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:
Below is what happened in 2009! Many of the events are held year after year so as soon as we have the dates confirmed I will update the list for 2010.
Here are a couple of key dates... Dawlish Carnival Week is Sat 14 -21 inclusive: Airshow on Thursday and Grand Procession on Friday.
Dawlish Warren Fireworks spectacular - Thursday 26th August
JUNE 2009
"NR" = Nature Reserve
13th - Newton Abbot - Antique Fair at the Racecourse
14th - Newton Abbot - Carboot sale at the Racecourse
14th - Powderham Castle - Naturewatch Day
14th - NR - Early Summer Wildlife
16th - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 6.45pm
16th - Market & Car Boot Sale
17th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
18-21st - Shaldon Classical Music festival
19-21st - Teignmouth midsummer folk festival
21st - Newton Abbot - Southest Motor Show at the Racecourse
21st - Powderham Castle - Dad's go free!
21st - NR - Practical Help: Grassland
23rd - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 6.30pm
23rd - Market & Car Boot Sale
24th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
28th - Newton Abbot - Carboot sale at the Racecourse
30th - Market & Car Boot Sale
JULY 2009
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.
Passes Dawlish Warren at approximately: 11.20am and returns at 6.20pm - dates below
"NR" = Nature Reserve
1st - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
2-5th - Newton Abbot - QUEST Natural Health Show at the Racecourse
3rd - Local Produce Market in Dawlish Town
4-5th - The Dawlish Warren "Fezz-tival" - 2 days of slapstick entertainment and music
4-12th - Newton Abbot - Carnival Week
5th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
7th - Market & Car Boot Sale
8th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
11-12th - Powderham Castle - Historic vehicle gathering - HUGE!!
11-12th - Totnes - South Devon Railway 1940s weekend
12th - NR - Summer Games! - Juniors
12th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
12th - NR - A wander on the Warren
13th - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.15pm
14th - Market & Car Boot Sale
15th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
19th - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.00pm
19th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
21st - Market & Car Boot Sale
22nd - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
22nd - NR - Practical Help: Grassland
25-1st - Teignmouth - Carnival week
25th - Powderham Castle - The Greatest 80's Party Ever!
26th - Powderham Castle - Status Quo in concert
SEE POWDERHAM WEBSITE FOR THESE FANTASTIC GIGS!
26th - Newton Abbot - Car Boot sale at the Racecourse
26th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
28th - Market & Car Boot Sale
29th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
29th - Totnes - Totnes Show, a great 1 day country show.
30th - NR - Family Summer Walk
AUGUST 2009
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.
Passes Dawlish Warren at approximately: 11.20am and returns at 6.20pm - Dates below.
"NR" = Nature Reserve
1st - Shaldon Water Carnival
1-9th - Teignmouth regatta, events based on the Beach and Water
2nd - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
3rd - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.30pm
4th - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.30pm
4th - NR - Beach Art & Shell Hunt - Juniors
4th - Market & Car Boot Sale
5th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
7th - Local Produce Market in Dawlish Town
7th - Summer Fun Fest - Entertainment And Street Theatre
9th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
9th - Newton Abbot - Car Boot sale at the Racecourse
11th - NR - Bugs, Bugs, Bugs - Juniors
11th - Market & Car Boot Sale
11th - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.15pm
12th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
12th - NR - Big Adventure (in the undergrowth) - Juniors
15th - Dawlish Carnival Week (15th - 22nd)
15th - Newton Abbot - Antique Fair at the Racecourse
16th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
18th - Market & Car Boot Sale
18th - NR - Beach Art & Shell Hunt - Juniors
19th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
20th - Carnival Airshow - Dawlish, Red Arrows, etc
21st - Grand Carnival Procession - Dawlish
22nd - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.25pm
23rd - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.30pm
23-31st - Shaldon Regatta Weeke, swimming, rowing and beach competitions!
23rd - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
25th - Market & Car Boot Sale
25th - NR - Wicked Warren Wildlife - Juniors
26th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
27th - NR - Big Bird Changeover
27th - Firework Display
29-31st - Totnes - South Devon Railway "Rails and Ales" weekend
30th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
31st - Lustleigh Show - excellent traditional 1 day village show
SEPTEMBER 2009
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.
Passes Dawlish Warren at approximately: 11.20am and returns at 6.20pm - dates below
"NR" = Nature Reserve
1st - Market & Car Boot Sale
1st - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.10pm
2nd - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
4th - Local Produce Market in Dawlish Town
5th - NR - Practical help: Wetland
5-6th - Newton Abbot - Rock and Gem show at the Racecourse
6th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
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 - 12 June to 28 June
Attracts 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 3 local "Boots".
Every Saturday morning at Starcross Playing field - about 5 minutes drive or jump on the bus.
Every Sunday morning in the field 5 minutes walk from Leadstone towards the Beach!
Every Tuesday in association with the open air market in the field 5 minutes walk from Leadstone towards the Beach!
Dawlish Airshow 2008 - video highlights
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.
2009 DATES
Listed above as "NR"
Call 01626 863980 or call in athe Nature Reserve Visitor centre for details.
Essential Information! No need to book – just turn up on the day
Walk charge is £3 per adult / £1.50 children
Walks last about 2h 30minutes
Sorry, no dogs
Some binoculars are available to borrow
Wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for the weather – some walking on soft sand.
