North Devon & Exmoor Blog
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Category: Events
A brand-new monthly book club, bringing people together through stories, ideas, and conversation, will be launched at a special event at 3.30pm on Saturday 10 October at RHS Garden Rosemoor. Poet, performer and comedy broadcaster Matt Harvey, who will host the regular meet ups, will do a special…
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North Devon is full of energy during the summer months, with family days out, outdoor festivals and seasonal activities taking place across the region. Visitors can enjoy everything from creative play sessions to live music and traditional celebrations. This guide highlights some of the best events…
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Waverley, the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, has returned to North Devon and Somerset with the historic steamship set to offer cruises for a limited time only until Wednesday 17th June. Waverley is due to call at Clevedon, Ilfracombe, Minehead, Bideford, Portishead and Weston-super-Mare…
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Ilfracombe Coast Week will take place from Saturday 30 May to Sunday 7 June 2026, bringing together a packed programme of coastal activities, heritage, art, wildlife, water safety, boat trips, workshops, talks and family-friendly experiences across the town. Created to celebrate Ilfracombe’s…
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Spinners, weavers, felters, knitters, crocheters and other fibre-focussed crafters are warmly invited to be part of the Natural Fibre Weekend at RHS Rosemoor, Saturday 18 - Sunday19 April. Anyone who’s ever wished they could be more creative will also find plenty of inspiration on how to use…
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Learn how to select the right houseplant for the right place, get expert care advice and pots of inspiration from live talks and demonstrations at a dedicated Houseplant event on 24 -25 January in the Garden Room at RHS Garden Rosemoor. Whether you are already a house plant fanatic or just want to…
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New Year’s Day sea swims have become a popular way to welcome the year across North Devon, drawing locals and visitors to the coast for a refreshing and memorable start to January. From organised charity swims to informal dips with friends and family, beaches and harbours across the area come alive…
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Six performances between 19-25 August 2025, Bucks Mills Step off the map and into a world where stories wash ashore with the tide. This August, award-winning theatre company Burn the Curtain invites adventurers of all ages to The Wild Shore – a spellbinding promenade theatre experience set along the…
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Take a break from the stress of modern life and ease yourself into a relaxing weekend of nostalgic style with gorgeous vintage cars, 50’s music and dancing, retro shopping, delicious food and more at the Vintage Weekend at RHS Garden Rosemoor 26-27 July. This year you can really make a day of it…
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Over the course of three days RHS Rosemoor will host some of the nation’s best loved and experienced gardeners, horticulturalists, nursery owners and florists during its annual summer Flower Show. Visitors with tickets for the event will be able to learn from the best in the Talks Tent in the Stream…
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