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Upper Gorwell House - Open Garden for NGS

Created mostly since 1979, this 4 acre garden overlooking the Taw estuary has a benign microclimate which allows many... See more >

Upper Gorwell House, Barnstaple EX32 7JP

Today, Sun 23 Jun

Sutton Mead - Open Garden for NGS

A large garden with splendid views of Dartmoor. Remote yet only a dozen miles from Exeter, Okehampton and Newton Abbot... See more >

Sutton Mead, Newton Abbot TQ13 8PW

Today

Hospiscare Open Gardens 2014

Visit Open Gardens to support your local Hospice From March until September, gardeners across Devon will be opening... See more >

Various Devon Locations EX2 5JJ

Today, Sat 8 Jun, Sun 9 Jun, Sat 15 Jun, Sun 16 Jun

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Devon

Bradford Tracey House - Open Garden for NGS

A pleasure garden set around a Regency hunting lodge combining flowers with grasses, shrubs and huge trees in a natural... See more >

Bradford Tracey House, Tiverton EX16 8QG

Today

Bickham House - Open Garden for NGS

6 acres with lawns, borders, mature trees. Formal parterre with lily pond. Walled garden with colourful profusion of..... See more >

Bickham House, Exeter EX6 7XL

Today, Sun 23 Jun

Heathercombe - Open Garden for NGS

Enjoy our daffodils, extensive bluebells, large collection of colourful rhododendrons, azaleas and many unusual... See more >

Heathercombe, nr Bovey Tracey TQ13 9XE

Today

Princesshay Spring Market

This spring, Princesshay is supporting local traders with a pop-up market in the main mall, opposite Reiss and Oliver... See more >

Princesshay Shopping Centre main mall, opposite Reiss and Oliver Bonas, 9 Catherine Street, Exeter EX1 1QA

Today, Thu 23 May to Sun 2 Jun

Saltlines - The Gigspanner Big Band

Exquisite musicianship and truly soulful music, led by the radiant Raynor Winn, who performs prose about the sea,... See more >

Exmouth Pavilion Esplanade Exmouth EX8 2AZ

Today

Old Glebe - Open Garden for NGS

7 acre gardens surrounding Georgian rectory. Magnificent display of rhododendrons and azaleas in May. Many interesting..... See more >

Old Glebe, Chulmleigh EX18 7QU

Today, Sat 25 May, Sun 26 May

‘Flow’ Art Exhibition

Dive into our latest exhibition, Flow. Inspired by water, the selected works are a wide range of mediums from glass..... See more >

Cockington Court Centre of Creativity Cockington Torquay TQ2 6XA

Today to Mon 27 May

Bickham House - Open Garden for NGS

6 acres with lawns, borders, mature trees. Formal parterre with lily pond. Walled garden with colourful profusion of..... See more >

Bickham House, Exeter EX6 7XL

Today

Upper Gorwell House - Open Garden for NGS

Created mostly since 1979, this 4 acre garden overlooking the Taw estuary has a benign microclimate which allows many... See more >

Upper Gorwell House, Barnstaple EX32 7JP

Today

Heathercombe - Open Garden for NGS

Enjoy our daffodils, extensive bluebells, large collection of colourful rhododendrons, azaleas and many unusual... See more >

Heathercombe, nr Bovey Tracey TQ13 9XE

Today

Haytor Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Haytor Gardens offers two very different gardens on the edge of Dartmoor with views across to Torbay and the Teign... See more >

Haytor Gardens, Newton Abbot TQ13 9XT

Today

Bishopsteignton Art Group, Teignmouth. Annual Exhibition

You are invited to come along and explore the inspiring displays of our members’ original artwork including paintings,... See more >

Community Centre, Shute Hill, Bishopsteignton, Teignmouth TQ14 9QL

Today

The Chantry - Open Garden for NGS

This is a quiet, modest sized garden, located on the edge of Tavistock. Situated on three levels with two terraces it..... See more >

The Chantry, Tavistock PL19 9RB

Today, Sun 26 May

Guided Tour at Tamar Valley Vineyard

Explore the Valley, hear the history and taste the wine! Enjoy a guided tour around Tamar Valley Vineyard to hear..... See more >

Tamar Valley Vineyard Hole’s Hole Bere Alston Devon PL20 7BW

Today, Mon 27 May

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Plymouth

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt AGATON SOCIAL CLUB - Plymouth Monday 20th May - 7.30pm Tickets £12... See more >

