What's on list (updated 11/3/10)

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 June, July, August and September.

June - July - August - September

Nature Reserve ::  Powderham Castle (home to many events)

JUNE 2010

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’, 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

12th - Newton Abbot - Antique Fair at the Racecourse
12th - NR – Submarine saunter
12-13th – Totnes – South Devon Railway summer diesel gala
13th - Newton Abbot - Carboot sale at the Racecourse
13th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
15th - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 6.15pm
15th - Market & Car Boot Sale
16th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
17th-20th - Shaldon Classical Music festival
18th-20th - Teignmouth midsummer folk festival
20th - Powderham Castle – Fathers and Heroes day - Dad's go free!
22nd - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 6.30pm
22nd - Market & Car Boot Sale
23rd - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
26th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
27th - Newton Abbot - Carboot sale at the Racecourse
29th - Market & Car Boot Sale
30th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening

JULY 2010

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’, 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

2nd - Local Produce Market in Dawlish Town
3rd-11th - Newton Abbot - Carnival Week
4th – NR – Summer games - juniors
4th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
5th - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.15pm
6th - Market & Car Boot Sale
7th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
8th-11th - Newton Abbot - QUEST Natural Health Show at the Racecourse
10th – Spirit of the Exe festival at Dawlish Warren, includes "The Quails" band
10-11th - Powderham Castle - Historic vehicle gathering - HUGE!!
10-11th - Totnes - South Devon Railway 1940s weekend
11th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
13th - Market & Car Boot Sale
14th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
18th - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.00pm
18th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
20th - Market & Car Boot Sale
21st - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
24th-31st - Teignmouth - Carnival week
25th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
25th - Totnes - Totnes Show, a great 1 day country show.
27th - Market & Car Boot Sale
27th - NR – Beach Art and Shell Hunt – Juniors
28th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
31st-8th - Teignmouth regatta, events based on the Beach and Water

AUGUST 2010

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’, 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

31st-8th - Teignmouth regatta, events based on the Beach and Water
1st - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
2nd - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.30pm
3rd - Market & Car Boot Sale
4th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
6th - Local Produce Market in Dawlish Town
7th - Shaldon Water Carnival
7th - Newton Abbot - Antique Fair at the Racecourse
8th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
8th - Newton Abbot - Car Boot sale at the Racecourse
10th – NR – Wicked Warren Wildlife - Juniors
10th - Market & Car Boot Sale
10th - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.15pm
11th - NR – Insect boxes - Juniors
11th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening

14th - Dawlish Carnival Week (14th - 22nd)
15th - Newton Abbot - Car Boot sale at the Racecourse
15th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
17th - Market & Car Boot Sale
18th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
19th - Carnival Airshow - Dawlish, Red Arrows, etc
20th - Grand Carnival Procession - Dawlish
21st - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.25pm
22nd - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.30pm
22nd-30th - Shaldon Regatta Week, swimming, rowing and beach competitions!
22nd - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
24th - Market & Car Boot Sale
24th - NR – Bugs, bugs, bugs - Juniors
25th - Shaldon "1785" themed craft day from 10am til evening
26th - Firework Display
28th-30th - Totnes - South Devon Railway "Rails and Ales" weekend
28th - Torbay Express Steam Train Passes
30th - Lustleigh Show - excellent traditional 1 day village show
31st - Market & Car Boot Sale
31st - Newton Abbot - National Hunt Racing at the Racecourse from 2.20pm

SEPTEMBER 2010

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’, 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
3rd - Local Produce Market in Dawlish Town
5th - NR - Practical help: Pond people
5th - 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 - 25 June to 10 July

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.

2010 DATES
Listed above as "NR"

Call 01626 863980 or call in at he 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.

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