What's On Locally

Plan your Stay in North Devon

There are all kinds of wonderful events happening all year round in Barnstaple and the surrounding area. From festivals, shows and long-standing traditions to everything in between. Here are some of the highlights of events happening in Barnstaple and North Devon to help you make the most out of your stay.  

Wind in The Willows adventure at RHS Garden Rosemoor
Wind in The Willows Adventure
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Join Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the mischievous Mr Toad on an interactive garden adventure! Explore iconic sights, enjoy outdoor games, sensory activities, and photo opportunities, and discover nature, friendship, and fun along the way.
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RHS Rosemoor Brick Explorers Sculpture trail
RHS Rosemoor Brick Explorers Sculpture trail
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This summer, uncover ten large, hand-built brick wildlife sculptures hidden throughout RHS Rosemoor.
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Ilfracombe Harbour Aerial View North Devon
Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival
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Expect nautical fun at Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival - a community-run mini-festival in the heart of North Devon
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yellow boat on Instow beach
Appledore Book Festival
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Devon's biggest and most popular literary festival is staged in the most picturesque village of Appledore.
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Medium using crystal ball
Psychic Supper with Sue Pengelly
Enjoy a two-course dinner and private one-to-one reading with a talented local Medium, including North Devon’s beloved Sue Pengelly.
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Clovelly Herring Festival
Good food, North Devon history, a breathtaking setting and fun for the whole family, all wrapped up in Clovelly's Herring Festival. What more could you want from a day out
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Barnstaple Hotel Christmas Dining Area
Festive Lunches
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3 Courses from £30 per person | Savour a cosy pre-Christmas lunch whether it's with friends, family, or a small office bash. A 2 course or 3 course lunch is just what you need to get into the Christmas spirit and satisfy those festive cravings ahead of the big day.
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West Point Christmas Shopping Fayre
Members Day Trip to Bath Christmas Market
This fun-filled day out to Bath Christmas Market includes return transportation with onboard entertainment, including a holiday-themed quiz.
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Bauble painting with Georgia Morgan Art
Festive Bauble Painting
Join us this festive season for a fun and creative bauble painting workshop, led by an experienced instructor, Georgia Morgan Art.
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Medium using crystal ball
Festive Psychic Supper with Sue Pengelly
This festive season, enjoy a 2 course festive dinner and private one-to-one reading with a talented local Medium, including North Devon’s beloved Sue Pengelly.
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Woman drinking at bar
Christmas Party Nights
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3 Course Meal, Coffee & Disco from £45 per person | We have a long history of hosting amazing Christmas parties here at The Barnstaple Hotel. Choose us for your Christmas celebrations and you’ll discover why we have a reputation as one of the very best party venues in North Devon.
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Christmas lights in Clovelly Harbour
Clovelly Christmas Lights
The Christmas lights turn on is a magical time of year in Clovelly, all in aid of raising money for the RNLI, Royal National Lifeboat Intuition.
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1930's / gangster themed Murder Mystery Dinner
Murder Mystery
Step into a thrilling night of intrigue at The Barnstaple Hotel with our immersive Murder Mystery Dinner. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal as a gripping, interactive story unfolds around you - filled with secrets, suspense, and unexpected twists.
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Christmas carvery at the Barnstaple Hotel
Christmas Day Lunch
3 Course Christmas Day lunch from £110 per adult | Guarantee a cracking Christmas Day surrounded by family at The Barnstaple Hotel. We’ve got plenty of festive spirit, a cosy Christmassy atmosphere and seasonal, hearty menus to make the big day a memorable one.
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friends at a bbq
Clovelly Boxing Day Barbecue
Quickly becoming a must-do tradition in North Devon, the Boxing Day Barbecue at Clovelly Village is considered to be the perfect follow-up to Christmas day, with a walk and BBQ by the coast in the historical and beautiful setting of Clovelly.
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Rock 'n' Roll event at The Barnstaple Hotel
New Year Rock 'n' Roll Party
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Allways Music returns to North Devon with another fabulous festive Rock and Roll event with us at The Barnstaple Hotel. Prepare for an incredible lineup of top-notch rock and roll acts from across the UK this New Year's Eve.
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