Agaton Social Club Agaton Fort Road Plymouth PL5 2QZ

Mon 20 May

Join our choir in Torquay for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Torquay Rock Choir is led by..... See more >

Torquay Boys’ Grammar School, Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay TQ2 7EL

Mon 20 May, Mon 10 Jun, Mon 24 Jun, Mon 1 Jul

Hotel Endsleigh - Open Garden for NGS

Set in 108 acres, Endsleigh was the last garden designed by Humphry Repton in 1814. Today the visitor can enjoy..... See more >

Hotel Endsleigh, Tavistock PL19 0PQ

Tue 21 May

Her Green Hell

‘The thin line separating my being and the rainforest is beginning to blur.’ Trapped in the Peruvian rainforest,..... See more >

Theatre Royal Plymouth, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2TR

Tue 21 May to Sat 25 May

FREE taster session with the Plymouth Rock Choir

Are you looking to join a choir? Your friendly local Plymouth choir is run by singer/pianist Richard Toomer... See more >

The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth PL6 7TR

Tue 21 May, Tue 25 Jun, Tue 2 Jul

Memorials and Meanings

A tour of the Higher Cemetery to learn about various symbols carved on gravestones. A Friends of Higher Cemetery event. See more >

Higher Cemetery, St Marks Avenue, Exeter EX1 2PX

Wed 22 May

The Great Escaper (2023 Cert. 12A) - Screening

Bernard Jordan escapes from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France. See more >

Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA

Wed 22 May

Poetry Walking Tour of Shaldon Zoo

Poetry walking tour hosted by our poet in residence Steven Fowler. Poet Steven is hosting a tour around..... See more >

Shaldon Wildlife Trust Shaldon Ness Drive Shaldon TQ14 0HP

Wed 22 May

Experimental Life Drawing for All

Join artist Sarah John for an evening of experimental life drawing with a live model. Sarah will host a two-hour life..... See more >

The Levinsky Gallery, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth PL4 8AA

Thu 23 May

The All New Blues and Soul Revue

The All New Blues and Soul Revue has been wowing audiences with a spectacular and authentic tribute to the classic cult... See more >

Exmouth Pavilion Esplanade Exmouth EX8 2AZ

Fri 24 May

The Jerseys Live

Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four... See more >

Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU

Fri 24 May

Abbotskerswell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

For 2024 Abbotskerswell offers nine gardens plus the village allotments; ranging from very small to large, the gardens... See more >

Abbotskerswell Gardens, Abbotskerswell TQ12 5PN

Sat 25 May and Sun 26 May

Torview - Open Garden for NGS

Owned by two semi-retired horticulturists: Mediterranean formal front garden with wisteria clad Georgian house and... See more >

Torview, Newton Abbot TQ12 1QQ

Sat 25 May to Mon 27 May

Greatcombe - Open Garden for NGS

This year we're letting our visitors describe the garden! 'A truly beautiful, tranquil garden with unusual..... See more >

Greatcombe, Newton Abbot TQ13 7SP

Sat 25 May to Mon 27 May, Sat 15 Jun, Sun 16 Jun

Haldon Grange - Open Garden for NGS

Peaceful, well established 19 acre garden, parts dating back to 1770s. This hidden gem boasts one of the largest..... See more >

Haldon Grange, Exeter EX6 7YE

Sat 25 May to Mon 27 May, Sat 1 Jun, Sun 2 Jun

Dunley House - Open Garden for NGS

9 acre garden set among mature oaks, sequoiadendrons and a huge liquidambar started from a wilderness in mid eighties... See more >

Dunley House, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9PW

Sat 25 May and Sun 26 May

Bulland Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Once an old cider orchard that had grown wild, over the last 15 yrs it has been transformed into a beautiful and... See more >

Bulland Farm, Newton Abbot TQ13 7NG

Sat 25 May and Sun 26 May

Jive Talking

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually... See more >

Exmouth Pavilion Esplanade Exmouth EX8 2AZ

Sat 25 May

The Fleetwood Mac Songbook

'The Fleetwood Mac Songbook' features six experienced musicians who are dedicated to recreating the magical... See more >

Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA

Sat 25 May

Rosebarn Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Featuring five gardens on a short walking circuit. No. 7 Rosebarn Ave is a traditional 1950's garden with flower..... See more >

Rosebarn Gardens, Exeter EX4 6DY

Sat 25 May and Sun 26 May

Kia-Ora Farm & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Charming, peaceful 10 acre garden with lawns, lakes and ponds. Water features with swans, ducks and other wildlife... See more >

