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20th
Jan

Stoke Gabriel Wassail 2024

Stoke Gabriel is renowned for its apple orchards and cider. Every year this vibrant community comes together to take part in the ancient Wassail ceremony, which wakes the apple trees from their winter slumber with gun fire and singing, and offerings are made to the spirits of the trees to ensure a bountiful crop in that year’s apple harvest. Stoke Gabriel Wassail on Saturday 20th January 2024, combines this ancient ceremony with a glorious mid-winter folk festival of lantern making, Morris dancing, Mummers Players, storytelling, folk music, and local drink and food. The mid-winter folk festival will be held in the atmospheric surroundings of Church Walk in the heart of the village. The Wassail ceremony will take place in the community orchard. Friends of Stoke Gabriel School (FOSS), a charity, organises this event with a BBQ;  local suppliers will be providing refreshments and food,  including Hunts Cider. Stoke Gabriel Wassail begins with a magical lantern procession, led by children with their willow and paper lanterns, through the community orchard. The Wassail singers will accompany the crowd in the traditional tune, ‘Here we come a-wassailing’. Once at the oldest tree, our Wassail Queen and King will pour cider over the roots of the apple trees before being hoisted high into the tree to put bread soaked in cider in the branches to feed the robins, the spirits of the trees. Everyone gathers around the trees to sing traditional wassail songs. The dramatic finale is the firing of shotguns to wake the trees from their winter slumber and chase away any evil spirits. Entertainment is provided by Elfic the Jester, Beltane Border Morris Dancers, the Bovey Tracey Mummers Players, bands and the Wassail Singers. Story telling will take place in the Old School Rooms on Church Walk with Paul Sharman. Details of times:  4 pm Start 4:30 pm -- Elfic the Jester 5:45 pm Wassail Singers and the Lighting of the Lanterns 6 pm – Lantern procession and wassail blessing ceremony 6:30 pm – Mummers Play TBC -- Timing of Beltane Border MorriS Address:    Paignton Road in front of Stoke Gabriel Stores, Stoke Gabriel, TQ9 6SW
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19th
Dec

Festive Lantern Procession

On the final Christmas Market day, join us for a lantern procession as part of Totnes Town Council's Late night shopping evening. The Festive lantern processing starts 4pm at The Rotherfold and walking gently down the High/Fore Street.
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16th
Dec

Festival Carol Service 2023

In the final days of our Advent journey, Buckfast Abbey presents a sequence of readings, traditional Christmas carols and choral music sung by the Abbey Choir.

Saturday 16th December, 3:00pm

The Choir of Buckfast Abbey Matthew Searles director David Davies organ
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11th
May

Brian Bilston

Poet Brian Bilston will be performing live at the Civic Hall, Totnes on 11 May 2024 at 7.30pm.
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7th
Dec
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21st
Dec

Neon Adventure Quarry Experience

Step into an electrifying atmosphere as the quarry transforms with the radiance of vibrant neon paint.

Ignite your inner adventurer with neon bows and arrows at our Archery event, ascend neon-splashed walls for an unparalleled rock climbing experience on our quarry wall, and soar through the forest on a Zip Line illuminated by UV light.

Moreover, during December, the Dartington Cider Press hosts enchanting Christmas markets every Thursday evening. So, come and relish in festive activities before and after the event.

Prepare yourself for an innovative and exhilarating winter journey! This event caters to all age groups, ensuring everyone can join in the excitement.

Date: 7th, 14th, 21st December 2023

Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Location: Overflow car park, The Cider Press at Dartington, TQ9 6TQ

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12th
Dec

Totnes Christmas Markets

Get that magical, sparkling feeling when Totnes transforms into a Christmas Wonderland on Tuesdays 5, 12 and 19 December 3-9pm for the popular Totnes Christmas Markets and Late Night Shopping. There will be free street entertainment, good food and drink, artisan stalls and much more to help you make those special festive memories with friends and family.
  • Enjoy live music and entertainment as you sip on a mulled cider with family and friends.
  • Find unique gifts for loved ones from over 90 local makers in the artisan stalls in the Christmas Markets. There's more present inspiration to be found in Totnes' independent stores.
  • Enjoy even more choice of curated street food stalls for 2024 with two dedicated 'Food Courts' in the Market Square and at The Mansion. Totnes' popular cafes and restaurants will also be serving up your favourite treats.
  • Festive lantern procession through the town at 4pm on 19 December.
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19th
Dec

Totnes Christmas Markets

Get that magical, sparkling feeling when Totnes transforms into a Christmas Wonderland on Tuesdays 5, 12 and 19 December 3-9pm for the popular Totnes Christmas Markets and Late Night Shopping. There will be free street entertainment, good food and drink, artisan stalls and much more to help you make those special festive memories with friends and family.
  • Enjoy live music and entertainment as you sip on a mulled cider with family and friends.
  • Find unique gifts for loved ones from over 90 local makers in the artisan stalls in the Christmas Markets. There's more present inspiration to be found in Totnes' independent stores.
  • Enjoy even more choice of curated street food stalls for 2024 with two dedicated 'Food Courts' in the Market Square and at The Mansion. Totnes' popular cafes and restaurants will also be serving up your favourite treats.
  • Festive lantern procession through the town at 4pm on 19 December.
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12th
Feb
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17th
Feb

Special February Half Term Museum opening

Whatever your interest in history, Totnes Museum is a brilliant place to come spend of few hours feeding your curiosity. Admission is FREE ........... all donations big or small are greatly appreciated!  The Museum will be partially open for this special event, 10:30am to 4:00pm (Last entry at 3:30pm) Totnes Museum is set in a beautifully restored Elizabethan merchant's house built in the 16th century. The Grade I listed Elizabethan building is arguably the most important object in our collection and has many stories to tell. First opened in 1961 to share the fascinating heritage of Totnes with the public. Today the museum is an independent charitable organisation, Totnes Museum Trust. Together with volunteers we work tirelessly to celebrate the stories, lives, objects and histories of Totnes to inspire the future.  
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2nd
Dec
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19th
Dec

Special Christmas Museum opening

Whatever your interest in history, Totnes Museum is a brilliant place to come spend of few hours feeding your curiosity. Admission is FREE ........... all donations big or small are greatly appreciated!  The Museum will be partially open for this special Christmas event,
Saturday openings
2nd, 9th and 16th
11:00am to 3:00pm
Late night shopping openings
5th, 12th and 19th
Open 2:00pm to 8:00pm
Family activities 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Totnes Museum is set in a beautifully restored Elizabethan merchant's house built in the 16th century. The Grade I listed Elizabethan building is arguably the most important object in our collection and has many stories to tell. First opened in 1961 to share the fascinating heritage of Totnes with the public. Today the museum is an independent charitable organisation, Totnes Museum Trust. Together with volunteers we work tirelessly to celebrate the stories, lives, objects and histories of Totnes to inspire the future.  
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1st
Jan
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31st
Dec

Music, performance and cinema in and around Totnes

From live music and performance to cinema, you'll find venues hosting events in and around Totnes all year round Click here to see what's on and where.

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