What's On Woolacombe

Open house event of artists, of all disciplines, displaying their work in their own homes, art galleries, shops, cafes, restaurants etc around the town.

PARADE: Muster from 11.00am at The Pier car park 11.30am Parade starts at the Pier Tavern The route is along The Quay, St James Place, Ropery Road, Broad Street, Fore Street, High Street, Northfield Road and along Wilder Road to the Clapping Circle next to Wildersmouth Beach/Capstone.

The Scrumpy Run is organised by the Vintage Motor Cycle Club - Devon Section when some 40 or so riders set off at 11am following a suggested route over Exmoor to a lunch time stop before returning to Ilfracombe for the presentation of prizes.

The inaugural Ilfracombe Film Festival presents ’The Big Film Weekend’ at the Embassy Cinema on the High Street. This is an exciting event for Ilfracombe which at one time in its history possessed no less than nine cinemas in the town.

BIO: Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the early days of the Stiff tour in 1977, right up to the present day.

Created mostly since 1979, this 4 acre garden overlooking the Taw estuary has a benign microclimate which allows many rare and tender plants to grow and thrive, both in the open and in walled garden. Several strategically placed follies complement the enclosures and vistas within the garden.

Chiggypig are back on The Palladium Stage for the first time this year!! Classic PUNK!! “Chiggypig” are a 4 piece band paying homage to the most explosive, controversial, and inspiring era in rock music the punk rock era from the late 70,s

The Simmertones are making their debut at The Palladium, Bringing their amazing authentic ska vibes to The Palladium stage + The Raggamuffins supporting The Simmertones have been together since 2007 and have quickly become festival favourites in their native South West UK, building a strong following across the

Zoë Schwarz’ dynamic and commanding vocal delivery is both eclectic and suave at the same time; just like a chameleon, one part Janis Joplin, one Billie Holiday, and one Nina Simone”.......

Test your wildflower knowledge with this beautiful woodland trail for adults. Discover the magic of Exmoor’s wildflowers this spring with this beautiful trail around the woodlands of Heddon Valley. Pick up your trail map from the National Trust shop. Booking Not Needed. Phone: 01598763402. Dogs on leads welcome.

Newly reopening in 2018, East Woodlands is a beautifully designed garden full of rooms packed with plants, shrubs and trees. Enjoy the spectacular bamboos, flowing grasses, colourful roses and giant phormiums all set in an acre looking out over the North Devon countryside.

Plants for bedding, plants for eating! Plants for tubs, and a few shrubs Plants for your pleasure Will be for our treasure So we’ll welcome you, One and all That’s from the Church, Chapel And the Hall Coffee and teas etc. available across the road in the Chapel

SAFARI LUNCH Sunday 13th May

HARRIET - a UK singer songwriter discovered on the Graham Norton show, who brought tears to Gaby Roslin’s eyes, was chosen by Denise Van Outen as ‘An Artist To Introduce’ and whom global singer, Rumer commented ‘sounds a lot like Karen Carpenter’.

Test your wildflower knowledge with this beautiful woodland trail for grown ups. Discover the magic of Exmoor’s wildflowers this spring with this beautiful trail around the woodlands of Watersmeet. Pick up your trail map from the National Trust shop. Booking Not Needed. Phone: 01598763402. Dogs on leads welcome.

Showcasing local wedding businesses and offering a tabletop sale for wedding goods.

Talented artists, crafters and artisans from across Mid and North Devon and Exmoor, coming together under one roof for an eclectic specialist market.

All the best local foods and drinks from across Exmoor, North and Mid Devon, all under one roof.

1½ acre country garden with gravelled courtyard, raised beds and alpine house, lawns, large herbaceous border, shady woodland beds, potager style kitchen garden with large greenhouse. Winter openings for National Collection of Cyclamen species, hellebores and over 400 snowdrop varieties.

An organic woodland garden of international renown, Greencombe stretches along a sheltered hillside and offers outstanding views over Porlock Bay. Moss covered paths meander through a collection of ornamental plants that flourish beneath a canopy of oaks, hollies, conifers and chestnuts.

Our annual book sale is a huge event selling donated books - fiction, non fiction, vintage and children’s books. Volunteers are trained by HomeStart West Somerset - a local branch of the National Charity concentrating on befriending local families - to visit and support.

Croquet lawn leads to multi-level garden overlooking 3 large ponds with winding paths, climbing roses and overviews. Brook with waterfall flows through garden past fascinating summerhouse built by owner. Benched deck overhangs first pond.

Love cheese? Love cider? Then the Cheese & Cider weekend is the food festival for you! From Saturday 5th May to Sunday 6th May 2017, the Welsh Cheese and Cider Festival will be taking over Gower Heritage Centre, offering visitors a wide selection of locally produced, award-winning cheeses, ciders and perries from...

A very small enclosed front and rear garden, designed to lead you around its informal planting of over 200 species. A garden to sit in! Narrow paths and steps make access difficult for less mobile visitors.

