Devon Events
Past Events In Devon
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Amazing Animals
Sun 5 Oct 25
Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU
If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small...
Two Devon Luftwaffe Crashes
Sun 5 Oct 25
St. Marks Church Hall, Pinhoe Road, Exeter. EX4 7HU
A Friends of Higher Cemetery talk by Jerry Bird about two German aircraft which crashed locally in the Second World War.
Anthems of Rock
Sat 4 Oct 25
Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU
Some people just wish they lived in another era, the era of classic rock!
Anthems of Rock takes you back to the heyday of 80’s rock...
Leap Then Look
Sat 4 Oct 25
Emmanuel Hall, Emmanuel Roafd, Exeter EX4 1EJ
From 4th Oct - 2nd Nov 2025, Play Interact Explore by artists Leap Then Look is an interactive exhibition like no other!...
Movicals
Fri 3 Oct 25
Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU
A movie musical extravaganza like no other. So, get ready to be swept off your feet with MOVICALS - the ultimate lights, camera, action...
An Evening with Jack the Ripper - A Journey into London's Dark Heart
Fri 3 Oct 25
Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA
Whitechapel. 1888.
Between August and November a series of women are brutally murdered. The identity of the killer remains a mystery...
The Best Of Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters, QOTSA) - Bideford
Fri 3 Oct 25
Palladium Club, Bideford, Bideford EX39 2DE
Foo Fighters | Nirvana | QOTSA
The Best Of Grohl is the ultimate rock show dedicated to legendary rock icon Dave Grohl...
FREE taster session with the Plymouth Rock Choir
Tue 30 Sep 25
The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth PL6 7TR
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
Your local Plymouth choir is run by choir leader Richard Toomer...
Devon Baroque Orchestra - The English Genius
Sun 28 Sep 25
The Great Hall
Dartington Estate
Totnes TQ9 6EL
Devon Baroque Orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary and the Dartington centenary in the glorious Great Hall...
eat:Tiverton
Sun 28 Sep 25
Fore Street and Phoenix Street EX16 6LZ
eat:Tiverton food festival Sunday 28th September 10:00-16:00 ... Join us for a delicious day out on Fore Street and Phoenix Street with many local...
ROY HEMMINGS Hits Of Motown
Sat 27 Sep 25
Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU
Both critics and fans agree that Roy G Hemming’s is a great showman and dynamic singer. Understood as the longest serving former member of legendary...
A Head Full of Coldplay - A Celebration of the music of Coldplay
Sat 27 Sep 25
Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA
A Celebration Of The Music Of Coldplay; capturing the energy and sound of one of the biggest bands in the world...
Rat Attack - Newton Abbot
Sat 27 Sep 25
Maltings Taphouse, Newton Abbot TQ12 4AA
Rat Attack, back from the dead...
Saturday 27th September
Maltings Taphouse, Newton Abbot
Hartland Quay, Devon Seascape Photography Workshops
Fri 26 Sep 25
Hartland Quay, Bideford, , United Kingdom EX39 6DB
Devon, Hartland Quay - Photography Workshop. Learn how to photograph seascapes, long-exposure & classic views at this dramatic coastline location
Fascinating AIDA
Fri 26 Sep 25
Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU
Britain’s greatest cabaret trio have been entertaining audiences for over forty fierce and fabulous years with their razor-sharp satire...
National Theatre Live - Inter Alia with Rosamund Pike (2024 Cert. 15)
Thu 25 Sep 25
Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA
A searing new play from the team behind Prima Facie
Jessica Parks is smart, compassionate, a true maverick at the top of her career as an eminent...
The Creative Craft Show is back in Exeter for 2025
Thu 25 Sep 25
Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ
The Creative Craft Show is set to make a grand return to Westpoint, Exeter from Thursday 25th – 27th September 2025, featuring last year’s new...
FREE taster session with the Exmouth Rock Choir
Thu 25 Sep 25
Brixington Church, Churchill Road, Exmouth EX8 4JJ
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
The Exmouth Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Carey Camel...
We Can Do More sustainability event
Thu 25 Sep 25
Princesshay Sqaure,
Bedford Street,
Exeter,
Devon EX1 1GJ
On Thursday 25th September, Princesshay is set to hold their one day ‘We Can Do More’ sustainability event...
Movie Night - Mr Burton (2025 Cert. 12)
Wed 24 Sep 25
Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling...
Student Night returns to Drake Circus with big brand discounts and ent
Wed 24 Sep 25
Drake Circus Shopping, 1 Charles St, Plymouth PL1 1EA
To celebrate the return of the city's students for another year, Drake Circus and The Barcode is hosting an exclusive night of offers and...
Join our choir in Plymouth for a FREE taster session
Tue 23 Sep 25
Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre, 80 Glen Road, Plymouth PL7 2XS
If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Plymouth?' then why not join your local Rock Choir...
Join our choir in Exeter for a FREE taster session
Tue 23 Sep 25
St Peter's Church of England High School, Quarry Lane, Exeter EX2 5AP
Are you looking to find a local choir to join?
The Exeter Rock Choir is led by local musician Carey Camel...
Echoes of St Eustachius
Sun 21 Sep 25
St.Eustachius Church, Plymouth Road, Tavistock PL19 8AU
Heritage Open Day: A celebration of the musical heritage of the parish church of St Eustachius and the church's magnificent organ inaugurated...
