What's on in Varley

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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(2.9mi)

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22nd August 2026

Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here) is putting on 22nd August 2026 and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Sat 22 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(3.7mi)

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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(1.8mi)

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23rd August 2026

Right then — 23rd August 2026 at Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here). We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Sun 23 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(3.7mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Worship Night

Another belter from North Devon House of Prayer. Worship Night — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Mon 24 Aug20:00North Devon House of Prayer(2mi)

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25th August 2026

Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here) is putting on 25th August 2026 and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Tue 25 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(3.7mi)

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26th August 2026

Something's afoot at Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here) and it goes by the name of 26th August 2026. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 26 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(3.7mi)

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27th August 2026

27th August 2026 — brought to you by Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here) and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Thu 27 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(3.7mi)

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29th August 2026

We keep tabs on Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here) so you don't have to. 29th August 2026 caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sat 29 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(3.7mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Bike Cotswold

Bike Cotswold, Sunday 30th August. A fully supported cycling event in the Cotswolds for all ages and abilities with 3 routes approximately 32, 58 & 75 miles, starting at Westonbirt School and exploring the picturesque Cotswolds AONB

Sun 30 AugIconic Cycling Events(1.8mi)

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Cars & Coffee

Join us for our Cars and Coffee meet, a relaxed morning meet open to everyone. From classic favourites to modern builds, all cars are welcome. Come along, enjoy a brew and chat with fellow enthusiasts in a friendly community setting.

Sun 30 AugIdle Car Club(3.3mi)

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30th August 2026

30th August 2026? At Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Sun 30 AugChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(3.7mi)

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1st September 2026

Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here) is being delightfully mysterious about 1st September 2026. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Tue 1 SeptChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(3.7mi)

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2nd September 2026

2nd September 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 2 SeptChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(3.7mi)

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3rd September 2026

Chelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here) hasn't given us the full script, but 3rd September 2026 has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Thu 3 SeptChelfham Station L&B Railway (No Trains Here)(3.7mi)

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HQC Meeting

Braunton Judo Club is being delightfully mysterious about HQC Meeting. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sat 5 SeptBraunton Judo Club(4.2mi)

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Bike Aintree

Bike Aintree, Sunday 6h September. A fully supported charity cycling event hosted by the University Hospitals Liverpool Charity, which will leave the famous Aintree Racecourse and take in the fantastic Merseyside and Lancashire countryside.

Sun 6 SeptIconic Cycling Events(1.8mi)

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Venues with events near Varley

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

Iconic Cycling Events1.8 miles away North Devon House of Prayer2.0 miles away St Johns Garden Centre2.9 miles away

More about Varley

Devon, England

Varley 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 Varley 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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