What's on in Burnstone

Devon, England

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Burnstone sits snug in Devon where the rain knows how to find a gap in your umbrella, yet there's still plenty of cheer on offer. With no big names in the venue list just yet, we're keeping an eye out for local groups and market stalls to pop up soon. Not every town needs a stadium to have a good night in, but we'll let you know when one arrives. The whole village feels like a friendly house party where everyone knows your name and brings a pie. We'll be listing community halls and coffee mornings as they appear so you can plan your Sunday without the stress. Come rain or shine, Burnstone has its own rhythm that keeps things moving forward.

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May Introduction to Food Forests
Community
Around £35.00

May Introduction to Food Forests

Come spend an afternoon at Birch Farm with Head gardener Josh Sparkes from The Collective at Woolsery looking at the beauty and joy of Food Forest gardening. Food Forests play a vital role in Birch Farms approach to resilience and Natural Farming. Josh will discuss the ability they have to heal the landscape and make an edible system that allows us to cohabit with our wildlife. Josh will discuss the design, management and plant choice in depth and give advice on how you can start your own food will also be a chance to try different edible leaves, vegetables, fruits and nuts as we tour the farm, along with some Food Forest herbal teas. With your workshop confirmation you receive 5% off throughout The Collective at Woolsery on the day; join us for lunch at The Farmers Arms, pick up supplies at J Andrew Shop. If you would like to make an evening of it, stay the night with us in one of our rooms or cottages and recieve 20% off! Contact us at with any questions or to book reservations across The Collective at Woolsery during your workshop visit.

Sat 30 MayFarmer's Arms(1.4mi)
via Farmer's ArmsCurated
June Birch Farm Tour with Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes
Community
Around £10.00

June Birch Farm Tour with Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes

Join a tour with Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes and see all aspects of Birch Farm and its Natural Farming methods through the seasons. With over 17 acres to explore Josh will show you everything that Birch Farm has been developing to ensure that we can grow our food in harmony with nature. Learn about Birch Farms innovative take on agroforestry, to produce food and protect biodiversity, along with how the farm plans to develop more perennial vegetables to incorporate into the menu at our pub, The Farmers Arms. The tour will also include looking at the farm's ornamental rubble garden built from reclaimed waste, plant and tree propagation, our glasshouses and how the farm makes soil inoculants from household waste. Also you will learn about how the farm prepares planting beds and how its complex vegetable polycultures are planted. The methods you see from the tour can easily be translated into your own garden, no matter how big or small! Book for a 10am or 2pm tour.

Sat 13 JunFarmer's Arms(1.4mi)
via Farmer's ArmsCurated
The Pickwick Papers – Open Air Theatre
Theatre

The Pickwick Papers – Open Air Theatre

Open air theatre returns to Clovelly in 2026! Rain or Shine Theatre presents The Pickwick Papers Follow the adventures of Samuel Pickwick and his three companions as they travel through South East England getting into mischief and embarrassing scrapes! This Dickens tale is a hilarious and light-hearted story which will be a great start to the open air theatre performances at Clovelly Court Gardens. This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are Rain or Shine Theatre? “Rain or shine is a Gloucester based professional theatre company which specialises in outdoor ‘Pop-up theatre’ summer tours of classical theatre to castles, stately homes and gardens throughout the UK. We have performed classic comedy productions of works by Shakespeare, Sheridan, Goldsmith, Wilde and Vanbrugh to tens of thousands of happy theatre goers. Our indoor winter season features original adaptions of classics transformed into Morecombe and Wise style comedies; always fast, furious and funny, touring small theatres and village halls.” Tickets to go on sale here on 12 March – keep up to date by following our Facebook event!

Fri 19 Jun19:00The Red Lion(1.2mi)
via The Red Lion
The Pickwick Papers - Open Air Theatre
Community

The Pickwick Papers - Open Air Theatre

Open air theatre returns to Clovelly in 2026! Rain or Shine Theatre presents The Pickwick Papers Follow the adventures of Samuel Pickwick and his three companions as they travel through South East England getting into mischief and embarrassing scrapes! This Dickens tale is a hilarious and light-hearted story which will be a great start to the open air theatre performances at Clovelly Court Gardens. This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are Rain or Shine Theatre? “Rain or shine is a Gloucester based professional theatre company which specialises in outdoor ‘Pop-up theatre’ summer tours of classical theatre to castles, stately homes and gardens throughout the UK. We have performed classic comedy productions of works by Shakespeare, Sheridan, Goldsmith, Wilde and Vanbrugh to tens of thousands of happy theatre goers. Our indoor winter season features original adaptions of classics transformed into Morecombe and Wise style comedies; always fast, furious and funny, touring small theatres and village halls.” Keep up to date by following our Facebook event! Book your tickets here!

