Local Events

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.  

Gloves and mulled wine
Magic of Christmas - Craft and Food Fair
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Celebrate the season at RHS Rosemoor's Christmas Craft and Food Fair, featuring handmade crafts, festive foods, and holiday cheer.
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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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Gloves and mulled wine
Magic of Christmas - Craft and Food Fair
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Celebrate the season at RHS Rosemoor's Christmas Craft and Food Fair, featuring handmade crafts, festive foods, and holiday cheer.
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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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Leisure Club Christmas Party
Leisure Club Christmas Party
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Be part of the Barnstaple Leisure Club’s yearly Christmas celebration as we journey down Candy Cane Lane. Santa will be making a special guest appearance and there will be a disco and entertainment by Captain Coconut.
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Dynamix, the Rock/Pop Choir
Dinner & Concert
Join us at The Barnstaple Hotel for an unforgettable evening celebrating 200 years of the RNLI with a fantastic fundraising concert with Dynamix Choir, plus a 2 course Christmas dinner.
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Planet Abba Tribute Band
Abba Christmas Party
3 Course Meal, Coffee, Abba Tribute Band & Disco from £40 per person | We are thrilled to introduce our Abba Christmas Party Night on Thursday 28th November. Become a Dancing Queen with 90 minutes of Abba music.
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Barnstaple Christmas Light Switch On
Christmas Light Switch On
Experience the magic of the holiday season by joining Barnstaple Town Council’s annual Christmas Fayre, a festive favourite for locals and visitors alike! Enjoy an enchanting evening with the spectacular Christmas light turn-on.
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girls in party dresses with drinks
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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Gloves and mulled wine
Magic of Christmas - Craft and Food Fair
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Celebrate the season at RHS Rosemoor's Christmas Craft and Food Fair, featuring handmade crafts, festive foods, and holiday cheer.
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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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Christmas lights in Clovelly Harbour
Clovelly Christmas Lights
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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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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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Christmas decorations on a Christmas Tree
RHS Rosemoor - Victorian Christmas Carols
Join RHS Rosemoor for a Live Victorian Carol Concert, where you can enjoy classic Christmas carols performed by a live choir in the enchanting winter garden setting.
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