Arts, Culture and Heritage
Our town is full of great events, culture and communities for you to join in.
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Andigwa Dance
Andigwa Dance, founded by Rebecca Jeffery, is a cross-cultural dance organisation specialising in dance for performance, fitness and health. She specialises in African dance, and dances with vibes influenced by the African diaspora such as salsa and samba from Latin America, and also Bollywood from India, Belly dance from Egypt and flamenco from Spain.
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Fine Art Rooms – Barnstaple
Collective Vision. Singular Art
There are regular creative events and open studio days, that anyone can attend and participate in, to promote creativity and self expression in everyone. Open 10-4pm Tuesday-Saturday during Summer/Winter Exhibitions, and Solo Shows. All other visits to our studios are by appointment or as part of Artist workshops. These include:
CROW – Creative Older Women
CROMe – Creative Older Men
FARB ART Club – All ages and abilities
The collective and associate members aim to showcase theirs and others talents to inspire, motivate, and culturally enhance the beautiful area of North Devon. Please get in touch, visit, and spread the word on socials…
(Please note, we are upstairs)
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Studio KIND CIC
Studio KIND is a community interest company founded in 2020, dedicated to showcasing ambitious and inclusive contemporary art in North Devon. Based in The Corn Store in Barnstaple’s historic Pannier Market, Studio KIND presents a dynamic programme of exhibitions, events, and workshops featuring both local and national artists, emerging and established alike.
With a mission to raise the profile of contemporary art in the region, Studio KIND supports the growing local arts scene while connecting audiences with innovative artistic voices from across the UK. Through exhibitions, artist talks and community-led events, the space champions accessibility, inclusivity, and cultural enrichment-fostering creativity, collaboration, and engagement across all backgrounds.
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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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The Barnstaple Bridge Trust
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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
Services & Community Support
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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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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.
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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.
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Beaford Arts
Supporting rural creative development in North Devon
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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.
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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
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Doohickie Productions
Creating tailor-made production packages for South West based Artists, supporting them to develop and realise live events.