Fri 19 Jun19:00Clovelly Brewing Company(1.2mi)
via Clovelly Brewing Company
The Pickwick Papers - Open Air Theatre
Community

The Pickwick Papers - Open Air Theatre

Open air theatre returns to Clovelly in 2026! Rain or Shine Theatre presents The Pickwick Papers Follow the adventures of Samuel Pickwick and his three companions as they travel through South East England getting into mischief and embarrassing scrapes! This Dickens tale is a hilarious and light-hearted story which will be a great start to the open air theatre performances at Clovelly Court Gardens. This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are Rain or Shine Theatre? “Rain or shine is a Gloucester based professional theatre company which specialises in outdoor ‘Pop-up theatre’ summer tours of classical theatre to castles, stately homes and gardens throughout the UK. We have performed classic comedy productions of works by Shakespeare, Sheridan, Goldsmith, Wilde and Vanbrugh to tens of thousands of happy theatre goers. Our indoor winter season features original adaptions of classics transformed into Morecombe and Wise style comedies; always fast, furious and funny, touring small theatres and village halls.” Keep up to date by following our Facebook event! Book your tickets here!

Fri 19 Jun19:00Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.(1.6mi)
via Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
June Intro to Natural Farming Workshop
Community
Around £35.00

June Intro to Natural Farming Workshop

Spend an afternoon with Birch Farm's Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes as you explore the potential that Natural Farming could have in protecting our wildlife and environment, while also growing delicious and healthy food with the need for minimal inputs. Josh will touch on the fundamental principles that he and his team have been developing over the last 4 years that have turned Birch Farm into a haven for biodiversity . The afternoon will be spent touring and discussing many of the farm's systems such as agroforestry, polycultures, habitat management, vegetable production and home made farm inoculants for the soil. Many of the topics you will see can easily be used in your garden no matter how big or small. With your workshop confirmation you receive 5% off throughout The Collective at Woolsery on the day; join us at The Farmers Arms, get take our from Woolsery Fish and Chips or pick up supplies at J Andrew Shop. If you can, make a night of it, as our rooms and cottages are 20% off for workshop attendees! Contact us at  with any questions or to book reservations across The Collective at Woolsery during your workshop visit.

Sat 20 JunFarmer's Arms(1.4mi)
via Farmer's ArmsCurated
June Introduction to Food Forests
Nature & OutdoorsWorkshops & Classes
Around £35.00

June Introduction to Food Forests

Come spend an afternoon at Birch Farm with Head gardener Josh Sparkes from The Collective at Woolsery looking at the beauty and joy of Food Forest gardening. Food Forests play a vital role in Birch Farms approach to resilience and Natural Farming. Josh will discuss the ability they have to heal the landscape and make an edible system that allows us to cohabit with our wildlife. Josh will discuss the design, management and plant choice in depth and give advice on how you can start your own food will also be a chance to try different edible leaves, vegetables, fruits and nuts as we tour the farm, along with some Food Forest herbal teas. With your workshop confirmation you receive 5% off throughout The Collective at Woolsery on the day; join us for lunch at The Farmers Arms, pick up supplies at J Andrew Shop. If you would like to make an evening of it, stay the night with us in one of our rooms or cottages and recieve 20% off! Contact us at with any questions or to book reservations across The Collective at Woolsery during your workshop visit.

Sat 27 JunFarmer's Arms(1.4mi)
via Farmer's ArmsCurated
The Return of the Native - Open Air Theatre
Community

The Return of the Native - Open Air Theatre

Hotbuckle Productions presents The Return of the Native, adapted from the novel by Thomas Hardy This story is set on desolate Edgon Health in Wessex, and follows the marriage between Clym Yeobright and Eustacia Vye. Eustacia’s desire to escape Egdon Health results in tragedy after a romance between her and her former lover is reignited. This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are Hotbuckle Productions? “Back in 2006, HotBuckle was formed by Adrian Preater and Gemma Aston, and since then, they haven’t looked back! The started of with the original production of Adrian’s “Get Writing with Rosie” which was an educated play about creative writing. They also toured with a number of other original works, Namely Joshua and Ballad of a Bird. Adrian started adapting novels – beginning with Great Expectations. Since then Adrian and his team have toured all over the UK with lots of amazing actors and actresses. ​HotBuckle has gone from strength to strength and after moving from their home in Surrey to a Shropshire base in 2013, they have continued to tour and create quality theatre.” Book your tickets here!

