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What’s On Highlights August

There’s lots to do for all the family

Keep the whole family fully entertained and give the children a great time in Devon this August.

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18 Aug

Twilight Evenings at Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Family Attraction & Castle ·

From 5pm, visitors can enjoy access to the park grounds, including rides, attractions, and adventure play areas, as the day…

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04 Aug

Twilight Evenings at Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Family Attraction & Castle · Ilfracombe

From 5pm, visitors can enjoy access to the park grounds, including rides, attractions, and adventure play areas, as the day…

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Clovelly Maritime and Lifeboat Weekend 02 Aug

Lifeboat Day

Clovelly Village · Bideford

A day full of family fun and action with games and entertainments, competitions, food and drink, music and lifeboat operational…

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15 Aug

Dunkeswell Kart Club Open Practice

Dunkeswell Raceway ·

Dunkeswell Kart Club’s Open Practice Day offers kart owners the opportunity to spend time on track at Dunkeswell Raceway. The…

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18 Aug

Pirate Tram “SEATON PEARL”

Seaton Tramway ·

Ahoy, Me Hearties, this year ye old “Seaton Pearl” sets sail on her voyage following the Axe Estuary, where we…

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29 Aug

Dartmouth Regatta with Stuart Line Cruises

Stuart Line Cruises · Exmouth

A grand day-trip into the heart of the Dartmouth Regatta Dartmouth Royal Regatta has become known as ‘Best in the…

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Dartington Crystal Teddy Factory NOW – 31 Dec

Welcome to The Teddy Factory

Dartington Crystal · Torrington

The Teddy Factory at Dartington Crystal visitor centre offers a delightful interactive experience for the little ones or big ones…

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16 Aug

12 Hour Endurance

Dunkeswell Raceway · Honiton

The 12 Hour Endurance – Dusk till Dawn is a demanding long-format endurance race designed to test stamina, strategy and…

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25 Jul – 02 Sep

Bubble & Bop at Pennywell Farm!

Pennywell Farm ·

We’ve got some very exciting summer vibes in the air… ✨ Bubble & Bop is set to return for the…

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NOW – 01 Nov

Sunday Lunch at South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway · Buckfastleigh

A three course Sunday Lunch will be served at your seat in the 1950s Restaurant Car including a menu of…

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15 Aug

Live Music Night – Nine Odd Notes

Stuart Line Cruises · Exmouth

Live music in Exmouth reaches a whole new level with our Live Music Night Boat Trips! These gigs are perfect…

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New Glass Trio Workshop - House of Marbles 02 Aug – 30 Aug

Glass Trio Workshop at House of Marbles | August 2026

House of Marbles · Newton Abbot

Join our Glass Trio Workshop and create unique glass pieces: a Glass Bird, Vessel and Bauble. In the session, you’ll…

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13 Aug

Sunset Sessions

Watermouth Family Attraction & Castle ·

Taking place on selected Thursdays from late July through August, these informal evening events feature live music, a range of…

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21 Aug

Twilight Evenings at Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Family Attraction & Castle ·

From 5pm, visitors can enjoy access to the park grounds, including rides, attractions, and adventure play areas, as the day…

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21 Aug

The Story Tram!

Seaton Tramway ·

Adventure through the worlds of super stories and tall tales, onboard ‘The Story Tram’. WINNER OF EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR…

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NOW – 17 Oct

Silver Steam at South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway · Buckfastleigh

Silver Steam Drive a Train at South Devon Railway! Book on at Buckfastleigh at either 9.00 or 12.45 where you…

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03 Aug

Hermitage Open Day

Bicton Park Botanical Gardens ·

Step inside one of Bicton Park’s most intriguing hidden features with our special Hermitage Open Day. On this unique occasion,…

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NOW – 18 Oct

Gold Steam at South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway · Buckfastleigh

Gold Steam Drive a Train at South Devon Railway! Book on at Buckfastleigh Station at 8.30am and enjoy a tour…

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06 Aug

Sunset Sessions

Watermouth Family Attraction & Castle ·

Taking place on selected Thursdays from late July through August, these informal evening events feature live music, a range of…

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NOW – 31 Dec

Brass Rubbing Trail at House of Marbles

House of Marbles · Newton Abbot

The trail is just £2, including a booklet & crayons which can be kept as a keepsake of your visit.…

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21 Aug

Fish and Fizz Evening Cruise

Stuart Line Cruises · Exmouth

Our Fish and Fizz evening cruise is truly one of the best ways to spend an evening in Devon. Setting…

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NOW – 01 Nov

History off the Hanger-Fashion Exhibition

Killerton, National Trust · Exeter

Killerton’s fashion exhibition for 2026 – History off the Hanger, 300 years of hidden stories from the wardrobe. This year…

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NOW – 17 Oct

Restaurant Car Cream Tea at South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway · Buckfastleigh

A traditional Cream Tea or savoury alternative will be served at your seat aboard our 1950s Restaurant Car on the…