Kia-Ora Farm & Gardens, Cullompton EX15 1PZ

Sun 26 May, Mon 27 May

Sherwood - Open Garden for NGS

23 acres, 2 steep wooded valleys. Wild flowers, spring bulbs, especially daffodils; extensive collections of magnolias,..... See more >

Sherwood, Exeter EX5 5BT

Sun 26 May, Sun 23 Jun

Sherwood - Open Garden for NGS

23 acres, 2 steep wooded valleys. Wild flowers, spring bulbs, especially daffodils; extensive collections of magnolias,..... See more >

Sherwood, Exeter EX5 5BT

Sun 26 May

Andrew's Corner - Open Garden for NGS

Take a walk on the wild side in this tranquil moorland garden. April openings highlight magnolias, trillium and the..... See more >

Andrew’s Corner, Belstone EX20 1RD

Sun 26 May, Mon 27 May

Little Dinworthy - Open Garden for NGS

A wildlife garden and lake with young 20yr old woodland. A developing garden with magnolias, flowering cherries and a..... See more >

Little Dinworthy, Holsworthy EX22 7QX

Sun 26 May, Sat 15 Jun, Sun 23 Jun

Kia-Ora Farm & Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Charming, peaceful 10 acre garden with lawns, lakes and ponds. Water features with swans, ducks and other wildlife... See more >

Kia-Ora Farm & Gardens, Cullompton EX15 1PZ

Sun 26 May, Mon 27 May, Sun 9 Jun, Sun 23 Jun

Ashley Court - Open Garden for NGS

Ashley Court is a small Regency country house with an historically interesting walled kitchen garden currently... See more >

Ashley Court, Tiverton EX16 5PD

Sun 26 May

Cadhay - Open Garden for NGS

Tranquil 2 acre setting for Tudor manor house. 2 medieval fish ponds surrounded by rhododendrons, gunnera, hostas and..... See more >

Cadhay, Ottery St Mary EX11 1QT

Sun 26 May and Mon 27 May

Chevithorne Barton - Open Garden for NGS

Walled garden, summer borders and Robinsonian inspired woodland of rare trees and shrubs. In spring the garden features..... See more >

Chevithorne Barton, Tiverton EX16 7QB

Sun 26 May

Andrew's Corner - Open Garden for NGS

Take a walk on the wild side in this tranquil moorland garden. April openings highlight magnolias, trillium and the..... See more >

Andrew’s Corner, Belstone EX20 1RD

Sun 26 May, Mon 27 May

East Anstey Open Gardens

Enjoy exploring nine late Spring gardens in the village of East Anstey. East Anstey provides a variety of gardens..... See more >

Knapp House, East Anstey EX16 9JL

Sun 26 May

Lee Spring Fair

Our annual spring fair will be on Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2024 from 1pm and our theme this year is Pirates as Lee... See more >

Pixie Meadow at Lee Memorial Hall EX34 8LW

Mon 27 May

Budleigh Salterton Art Club Spring Exhibition

The Budleigh Salterton Art Club will be holding its free spring exhibition at The Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton on... See more >

Public Hall, Station Road, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6RJ

Mon 27 May and Tue 28 May

Roy 'Chubby' Brown

Still going strong after 50 years In Entertainment / comedy , Roy Chubby Brown is the undoubted King of Comedy 30... See more >

Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU

Fri 31 May

Pounds - Open Garden for NGS

Cottage garden of lawns, colourful borders and roses, set within low flint walls with distant views. Slate paths lead..... See more >

Pounds, Cullompton EX15 3QS

Fri 31 May, Sat 1 Jun, Fri 14 Jun, Sat 15 Jun

Bingo Bonkers

We’re taking bingo out of the hall, adding comedy, music and even bigger balls! With a smashing atmosphere, crazy..... See more >

Exmouth Pavilion Esplanade Exmouth EX8 2AZ

Fri 31 May

Pounds - Open Garden for NGS

Cottage garden of lawns, colourful borders and roses, set within low flint walls with distant views. Slate paths lead..... See more >

Pounds, Cullompton EX15 3QS

Fri 31 May, Sat 1 Jun, Fri 14 Jun, Sat 15 Jun

Crediton's Treasure Church of the Holy Cross Highlighted with flowers

The Church of the Holy Cross in the heart of Crediton is one of its treasures. Visit and see its fine architecture and..... See more >

Church Street, Crediton EX17 2AH

Fri 31 May to Sun 2 Jun

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!