Following the Jukebox Heroes’ very successful tour in 2016, Owen Money takes Jukebox Heroes II on the road in 2018. We have a brand new line up of fantastic tribute acts, some great music from the 60’s with the Travelling Wrinklies, plus comedy from Owen.

Starring Milkshake! favourites; Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake! Monkey and two Milkshake!

The four Four Finalists who will compete at this event for the prestigious title and £1000 are Eimear O’Riordan, Leah Pinney, Ffion Edwards, Emily Barratt . They were chosen from the preliminary roundwhich took place at Gowerton School on Sat. 17th February 2018.

This is an informal and relaxed evening event offering the chance to find out more about postgraduate study at Swansea University. Staff from each of our 7 Academic Colleges will be on hand to discuss postgraduate taught and research course options.

A fun evening with Classic Hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Rock’n’Roll years and Music Quiz around 9.00pm. All your favourite songs and some great prizes, including meal voucher, drinks, CD’s and booby prize! From 7.30pm until late.

We’re excited to announce that Ty Hafan’s Rainbow Run is coming back to Swansea! After last years successful turnout of 2000 participants, we’re showering the rainbow back over Swansea Bay Beach.

A fun evening with Classic Hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Rock’n’Roll years and Music Quiz (£1 to enter) around 8.30pm. All your favourite songs and some great prizes, including carvery meal for 2, wine, CD’s and booby prize! From 7.30pm until late.

Hidden away in a wonderful position Slade garden is an unexpected jewel to discover next right next to the sea with views overlooking the Bristol Channel. The garden tumbles down a secluded valley from the house at the top, protected by a long belt of woodland.

Hidden away Slade garden is an unexpected jewel to discover next to the sea with views overlooking the Bristol Channel. The garden tumbles down a valley protected by a belt of woodland. In front of the house are delightful formal areas a rose and clematis pergola and herbaceous borders.

In the Four Last Songs, Strauss takes leave of his long and fruitful life by commemorating those things dearest to him: his love for nature, his wife of fifty-four years and her soprano voice, which he so cherished, and his belief in the transcendence of the soul.

A Charity Gala Concert in celebration of the 100 years of the Royal Air Force featuring the Royal Air Force College Band, the Royal Air Force Spitfires Choir, international artists The Three Welsh Tenors (Rhys Meirion, Aled Hall & Aled Wyn Davies) and soprano Gwawr Edwards, a combined choir of two of Wales’

Bach’s work has attracted several modern make-overs. The orchestration of his Toccata and Fugue by maverick conductor Leopold Stokowski is perhaps the most celebrated example, taking the organ original into a new dimension.

Marti Pellow brings The Private Collection Tour to Swansea on 17th May 2018. The tour celebrates 30 years in the industry, including number ones and hit singles from his many albums, both as a solo artist and with Wet Wet Wet. Marti Pellow is not a singer-songwriter that is about yesterday or today.

Friends of Dylan Thomas and Dunvant Male Choir combine to offer an insight into the life of Swansea’s famous son on his International Day at the lovely St. James’ Church, Uplands. Harmony & Humour will fill the church in abundance throughout the event.

A book club with a difference! No need to read the books in advance just come along for a discussion. With set themes and authors this is a chance to discover different books that you might be inspired to go on and read. The theme for April and May is books set in Africa/African authors.

Explore Classic Film screenings are held on the last Friday of the month and feature an introduction to the social and cultural context of each film. Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor star in Singin’ in the Rain, one of the greatest and most successful musicals ever filmed.

Celebrate our local LGBT+ in true Pride style. Featuring music, info stands, talks, film screenings, kids crafts, glitter face painting and an Over the Rainbow gallery trail.

Celebrate May Day with an afternoon of live Welsh music featuring Tawerin who will bring an upbeat set of Clogging, Twmpath and Folk Jam.

A full day of expertise and information to help you find out more about local and family history. Organised in partnership with the Historical Association, Swansea Branch.

Join us for a free monthly movie - A Street Cat Named Bob (12A, 2016). Based on the international bestselling book. This is a true feel good story of how James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed when he met a stray ginger cat.

Get on your glad rags and join our tea dance set in the beautiful Museum setting. In association with Dementia Awareness Week. Listen to some great old music, meet new friends, then relax and enjoy tea and cake.

Well established, wildlife friendly, well labelled plantsman’s garden in stunning high moorland setting.

Street Food Warehouse return for a second year to Museum Park Swansea for a glorious bank holiday weekend of fantastic fresh food and delicious drinks.

We’re welcoming classic cars of all ages and descriptions to Finch Foundry to be displayed against the striking backdrop of Dartmoor. If you’re interested in taking part, please get in touch. Booking Not Needed.

2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act which gave the vote for the first time to women and paved the way for the women’s suffrage movement worldwide. We celebrate this with a display of women’s portraits from the Glynn Vivian collection.