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Countess Wear 12 Aug

Countess Wear Evening Cruise

Stuart Line Cruises · Exmouth

Summer Evening Pleasure Cruise in Devon Spend an incredible summer’s night relaxing and watching the sunset on the water on…

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25 Aug

Pirate Tram “SEATON PEARL”

Seaton Tramway ·

Ahoy, Me Hearties, this year ye old “Seaton Pearl” sets sail on her voyage following the Axe Estuary, where we…

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11 Aug

Twilight Evenings at Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Family Attraction & Castle ·

From 5pm, visitors can enjoy access to the park grounds, including rides, attractions, and adventure play areas, as the day…

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NOW – 01 Nov

Pullman Churchill Breakfast at South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway · Buckfastleigh

Join us for a wonderful traditional two course breakfast served at your seat on the 10.30 train from Buckfastleigh. You…

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30 Aug

Lobster and Crab Feast

Clovelly Village · Bideford

Clovelly celebrates its famous sustainably caught lobsters and crabs. Join us for a day of delicious seafood, family-friendly fun and…

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20 Aug

Sunset Sessions

Watermouth Family Attraction & Castle ·

Taking place on selected Thursdays from late July through August, these informal evening events feature live music, a range of…

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A child posing with an activity panel from the Room on the Brom gtrail NOW – 03 Jan

Room on the Broom trail

Haldon Forest Park ·

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Haldon Forest Park. This interactive family trail is packed with…

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Glass Bird Workshop - House of Marbles 01 Aug – 30 Aug

Glass Bird Workshop at House of Marbles | August 2026

House of Marbles · Newton Abbot

In just 30 minutes, you’ll transform molten glass into a beautiful, hand-sculpted bird during this hands-on workshop. Choose from three…

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NOW – 17 Oct

Ploughman’s Lunch at South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway · Buckfastleigh

Join South Devon Railway for a wonderful Ploughman’s Lunch served at your seat on selected dates. The finest homemade treats…

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28 Aug

Twilight Evenings at Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Family Attraction & Castle ·

From 5pm, visitors can enjoy access to the park grounds, including rides, attractions, and adventure play areas, as the day…

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13 Aug

A night of Queen by the Bohemians + Local band K2

Bicton Park Botanical Gardens · Budleigh Salterton

Join us for an unforgettable summer evening at Bicton Park Botanical Gardens with our spectacular Queen & K2 Picnic Concert.…

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17 Jul

Fish and Fizz Evening Cruise

Stuart Line Cruises · Exmouth

Our Fish and Fizz evening cruise is truly one of the best ways to spend an evening in Devon. Setting…

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28 Aug

Sensory Story Tram

Seaton Tramway · Seaton

This event is a sensory version of our popular Story Tram, where stories are brought to life through sounds, textures and props, engaging…

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21 May – 24 Sep

Day Trip to Torquay or Brixham

Stuart Line Cruises · Exmouth

Every Thursday during our summer season we have the best day out in Devon with our Torquay or Brixham Day…

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27 Aug

Sunset Sessions

Watermouth Family Attraction & Castle ·

Taking place on selected Thursdays from late July through August, these informal evening events feature live music, a range of…

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Glass Vessel Workshop - House of Marbles 01 Aug – 29 Aug

Glass Vessel Workshop at House of Marbles | August 2026

House of Marbles · Newton Abbot

Dive into the captivating art of glassmaking with our Glass Vessel Workshop – a favourite for those seeking to craft…

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14 Aug

Twilight Evenings at Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Family Attraction & Castle ·

From 5pm, visitors can enjoy access to the park grounds, including rides, attractions, and adventure play areas, as the day…

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NOW – 17 Oct

Pullman Cream Tea at South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway · Buckfastleigh

A traditional Cream Tea or savoury alternative will be served at your seat aboard Pullman Car ‘Lydia’ on the 15.45…

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07 Aug

Twilight Evenings at Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Family Attraction & Castle ·

From 5pm, visitors can enjoy access to the park grounds, including rides, attractions, and adventure play areas, as the day…

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NOW – 17 Oct

Pullman Prosecco Ploughman’s Lunch at South Devon Railway

South Devon Railway · Buckfastleigh

Soak in the history and watch the countryside glide by as you enjoy a delicious Prosecco Ploughman’s Lunch dining experience…

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Clovelly Gig Regatta 22 Aug

Gig Regatta

Clovelly Village · Bideford

It celebrates Devon’s best teams going head-to-head in a fun, but an intense day of competition. Gig Rowing exploded in…

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21 Aug

Sword In The Stone – Open Air Theatre

Clovelly Village · Bideford

The final of our four open air theatre shows at Clovelly for 2026! Cambridge Touring Productions present Sword In The Stone…

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25 Aug

Twilight Evenings at Watermouth Castle

Watermouth Family Attraction & Castle ·

From 5pm, visitors can enjoy access to the park grounds, including rides, attractions, and adventure play areas, as the day…

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