Arts, Culture and Heritage

Our town is full of great events, culture and communities for you to join in.

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Fremington Quay Heritage Centre

Discover the history of Fremington Quay over the years, it’s pottery, maritime heritage and the coming of the railways
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Alan Richards Spanish Tutor

Spanish lessons for beginners, O’Level, A’Level, Open University, business or travel.
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Dave Hendy

Magic. Punch and Judy for children and adults. Balloon modelling
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The Barnstaple Bridge Trust

Amanda McCormack Devon Artist Photographer

Amanda McCormack – Photography for Wellbeing – photowalks, workshops, learning, fun

Photography experiences and learning – photowalks, workshops and short courses.
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Green Paths environmental education cic

Green Paths Environmental Education CIC is a community interest company dedicated to leveraging the great outdoors as a classroom to teach the significance of nature. Being outdoors is inclusive and enhances all aspects of life. Our team comprises educators certified in environmental science, bushcraft, forest schooling, foraging, and mindfulness. We have specialists for SEN, military, and refugee groups, ensuring our sessions are inclusive and provide focused support. We can host you at our locations or visit your educational institution or club. The possibilities with us are limitless.
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Lesley Anne Cornish Artist and Author

Artist and Children’s Book author, based in Bideford.
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Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon

The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon tells the stories of the people and landscapes of North Devon. Our collections include everything from our most ancient rocks to contemporary artworks
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Djembe Devon

Welcome to the ultimate drumming experience in Devon! We are the leading service provider for authentic interactive drumming workshops and performances with Djembes provided.
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St Anne’s Arts & Community Centre

St Anne’s is set in a green, pedestrianized oasis in the very heart of Barnstaple; a Gothic building in miniature, charming and unassuming, in the middle of the Parish Church cemetery. St. Anne’s is one example of an extraordinary group of historic buildings concentrated in between Barnstaple’s two main shopping streets and now hosts a programme of community arts activity.
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North Devon Sinfonia

We are an orchestra of amateur musicians from around the North Devon area, although our members come from as far afield as North Cornwall and Somerset. We usually rehearse on Sundays at West Buckland school, with usually 5 rehearsals before each concert.
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Sunrise Diversity

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Magical Tots – Toddler and Early Years Learning Through Dance Classes

Magical Tots and Magical Days Dance and Theatre School in Devon and Cornwall offer engaging play, movement, dance and performing arts classes for toddlers and young children, inspiring confidence, creativity and joy.
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Restless Successors

We are Restless Successors, a new theatre company, based between North Devon and London, founded by writer and dramaturg Natalia Riga and composer and sound designer Peter Buffery.
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StudioKIND.

Studio KIND. is an artist-led contemporary gallery and project space located in the heart of North Devon.
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The Plough Arts Centre

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Creative South West

Creative South West is a not for profit organisation Creative based in S.W. England, which supports established and emerging textile artists and designer makers.
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Dave Hendy

Magic, Punch and Judy, Balloon Modelling
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Creative Minds North Devon

Making Art Accessible to All
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ArtMakers

ArtMakers is a not-for-profit company which supports artists and Makers in north Devon – the New Atlantic Wave. It has over 180 creative members, runs the Art Upstairs Gallery in Bideford, and events across north Devon including Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Arlington Court, Torrington, Appledore, and Holsworthy.
North Devon Moving Image CIC (NDMI) is a community film making organisation working with local people to create, collect, and share short films which enlighten, inspire, and entertain.

North Devon Moving Image

North Devon Moving Image CIC (NDMI) is a community film making organisation working with local people to create, collect, and share short films which enlighten, inspire, and entertain.
Beaford Arts Organisation

Beaford Arts

Supporting rural creative development in North Devon
Mrs Animation, Brings art to life.

Mrs Animation

Mrs Animation, Brings art to life.
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North Devon Arts

North Devon Arts is a membership organisation, holding regular meetings with speakers, social gathering, exhibitions, workshops and community art projects.
A range of big plays for small spaces that satisfy all ages.

Multi Story Theatre Company

A range of big plays for small spaces that satisfy all ages.
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Kook Ensemble

Kook Ensemble circus theatre brings together a team of world class theatre makers who create original and playful stories.  We delight in blending the very best of circus arts and theatre, to create compelling work.
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Jacob Terry Acoustic

Acoustic singer-songwriter with passion
Doohickie Productions

Doohickie Productions

Creating tailor-made production packages for South West based Artists, supporting them to develop and realise live events.
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Connect & Create

Events organiser for independent businesses and creatives.

Join us for the

Flourishing Culture Awards

Highlighting those who have made a positive impact on you or your community.

We invite you to nominate individuals, groups, or organisations who have influenced you through their cultural contributions.