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Candlelit Dartmouth
Every year in early December the town of Dartmouth runs a pre-Christmas event called Candlelit Dartmouth. Aiming to stimulate local trade and Christmas shopping, in the face of competition from the larger shopping centres of Plymouth and Exeter, which are … Continue reading
Torbay Carnival
Previously known as children’s week, Torbay Carnival is a week-long series of events held around the Green in Paignton. It is timed to coincide with the first week of the school summer holidays, so takes place around the last week … Continue reading
The Devon County Show (part 2 of 2)
The Devon County Show is big. It’s a full pack your walking boots day out with something for everyone. The show spans over acres and acres around the showground with such a wide range of sights and sounds, it’s difficult … Continue reading
The Devon County Show (part 1 of 2)
The Devon County Show takes place over three days in mid-May, typically a week before the Spring bank holiday weekend. There’s so much going on at the show it’s too much for one blog posting so here we are looking … Continue reading
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Dartmouth Restaurants and Food & Drink
The town of Dartmouth has built up a strong reputation for ‘foodie holidays’ with the two celebrity restaurants on the waterfront; The New Angel, previously owned by John Burton-Race and now re-opened as Angelique and Mitch Tonks’ Seahorse restaurant. Less … Continue reading
Entertainment, Events and Activities in Dartmouth
The town of Dartmouth hosts a number of excellent events throughout the year which attract visitors from near and afar. When the major events, some of which are detailed below, take place, access into Dartmouth can be tricky by car … Continue reading
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Entertainment, Events and Activities in Torquay
Torquay has two theatres, the Princess Theatre on the waterfront and Babbacombe Theatre up on the downs above Babbacombe Beach. Both have a wide range of shows and plays throughout the year including national tours at the Princess Theatre. In … Continue reading
Entertainment, events and activities in Paignton
In the centre of Paignton, on the seafront, there is modern multiplex cinema with 9 screens showing a wide range of the latest films. For entertainment on stage, Paignton also has a theatre – the Palace at the top end … Continue reading
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Entertainment, events and activities in Brixham
There is a small theatre in Brixham putting on shows throughout the year, with more shows in Paignton Theatre and two venues in Torquay; Princess Theatre on the seafront and Babbacombe Theatre. The nearest cinema is a multiplex on Paignton … Continue reading