
Thu 17 Sep
4A Bridgeland Street, Bideford EX39 2PS
Heritage Open Day: Bridgeland Street Open Day - Bideford Bridge Trust Offices and Bridgeland Street Properties Thursday 17 September Bridgeland...
Exhibition Ship Building and Repair
Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Pannier Pantry, 1 Bridgeland Street, Bideford EX39 2PS
Heritage Open Day: Exhibition: Shipyard trail, 'Young Shipwrights' project, Jane Hannah MacDonald II restoration Open Thursday 17-...
Working on the Railway Tarka Valley Railway
Thu 17 Sep
Puffing Billy, Torrington EX38 8JD
Heritage Open Day: Talk with volunteers restoring trains and track at Torrington Station Thursday 17 September 1100-1500
View the various road &...
John Greenway Chapel open day Tiverton Almshouse Trust
Thu 17 Sep
John Greenway Close, Gold Street, Tiverton EX16 6QF
Heritage Open Day: Visit our John Greenway historic grade II listed chapel and the almshouse site which is tucked away behind...
Castle Drogo
Thu 17 Sep
Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, Exeter EX6 6PB
Heritage Open Day: High above the Teign Gorge on the edge of Dartmoor stands Castle Drogo. Reminiscent of a medieval fortress the castle was designed...
FREE taster session with the Exmouth Rock Choir
Thu 17 Sep, Thu 5 Nov
Brixington Church, Churchill Road, Exmouth EX8 4JJ
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Exmouth?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Visit Bideford Amateur Rowing Club (The Reds)
Thu 17 Sep
The Quay, Bideford EX39 2EY
Heritage Open Day: On The Quay, alongside Rope Walk, the inside of the building reflects how it has changed over the years to meet the demands of an...
Geology Day Trip
Fri 18 Sep
Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth Marina, Exmouth, Devon, Devon EX8 1FE
A day-long field trip along the Devon coastline
Our Geology Day Trip is an incredible all-day geology tour that sails you along one of the most...
Lydford Gorge
Fri 18 Sep and Sat 19 Sep
Lydford Gorge, Lydford, Okehampton EX20 4BH
Heritage Open Day: Explore this steep-sided river gorge, filled with temperate rainforest, carved into the western edge of Dartmoor...
St Eustachius Parish Church Tours
Fri 18 Sep and Sat 19 Sep
Plymouth Road, Tavistock PL19 8AU
Heritage Open Day: The tours will provide the opportunity to explore Tavistock’s splendid parish church: to learn something of its 700-year...
From Hearth To Highstreet
Fri 18 Sep and Sat 19 Sep
Bampton Heritage & Visitor Centre (in St Micahael & All Angels church), Station Road, Bampton EX16 9NG
Heritage Open Day: From Hearth to High Street
Step back in time and explore the changing face of Bampton through a remarkable selection of historic...
Mike Osman’s JETHRO Whatever Happened to Denzil Penberthy
Fri 18 Sep
Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU
The fantastic comedian Mike Osman was a great friend of Jethro and has always done a brilliant impression of him which Jethro loved...
Talk + Q&A : Making theatre accessible for neurodivergent people
Fri 18 Sep
Brixham Yacht Club
Overgang Road,
Brixham TQ5 8AR
FREE EVENT (donations for the theatre company welcome but in no way required)
Our theatre company founder Laura will be presenting a talk on making...
Free access to Teign Heritage Centre
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Teignmouth Heritage Ltd, 29 French Street, Teignmouth TQ14 8ST
Heritage Open Day: Come and visit our family friendly museum telling the history of Teignmouth and Shaldon...
Bringing the Music of the Past to Life
Sat 19 Sep
St. Marys Church, High Street, Totnes TQ9 5NN
Heritage Open Day: An informal hands on workshop with the Morley Consort on seventeenth-century music-making, presenting excerpts from the coming...
Special Festival Tours of St Mary's Church Totnes
Sat 19 Sep
St. Marys Church, High Street, Totnes TQ9 5NN
Heritage Open Day: Details at www.stmarystotnes.org/events - or look out for signs outside the church...
Plague, Pillage and Perils at sea! Story telling - Our Gruesome Heritage
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
East Budleigh’s Salem Chapel, Vicarage Road, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton EX9 7EF
Heritage Open Day: Plaque, Pillage and Perils at sea! What gruesome stories! Hear how people had to endure the Plague, invasion and disastrous...
The Magic of the Beatles - Cancelled
Sat 19 Sep
Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU
Come together, right now – it’s time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year.
