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Head of the Dart- SUP Challenge

The Head of the Dart SUP Challenge is an annual event in April and sees more than 250 paddlers taking part, making it the largest SUP event in the UK.   Each year, paddlers come together to complete the 14km course along the River Dart taking in the beautiful Devon countryside running between the historic town of Dartmouth and Totnes, alternating directions every year.   It is traditionally seen as the season opener, with paddlers travelling from all of the country, and further afield! Paddlers have the option to take part in the challenge either as part of the race or leisure fleet.  Prizes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in the race fleets, with a raffle (made up with donations from our sponsors) available for those taking part in the leisure fleet.  All participants collect a finishers medal at the end and timings published on our website. The event is seen as a “must do” and regularly sells out within minutes!  Due to the good old British weather, paddlers can be faced with conditions from sunshine and rain to wind.  As a result, we take the safety of everyone very seriously and work with the local rowing clubs to ensure safety boats are provided along the route.  Contingency plans are also in place should conditions be unsuitable, meaning alternative course routes are used.

Sun 12 AprExplore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Cinema-The Magic Faraway Tree

Based on the beloved The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after their arrival, with no Wi-Fi or electricity to charge their treasured electronic gadgets, the children must develop an interest in the great outdoors. Exploring the natural world around their new home, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including cherished characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands, and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.

Mon 13 Apr10:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Cinema-EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

A mix of a documentary and concert film made using unused footage from Elvis: That’s the Way It Is, the film of Elvis’ legendary 1970 Summer Festival in LaA mix of a documentary and concert film made using unused footage from Elvis: That’s the Way It Is, the film of Elvis’ legendary 1970 Summer Festival in Las Vegas and Elvis’s road concert film from two years later, Elvis on Tour, that were found during the production of 2022’s Elvis.s Vegas and Elvis’s road concert film from two years later, Elvis on Tour, that were found during the production of 2022’s Elvis.

Mon 13 Apr19:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Talk- Vernon MacAndrew: From the Dart to the Red Sea

Vernon MacAndrew’s life extended far beyond Dartmouth. During the 1920s he undertook a series of remarkable expeditions, travelling widely in search of shells and natural history specimens. His journeys took him to Egypt, the Red Sea and the Philippines, where he built up a significant shell collection later bequeathed to the Natural History Museum. These travels also produced a remarkable body of photographs, many in early colour, documenting people, landscapes and wildlife across several continents. In 1939 MacAndrew embarked on a very different voyage — a naval reconnaissance mission in the Atlantic involving Madeira and the islands of Macaronesia, undertaken with retired Admirals in the tense months before the outbreak of war. This illustrated talk by Jonathan Turner explores these expeditions, combining adventure, science and geopolitics.

Mon 13 Apr19:30Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Totnes Indoor Artisan Market

Local craft makers with an array of handmade goods including jewellery, knitted toys, handmade chocolate, clothes and textiles, cards and prints, mosaic art, and dried flowers.

Tue 14 Apr09:30Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Cinema-The Magic Faraway Tree

Based on the beloved The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after their arrival, with no Wi-Fi or electricity to charge their treasured electronic gadgets, the children must develop an interest in the great outdoors. Exploring the natural world around their new home, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including cherished characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands, and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.

Tue 14 Apr11:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Cinema-EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

A mix of a documentary and concert film made using unused footage from Elvis: That’s the Way It Is, the film of Elvis’ legendary 1970 Summer Festival in Las Vegas and Elvis’s road concert film from two years later, Elvis on Tour, that were found during the production of 2022’s Elvis. Subtitled

Tue 14 Apr14:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Jazz Club @Brown's

Wonderful Louise Parker Quartet. Bar from 6pm, Food at 7pm, Music from 8pm. Tagine (chicken or veggie) £25 for supper and music. Call to book . With Mike Cosgrove on piano, Neil Maya on sax/clarinet, Marcus Vergette on double bass.⁹

Tue 14 Apr19:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Chocolate Tasting Experience

Immerse yourself in a half day (13:00 – 17:00) of all things chocolate all held in a beautiful space over looking the river Dart right in the centre of Dartmouth. Our chocolate tasting is a chef’s-table style experience, inviting you to slow down and savour chocolate as a connoisseur – exploring origin, roast, cacao percentage, texture, and finish. In between demonstrations you will be guided through meticulously curated tasting platters, featuring selections of seasonal, exquisitely hand-painted chocolates, while discovering the artistry behind flavour, balance, and sophisticated drink & food pairings. Crafted for discerning food lovers, this is a delicious journey into chocolate, culminating in take-home delights worthy of any gourmet table. This small group experience can be tailored to suit individuals chocolate knowledge and taste preferences. Maximum 4 people. What’s included: 3 chocolate tasting platters. Tea, coffee and beverages served with the tasting platters. A bag of our Candied Valencia Orange Slices to take away.

