Devon Events
St Michael and All Angels, Mount Dinham: The Architecture of Inspiration
Sat 13 Sep 25
St Michael and All Angels Church, Dinham Road, Exeter EX4 4EB
Heritage Open Day: Welcome to St Michael's Mount Dinham! Our Heritage Open Days events are inspired by the architecture of this stunning Grade...
St Clements Church , Powderham
Sat 13 Sep 25
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...
Restoration of the Priory
Sat 13 Sep 25
St. Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter EX4 3BL
Heritage Open Day: This event is a HoD Guided tour showing the restoration of St Nicholas' Priory, and shall talk about physical and cultural...
Print & Process: Explore Printmaking at Double Elephant
Sat 13 Sep 25
Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS
Heritage Open Day: Explore 100-year-old presses and learn about printmaking's rich history. Meet printmakers, see live demos, and support our...
Exhibition Open Day at Providence Chapel at Throwleigh on Dartmoor
Sat 13 Sep 25
Providence Chapel, Throwleigh 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...
The Dream Church, Milber
Sat 13 Sep 25
St Luke's Church, Laburnum Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 4LQ
Heritage Open Day: Experience the Dream Church at Milber, South Devon, where in 1931 the acclaimed Reverend and botanist William Keble Martin had a...
All at sea! Story telling - Our Maritime Heritage
Sat 13 Sep 25
Vicarage Road, East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton EX9 7EF
Heritage Open Day: All at sea - what maritime stories! Hear how Sir Walter Raleigh as a boy watched the trading ships arrive in bustling Budleigh...
Draw together in the wild art garden
Sat 13 Sep 25
Elmfield House, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LX
Heritage Open Day: A relaxed family workshop with artist Karen Howse using charcoal to explore the natural heritage of the Blackdown Hills National...
Elisabeth Deneys Memorial Opening
Sat 13 Sep 25
Railway Terrace, Bideford EX39 4BB
Heritage Open Day: Memorial plaque to be unveiled by Mayor of Bideford Councillor Peter Lawrence. Saturday 13 September 1130 Elisabeth Deneys...
Bideford Railway Heritage Centre Open Day
Sat 13 Sep 25
Railway Terrace, Bideford EX39 4BB
Heritage Open Day: A guided talk in the Signal Box about the history of the railway, exhibition in guards van and railway cab rides (donations please...
Rosie and Red Leather
Sat 13 Sep 25
Unit 2, Nuttaberry Yard, Nuttaberry Hill, Bideford EX39 4EA
Heritage Open Day: Rosie and Red specialise in heritage illustration, parchment, and (by hand) leather work...
17th century wall plaque Trio and Bond
Sat 13 Sep 25
8A The Quay, Bideford EX39 2HW
Heritage Open Day: View 17th century plaque linked to Grenville family 1000-1300 Trio and Bond Hair Studio EX39 2HW – once part of the Three Tuns...
Stoke Damerel Parish Church (Mother church of Devonport)
Sat 13 Sep 25
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...
Torre Abbey Behind the Scenes
Sat 13 Sep 25
The Kings Drive, Torquay TQ2 5JE
Heritage Open Day: Explore Torre Abbey’s hidden spaces for one day only! Visit the Lower Gatehouse Room, Wood Stores, and our Chapel under...
Burton mini exhibition ceramics
Sat 13 Sep 25
Kingsley Road, Bideford EX39 2QQ
Heritage Open Day: A mini exhibition of ceramics not normally on public display The Burton at Bideford EX39 2QQ
The Burton at Bideford will present a...
Tavistock's Oustanding Architecture
Fri 12 Sep 25
Tavistock Library, The Quay, Plymouth Road, Tavistock PL19 8AB
Heritage Open Day: Visit Tavistock Library to see images of the architecture of Tavistock from our collection...
Bedford Cottages and Tavistock Canal
Fri 12 Sep 25
Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE
Heritage Open Day: Exhibitions with a focus on Bedford Cottages and the work of John Taylor and Tavistock Canal...
Museum of Policing in Devon & Cornwall Open Day
Fri 12 Sep 25
Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AE
Heritage Open Day: After exploring the Guildhall — visit the museum for children's activities and Design a cell After exploring the Guildhall...
Exhibition ‘Transformed by War’ and the role of ports in WWII.
