Devon Events
Exeter Canal Cruise
Mon 21 Sep 26
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...
Open Afternoon: The Elmhirsts' House and Book Collection
Sun 20 Sep 26
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,'...
Exeter Food Action Festival
Sun 20 Sep 26
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: All Saints Church with new local history exhibition (part
Sun 20 Sep 26
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 Garden (part of group opening with Eggesford Bar
Sun 20 Sep 26
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...
God's Work: Music from Haydn's The Creation
Sun 20 Sep 26
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...
Explore Eggesford's fascinating heritage: Eggesford Barton (part of group opening with Eggesford Gar
Sun 20 Sep 26
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...
Castle Drogo's Hydro Turbine Open Day
Sun 20 Sep 26
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...
North Devon Maritime Museum Shipyard Trail Launch
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Exeter Dissenters' Graveyard
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Newton Abbot Museum -Entertainment through the Ages in Newton Abbot- Tower Tour
Sat 19 Sep 26
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!...
Totnes Town Saxon Boat Building Project and Traditional Woodcarving
Sat 19 Sep 26
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 26
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 26
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...
Dartington Morris Dancers
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Totnes Trust - Explore the Town Mill
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Characters from Tavistock's past - Tavistock Players - LIVE
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Fish & Fizz Evening Cruise
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Totnes Castle Open Day
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Launch Ship Yard Trail
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
A la Ronde
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Plague, Pillage and Perils at sea! Story telling - Our Gruesome Heritage
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Experimental Archaeology in Action: Prehistoric Shell Jewellery Making Workshop
Sat 19 Sep 26
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,...
Free access to Teign Heritage Centre
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Newton St Cyres Parish Hall: The Centenary Celebration
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
The Magic of the Beatles - Cancelled
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Bringing the Music of the Past to Life
Sat 19 Sep 26
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 26
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...
Stoke Damerel Parish Church (Mother church of Devonport)
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Rare Book Display
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Kirkham House Open Day
Sat 19 Sep 26
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,...
Trail of Trades: discover the hidden stories of Torbay and Devon working life
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
St Thomas Church Exeter
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
‘Back to School’ at The Mansion
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Old St Leonard’s Hall, Exeter - a heritage building exceeding future carbon targets
Sat 19 Sep 26
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...
Talk + Q&A : Making theatre accessible for neurodivergent people
Fri 18 Sep 26
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...
Lydford Gorge
Fri 18 Sep 26
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...
From Hearth To Highstreet
Fri 18 Sep 26
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 26
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...
Geology Day Trip
Fri 18 Sep 26
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...
St Eustachius Parish Church Tours
Fri 18 Sep 26
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...
Visit Bideford Amateur Rowing Club (The Reds)
Thu 17 Sep 26
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...
John Greenway Chapel open day Tiverton Almshouse Trust
Thu 17 Sep 26
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...
Working on the Railway Tarka Valley Railway
Thu 17 Sep 26
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 &...
Bridgeland Street Open Day
Thu 17 Sep 26
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...
Bridgeland Street Heritage Day - Lavington United Reformed Church
Thu 17 Sep 26
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...
Exhibition Ship Building and Repair
Thu 17 Sep 26
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-...
Castle Drogo
Thu 17 Sep 26
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...
Looking at Letters
Wed 16 Sep 26
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 26
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.
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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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