List of Devon events during the summer.
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What's on list This is not the complete list of events you can expect to find taking place within 30 minutes drive of Leadstone Camping. Every care has been taken to ensure it’s accuracy. As new events become publicised we will try and keep this list up to date – if in doubt please contact the local Tourist Information Centres: Dawlish 01626 215665 Email: dawtic@teignbridge.gov.uk Teignmouth 01626 215666 Email: teigntic@teignbridge.gov.uk VisitSouthDevon.co.uk also has a list of events you may wish to visit (Opens a new window)
Steam Train fans!! The "Torbay Express" will be running again this July, August and September. June - July - August - September 1 - Dawlish Warren - Nature Reserve - Midsummer Wildlife Walk 15 - Newton Abbot - Car Boot Sale, The Racecourse 15 - Newton Abbot - Southwest Motor Show, The Racecourse 15 - Powderham Castle - Dads go Free!! (With paying child). 17 - Newton Abbot National Hunt racing at the Racecourse from 6.45pm 19 - 22 - Shaldon Classical Musical Festival 20 - 22 - Teignmouth Midsummer Folk Festival 25 - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am and evening entertainment 29 - Newton Abbot Car boot sale, The Racecourse The Torbay Express - This is one of the most Extraordinary and Scenic Railway Journeys in Europe. BBC Television hired helicopters to home-in on ‘The Torbay Express’ for its award-winning programme ‘Coast’ last year, showing some wonderful aerial sequences of GWR ‘King’ No.6024 King Edward I ducking and diving around the red-sandstone inlets and coves, and bobbing between the tunnels along the sea wall near Teignmouth. That really wasn’t a surprise, for the steam-hauled ‘Torbay Express’ and the old GWR ‘West of England Main Line’ together make one of the most enchanting railway journeys anywhere in the world, and after seven consecutive summers of operation, the train now enjoys full ‘celebrity’ status. Sundays: 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th July 2 - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am and evening entertainment 3 - 6 - Newton Abbot QUEST Natural Health Show at the Racecourse 5 - 12 - Newton Abbot - Carnival Week 12 - 13- Totnes South Devon Railway "Military Vehicle Weekend" 12 - Newton Abbot Antique Fair, The Racecourse 14 - Newton Abbot National Hunt racing at the Racecourse from 2.20pm 20 - Newton Abbot National Hunt racing at the Racecourse from 2.00pm 20 - 27 - Teignmouth Carnival Week 23 - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am and evening entertainment 23 - 31 Aug - Powderham Castle - Birds of Prey displays (except Sat.) 24 - Dawlish Warren - Nature Reserve - A Wander on the Warren
25 - Powderham Castle - Boyzone in Concert 26 - Powderham Castle - Greatest 80's Party ever with fireworks 27 - Powderham Castle - Katie Melua SEE POWDERHAM WEBSITE FOR THESE FANTASTIC GIGS! 27 July - 3 Aug - Teignmouth Regatta - events based on the Beach and water 27 - Newton Abbot Car boot sale, The Racecourse 30- Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am and evening entertainment 31 - Totnes - Totnes Show, a great 1 day country show
The Torbay Express - This is one of the most Extraordinary and Scenic Railway Journeys in Europe. BBC Television hired helicopters to home-in on ‘The Torbay Express’ for its award-winning programme ‘Coast’ last year, showing some wonderful aerial sequences of GWR ‘King’ No.6024 King Edward I ducking and diving around the red-sandstone inlets and coves, and bobbing between the tunnels along the sea wall near Teignmouth. That really wasn’t a surprise, for the steam-hauled ‘Torbay Express’ and the old GWR ‘West of England Main Line’ together make one of the most enchanting railway journeys anywhere in the world, and after seven consecutive summers of operation, the train now enjoys full ‘celebrity’ status. Sundays: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st August & Bank Holiday Monday 25th 23 - 31 Aug - Powderham Castle - Birds of Prey displays (except Sat.) 27 July - 3 Aug - Teignmouth Regatta - events based on the Beach and water
3 - Powderham - Open air production of Peter Pan 4 - Newton Abbot National Hunt racing at the Racecourse from 2.30pm 5 - Dawlish Warren - Nature reserve - Beach Art 7 - Dawlish Warren - Nature reserve - A Walk on the Wildside 7 - Powderham Castle - Open air Shakespeare "All's well that ends well" 9 -16 - Dawlish Carnival Week 9 - Dawlish Warren, Fireworks when dark 10 - Newton Abbot Car boot sale, The Racecourse 10 - 17 - Powderham - Pirate Week (except Saturday) 12 - Dawlish Warren, Nature reserve - Its a wild life 13 - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am and evening entertainment
15 - Powderham - Open air opera - Carmen 15 - Powderham - Open air opera - The Marriage of Figaro 17 - 25- Shaldon Regatta Week, swimming, rowing and beach competitions! 19 - Newton Abbot National Hunt racing at the Racecourse from 5.40pm
20 - Shaldon " 1785" themed craft day from 10am and evening entertainment 21 - Dawlish Warren, Nature reserve - Beach Art 21 - Powderham - Open air theatrical performance - Little Women 23 - Newton Abbot Antique Fair, The Racecourse 24 - Newton Abbot - Torbay Amateur Radio Exhibition - The Racecourse 24 - 31 Powderham - Teddy Bear Week (ex - Sat) 24 - Newton Abbot Car boot sale, The Racecourse 24 - 25 - Totnes South Devon Railway "50s and 60s weekend" 26 - Dawlish Warren - Nature Reseve - Late summer flowers and early migrants 30 - Newton Abbot National Hunt racing at the Racecourse from 2.25pm The Torbay Express - This is one of the most Extraordinary and Scenic Railway Journeys in Europe. BBC Television hired helicopters to home-in on ‘The Torbay Express’ for its award-winning programme ‘Coast’ last year, showing some wonderful aerial sequences of GWR ‘King’ No.6024 King Edward I ducking and diving around the red-sandstone inlets and coves, and bobbing between the tunnels along the sea wall near Teignmouth. That really wasn’t a surprise, for the steam-hauled ‘Torbay Express’ and the old GWR ‘West of England Main Line’ together make one of the most enchanting railway journeys anywhere in the world, and after seven consecutive summers of operation, the train now enjoys full ‘celebrity’ status. Sundays: 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th September
Additional Events Charity Fetes/Displays In addition to the above list of events there is usually a charity Fete or display on the "Lawn" in Dawlish, or on "The Den" in Teignmouth every Saturday or Sunday during July and August. Exeter Festival - 13 June to 29 JuneAttracts some "big names" in stage, comedy, music and theatre! Lots of Free street entertainment plus loads of "gigs". Check out the council website for details http://www.exeter.gov.uk/festival (opens new window) Car Boot Sales In addition to the "Big One" at the Racecourse in Newton Abbot there are 2 local "Boots". Guided Walks on the Warren Nature Reserve Phone 01626 863980 for further details Enjoy a walk along this beautiful coastal Nature Reserve. All walks are led by Reserve Wardens who will tell you about the Warren’s wildlife and history, and help you to see the estuary’s famous bird life. 2008 DATES Essential Information!
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Leadstone Camping, Warren Road, Dawlish, South Devon. EX7 0NG. Tel: 01626 864411
