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Visit this ancestral family home with its beautiful gardens and grounds leading to the sea.
Fascinating architecture, pictures, furniture and collections. Woodland & walled gardens. Wildflower walk to beach. Cream teas & light lunches. See the peacocks & donkeys..
Hartland Abbey, Nr Bideford, N.Devon EX39 6DT
Now in its thirteenth year, the North Devon Festival proudly celebrates North Devon’s beauty as well as its rich cultural life. It continues to champion the very best of local talent alongside worldwide stars of stage and screen in hundreds of individual events.
Spanning the entire 30 days of June, this year’s Festival includes dance, sport, theatre, comedy, visual art, fairs, exhibitions and an awesome array of live music in venues large, small and downright unconventional!!
Acts and stars of various events throughout the festival this year include: The Shaolin Warriors, Seth Lakeman, Blake, Blazing Fiddles, Tony Christie, Norman Beaker, Gordon Giltrap and the Philharmonia Orchestra. We’re also particularly looking forward to jiving in the aisles at the Queen’s Theatre as Buddy, the world’s most successful Rock ‘n’ Roll musical ever, arrives direct from the West End.
As a major Festival event, The Barnstaple Fringe is back and undoubtedly one for the adventurous entertainment seeker, featuring unconventional performances in and around the various pubs and cafes of the town from purveyors of jazz, folk, performance poetry, electro, country, Americana and soul. It also encompasses the wonderfully diverse Fringe Theatrefest that continues to grow year on year.
The exciting and diverse North Devon Festival has just released it’s 2011 line-up. Now in its thirteenth year, the Festival proudly celebrates the beauty of North Devon as well as its rich cultural life and whilst focussing around the two theatres in Ilfracombe and Barnstaple, includes activities across the whole of the region. It continues to champion the very best of local talent alongside worldwide stars of stage and screen in hundreds of individual events.
Spanning the entire 30 days of June, this year’s Festival includes dance, sport, theatre, comedy, visual art, fairs, exhibitions and an awesome array of live music in venues large, small and downright unconventional!
Acts and stars of various events throughout the festival this year include: The Shaolin Warriors, Seth Lakeman, Blake, Blazing Fiddles, Tony Christie, Norman Beaker, Gordon Giltrap and the Philharmonia Orchestra. I’m particularly looking forward to jiving in the aisles at the Queen’s Theatre as Buddy, the world’s most successful Rock ‘n’ Roll musical ever, arrives direct from the West End.
The programme’s is so full that its still being finalised, but we know the already iconic AONB Coastal Marathon and Half Marathon at Woolacombe is back on this year. Now, where did I leave my trainers?
We visited Hartland Abbey for the beautiful Daffodil Sunday last week. They have a wonderful collection of historic daffodils, many planted 150 years ago. The wild flower days at the stunning Abbey have now become established as really good fun days out for everyone including dogs, of which there were hundreds (with their owners!).
Parts of the estate which are normally closed to the public were open and we went on a lovely walk to Blackpool Mill, which starred as ‘Barton Cottage’ in the BBC adaptation of ‘Sense and Sensibility’.
Hartland really is a mystical part of North Devon, rich with myths of pirates and wreckers, but on a gorgeous day like Sunday we could only think of holidays, sunshine and the coming summer.
Come and watch the Royal Wedding of Kate and William on a widescreen TV at 11:30 am then join in a Clovelly street party to celebrate the occasion.
The party starts at 2:30 p.m. with a complimentary glass of Bucks fizz or fruit cocktail to toast the happy couple. There follows a children’s tea party with jelly and ice cream, BBQ burger or hotdog for adults, a scone with jam & cream, all for just £1 each. Children can have their faces painted, enter a fancy dress prize competition for the best Prince and Princess and enjoy a treasure hunt.
There’ll be a specially brewed real ale on sale, a prize draw in aid of the S.W. Children’s Hospice and live music.
The New Inn will also be hosting a cocktail party with disco and karaoke in the evening.
Normal admission charges apply
For more information please call the Visitor Centre on: (01237) 431 781
Was walking the dog by Ilfracombe harbour the other evening and what an amazing sunset. I know I may have seen many before but this was truly breathtaking. Just a real pity I didn’t have my camera to capture this fabulous sight.
Heartbreak Productions presents Jane Austen’s most popular classic set against the magnificent backdrop of Castle Hill. This contemporary adaptation will highlight the wit, fun and absurdities of the characters, intermingled with period dance, music and song. And their very own Mr Darcy will make you tingle with anticipation…
Come with family, friends and a mouth watering picnic. Suitable for ages 7 to 70 and beyond!
As this is an open air event please dress accordingly.
Time: 7pm £12 Full £10 Conc £9 Supporters/groups Families £45/£27
Tel: +44 (0) 1598 760 336 Ext 1
The Castle Hill Estate Office
Filleigh
Barnstaple
Devon
England
EX32 0RH
An unforgettable evening in the Gardens at Castle Hill. Bring a picnic or buy a covered seat and enjoy the onsite hospitality. The stunning backdrop of Castle Hill provides the perfect venue for this very special concert. Make sure you are there – book your tickets now! Ticket prices start at £35 and are available from The Plough Arts Centre box office on 01805 624624 or online at http://www.seetickets.com/
Tel: +44 (0) 1598 760 336 Ext 1
Fax:+44 (0) 1598 760 457
The Castle Hill Estate Office
Filleigh
Barnstaple
Devon
England
EX32 0RH
The launch of Art Trek will take place in the West Wing at Castle Hill. This is a great opportunity to see some of the area’s top artists and have a chance to meet and talk to them. You can also take the opportunity to wander around the wonderful Gardens.
Time: 11.00am – 4.30pm
Tel: +44 (0) 1598 760 336 Ext 1
The Castle Hill Estate Office
Filleigh
Barnstaple
Devon
England
EX32 0RH
Illyria present an outdoor production of this much loved children’s story. Bring seating, rugs and picnic. Tickets are available for The Plough Arts Centre box office on 01805 624624.
£12 Full £10 Conc £9 Supporters/Groups £45/£27 Familes
Tel: +44 (0) 1598 760 336 Ext 1
The Castle Hill Estate Office
Filleigh
Barnstaple
Devon
England
EX32 0RH