Exeter Pre-Prep School
Sun 21 Sep 25
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...
Kirkham House Open Day
Sun 21 Sep 25
English Heritage, Kirkham House, Kirkham Street, Paignton TQ3 3AX
Heritage Open Day: On Sunday 21 September Kirkham House will be open for the 2025 Heritage Open Days Festival from 1100-1600...
Castle Drogo's Hydro Turbine Open Day
Sun 21 Sep 25
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...
Spiceland Quaker Meeting House
Sun 21 Sep 25
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...
Grantlands in Uffculme
Sun 21 Sep 25
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...
Arlington Court
Sat 20 Sep 25
Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple EX31 4LP
Heritage Open Day: Join us for a weekend of free entry to Arlington Court as part of the Heritage Open Days...
St Michael's Church Blackawton History Discovery Day
Sat 20 Sep 25
St Michael's Church, Main Street, Blackawton, Totnes TQ97BQ
Heritage Open Day: Discover the hidden history of St Michael's Church, Blackawton. Learn about its part in Operation Tiger during World War II,...
Building Ilfracombe
Sat 20 Sep 25
Wilder Road, Ilfracombe EX34 8AF
Heritage Open Day: A dive into the archives to bring to life the Golden age of Ilfracombe's Victorian architecture...
From Abbey School to Tavistock College
Sat 20 Sep 25
Duke of Bedford Statue, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, Tavistock PL19 0FW
Heritage Open Day: This guided walk – from Abbey School to Tavistock College – gives insights into Tavistock students’ stories and their places...
Tavistock Players - LIVE
Sat 20 Sep 25
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 Meet some of...
Living in the Abbey – A Creative Workshop for Young Explorers
Sat 20 Sep 25
The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, Tavistock PL19 0FW
Heritage Open Day: Step back in time this Heritage Open Days with a special hands-on workshop for primary school children, set in the atmospheric...
The Choral Pilgrimage 2025: Exeter
Sat 20 Sep 25
Exeter Cathedral, 1 The Cloisters, Exeter EX1 1HS
The Sixteen is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its annual Choral Pilgrimage tour. This year’s ‘Angel of Peace’ programme features nine pieces...
Little Ash Bungalow - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Sep 25
Little Ash Bungalow, Honiton EX14 3BL
Country garden of 1½ acres, packed with different and unusual bulbs, herbaceous perennials, trees, and shrubs...
A Tribute to THE CARPENTERS
Sat 20 Sep 25
Babbacombe Theatre , Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU
It’s time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true with A Tribute to the Carpenters...
Getting to know Exeter City Wall
Sat 20 Sep 25
Eastgate, Princesshay, Exeter EX1 1GB
Heritage Open Day: This event aims to showcase part of the circuit of Exeter's City Wall, to distribute promotional literature and to conduct...
Newton Abbot Museum - Exploring the Architecture of a Market Town
Sat 20 Sep 25
Newton Abbot Museum, Newton's Place, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 1JQ
Heritage Open Day: It's all about architecture this year for Newton Abbot Museum's Heritage Open Day...
Tower Tours of St Michael and All Angels, Princetown
Sat 20 Sep 25
St Michael & All Angels, Tavistock Road, Princetown PL20 6RE
Heritage Open Day: Climb the tower of the only church in England built by prisoners of war on a guided tour...
Teignmouth in the 1920s
Sat 20 Sep 25
29 French Street, Teignmouth TQ14 8ST
Heritage Open Day: Teign Heritage Centre tells the story of the growth of Teignmouth & Shaldon from small fishing villages to fashionable watering...
Restoration of the Refectory
Sat 20 Sep 25
St. Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter EX4 3BL
Heritage Open Day: This talk describes the refectory of St Nicholas' Priory, its historic significance during Tudor times, its decline in...
Granite Gatehouse Open Day
Sat 20 Sep 25
Stover, Newton Abbot TQ12 6QG
Heritage Open Day: Join us in discovering the Granite Gatehouse at Stover Country Park. As part of Heritage Open days we will be opening the doors to...
Architecture in the Archives
Sat 20 Sep 25
Old Library, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter EX4 4SB
Heritage Open Day: In this free, drop-in session, you’ll have the opportunity to see, touch and explore a range of rare, unique and fascinating...
Harvest flower festival in Poltimore Church of St. Mary the Virgin
Sat 20 Sep 25
Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Church Lane, Poltimore, Exeter EX4 0AR
Heritage Open Day: In recent years St. Mary the Virgin in Poltimore has become a 'Festival Church' and is generally closed...
Go Wild at Churston
Sat 20 Sep 25
Churston Library, Broadsands Road, Paignton TQ4 6LL
Heritage Open Day: Go Wild at Churston Library and see our all new local history area plus artefacts found from metal detectorists...
St Thomas Church Exeter
Sat 20 Sep 25
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...
St Anne's Chapel - Orthodox Church
Sat 20 Sep 25
1 St. Annes Chapel, Old Tiverton Road, Exeter EX4 6LA
Heritage Open Day: St Anne’s is a beautiful medieval chapel, and a place of Orthodox Christian worship since 1980...
Tavistock Beekeepers
Sat 20 Sep 25
The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Abbey Place, Tavistock PL19 0FW
Heritage Open Day: As part of the FAMILY FUN DAY - after the children's workshop in the Guildhall step outside and explore honey production...
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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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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!