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What's On in Chagford

For such a small town, there is plenty to keep you occupied with Chagford’s extensive events calendar. From live local music being performed at the town’s pubs to comedy nights and activities like bingo and other community events, there are things to do for the whole family.

Festivals and more

There are a couple of big events that take place every year including Chagstock, a 2 day long music festival, which takes place every July. Recognisable names like the Boomtown Rats and comedian Ade Edmondson have previously performed and there is entertainment for the whole family, including a children’s area. The festival even has its own camping area, making it just like Devon’s own version of Woodstock! Similarly, every summer, usually in August, is Chagford Show, which is located at the Chagford Showground. Every year, you can find a host of exhibitions, trade stands, displays and musical entertainment for the whole family.

Other regular festivals include Chagword, a literary festival which aims at making words much more accessible to all. The event attracts high quality speakers and features both a literary festival for adults and children’s book festival, names such as Prue Leith and Jo Brand have attended in the past and authors like Dartmoor’s local best seller Michael Morpurgo.

The town is also home to a regular Film Festival, which features an eclectic line up and quirky events. Many of the screenings take place at the Pepper Pot, which is considered to be the smallest cinema in Devon. Look out for it in the town in September.

With its traditional thatched pubs and cottages, friendly atmosphere and things to do, Chagford is a great place to spend time during your trip to Dartmoor.

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Ongoing Events

Summer Garden Tour & Lunch at Gidleigh Park

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Guided Walk

Gidleigh, Nr Chagford

Nestled in a wooded valley within the natural beauty of Dartmoor, the 107 acre estate at Gidleigh Park offers an abundance of natural and managed habitats. Explore this…

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27 July 2022to27 July 2022
Teddy Bear's Picnic at Gidleigh Park

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School Holiday Event

Gidleigh,Nr Chagford

Enjoy a teddy bear's family picnic in the glorious Gidleigh grounds this summer, featuring storytelling from the ever-entertaining Clive Pig, lawn games for everyone to try…

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3 Aug 2022to3 Aug 2022
Evening Story & Picnic at Gidleigh Park

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School Holiday Event

Gidleigh, Nr Chagford

Take an evening summer's stroll through the grounds of Gidleigh with our storyteller, Clive Pig, who will entertain and delight the whole family with his tales. Find your…

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24 Aug 2022to24 Aug 2022
Fork to Fork Garden Tour & Lunch at Gidleigh Park

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Guided Walk

Gidleigh,Nr Chagford

The Estate Team at Gidleigh park are rightly very proud of the Kitchen Garden and Executive Chef, Chris Eden, is very passionate about using all of the produce he can. The…

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8 Sept 2022to8 Sept 2022
Dartmoor Myths & Legends Afternoon Tea at Gidleigh Park

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Talk or Lecture

Gidleigh, Nr Chagford

Inside every seemingly strange story of witches, black dogs, and ghostly happenings on Dartmoor is a small kernel of truth. What are the real stories behind the devil…

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22 Sept 2022to22 Sept 2022
Fungi Foray & Lunch at Gidleigh Park

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Guided Walk

Gidleigh, Nr Chagford

Enter into the world of fungi with Dartmoor's Daughter, Emma Cunis, Dr Christian Taylor, Mycologist and Daniel Thompson Mills of Steward Community Woodland. Arrive to tea &…

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19 Oct 2022to19 Oct 2022
Spooky Story Walk & Afternoon Tea at Gidleigh Park

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Guided Walk

Gidleigh,Nr Chagford

A walk around the grounds of Gidleigh Park with our storyteller, Clive Pig, who will entertain with tales of ghosts and ghouls for the whole family. Then return to the hotel…

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26 Oct 2022to26 Oct 2022
Autumn Colours Walk & Lunch at Gidleigh Park

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Guided Walk

Gidleigh,Nr Chagford

Dartmoor and the National Park are spectacular throughout the year however when the season changes, the hotel grounds and surrounding moorlands are truly breathtaking. Our…

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27 Oct 2022to27 Oct 2022

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10 Nov 2022to10 Nov 2022
Ghostly Gidleigh & Afternoon Tea

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Local Culture

Gidleigh,Nr Chagford

Inside every seemingly strange story of witches, black dogs, and ghostly happenings there is often a small kernel of truth. What are the real stories behind the Devil at…

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2 Nov 2022to2 Nov 2022