Arts & Crafts Events

You will find an array of arts and crafts activities in North Devon. The West Country is known for its creativity and with the beautiful scenery offering up inspiration at every turn it is no surprise that there is an abundance of artists in this part of the world.

Art events

From art exhibitions to workshops, there are loads of art themed events going on around North Devon, so whether you want to go to an exhibition and view some of the local art or you want to have a go yourself you’ll find plenty to do here.

There are a number of galleries in the area, one example is White Moose gallery, a contemporary art gallery in the old ceramic quarter in Barnstaple. It presents work by both new and established artists through a varied and high-quality programme of innovative exhibitions. While Echo Beach in Ilfracombe has quickly become a focal creative hub for both established and emerging local artists, ceramicists, sculptors and photographers.

To really immerse yourself in art during your visit, stay at or drop into the Broomhill Art Hotel near Barnstaple. The hotel lies in one of the most glorious valleys, surrounded by hundreds of acres of woodland and bound by its own stream. Established in 1997 by Dutch couple Rinus and Aniet van de Sande, over the years it has organically grown into one of the largest permanent collections of contemporary sculpture in the south west of England.

Craft events

If you like supporting local artists by picking up a few handmade gifts, look out for craft fairs in many of North Devon’s villages and towns. You’ll be amazed what you’ll find from homemade soaps and hand creams, to crochet to delicious food and drink.

There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved in workshops to make your own crafts, during the winter you can find wreath making workshops and opportunities to create your own Christmas decorations, while at Halloween there are pumpkin carving sessions and in the spring, the chance to make your own wicker baskets and decorate your own eggs.

Whether you want to learn a new skill or refine existing ones, you’ll find workshops in just about everything from glasswork, metal work, wood carving and more in studios and event spaces all over the region.

Festivals and concerts

North Devon is home to several performance venues which regularly host festivals and concerts that cover a wide range of arts, from literature festivals, like the internationally known book fest in Appledore to music festivals, like the ones held in Croyde.

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Led Zeppelin Tribute - Coda

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Ilfracombe

Come and see Coda, the well respected tribute act to Led Zeppelin. Expect to see long hair, big guitars and an awesome tribute to the rock legends.
Tickets from Ticket…

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21 May 2022to21 May 2022
Spring Classic 2022

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Woolacombe

New North Devon Surf and Music Festival Announces Music Acts and Launches Tickets

The Wavelength Spring Classic, a brand-new music festival celebrating live music, surf,…

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27 May 2022to30 May 2022
Seaweed Festival

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Bideford

Seaweed Festival, in aid of the North Devon Hospice, Sunday 29 May 2022, 10 am to 5 pm
Held to promote seaweed for its immense health and nutritional benefits. Quay kitchens…

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29 May 2022to29 May 2022
Seaweed Festival, in aid of the North Devon Hospice

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Festival

Bideford

Held to promote seaweed for its immense health and nutritional benefits. Quay kitchens will be serving
a variety of dishes, and stalls will be selling a range of seaweed…

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29 May 2022to29 May 2022
GoldCoast Oceanfest

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Festival

Croyde

Surf and Music festival, celebrating the 22nd edition of local coastal community activities including a broad based sport activities on the beach in Croyde Bay. Alongside in…

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17 June 2022to19 June 2022
Veterans Charity 1940's event

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Food and Drink

Barnstaple

To celebrate Armed Forces Weekend this year, The Veterans Charity are putting on a fabulous free 1940's themed event at the Barnstaple Pannier Market.
The event will start…

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26 June 2022to26 June 2022

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26 June 2022to26 June 2022
Illyria Gilbert & Sullivan, 'The Pirates of Penzance'

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Theatre

Bideford

Frederick, apprenticed to the Pirates since a child, learns that he was born in a leap year on 29th February, and that he is contracted to the Pirate King until his 21st…

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2 July 2022to2 July 2022
The Pantaloons present: 'Much Ado about Nothing' by William Shakespeare

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Theatre

Bideford

There's plenty to shout about in The Pantaloons' take on Shakespeare's timeless summer comedy of masks, music and mistaken identities! The boys are back from war and it's…

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10 July 2022to10 July 2022
Funk Up The Farm Festival

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Festival

Kentisbury, North Devon

There is nothing else quite like this in North Devon! We have lined up an eclectic mix of some insanely good funk, soul, Jazz, & liquid Drum & Bass DJs & live acts currently…

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15 July 2022to17 July 2022
Withyfest

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Food and Drink

Witheridge, Tiverton

Withyfest is a Micro Music Festival based in the picturesque Devon village of Witheridge. Placed between the National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor, this three-day music event…

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22 July 2022to24 July 2022
Woolsery Agricultural Show

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Animal/Wildlife

Bideford

This popular summer show includes livestock, cattle and sheep, craft and trade stalls, horse and pony
competitions, a dairy marquee with yoghurt/ice cream making, 'milk a…

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25 July 2022to25 July 2022
Burlesque and Dinner

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Food and Drink

Bideford

30th July 2022 Dinner and Burlesque
The event includes a 3 course mouth watering dinner, which includes options for Vegetarians, Vegans and Coeliacs, you will need to…

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30 July 2022to30 July 2022
Lifeboat Weekend, in aid of the R.N.L.I

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Local Culture

Bideford

This year we are joining forces for a thrilling family fun-filled weekend. On the Saturday, watch the
Clovelly Cup yacht race and 2-mile sponsored sea swim from Bucks Mills…

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6 Aug 2022to7 Aug 2022
The Duke's Theatre Company presents: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare

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Theatre

Bideford

The Fairy Kingdom is at War. Oberon and Titania's marital mayhem unleashes chaos on four young lovers with disastrous – and hilarious – consequences. In another part of the…

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16 Aug 2022to16 Aug 2022
The Pantaloons present: 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells

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Theatre

Bideford

The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons invade the stage in this funny yet faithful open-air adaptation of H G Wells sci-fi classic as they use musical instruments, puppetry and,…

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20 Aug 2022to20 Aug 2022
Great Torrington History Alive

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Local Culture

Great Torrington

On Saturday 10th September 2022 the town of Great Torrington will be holding a History Alive event to showcase the town's rich heritage which dates all the way back to the…

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10 Sept 2022to10 Sept 2022
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Ilfracombe Country Music Festival

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Concert

Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe's Second Country Music Festival will take place on 7th, 8th and 9th October 2022. The festival will feature artists from the United States and the United Kingdom…

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7 Oct 2022to9 Oct 2022
Clovelly Herring Festival

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Local Culture

Bideford

Clovelly was once a centre for herring fishing. This popular festival celebrates sustainable fishing and
herring, the 'Silver Darlings' of the sea. There will be delicious…

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20 Nov 2022to20 Nov 2022
New Year's Eve

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New Years Eve

Bideford

A fantastic New Year's Party will be taking place for both resident and non-resident guests. You will find
it a thrilling way to welcome in the New Year in an atmospheric…

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31 Dec 2022to31 Dec 2022
Bideford Folk Club

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Music

Higher Park Road, Bideford

BIDEFORD FOLK CLUB
Meets in the Joiner's Arms, Bideford, EX39 2DR, which is up near the pannier market, every Thursday evening from 7:30pm.
We are a friendly club and invite…

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10 Feb 2022to22 Dec 2022

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