On Paper will showcase the work of acclaimed 20th century and contemporary artists who work with paper, looking beyond the mark-making of drawing to consider the material itself…
Archives for Devon events
A la Ronde in Devon
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is an unusually shaped building in Devon. A la Ronde is a quirky 18th century, 16 sided house, with a fascinating interior…
Unique Christmas gifts at Devon gallery’s Present Makers exhibition
Present Makers 2018 is a selling exhibition of beautifully designed, contemporary gifts, opening this November at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Devon…
Turning the Devil’s Stone in Devon
Whilst the rest of the UK is busy with bonfires and fireworks on 5th November, the village of Shebbear in Devon is preoccupied with a different event…
Celebrate apples and autumn in Devon’s unique village of Clovelly
On Wednesday 24th October, the unique village of Clovelly in north Devon will be holding their third Apple Day, with apple crafts, competitions and activities…
Quirky Halloween events for 2018 with twisted tales and ghostly greetings
If you are looking for an alternative Halloween this year, then look no further as we bring you the best of the UK’s events including a Buffy-themed evening, turnip carving and immersive theatre…
Antic Disposition’s reimagining of Henry V tours historic cathedrals
Antic Disposition’s critically-acclaimed production of Henry V returns to English cathedrals this autumn; marking the centenary of the end of the First World War…
Quirky screenings and circus themed events at Chagford Film Festival
Devon’s unique film festival returns this month, with quirky workshops, pet and sing-along screenings and a circus themed street event…
Celebrate the sea with a trio of maritime events in the South West
This September, Devon and Cornwall will be hosting family-friendly maritime events, promoting sustainability and the sea…
Waiters’ races and a trolley grand prix at Dartmouth Regatta
Dartmouth Royal Regatta will take place from Thursday 30th to Saturday 1st September with a host of sailing events, live music and quirky competitions…
The Totnes Orange Races roll into Devon
Every year the Totnes Elizabethan Society organise a series of unusual races through the streets of the small Devon market town…
Competitive ice cream eating at Salcombe Town Regatta
Salcombe Town Regatta will take place from Saturday 11th to Saturday 18th August in Devon, with sailing events and daft competitions…
British Firework Championships light up Plymouth
The British Firework Championships 2018 will take place in Plymouth on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th August, with six displays from professional teams…
Decorated boats and quirky competitions at Shaldon Water Carnival Day
Shaldon Water Carnival Day takes place on Saturday 4th August in Devon, with quirky water-themed entertainment including novelty games, crab collecting competitions and decorated boat parades…
Tales from the sea and shipwreck survival at Clovelly Maritime Festival
This year’s Clovelly Maritime Festival will take place on Saturday 14th July in the village harbour, with sea-themed crafts and entertainment…