Tavistock Edge Festival – Saturday 7th July
A free Art and music event at various parts of the town. TAVISTOCK EDGE is a vibrant, exciting and fringe look at the Arts, with free, community-based events taking place in informal settings such as the street, shopping areas and other public places on Saturday 7th...
National Marine Aquarium’s 20th birthday with free entry
Celebrate the National Marine Aquarium’s 20th birthday with free entry In celebration of its 20th birthday, the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) in Plymouth will be opening its doors for a big birthday party; what’s more, it is completely free! On Saturday 30th June,...
Armed Forces Day
Saturday 30th June Celebrate Plymouth’s proud military tradition at the annual Armed Forces Day, which this year will be commemorating the RAF’s 100th anniversary. The exciting arena programme will return this year, with a highlight being the Field Gun competitions...
Tamar Valley male voice choir gala concert
23 Jun 2018 19:30 at St Eustachius Church Tavistock The Tamar Valley Male Voice Choir welcomes Welsh tenors Aled Wyn Davies and Rhys Meirion, and Welsh soprano, Shân Cothi. Tickets are £12.50 each, children (under 14 years) £5 each, available from Bookstop, Market St,...
Happy Fathers Day
This Sunday is Fathers Day, a big thank you to all the Dads. If you can, why not do something special with your...
Fathers’ Classic Car Day
Sunday 17th June - Treat your Father to day out, admire all the Classic cars on display, as well as exploring Morwellham Quay and joining in with all the activities on offer. For more details please visit https://www.morwellham-quay.co.uk...
Steam & Cream at Bodmin & Wenford Railway Sun 10th June
Enjoy a delicious Cornish cream tea on a steam train. www.bodminrailway.co.uk...
Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, at Buckland Abbey
Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, Tamar Region, day at Buckland Abbey. Sunday 10th June 2018 £5.00 entrance fee to show a Jaguar (free programme and raffle ticket for champagne included) Pay on the day or pre-registration from Sue Joseph, telephone: 01579 362063 mob: 07805...
Romeo and Juliet at Nethercott House
Open air shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet held at Nethercott House on Saturday 23rd June...
Open Farm Sunday – 10th June 2018
Date: 10th June 2018 Time of event: 1:30 - 5pm Address: Farms for City Children, , Nethercott, , Iddesleigh, , Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8SN, United Kingdom Event cost: Free Highlights: Dairy; Sheep; Poultry More...
Annual Tavistock Steam Fair – Sunday 3rd June
Annual Tavistock Steam Fair - Sunday 3rd June Organised by the Robey Trust. 10.00- 17.00 There will be five Robey engines plus a very early Robey portable in steam along with visiting engines. Also at the Fair will be miniature engines, tractors, commercial...
Tavistock’s historic Magistrate’s Court
On Saturday 26th May, Tavistock's historic Magistrate's Court will be open to the public between 10am and 2pm - come look around the courtroom and Victorian jail cells! There will also be a small exhibition of historic images of the town. Entry is free, with a...
20 Years of the National Marine Aquarium
20 Years of the National Marine Aquarium - 26 May 2018 to 2 Jun 2018 Over the May half term, the NMA will be looking back over the last 20 years and celebrating some of its key achievements National Marine Aquarium Rope Walk Coxside, Plymouth, PL4...
Exploring the history of ponies on Dartmoor – Burrator Discovery Centre
Evening talk at Burrator Discovery Centre - 21 May 2018 19:30 to 20:30 ‘Exploring the history of ponies on Dartmoor and the work of the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust’ by Dru Butterfield, Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust. 7.30pm-8.30pm £4 per person (inc. refreshments)....
Okehampton Castle – Bluebell Sunday
Sunday 20th May 2018 Okehampton Castle - Bluebell Sunday. The best day of the year to visit, the grounds look beautiful covered in masses of lovely bluebells, plus other things going on for a wonderful FREE day out for all the family. Okehampton Castle is managed by...
