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What's on in Shilhay, Great

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Markets & Fairs

Exeter Independent Market July

Discover the best of Exeter and the South West at the Exeter Independent Market on Cathedral Green.

Sat 25 JulThe Friends Of Exeter Cathedral(0.3mi)

via The Friends Of Exeter CathedralLocal gem

Community

Labyrinth July

Looking for a way to find your footing in a busy world? Join us at Exeter Cathedral to rediscover the ancient practice of the Labyrinth.

Sat 25 JulThe Friends Of Exeter Cathedral(0.3mi)

via The Friends Of Exeter CathedralLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £70.00

Half Day Taster Class

This introductory class is glimpse into our OMB classes and a step towards starting your journey in making incredible yeasted the course of a fun, relaxed half day (10am-2pm), you’ll learn to bake a tear and share loaf with a variety of flours, toppings and fillings. You will also learn to make exceptionally light scones. We'll share a light lunch and by the end of the class you'll leave with your freshly baked good to share with friends and family. An opportunity to learn new skills, explore tastes and create fantastic food. The class is also suitable for children (8+, £20) to be accompanied by an adult - get in touch for more information and to book children's places. OMB vouchers are available for half day bookings, contact me for more information.

Sat 25 JulOne Mile Bakery Exeter(0.4mi)

via One Mile Bakery ExeterLocal gem

Wellness & WellbeingWorkshops & Classes

Meditation & Reflection - Saturday morning class

25/07/2026 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol Sakya Buddhist Centre 121 Sommerville Rd

Sat 25 Jul11:30Dechen Buddhist Centre(0.4mi)

via Dechen Buddhist Centre

Children & Family

Devon Inclusive Folk Ensemble

The Devon Inclusive Folk Ensemble is a friendly and welcoming group for children and young people with additional needs and their families to make music together.

Sat 25 Jul15:30Bishops Clyst Parish Council(3.7mi)

via Bishops Clyst Parish Council

Community

Around £1.50

Buzzball Party

Get ready for the ultimate Buzzball party at Fever Exeter! Join us for a night filled with large buzz bombs to share and loads of BB giveaways. Enjoy our amazing drinks offer with £1.50 shots and bombs from 10pm-11pm. Dance the night away to the hottest tunes in the main room with Freejak spinning dance, chart, RnB, and hip hop hits. Head over to Fever for non-stop party anthems with Boycie. Don't miss out on the beats of Freejak in the main room and Adam Boyce in Fever. The main room will be pumping with dance, hip hop, DnB, RnB, house, and rap, while the Fever Room will keep the party anthems going all night long. Grab your tickets now, ranging from free to £8. Last entry at 2am. Get ready to party like never before at Fever Exeter!

Sat 25 Jul23:00Fever(0.3mi)

via FeverLocal gem

Community

Sunday Gathering

St Martin's Primary School

Sun 26 JulCranbrook Church(0.3mi)

via Cranbrook ChurchLocal gem

Community

Sunday

Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup.

Sun 26 JulOriels Exeter(0.4mi)

via Oriels ExeterLocal gem

Comedy

Oriels Sunday Night Comedy Club

Sunday Night Comedy Club continues at Oriels with another July lineup. Headline Louise Leigh Opener Jake Baker Support Ben Docs Support Eloise Dale Compere Ben Treloar Book Tickets

Sun 26 JulOriels Exeter(0.4mi)

via Oriels ExeterLocal gem

Community

RCCG Jesus House

Sunnylands Room & Committee Room

Sun 26 JulAmerica Hall(3mi)

via America HallCurated

Community

Maranatha Church

America Hall has got Maranatha Church pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Sun 26 JulAmerica Hall(3mi)

via America HallCurated

Community

Sunday Gathering

SUNDAYS ARE THE BEST DAY OF THE WEEK! LET'S SPEND IT TOGETHER.

Sun 26 Jul11:15Cranbrook Church(0.3mi)

via Cranbrook ChurchLocal gem

Community

11:15 am: Rewe: Communion

Apple Day (1) Brampford Speke (3) Bubble church (19) cadbury (14) Chattertots (1) choir (2) Come and See (1) Curate (1) Easter (1) Fair (2) Family (1) Fete (11) fun run (1) Fursdon Hall (1) Harvest (4) Heritage Open Day (3) huxham (11) In Touch (3) Julia Hocking (1) lego (1) Lego Church (1) Lent (3) Messy church (1) Netherexe (4) newton (3) Newton St Cyres (17) Pilgrimage Walk (2) rewe (8) Ring of Seven Festival (11) scarefest (1) stoke (3) Stoke Canon (25) thorverton (45) Tractor Jamboree (4) upton (1) upton pyne (16) Wondrous Women (3)

Sun 26 Jul11:15Rewe Church(4.8mi)

via Rewe ChurchCurated

Wellness & Wellbeing

Chenrezik Meditation

26/07/2026 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol Sakya Buddhist Centre 121 Sommerville Rd

Sun 26 Jul11:30Dechen Buddhist Centre(0.4mi)

via Dechen Buddhist Centre

Religion & Spirituality

Worship at South St led by Revd Simon Taylor

South Street Baptist Church hasn't given us the full script, but Worship at South St led by Revd Simon Taylor has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sun 26 Jul12:00South Street Baptist Church(0.3mi)

via South Street Baptist Church

Community

Rewe: Communion

Sun 26 Jul12:15Rewe Church(4.8mi)

via Rewe ChurchCurated

Community

Summer Garden Party

26/07/2026 - 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol Sakya Buddhist Centre 121 Sommerville Rd

Sun 26 Jul12:30Dechen Buddhist Centre(0.4mi)

via Dechen Buddhist Centre

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Venues with events near Shilhay, Great

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Dechen Buddhist Centre0.4 miles away The Friends Of Exeter Cathedral0.3 miles away Cranbrook Church0.3 miles away

More about Shilhay, Great

Devon, England

Great Shilhay sits quietly in Devon where the rain usually keeps us indoors for a bit of reading or a cuppa. We don't have a long list of venues on our doorsteps, but that just means you'll find your local friends and family gatherings happening right down the road. The village is small enough that news travels fast, so if someone is hosting a barbecue or showing off their new garden, you'll hear about it before the postman arrives. It's a place where community happens naturally without needing a big event hall to make it special.

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