Events Around Exeter

Breaking The Code is the critically acclaimed and well-researched production with a stunning cast that explores the personal life of the mathematically brilliant and highly influential Alan Turing (Recently voted ‘The Greatest Icon of the 20th Century’ by BBC Icons) This one off performance from ABS Theatre is in

Explore our link with nature through this fashion exhibition which delves into the use of plants in clothing worn through history. Booking Not Needed.

Killerton is celebrating 100 years of the Forestry Commission, telling the story of Francis Acland and his crucial role in its formation in 1919 and how we are looking after forests now for the future. Booking Not Needed.

Join a guided walk around the historic parkland and discover stories it holds. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Join one of our friendly and knowledgeable garden guides on an inspiring tour around Killertons historic garden. Explore the history and importance of the landscape and plant collection as well as enjoying some of the seasonal highlights and how the garden is cared for today. Booking Not Needed.

Graffiti art meets contemporary craft in a ground breaking new exhibition opening this spring at Devon Guild of Craftsmen. This exhibition will challenge perceptions of graffiti writing culture, whilst expanding traditional definitions of art, craft and design.

Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. This takes him into the outbreak of World War I, which threatens to tear the fellowship apart.

2019 marks a special anniversary, here at the Babbacombe Theatre - the venue, originally a concert hall, opened its doors 80 years ago, in May 1939! A special anniversary should be celebrated, and in epic proportion! The all new family, variety production, ‘Starburst’, promises to do just that.

Bijou Theatre Productions are delighted to be able to present Black Coffee for their 2019 Summer Season at the Palace Theatre Paignton. This is Agatha Christie at her best; a plot so clever and full of twists and turns exercising Poirot’s little grey cells to their limit.

Join us travelling at a relaxing pace as we sail along Exeter Canal, sit back and soak up the scenery, watch the locks come to life, the swing bridge majestically open, before enjoying the seaside town of Exmouth or Exeter’s Historic Quayside.

Open Mornings for Year 4 and 5 pupils. This is a great opportunity to see Teign School on a normal school day. Take a tour around different departments. There is an opportunity to talk to the headteacher and ask questions.

They’re creepy and they’re kooky! When Wednesday falls in love with a respectable boy, the family must try to appear normal… with hysterical consequences!

Includes ground tour of Exeter Cathedral, cream tea and special private visit to the Library and Archives to discover the wonderful manuscripts, which span the 10th to 21st centuries.

Bob Hodgson, of the Botany Section of the Devonshire Association, will talk about the ’Devon Flora’ of 1939, of which Keble Martin was the lead editor, and the significance of his work when compiling the monumental ’New Devon Flora’ in 2016.

National Theatre Live - Broadcast on the Screen Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation. Experience the play in cinemas, filmed live on stage as part of National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday.

Music is the universal language, and what feelings sound like! It inspires us and as quoted by Victor Hugo, “expresses that which cannot be said”. Albeit this all new show, I ?Music - has a lot to say!

Romantic 6-acre country garden in unspoilt countryside only 3m from Exeter. Built on 5 different levels, with several distinctive rooms, garden features yew-hedged kitchen garden, croquet lawn, rose terrace, orchard and arboretum.

See the art of making great cheese. With a unique behind the scenes experience, we’ll show you from the ground up how we craft world-class cheese.

Come and enjoy a cream tea on #NationalCreamTeaDay at Becky Falls Two Devon plain scones, served with local strawberry jam, clotted cream and a pot of tea for one. Or why not try a savory tea, two Devon cheese scones, served with West Country cheddar cheese, red onion marmalade and a pot of tea for one.

No experience required, just a wish to explore your family tree! Work on your own or with others - no formal training is given but guidance from others that have many years of exploring their own trees. BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Do you want to meet new people in Sidmouth? Are you feeling lonely? Are you new to the area? Do you want to get out of the house? Just fancy a cuppa and a chat? JOIN US! Or perhaps you think your parents, grandparents, friend or neighbour might need be interested? Share to spread the word.

Exe Model Railway Society is holding its annual exhibition with over 35 model railway exhibits and up to 20 trade stands. On site restaurant. Free parking. Disabled access. (Limited parking on Sunday morning)

A traditional village fete and fun dog show. Rewe is situated in the beautiful Exe Valley and there is fun for the whole family. Hunt for bargains on the stalls and car boot sale, enjoy fabulous local produce featuring Afternoon Teas, BBQ and local Exe Valley Ales.

Have a great day out in Devon by taking a boat trip to the enjoy the Regency town of Sidmouth. Sailing from Exmouth Marina take time to relax as we travel along the Jurassic Coast taking in all the sights and sounds of Britain’s only natural World Heritage Site.