Launceston Steam & Vintage Rally 26th to 28th May 2018
Had a great Bank Holiday, looking for something to do for the next Bank Holiday. Come along to Launceston Steam & Vintage Rally 26th to 28th May 2018 This Year at the rally: Tractors and Tractor Pulling, Stationary Engines, Craft & Model Tent, Military Vehicles, Radio...
Tavistock Library – Create a ‘Swallows and Amazons’ style video using a green screen
Create a ‘Swallows and Amazons’ style video using a green screen 5 May 2018 10:00 to 15:00 Tavistock Library 10.00am – 3.00pm Event for 7 to 11 year olds Booking essential on 01822 612218 as limited places available...
Milling day at National Trust Cotehele Mill
Watch the millers grind organic wholemeal flour (water dependent) and buy a bag to take home. Normal admission charges apply, National Trust members free. 11:00am - 4:00pm on 26th April, 3rd May, 10th May, 17th May and 24th May at Cotehele House & Garden St Dominick...
Tavistock Music Festival
The annual event again features concerts and events from a wide range of musical genres given by internationally known, amateur and young musicians, lectures, exhibitions and art and literary workshops, theatrical performances and an arts market in Bedford Square,...
‘Talking Heads’ the Alan Bennett Monologues
'Talking Heads' The Alan Bennett Monologues - Monday 30th April & Saturday 5th May 7pm for 7.30pm - The Bedford Hotel Tavistock A performance of readings by the Tavonians Theatre Company from Alan Bennett's famous monologues. £20 including supper. Book at the Bedford...
Archery – Clearbrook Village Hall
Saturday 7th April, 2pm - 4pm Fancy yourself as a budding Robin Hood? Have a go at the real thing with Dan from Sylvan Adventures, who is a qualified archery instructor. Meet at Clearbrook Village Hall (PL20 6JD). Free for children of all ages. Clearbrook Village...
RHS Easter at Rosemoor
Join in the Easter trail and the hunt for the special Gold Bunny. A chance for families to explore the gardens in all their spring glory and find wonderful flowers, beautiful views and the iconic Lindt Gold Bunny. Hop along the Lindt trail and solve the clues to get...
Nine months on Dartmoor
29th March to 19th April 2018 Museum of Dartmoor Life - Okehampton Nine months on Dartmoor - a temporary art exhibition. See. www.museumofdartmoorlife.co.uk An exhibition of painting by Kenson Low and Hugo...
Easter Egg Hunt at Lydford Gorge
From the 30th March to 15th April head to Lydford Gorge National Trust for an Easter egg Hunt. More details available at Lydford Gorge...
A bit of Madness in Launceston
Europe’s biggest tribute to Madness. As seen on ‘BBC Proms in the Park’ and the ‘Ant and Dec Saturday morning ITV show’ Doors open 7pm, Show starts 8pm. Tickets from Launceston Tourist Information Centre...
Free Vintage Bus Rides in Tavistock
Sunday 18th March - Tavistock Bus Station Free vintage bus services will operate to Princetown, Yelverton, Calstock, Metherell, Milton Abbot, Lamerton, Lydford and others, taking in the beautiful scenery of Dartmoor and mid-Devon. For more details please...
Happy Mothers Day
Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers. Don't forget to give he a call, take her for a meal or even just wash the...
Tavistock Edge Singalong Sessions
Tavistock Edge Singalong Sessions You don't need to be an accomplished singer to join in. It's not a choir - just a group of friendly people who enjoy getting together for an evening of music and laughter! The songs range from music hall to modern - you're bound to...
Don’t forget to feed the birds
As the Mary Poppins song goes 'Feed the Birds'. At this time of year it can be difficult for birds to find food and water. Here is a great resource over at the RSPB website for the top 10 bird feeding...
History of Trees on Dartmoor
Evening Talk Burrator Discovery Centre, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6PE Tel: 01822 855700 Evening Talk on 'History of trees on Dartmoor and tree identification' by Jon Brock, Woodland Officer from Moor...