What's On in East Devon
November 2011
Ottery Tar Barrels, Devon 5th November 2011
The West Country has a history of torchlight processions and burning barrels and Ottery was only one of the many towns and villages following an annual tradition containing barrels which were rolled in the streets on November 5th each year. Somewhere along the line someone decided rolling was tame and carrying barrels on your shoulders was far more appealing and so the present tradition was born and now Ottery is the only Town in the country carrying full sized lighted tar barrels through the streets.
It is intended to go ahead as usual with this year's events with our Carnival procession on Saturday the 29th October followed by our Flaming Tar Barrels on Friday November the 5th. Read more
Back to What's on Page |
| 1-30 Nov 2011 |
Exeter Farmers Market
Shoppers keen on sampling Westcountry foods are able to try and buy a wide range of produce at the Exeter Farmers Market - cheeses, venison, pork, lamb, beef, chicken, organic fruit & vegetables, chillies, apple juice, fish, chicken, preserves, cakes, bread, pies and much more.
www.exeter.gov.uk |
| 1 - 31 Nov 2011 |
Literary Lyme Guided Walks - Lyme Regis
Guided walking tours of Lyme Regis & the Jurassic Coast. Explore its use as a setting in novels & films! Meet great historical characters & follow the footsteps of authors who visited or lived here including John Fowles and Jane Austen.
www.literarylyme.co.uk |
| 3 Nov 2011 |
Michaelmas Fair - Powderham Castle
A unique opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping inside the Castle! Jewellery, Books, Food, Drink, Clothes, Stocking Fillers and many more ideas for wonderful and unusual presents not found on the ‘high street’.
www.powderham.co.uk |
| 5 -26 Nov 2011 |
Topsham Community Market - Topsham
The Topsham Community Market runs from 8.30am till 1pm every Saturday. There is a good mix of food stalls (Olives, Meat, Fresh Bread and Croissants, Cheese, etc), antiques, clothes, jewellery and craft stalls. |
| 5 Nov 2011 |
Tar Barrel Rolling - Ottery St Mary
Every year on November 5th for reasons lost in antiquity, the Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of Ottery St Mary to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors.
www.otterytarbarrels.co.uk |
5,12,19 & 26
Nov 2011 |
Killerton Parkrun - Killerton
A weekly free 5km event for runners of all ages and abilities.
All levels of fitness are welcome, from 'just for fun' runners, mums, dads and juniors, through to more serious atheletes.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 5 & 6 Nov 2011 |
Killerton Craft Fair - Killerton
Killerton hosts a craft fair with a range of locally produced goods.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 5,6,12,13,19 & 20 Nov 2011 |
Hibernation Hunt - Castle Drogo
Castle Drogo is put to bed in the winter but what happens to the wildlife that lives on the Estate? Follow our trail around the gardens and grounds to find out! Includes a prize.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 5,6,12,13,19,20,26 & 27 Nov 2011 |
South West Landscapes by Doug Gilding - A la Ronde
Exhibition by Woodbury based artist featuring work in both oils and acrylics. Free admission to exhibition in stable and tea room.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 6 Nov 2011 |
Fungi Foray - Killerton
Join Nigel Pinhorn of Devon Nature on a walk around the beautiful Killerton Estate and enjoy this introduction to the world of fungi.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 6 Nov 2011 |
Bach Cantata Service - Exeter Cathedral
St Peter's Singers of Exeter Cathedral - Exeter Bach Society
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk |
| 10 Nov 2011 |
Pamper Day - Buckland Abbey
Relax and pamper yourself with our treatments and luxuries. Glass of bubbly on arrival.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 10 Nov 2011 |
Christmas Sugarcraft Demonstration - Knightshayes Court
Our Head Cook, Sharon, will demonstrate exciting ways to create the perfect Christmas cake. Followed by a light lunch.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 12 Nov 2011 |
Exeter Cathedral
Informal Concert: Exeter Youth Orchestra.
