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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English Riviera Walking Festival

English Riviera Walking Festival

Whether you’re a regular hiker, or a more infrequent stroller, this walking festival will appeal to walkers of all abilities who enjoy exploring the great outdoors.

6th June 2026
To: 21st June 2026

Riviera Classic Car Show

Riviera Classic Car Show

This wonderful day out raises funds for local charities as part of the Paignton Festival. Nearly 400 vehicles entered!

11th July 2026
To: 12th July 2026

Tunes on the Sands

Tunes on the Sands

A brand new festival set on the beautiful golden Blackpool Sands beach, just 5 miles from Dartmouth. With a back drop of scenic woods and hills, this will be a unique event where you can enjoy an ice cold beverage with the ocean only a stone’s throw away!

24th July 2026
To: 25th July 2026

Totnes & District Show

Totnes & District Show

Totnes Show is over 100 years old and is still a great and exciting day out entertaining the thousands of visitors that enjoy the show every year. There are exciting displays, demonstrations and parades in the Main Ring where cattle, sheep and horses compete for honours. There are show jumping displays and also a Craft Tent, Home, Handicraft and Horticulture marquee, Food Hall and large selection on trade stands.

26th July 2026
To: 26th July 2026

Totnes

Sidmouth Folk Festival Week

Sidmouth Folk Festival Week

Thousands of visitors flock to this beautiful coastal town to sample some wonderfully diverse musical offerings.

31st July 2026
To: 7th August 2026

Reviews

  • Perfect day - We have done this several times over the years and is a fantastic day out. The steam train ride is great, but the cruise makes it. The commentary is very good and funny. Would definitely recommend this trip if in the area.
  • Trip back in time - What a fantastic experience. The train ride from Paignton is a gentle trip with stunning views. Arriving in Kingswear you can almost imagine how people in days gone by must have felt. A short ferry ride takes you into Dartmouth which is a stunning little town.
  • Excellent trip out - On recommendation from our hotel in Torquay we booked this and we were not disappointed. Steam train then ferry over to Dartmouth + a lovely river cruise for an hour included. We will visit again.

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