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Take in some wonderful local events and festivals!

Plan an even more memorable stay at The Park with the help of our diary of local events in the area.

Grand Tour Mini Run
24th August
24th August 2019

Grand Tour Mini Run

Fans of the Mini will love the chance to come up close and personal with hundreds of classic and new Minis.

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Clovelly Gig Regatta
24th August
24th August 2019

Clovelly Gig Regatta

Gig Rowing at Clovelly has become very popular recently, as Devons best teams go head to head in a fun but intense day of competition. 

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Sheb Fest
31st August
31st August 2019

Sheb Fest

Based on the fields of a working beef & sheep farm in the historic village of Shebbear, Sheb Fest is North Devon's largest one-day festival.

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Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival
31st August
31st August - 1st September 2019

Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival

A weekend of great food and nautical fun in Ilfracombe. 

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Clovelly Lobster and Crab Feast
01st September
1st September 2019

Clovelly Lobster and Crab Feast

The one-day extravaganza based in the historic lobster and crab fishing village of Clovelly.

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Art Trek 2019 - North Devon Open Studios
13th September
13th - 29th September 2019

Art Trek 2019 - North Devon Open Studios

An event for all North Devon artists and craftsmen to take part in. A trail of beautiful pictures, pieces and creations spread around, shops, galleries and homes throughout the area. 

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Barnstaple Fair and Carnival
18th September
18th – 21st September 2019

Barnstaple Fair and Carnival

Held in the town since 1931, the biggest fair in the South West returns once again with games, food, rides and a massive carnival. 

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Appledore Book Festival
20th September
20th - 28th September 2019

Appledore Book Festival

Devon's biggest and most popular literary festival staged in the most picturesque village of Appledore.

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Rosemoor Real Ale, Gin & Music Fest
27th September
27th & 28th September 2019

Rosemoor Real Ale, Gin & Music Fest

A fun-filled weekend of live music, great food, locally produced real ales and an extended exciting gin bar.

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Dartmouth Food Festival
18th October
18th - 20th October 2019

Dartmouth Food Festival

A fabulous foodie event welcoming local and national food heroes and showcasing the best the South West has to offer.

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The Big Sheep Halloween Festival 2019
19th October
19th - 31st October 2019

The Big Sheep Halloween Festival 2019

Family fun by day, fright-filled horrors by night, do you dare enter The Big Sheep theme park in North Devon during October half term? 

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Halloween Hocus Pocus - The Milky Way
19th October
19th - 31st October 2019

Halloween Hocus Pocus - The Milky Way

Halloween Half Term fun, including a school for witches and wizards...

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North Devon FOODfest
20th October
20th October 2019

North Devon FOODfest

North Devon's hottest event on the foodie calendar; held in Barnstaple pannier market and showcasing all the local delicacies of small food businesses in North Devon. 

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Exmoor Zoo's Halloween Spook-tacular
20th October
20th - 31st October 2019

Exmoor Zoo's Halloween Spook-tacular

Visit Exmoor zoo and enter the haunted education dungeon if you dare and see what they have hidden...
 

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Clovelly Apple Day
23rd October
23rd October 2019

Clovelly Apple Day

Lots of lovely apple crafts and activities in beautiful Clovelly to celebrate the apple season! 

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RSH Rosemoor Hocus Pocus Halloween Event
24th October
24th - 27th October, 2019

RSH Rosemoor Hocus Pocus Halloween Event

A family fun workshop with characters Jack O'Lantern and Fizz the Witch where kids will learn the monster mash song and dance and carve Halloween pumpkins. 

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Torrington Bonfire and Fireworks 2018
02nd November
2nd November 2019

Torrington Bonfire and Fireworks 2018

A classic Bonfire with amazing Fireworks in Great Torrington, with bar and food.

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Appledore Pirates Bonfire and Fireworks Night 2019
03rd November
3rd November 2019

Appledore Pirates Bonfire and Fireworks Night 2019

A family friendly fireworks display in the heart of wonderful Appledore, North Devon. 

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Bonfire and Fireworks Night at The Big Sheep 2019
05th November
5th November 2019

Bonfire and Fireworks Night at The Big Sheep 2019

Celebrate Guy Fawkes evening with a bonfire, fireworks and some tasty food! Grab your woolly hats and gloves, wrap up warm and enjoy the dazzling display of fireworks by the warmth of the fire. 

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RHS Rosemoor 'Glow' Garden Illuminations
15th November
15th November 2019 - 5th January 2020

RHS Rosemoor 'Glow' Garden Illuminations

Why not get in the festive spirirt with a walk around Rosemoor's Winter Illuminations.

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Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market 2019
16th November
16th November - 19th December 2019

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market 2019

Cathedral Green in the heart of Exeter hosts the annual Christmas market, with stalls offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, music, decorations and food items.

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Clovelly Herring Festival
17th November
17th November 2019

Clovelly Herring Festival

To celebrate the history of Herring fishing in the village, Clovelly hosts family entertainment and stalls.

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Christmas Craft & Design Fair at RHS Rosemoor
22nd November
22nd - 24th November 2019

Christmas Craft & Design Fair at RHS Rosemoor

A fantastic way to do your Christmas shopping at their unique two-day Christmas Craft and Design Fair. 

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Clovelly Christmas Lights Switch On
01st December
1st December 2019

Clovelly Christmas Lights Switch On

Enjoy carol singing, food stalls, brass bands, firework displays and watch Father Christmas himself arrive in the historic village. 

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Woollys Wonderland at The Big Sheep
01st December
1st - 24th December 2019

Woollys Wonderland at The Big Sheep

Meet Santa at Woollys Wonderland this December, where elves will put on a truly festive experience. 

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North Devon Christmas Market 2019
07th December
7th December 2019

North Devon Christmas Market 2019

The biggest outdoor Christmas market returns to the village of Braunton again in 2019 - with over 150 stalls, delicious food and entertainment. 

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Santa's Grotto and Elf Emporium at The Milky Way
07th December
7th - 23rd December 2019

Santa's Grotto and Elf Emporium at The Milky Way

Enjoy a fun and festive day out with gingerbread decorating, reindeer and the real Father Christmas in his magical grotto.

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Magic of Christmas Food & Craft Fair
14th December
14th - 25th December 2019

Magic of Christmas Food & Craft Fair

RHS Gardens Rosemoor have a range of wonderful events over the festive period. Enjoy the magic of Christmas at RHS Garden Rosemoor and make sure you don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to buy those last-minute Christmas food, gifts and decorations.

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Boxing Day Barbecue at Clovelly
26th December
26th December 2019

Boxing Day Barbecue at Clovelly

The perfect follow up to Christmas day, with a walk and BBQ by the coast in historical Clovelly! 

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New Years Eve Fancy Dress Party - Clovelly
31st December
31st December 2019

New Years Eve Fancy Dress Party - Clovelly

Celebrate the end of 2019 with a party by the sea in Clovelly! 

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Bideford New Year's Eve 2019
31st December
31st December 2019

Bideford New Year's Eve 2019

Bideford is the place to be on New Year's Eve. On the last night of each year, the 'little white town' bursts into life with colour and sound to celebrate the passing of another year.

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