Sat 11 Jul18:30Clovelly Brewing Company(1.2mi)
via Clovelly Brewing Company
The Return of the Native - Open Air Theatre
Community

The Return of the Native - Open Air Theatre

Hotbuckle Productions presents The Return of the Native, adapted from the novel by Thomas Hardy This story is set on desolate Edgon Health in Wessex, and follows the marriage between Clym Yeobright and Eustacia Vye. Eustacia’s desire to escape Egdon Health results in tragedy after a romance between her and her former lover is reignited. This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are Hotbuckle Productions? “Back in 2006, HotBuckle was formed by Adrian Preater and Gemma Aston, and since then, they haven’t looked back! The started of with the original production of Adrian’s “Get Writing with Rosie” which was an educated play about creative writing. They also toured with a number of other original works, Namely Joshua and Ballad of a Bird. Adrian started adapting novels – beginning with Great Expectations. Since then Adrian and his team have toured all over the UK with lots of amazing actors and actresses. ​HotBuckle has gone from strength to strength and after moving from their home in Surrey to a Shropshire base in 2013, they have continued to tour and create quality theatre.” Book your tickets here!

Sat 11 Jul18:30Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.(1.6mi)
via Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
Comedy of Errors – Open Air Theatre
Theatre

Comedy of Errors – Open Air Theatre

The second of the four open air theatre shows at Clovelly for 2026! Festival Players present Comedy of Errors Shakespeare’s tale of identical twins separated at birth but end up in the same city is a joyful story of adventure, mistaken identity and family reunions. This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are Festival Players? “The Festival Players Theatre Company is now well established as a professional company delivering the best in open-air Shakespeare.  It continues to grow in reputation internationally.  2014 saw a change to the Festival Players set up; the company now tours as an all-male rep company staging two shows featuring the same team of performers. The Festival Players’ patron is Dame Judi Dench, and the company is committed to presenting the very best in touring theatre, providing an accessible and fun filled enjoyable evening for all types of audiences.” Tickets to go on sale here on 12 March – keep up to date by following our Facebook event!

Sat 11 Jul19:00The Red Lion(1.2mi)
via The Red Lion
Comedy of Errors - Open Air Theatre
Community

Comedy of Errors - Open Air Theatre

The second of the four open air theatre shows at Clovelly for 2026! Festival Players present Comedy of Errors Shakespeare’s tale of identical twins separated at birth but end up in the same city is a joyful story of adventure, mistaken identity and family reunions. This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are Festival Players? “The Festival Players Theatre Company is now well established as a professional company delivering the best in open-air Shakespeare.  It continues to grow in reputation internationally.  2014 saw a change to the Festival Players set up; the company now tours as an all-male rep company staging two shows featuring the same team of performers. The Festival Players’ patron is Dame Judi Dench, and the company is committed to presenting the very best in touring theatre, providing an accessible and fun filled enjoyable evening for all types of audiences.” Keep up to date by following our Facebook event! Book your tickets here!

Sat 11 Jul19:00Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.(1.6mi)
via Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
July Birch Farm Tour with Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes
Nature & OutdoorsWorkshops & Classes
Around £10.00

July Birch Farm Tour with Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes

Join a tour with Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes and see all aspects of Birch Farm and its Natural Farming methods through the seasons. With over 17 acres to explore Josh will show you everything that Birch Farm has been developing to ensure that we can grow our food in harmony with nature. Learn about Birch Farms innovative take on agroforestry, to produce food and protect biodiversity, along with how the farm plans to develop more perennial vegetables to incorporate into the menu at our pub, The Farmers Arms. The tour will also include looking at the farm's ornamental rubble garden built from reclaimed waste, plant and tree propagation, our glasshouses and how the farm makes soil inoculants from household waste. Also you will learn about how the farm prepares planting beds and how its complex vegetable polycultures are planted. The methods you see from the tour can easily be translated into your own garden, no matter how big or small! Book for a 10am or 2pm tour.