Fri 12 Sep 25
75 High Street, Bideford EX39 2AA
Heritage Open Day: The Pocket is hosting the ‘Transformed by War’ Exhibition created by Bideford and River Torridge Heritage Harbour and the UK...
'Ruins and Monuments'
Fri 12 Sep 25
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 The subject is...
Mount Kelly School, Tavistock
Fri 12 Sep 25
Parkwood Road, Tavistock PL19 0HZ
Heritage Open Day: Tours of Mount Kelly School led by senior pupils Mount Kelly was founded in 1877, under the terms of the will of Admiral...
Buckland Abbey
Fri 12 Sep 25
Buckland Abbey, Buckland Abbey, Yelverton PL20 6EY
Heritage Open Day: When you visit Buckland Abbey, you follow over 700 years of footsteps; from the Cistercians who built the Abbey and farmed the...
The Best Of Coldplay (4-piece Tribute) - Plymouth
Fri 12 Sep 25
Steel Brew, Plymouth PL1 3GD
Experience the ultimate show dedicated to one of the biggest bands in the world. The Best Of Coldplay brings the anthems, energy, and emotion of...
Dartmoor New Horizons
Fri 12 Sep 25
Neadon Farm House, Manaton, Newton Abbot TQ13 9UY
Heritage Open Day: In the magnificent 17th century Neadon Barn, an exhibition interpreting the moorland landscape today through 200 new artworks by...
Tavistock Subscription Library
Fri 12 Sep 25
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...
Dig The Castle
Fri 12 Sep 25
Torrington Museum, 14 South Street, Torrington EX38 8AA
Heritage Open Day: In 2023 a major community project explored the site of Great Torrington's medieval castle, built by the Normans and now...
House 450 - the journey from a house to a museum
Fri 12 Sep 25
Totnes Museum, 70 Fore Street, Totnes TQ9 5RU
Heritage Open Day: The Grade I listed Merchant's House that is Totnes Museum is 450 years old this year...
Clyston Mill on the Killerton estate
Fri 12 Sep 25
National Trust, Clyston Mill, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3DX
Heritage Open Day: Step back in time to discover how Victorian engineering harnessed the power of water in this historic mill...
Building and Rebuilding the Body - Exhibition
Fri 12 Sep 25
17 St. Davids Hill, Exeter EX4 3RG
Heritage Open Day: From the earliest post-mortems and medical drawings of the body to modern imaging, seeing and understanding how our bodies are...
We are Here to Share
Fri 12 Sep 25
The Landmark
Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 9BZ
Join Beyond Face for an evening of exciting new short plays, each in early development from artists based across the South West...
John Waldron Chapel and Greenway Gardens Open Day Tiverton Almshouse Trust
Fri 12 Sep 25
John Waldron Chapel, Wellbrook Street, Tiverton EX16 5JW
Heritage Open Day: John Waldron Chapel is a unique Chapel in the centre of Tiverton built in the 1500s...
Exhibition: The Aclands of Killerton in the 1920s
Fri 12 Sep 25
National Trust, Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LE
Heritage Open Day: Devon History Society explore the public service of Eleanor and Frances Acland in the 1920s...
Coleton Fishacre
Fri 12 Sep 25
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...
Tour of Buckfast Abbey
Fri 12 Sep 25
Buckfast Abbey, Buckfast TQ11 0EE
Heritage Open Day: Discover the beauty and tranquillity of Buckfast Abbey, a working Benedictine monastery nestled in the heart of Devon...
Killerton House, Garden and Park
Fri 12 Sep 25
National Trust, Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LE
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy Killerton's glorious landscaped garden, extensive parkland, fine 18th-century house and unique fashion collection...
Columbjohn Chapel and the Gatehouse Arch on the Killerton Estate
Fri 12 Sep 25
Columbjohn Farm, Rewe, Exeter EX5 4ER
Heritage Open Day: Columbjohn Chapel and Gatehouse Arch: intriguing remains of an ornate C17th arch, isolated Chapel and the site of a lost Tudor...
A Global Mission of Faith and Freedom: Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther and Sir Thomas Dyke Acland
Fri 12 Sep 25
National Trust, Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LE
Heritage Open Day: A small exhibition to share the connection between the first African Anglican Bishop, Samuel Ajayi Crowther (c...
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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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