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Turning the Devil's Stone - Shebbear 5th November

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…

Clovelly Apple Day 2016 - Photo: Terry Anis

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…

Tea Break Theatre's Frankenstein

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 Henry V - Nathan Hamilton as Henry V – Photo Scott Rylander

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…

Chagford Film Festival 2018 - Devon

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…

Lobster & Crab Feast - Clovelly

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…

Dartmouth Harbour

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…

Totnes Orange Races 2017 - Contrary Life

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…

Salcombe Town Regatta 2017 - Devon

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 - Plymouth - Contrary Life

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…

Shaldon Water Carnival 2014 - Devon

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…

Clovelly Maritime Festival

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…

Ilfracombe Victorian Celebration

A Victorian and steampunk celebration in Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe Victorian & Steampunk Festival takes place in Devon from Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th June, with Tea Duelling Competitions, a fancy dress parade and a visit from the Pearlie Kings and Queens…

Clovelly Seaweed Festival 2016

A celebration of seaweed in the unique village of Clovelly

Clovelly Seaweed Festival will take place on Sunday 27th May in the quirky North Devon village, with seaweed stalls, crafts, talks and entertainment…

Blackawton International Festival of Wormcharming 2016

How many worms can you charm out of the ground?

If you are looking for something different to do this bank holiday weekend, then head to this year’s Blackawton International Festival of Wormcharming…

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Curiosity of the Week

Normanton Church, a waterside wonder
Normanton Church by Karen Cann

Welcome to a new year, and a new Curiosity of the Week! Our first curiosity of 2021 is a sunken church. It’s also one of the UK’s finest hidden gem tourist attractions…

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Drama from a toilet cubicle
Overflow, Bush Theatre steaming show

This month, UK audiences can enjoy a streamed performance of Overflow, a heart-wrenching show played out in a club toilet…

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