Wed 15 Apr13:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Cinema-The Magic Faraway Tree

Based on the beloved The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after their arrival, with no Wi-Fi or electricity to charge their treasured electronic gadgets, the children must develop an interest in the great outdoors. Exploring the natural world around their new home, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including cherished characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands, and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.

Wed 15 Apr14:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Cinema-EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

A mix of a documentary and concert film made using unused footage from Elvis: That’s the Way It Is, the film of Elvis’ legendary 1970 Summer Festival in Las Vegas and Elvis’s road concert film from two years later, Elvis on Tour, that were found during the production of 2022’s Elvis.

Wed 15 Apr19:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Cinema-The Magic Faraway Tree

Based on the beloved The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after their arrival, with no Wi-Fi or electricity to charge their treasured electronic gadgets, the children must develop an interest in the great outdoors. Exploring the natural world around their new home, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including cherished characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands, and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.

Thu 16 Apr11:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Cinema-The Magic Faraway Tree

Based on the beloved The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after their arrival, with no Wi-Fi or electricity to charge their treasured electronic gadgets, the children must develop an interest in the great outdoors. Exploring the natural world around their new home, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including cherished characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands, and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.

Fri 17 Apr11:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Sail Loft- Live Music

Live music from Christian (from Mafia 4)

Fri 17 Apr19:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Sea Shanty Evening

Come to our wonderful Sea Shanty night. We have top groups singing for us in St Peter’s Church Stoke Fleming. The acoustics are wonderful, the bands great, a lovely evening with donations bar and snacks. Funds raised are going towards refurbishing the toilet facilities to allow disabled access and providing changing facilities for young children and babies. Do join us we’d love to see you. Parking just up the road, pub opposite (The Green Dragon) for a light supper beforehand.

Fri 17 Apr19:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Cinema-The Magic Faraway Tree

Based on the beloved The Faraway Tree series of novels for children, THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after their arrival, with no Wi-Fi or electricity to charge their treasured electronic gadgets, the children must develop an interest in the great outdoors. Exploring the natural world around their new home, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including cherished characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands, and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.

Sat 18 Apr11:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Chocolate Tasting Experience

Immerse yourself in a half day (13:00 – 17:00) of all things chocolate all held in a beautiful space over looking the river Dart right in the centre of Dartmouth. Our chocolate tasting is a chef’s-table style experience, inviting you to slow down and savour chocolate as a connoisseur – exploring origin, roast, cacao percentage, texture, and finish. In between demonstrations you will be guided through meticulously curated tasting platters, featuring selections of seasonal, exquisitely hand-painted chocolates, while discovering the artistry behind flavour, balance, and sophisticated drink & food pairings. Crafted for discerning food lovers, this is a delicious journey into chocolate, culminating in take-home delights worthy of any gourmet table. This small group experience can be tailored to suit individuals chocolate knowledge and taste preferences. Maximum 4 people. What’s included: 3 chocolate tasting platters. Tea, coffee and beverages served with the tasting platters. A bag of our Candied Valencia Orange Slices to take away.

Sat 18 Apr13:00Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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Skittles

Royal Dart Yacht Club Back by popular demand! We are holding our annual skittles evening on April 18th 2026. Members and non-members alike are welcome for an evening of lively competition! Get your tickets now from Yarn Bar in Dartmouth or the post office in Kingswear. Don’t delay – once they’re gone they’re gone! #riverdartrowingclub #rowingcommunity #CommunityEvent #dartmouth #kingswear Bar, raffle, hot food

Sat 18 Apr18:30Explore Dartmouth - Dartmouth Visitor Centre

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