The sensational The Magic of the Beatles features an...
A la Ronde
Sat 19 Sep
A La Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth EX8 5BD
Heritage Open Day: Characterful 16-sided house and grounds with views of the Exe estuary, built in 1796 by cousins Jane & Mary Parminter...
Experimental Archaeology in Action: Prehistoric Shell Jewellery Making Workshop
Sat 19 Sep
Ceramics Studio, The Mansion, 36 Fore Street, Totnes TQ9 5RP
Heritage Open Day: Join Alexander Ringsmith, Totnes Heritage Trustee, for an experimental archaeology workshop producing prehistoric shell jewellery,...
Exeter Dissenters' Graveyard
Sat 19 Sep
Old St. Leonards Hall House, Roberts Road, Exeter EX2 4HD
Heritage Open Day: A family heritage event at St Leonards Old Hall (formerly Roberts Road Hall) and the Dissenters' Graveyard: the history of...
Fish & Fizz Evening Cruise
Sat 19 Sep
Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth Marina, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1FE
A perfectly relaxing evening cruise with Krispies’ Fish and Chips and a glass of fizz!
Our Fish and Fizz evening cruise is truly one of the best...
North Devon Maritime Museum Shipyard Trail Launch
Sat 19 Sep
North Devon Maritime Museum Appledore, Odun Road, Appledore EX39 1PT
Heritage Open Day: Launch of Shipyard Trail and Shipyard Exhibition North Devon Maritime Museum Appledore Torridge Shipyard Trail North Devon...
Totnes Town Saxon Boat Building Project and Traditional Woodcarving
Sat 19 Sep
St. Marys Church, High Street, Totnes TQ9 5NN
Heritage Open Day: Come and have a go at traditional woodworking and be part of building a longboat from green oak!...
Totnes Guildhall
Sat 19 Sep
The Guildhall, Ramparts Walk, Totnes TQ9 5QH
Heritage Open Day: Discover a hidden gem with over a thousand years of rich history waiting to be explored.....
Stories of Poltimore House & Grounds
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
Poltimore House, Poltimore, Exeter EX4 0AU
Heritage Open Day: Join us for unforgettable stories from history, in the wildlife haven of the Grounds at Poltimore House...
Newton St Cyres Parish Hall: The Centenary Celebration
Sat 19 Sep
Newton St Cyres Parish Hall, West Town Road, Newton St Cyres, Exeter EX5 5BW
Heritage Open Day: Imagine the excitement in 1926 when dignitaries gathered at the door of the old Cider Barn to inaugurate the Newton St Cyres...
Totnes Castle Open Day
Sat 19 Sep
Totnes Castle, Castle Street, Totnes TQ9 5NU
Heritage Open Day: Don't miss a visit to English Heritage’s beautiful castle in the heart of Totnes town...
Rare Book Display
Sat 19 Sep
Plymouth Proprietary Library, St. Barnabas Terrace, Plymouth PL1 5NN
Heritage Open Day: A selection of rare books will be on display in the library for anyone to come and view including Milton's 'Paradise...
Old St Leonard’s Hall, Exeter - a heritage building exceeding future carbon targets
Sat 19 Sep
Old St. Leonard's Hall - Studio, Roberts Road, Exeter EX2 4HD
Heritage Open Day: Join us at Old St Leonard’s Hall and discover how historic buildings can become part of a low-carbon future - including tours...
St Thomas Church Exeter
Sat 19 Sep
54 Cowick Street, Exeter EX4 1AP
Heritage Open Day: Unique Grade 1 Church, re-built in the Commonwealth period (1657), with a significant place in the Prayer Book Rebellion of 1549...
Launch Ship Yard Trail
Sat 19 Sep
Pannier Pantry, 1 Bridgeland Street, Bideford EX39 2PS
Heritage Open Day: Launch shipyard trail Bideford / Appledore Saturday 19 September 1100 - 1400 Pannier Pantry, Bridgeland Street, Bideford...
Kirkham House Open Day
Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep
English Heritage Trust, Kirkham House, Kirkham Street, Paignton TQ3 3AX
Heritage Open Day: On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September Kirkham House will be open from 1100-1600. As part of the 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival,...
Stoke Damerel Parish Church (Mother church of Devonport)
Sat 19 Sep
Paradise Road, Plymouth PL1 5QL
Heritage Open Day: See the many interesting memorials within the church in memory of parishioners covering the last 350 year...