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk |
| 12 & 13 Nov 2011 |
Killerton Wedding Fair - Killerton
Killerton Wedding Fair will have a variety of stalls to help those planning a wedding.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 12 Nov 2011 |
Fungi Foray - Knightshayes Court
with Nigel Pinhorn of Devon Nature Walks.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 12 Nov - 24 Dec 2011 |
Wish - Hybrid Gallery
Twelve artists interpret their wish in paintings for this show. With works on our wish list from our favourite craftspeople.
www.hybrid-devon.co.uk |
| 14 Nov 2011 |
Exeter Cathedral
Informal Concert: Newquay Male Voice Choir
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk |
| 14-21 Nov 2011 |
Antiques Festival - Honiton
Specialist antique sales and auctions in one of the best areas for the collectors in the South West. With over a dozen Antique shops and Auction rooms to browse around, there's something for all tastes and pockets!
For more information contact Liz Chilcott 01404 47783. |
| 15 Nov 2011 |
Lecture Lunch: Jan Van Eyck - Castle Drogo
With Judith Richardson-Dawes. Take an Inner Journey into the Medieval mind and discover the exquisite work of Johannes van Eyck, Master Artist and legendary painter...
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 17 & 24 Nov 2011 |
Stir It Up Workshop - Killerton
Killerton cookery workshop teaching how to make traditional Christmas treats.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 19 Nov 2011 |
Exeter Festival Chorus - Exeter Cathedral
Founded in 1993, EFC has gained a reputation as one of the liveliest and most adventurous choirs in the South West.
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk |
| 19 & 20 Nov 2011 |
Christmas Craft Fair - Knightshayes Court
A fabulous display of local hand-made gifts for Christmas from wooden toys to hand-thrown pottery and paintings to hand-made cards. Home-made cakes, scones, chutney and preserves for you to take..
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 20 Nov 2011 |
Drogo 10 Run - Castle Drogo
One of the most spectacular cross country races in England. This is a challenging 10 kilometre race (approx 9.6 miles) up and down the beautiful Teign Gorge...
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 23 Nov 2011 |
'Let's get Pickling for Christmas' - Castle Drogo
Workshop with Castle Drogo's chef. Rekindle the memories of Christmas past, to the time when we all made our pickles for the festive season and beyond. Lunch included.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 25-27 Nov 2011 |
Christmas Shopping Fayre - Exeter Westpoint
A major Christmas shopping event, held in the city outskirts at the indoor Westpoint centre.
An event full of gift ideas run over 3 days, this festive market offers an amazing range of Christmas presents for all the family under one roof.
www.christmasshoppingfayre.com |
| 25 Nov 2011 |
Music for Two Pianos (to include Rachmininov's Second Suite) - Exeter Cathedral
A rare opportunity to hear music for two pianos, played by Andrew Millington and David Davies.
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk |
| 27 Nov 2010 |
Buckland Abbey : Stars, Wreaths and Garlands
This popular workshop introduces a host of creative ideas for using willow and hedgerow materials as a source of inspiration for Christmas gifts and decorations.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 25 Nov 2011 |
Festival Lunchtime Concerts - James Turnbull, Oboe and Craig White, Piano - Honiton
A series of lunchtime classical concerts presented by the Honiton Festival in the Parish Church of St Paul's located in the centre of the High Street and commencing at 1pm with lunch available from 12 noon. |
| 26 Nov 2011 |
Exeter Cathedral
The Pearl of Africa Children's Choir
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk |
| 26 Nov 2011 |
Festive Food Fair - Castle Drogo
Your chance to sample and buy a variety of delicious, high quality food and drink from local growers and producers. A great opportunity to buy food and drink ready for the festive season or find..
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 27 Nov 2011 |
Killerton Food Fair - Killerton
Killerton Food Fair sells locally produced food in time for Christmas.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
| 29 & 30 Nov 2011 |
Christmas Decorating Workshop - Killerton
Come and help decorate the house for Christmas and learn a whole range of techniques using fresh green foliage and other materials to create Christmas from the Georgian era to 1940's.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
Back to What's on Page
Events across East Devon, Days you will always remember – staying at Combe House at Gittisham, nr Exeter
somewhere different, somewhere special
|
