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What's on in Shirwell Cross

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13th August 2026

13th August 2026. Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here). Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Thu 13 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(1.5mi)

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Around £2

A-Level Results - Foam Party

THE RESULTS ARE IN......IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATEJoin Us Thursday 13th August For a wet & wild...

Thu 13 AugLabyrinth Barnstaple(2.9mi)

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The Drink Exchange

Prebook your ticket now for entry before midnight. Please arrive in time tickets will be void after time stated.

Fri 14 AugLabyrinth Barnstaple(2.9mi)

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15th August 2026

Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here) is hosting and we're spreading the word. 15th August 2026 — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Sat 15 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(1.5mi)

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Festivals & Events

Tomorrow Festival

Join us at Labs August 15th as we bring you our first ever Festival style nightTOMORROW...

Sat 15 AugLabyrinth Barnstaple(2.9mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

The Great Barnstaple Bake Off

Everyone is welcome to enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake to the sound of the magnificent peal of bells at St Peter and St Mary Magdalene. There is space for private prayer in the Lady Chapel.

Sat 15 Aug10:00St Peter and Mary Magdalene Parish Church(3mi)

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16th August 2026

Found this on Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)'s radar. 16th August 2026 — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sun 16 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(1.5mi)

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18th August 2026

We've tracked down 18th August 2026 at Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here). For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Tue 18 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(1.5mi)

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19th August 2026

19th August 2026. Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here). Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 19 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(1.5mi)

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20th August 2026

The full scoop on 20th August 2026 lives over on Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)'s site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Thu 20 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(1.5mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Worship Night

Worship Night? At North Devon House of Prayer? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Thu 20 Aug20:00North Devon House of Prayer(3mi)

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22nd August 2026

22nd August 2026 at Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here). That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Sat 22 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(1.5mi)

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Live Music

Ashford’s Summer Garden Party

Join us for our annual Summer Garden Party at St. John’s Ashford. Our Spring event was a huge success and we can’t wait to do it all again this August! You can expect:Live music from 5 Man DownA delicious local BBQ Live Weber BBQ demonstrations from the Grill ChefsA visit from everyone’s favourite blue dogGardenContinue reading "Ashford’s Summer Garden Party"

Sat 22 AugSt Johns Garden Centre(3mi)

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23rd August 2026

Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here) is hosting and we're spreading the word. 23rd August 2026 — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Sun 23 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(1.5mi)

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Around £20

Bike Chester

Bike Chester fuelled by Coffee King is returning to Chester Rugby Club for 2026 and there will be a choice of three new routes, approximately 31, 47 and 82 miles long, starting in Chester and exploring the Cheshire countryside with quiet lanes, gentle rolling hills, and a mix of open farmland and wooded stretches.

Sun 23 AugIconic Cycling Events(2.8mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Worship Night

North Devon House of Prayer hasn't given us the full script, but Worship Night has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Mon 24 Aug20:00North Devon House of Prayer(3mi)

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25th August 2026

Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here) is hosting and we're spreading the word. 25th August 2026 — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Tue 25 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(1.5mi)

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Venues with events near Shirwell Cross

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

Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)1.5 miles away Labyrinth Barnstaple2.9 miles away North Devon House of Prayer3.0 miles away

More about Shirwell Cross

Devon, England

Shirwell Cross is in Devon, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Shirwell Cross events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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