What's on

What's on

Below are just a few of the fantastic events that take place in this beautiful neck of the woods.
There are plenty more to be found on the local area websites too.

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Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham

Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham

Toby's Garden Festival is back at Powderham Castle on 2nd & 3rd May. It's the perfect way to kick-start your gardening year with expert talks and demos, heaps of horticultural know-how and a wealth of award-winning nurseries offering quality plants and advice.

1st May 2026
To: 2nd May 2026

Brixham Pirate Festival

Brixham Pirate Festival

A swashbuckling mix of pirate fun and performance! There will be A LOT of pirates, military and period re-enactors with guns and cannons to make plenty of noise! There promises to be plenty of music too with shanties and pirate rock.

2nd May 2026
To: 4th May 2026

Dart Music Festival

Dart Music Festival

The annual three day Dart Music Festival is now in its 25th year. The event is held in the port and town of Dartmouth, at the mouth of the River Dart.

15th May 2026
To: 17th May 2026

Dartmouth

English Riviera Airshow

English Riviera Airshow

The English Riviera Airshow is a spectacular event that will next take place 30th May to 1st June. The event features breath-taking air displays over the stunning natural amphitheatre of South Devon's beautiful Torbay.

29th May 2026
To: 31st May 2026

Paignton

Reviews

  • Brilliant day - Very pleasant day out, VERY well organised and friendly teams (train and ferry, especially in social distancing times). Would do it again and add the boat cruise.
  • Atmospheric steam train - We took the steam train from Paignton to Kingswear and then the ferry to Dartmouth (inc in the ticket). It was a trip back in time and most enjoyable, despite the very rainy weather! Good value for money.
  • Lovely trip - The steam railway train is brilliant, the iconic click-clacking of the train was enjoyable to listen to and and the train ride had stunning views. The short ferry was also lovely (only about a minute or two).

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