Totnes Trust - Explore the Town Mill
Sat 19 Sep
Jamming Station, The Town Mill, Coronation Road, Totnes TQ9 5DF
Heritage Open Day: The Town Mill was erected prior to 1588; explore this unique building and see some of its original internal workings...
Newton Abbot Museum -Entertainment through the Ages in Newton Abbot- Tower Tour
Sat 19 Sep
Newton Abbot Museum, Newton's Place, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 1JQ
Heritage Open Day: It’s all about entertainment through the ages this year and we're delighted to be able to offer a range of FREE events!...
‘Back to School’ at The Mansion
Sat 19 Sep
The Mansion, 36A Fore Street, Totnes TQ9 5RP
Heritage Open Day: Come and join us as we open our spaces and host classes all over the Mansion: History, Art, Archaeological Jewellery making, Tai...
Trail of Trades: discover the hidden stories of Torbay and Devon working life
Sat 19 Sep
Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HG
Heritage Open Day: Visit Torquay Museum for free on Saturday 19th September as we unveil local histories of work within our galleries with a brand...
Dartington Morris Dancers
Sat 19 Sep
Elmhirst Lodge Square, Totnes TQ9 5NS
Heritage Open Day: Don’t miss seeing the much loved and ever popular and friendly Dartington Morris Dancers, an exciting new addition this year to...
Characters from Tavistock's past - Tavistock Players - LIVE
Sat 19 Sep
Tavistock Heritage Centre, The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, Tavistock PL19 0FW
Heritage Open Day: As part of HODs FAMILY FUN DAY join the Tavistock Players as they take you back to Tavistock's medieval past and characters...
Explore Eggesford's fascinating heritage: All Saints Church with new local history exhibition (part
Sun 20 Sep
All Saints Church, Eggesford, Chulmleigh EX18 7QU
Heritage Open Day: Visit All Saints Church, 1 of 3 sites from Eggesford's historic Earls of Portsmouth estate (with Eggesford Garden &...
Explore Eggesford's fascinating heritage: Eggesford Barton (part of group opening with Eggesford Gar
Sun 20 Sep
Eggesford Barton, Eggesford, Chulmleigh EX18 7QU
Heritage Open Day: Visit Eggesford Barton, 1 of 3 sites from Eggesford's historic Earls of Portsmouth estate (with Eggesford Garden & All...
Exeter Food Action Festival
Sun 20 Sep
Princesshay, 9 Catherine St, Exeter EX1 1QA
Join Exeter Food Action for a fun, family-friendly festival celebrating the charity’s work rescuing surplus food and inspiring simple ways to reduce...
Explore Eggesford's fascinating heritage: Eggesford Garden (part of group opening with Eggesford Bar
Sun 20 Sep
Eggesford Garden (former garden centre), Eggesford, Chulmleigh EX18 7QU
Heritage Open Day: Visit Eggesford Garden (under restoration), 1 of 3 sites from Eggesford's historic Earls of Portsmouth estate (with...
Open Afternoon: The Elmhirsts' House and Book Collection
Sun 20 Sep
The Dartington Hall Trust, The Elmhirst Centre, Dartington Hall, Totnes TQ9 6EL
Heritage Open Day: Discover the former private residence of Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst, the founders of the Dartington 'experiment,'...
God's Work: Music from Haydn's The Creation
Sun 20 Sep
St.Eustachius Church, Plymouth Road, Tavistock PL19 8AU
Heritage Open Day: The Tavistock Heritage Chorus, performs extracts from Haydn's joyful choral masterpiece, inspired by Genesis and...
Castle Drogo's Hydro Turbine Open Day
Sun 20 Sep
Hydro Turbine House, Teign Gorge, Drewsteignton, Exeter EX6 6PW
Heritage Open Day: The hydro turbine house on the river Teign will be open to have a look around. Join one of the turbine guides to find out more...
Exeter Canal Cruise
Mon 21 Sep
Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth Marina, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1FE
Cruise along the oldest working shipping canal in Europe!
Join us travelling at a relaxing pace as we sail along Exeter Canal, sit back and soak up...
FREE taster session with the Plymouth Rock Choir
Tue 22 Sep, Tue 13 Oct, Tue 10 Nov
Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre, 80 Glen Road, Plymouth PL7 2XS
If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Plymouth Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Exeter Rock Choir
Tue 22 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, and more dates until Tue 24 Nov
Victory Hall, Hellings Gardens, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3EE
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Exeter Rock Choir is led by choir leader Carey Camel...
National Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Nature Crisis
Fri 25 Sep
Ilsington Village Hall, Ilsington, Ilsington, Newton Abbot TQ13 9RG
This new film brings together leading UK experts to explain, as clearly as possible, what the latest science says about the climate and nature...
Johnny & June
Fri 25 Sep
Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU
Johnny & June is a powerful live theatre experience celebrating the music, love, and legacy of the Man in Black – Johnny Cash – and the iconic June...
Instant Wit
Sat 26 Sep
Gateway Theatre, Seaton Town Hall, Fore St, Seaton EX12 2LE
The best in improvised comedy - welcome to an evening of songs, gags and general silliness – all of it based around audience suggestions...
Fun Flower Arranging Workshop - Autumn Dried Wreath
Sat 26 Sep
British Academy of Floral Art Studios, 3 Dunchideock Barton, Dunchideock,Exeter EX2 9UA
Celebrate the rich textures and warm tones of autumn with a beautiful dried wreath workshop. Using seed heads, grasses, dried flowers and natural...
LOVE HURTS – Rock Anthems & Power Ballads
Sat 26 Sep
Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU
Back for its third year of rocking the UK, Love Hurts returns with the heartbreak soundtrack of a generation!...
eat:Tiverton
Sun 27 Sep
Fore Street and Phoenix Street EX16 6LZ
eat:Tiverton food festival Sunday 27 September on Fore Street and Phoenix Lane, closed to vehicles for the day to create a relaxed space for people...
Join our choir in Exeter for a FREE taster session
Tue 29 Sep, Tue 13 Oct, Tue 3 Nov
St Peter's Church of England High School, Quarry Lane, Exeter EX2 5AP
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Exeter Rock Choir...
Things to do around Devon
If you're planning a day out in Devon, this beautiful county in South West England offers a plethora of activities to explore. From stunning beaches to historic landmarks, here are some delightful options for your day in Devon:
1. Bantham Beach: Start your day with a visit to Bantham Beach. This long sandy beach boasts shallow waters, making it perfect for families with young children. Water sports enthusiasts will also appreciate the surfing opportunities here. Keep an eye out for wildlife, as Bantham Beach was even featured in Lonely Planet's guide to the 10 Best Beaches in Europe. Don't miss the Gastrobus for beach snacks and picnic benches to enjoy your food. You can even kayak over to the exclusive Bigbury Beach on Burgh Island for a unique experience.
2. Beer Beach: Head to Beer Beach, a hotspot in North Devon. Surrounded by majestic limestone cliffs, this shingle beach is family-friendly and offers kayaks and boat rentals. It's also a great spot for fishing. Plus, the abundance of beaches in Devon means you can enjoy free days out by the coast.
3. Bygones Victorian Museum in Torquay: Beyond the beaches, explore the Bygones Victorian Museum in Torquay. This museum takes you back in time, showcasing Victorian life with fascinating exhibits. From vintage toys to period costumes, it's a nostalgic journey into the past.
4. Festivals in Devon: Check out any local festivals happening during your visit. Devon hosts various events throughout the year, celebrating music, food, arts, and culture. Join in the festivities and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere.
5. Blackpool Sands Beach: If you're looking for a relaxing spot, head to Blackpool Sands Beach. This Blue Flag beach offers golden sands and crystal-clear waters. Pack a picnic, soak up the sun, and enjoy the Great British seaside vibes.
6. Explore Clovelly: Wander around the charming village of Clovelly. Its cobbled streets, whitewashed cottages, and stunning coastal views create a picturesque setting. Don't forget to visit the famous Clovelly Harbour and learn about its fascinating history.
7. Dawlish Warren: Enjoy the classic British seaside experience at Dawlish Warren. This sandy beach is perfect for sunbathing, building sandcastles, and paddling in the shallow waters. Take a leisurely stroll along the promenade and treat yourself to ice cream or fish and chips.
8. Dartmoor Prison Museum: For something different, learn about the history of Dartmoor Prison. The museum provides insights into prison life, famous inmates, and the surrounding moorland. It's an intriguing and educational stop.
9. Hope Cove Beach: End your day by wandering from Hope Cove Beach to Hope Cove itself. This picturesque village offers stunning coastal walks, quaint pubs, and breathtaking views. It's a serene way to wrap up your Devon adventure.
Remember, Devon's diverse landscapes and attractions ensure a memorable day out – whether you're a beach lover, history enthusiast, or simply seeking relaxation by the sea!
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