Fri 17 JulFarmer's Arms(1.4mi)
via Farmer's ArmsCurated
Maritime Festival
Children & FamilyMarkets & FairsFestivals & Events

Maritime Festival

Join us for a fantastic day at Clovelly’s Maritime Festival. Enjoy workshops, kids face-fainting and browse a variety of stalls offering delicious food and unique event-themed arts and crafts. Make it extra special by dressing up! Under-16s in maritime-themed fancy dress receive free entry. Music and entertainment To be announced!

Sun 19 JulThe Red Lion(1.2mi)
via The Red Lion
Maritime Festival
Community

Maritime Festival

Join us for a fantastic day at Clovelly’s Maritime Festival. Enjoy workshops, kids face-fainting and browse a variety of stalls offering delicious food and unique event-themed arts and crafts. Make it extra special by dressing up! Under-16s in maritime-themed fancy dress receive free entry. Music and entertainment To be announced! (was in place with Lifeboat Weekend too).

Sun 19 Jul10:00Clovelly Brewing Company(1.2mi)
via Clovelly Brewing Company
Maritime Festival
Community

Maritime Festival

Join us for a fantastic day at Clovelly’s Maritime Festival. Enjoy workshops, kids face-fainting and browse a variety of stalls offering delicious food and unique event-themed arts and crafts. Make it extra special by dressing up! Under-16s in maritime-themed fancy dress receive free entry. Music and entertainment To be announced! (was in place with Lifeboat Weekend too).

Sun 19 Jul10:00Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.(1.6mi)
via Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
The (Almost) Complete History of Britain - Open Air Theatre
Community

The (Almost) Complete History of Britain - Open Air Theatre

The third of our four open air theatre shows at Clovelly for 2026! The Pantaloons present The (Almost) Complete History of Britain This satirical show hilariously condenses British history, highlighting quirky figures and absurdities in a silly summary of key historical events such as Norman conquests and the Spanish Armada! This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are The Pantaloons? “The Pantaloons draw from a wide variety of popular theatre traditions, from commedia dell’arte and pantomime to stand-up comedy and silent movies, to bring what we consider to be a vital sense of “play” back to classical performance. We aim to recapture an aspect of Shakespeare’s drama which the modern naturalistic theatre has lost: the riotous energy of the clown. Hamlet tells us that the clowns in Shakespeare’s day spoke “more than is set down for them”, and we have found that tapping into this rich vein of anarchic humour can have a strangely moving and uplifting effect. Crucially, it also reminds us that we are all simply participants in a game of make-believe. In our theatre, your imagination is just as important as ours.

Fri 24 Jul19:00Clovelly Brewing Company(1.2mi)
via Clovelly Brewing Company
The (Almost) Complete History of Britain - Open Air Theatre
Community

The (Almost) Complete History of Britain - Open Air Theatre

The third of our four open air theatre shows at Clovelly for 2026! The Pantaloons present The (Almost) Complete History of Britain This satirical show hilariously condenses British history, highlighting quirky figures and absurdities in a silly summary of key historical events such as Norman conquests and the Spanish Armada! This performance will take place on the terraces by Clovelly Court Gardens, with the stunning backdrop of Bideford Bay and the Clovelly Estate. Bring a picnic and something to sit on! Who are The Pantaloons? “The Pantaloons draw from a wide variety of popular theatre traditions, from commedia dell’arte and pantomime to stand-up comedy and silent movies, to bring what we consider to be a vital sense of “play” back to classical performance. We aim to recapture an aspect of Shakespeare’s drama which the modern naturalistic theatre has lost: the riotous energy of the clown. Hamlet tells us that the clowns in Shakespeare’s day spoke “more than is set down for them”, and we have found that tapping into this rich vein of anarchic humour can have a strangely moving and uplifting effect. Crucially, it also reminds us that we are all simply participants in a game of make-believe. In our theatre, your imagination is just as important as ours.

Fri 24 Jul19:00Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.(1.6mi)
via Clovelly Estate Co. Ltd.
Woolsery Agricultural Show
CommunityFestivals & Events

Woolsery Agricultural Show

The Woolsery Agricultural Show is a cherished highlight of summer in Clovelly. This ever-popular event is packed with fun and a full programme of activities to delight visitors of all ages. Enjoy a variety of classes showcasing crafts, cattle, sheep, and exciting horse and pony competitions. Browse bustling trade stalls featuring locally crafted goods and delicious food. It’s a fantastic way to spend a summer’s day, all while supporting local charities. A separate admission charge applies. LEARN MORE

Mon 27 Jul08:00The Red Lion(1.2mi)
via The Red Lion
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