Local Events

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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.  

RHS Rosemoor Glow Nights
RHS Rosemoor Glow
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As twilight descends, take to RHS Rosemoor Gardens to a breathtaking spectacle of lights and colours, captivating all who visit. Visitors can meander through the enchanting illuminated trail, taking in the light installations and nightly entertainment.
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Barnstaple Hotel Christmas Dining Area
Festive Lunches
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3 Courses from £27 per person | Groups of 30 or more can unlock exclusive discounts | 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
Christmas at Powderham Castle
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Experience the magic of Christmas at Powderham Castle, with dazzling light shows, Christmas carols and festive shopping - there's something for everyone!
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Christmas Party Nights
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3 Course Meal, Coffee & Disco from £38 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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West Point Christmas Shopping Fayre
The Magic of Christmas
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Celebrate the festive season at The Milky Way Adventure Park. Experience a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, festive decorations, a cosy Santa’s grotto, and Christmas-themed entertainment, making it the perfect place for family fun.
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audience watching theatre production
Christmas Panto
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The Queen’s Theatre presents a tale as old as time – Beauty and the Beast! Step into the enchanting world of Pantopia, where laughter fills the air and every twist and turn is a dazzling spectacle.
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West Point Christmas Shopping Fayre
The Magic of Christmas
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Celebrate the festive season at The Milky Way Adventure Park. Experience a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, festive decorations, a cosy Santa’s grotto, and Christmas-themed entertainment, making it the perfect place for family fun.
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West Point Christmas Shopping Fayre
The Magic of Christmas
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Celebrate the festive season at The Milky Way Adventure Park. Experience a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, festive decorations, a cosy Santa’s grotto, and Christmas-themed entertainment, making it the perfect place for family fun.
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Festive dinner
Christmas Day Lunch
3 Course Christmas Day lunch from £99 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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Devon Rock 'n' Roll event at The Barnstaple Hotel
New Year Rock 'n' Roll Party Night
The Barnstaple Hotel is excited to welcome Allways Music this New Year's Eve for an unforgettable rock and roll celebration.
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Sportsman's Dinner at The Barnstaple Hotel
Sportsman's Dinner
The annual Sportsman's Dinner at The Barnstaple Hotel is not only an opportunity to celebrate sportsmanship and enjoy an evening of fine dining but also a chance to support a remarkable cause. By attending this event, you'll be making a positive impact on the North Devon Hospice and the lives it touches.
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50s/60's event at The Barnstaple Hotel in North Devon
1950s/60s Jamboree
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Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to relive the magic of the 1950s and 1960s with some of the finest tribute acts in the UK. Join us at The Barnstaple Hotel and let the music take you on a journey back in time. It's going to be an absolute blast!
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rose arbour at RHS Rosemoor
RHS Rosemoor Living Sculptures
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Join RHS Rosemoor for their Living Sculptures event. Discover stunning sculptures created from natural materials, and experience the beauty of art.
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Clovelly Harbour and Seafront North Devon
Clovelly Lentsherd
Lentsherd pronounced ‘Lanshard’, is an old Clovelly Shrove Tuesday custom. Historically the aim was to chase bad spirits away and drive the devil into the sea before Lent and has since been going on for centuries.
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