What’s On - March & April 2026
5 - 21 April Easter Egg-stravaganza Pennywell Farm Trails, chocolate, colouring, bunny games and of course all the animals.
Pennywellfarm.co.uk
7 April Easter Raceday Exeter Racecourse, Haldon Hill A day of thrilling jump racing as well as an egg hunt, roller ball derby and arts and crafts. Gates open 12.40pm.
Thejockeyclub.co.uk
9 April U3a talk The Flavel Talk by Richard Haycock about AI – the technology that’s reshaping our world. 10 for 10.30am. Dartvalley. u3asiteuk/events/
11 April The Agatha Christie Festival Spring Gathering Torquay A day of mystery with an impressive line-up of speakers, book signings, live music and games.
iacf-uk.org
12 April Head of the Dart Dartmouth – Totnes The annual SUP event which sees over 300 paddleboards race down 10.30 3
Date Time 5th Feb
12th Feb 10.30 19th Feb
26th Feb 10.00 or 10.20
5th Mar
12th Mar 9.22 or 10.03
5th Feb
26th Mar 10.22 or 11.03
12th Feb 10.30 2nd Apr
19th Feb 9th Apr
5th Mar 16th Apr
10.30 or 10.45
Date Time 19th Mar 10.00
2
10.30 2 3 3
Walk level
2
the Dart. A spectacle worth seeing even if you’re not taking part.
Headofthedartsup.com
17 &18 April Devon Song Festival 2026 The Arts Centre, Ashburton Intimate performances of art song, a form of classical music where expressive poetry is set to piano. Highlights feature Schubert’s Winter’s Journey and explorations of composers like George Butterworth with performances by pianist Natalie Burch and tenor James Way.
Devonsong.co.uk
19 April Hadyn’s Creation Dartington Great Hall Dartington Community Choir perform this classic piece alongside the Dartington Sinfonietta and 3 wonderful soloists.
Dartington.org
25 & 26 April Follow the Seagulls Challenge Dartmouth Two day walking challenge raising funds for brain tumour charities.
Followtheseagulls.com
2 May Devon Boat Jumble Newton Abbot Racecourse Opens 10am. £3.50 adults. Children/ parking free. To book a stand or car boot space call 07971250139
2 - 4 May Brixham Pirate Festival The annual weekend for brigands and buccaneers transforming the historic harbour into a lively pirate haven. Free, family-friendly and featuring shanty music, battles and street performers.
3 May Festival of Wormcharming Blackawton The international day of worms is back – get down on dirty and try and tempt the wiggly things out of the earth!
Wormcharming.co.uk
Dartmouth Thursday walks February - April 2026
Location of walk (£=bring money for ferry)
Kingswear circular with estuary and river views (£)
Blackpool Sands via Venn Lane To be confirmed Meeting point Kingswear railway station
Meet outside Sainsbury’s (opposite Medical Centre) at 10.30. Return from Blackpool Sands on no 93 bus or walk back
Dartmouth Thursday walks March -April
Berry Head, Brixham circular (£) 10.00 no 18 bus from Kingswear Banjo or 10.20 Bank Lane Brixham
Hoodown woods Kingswear via higher and lower ferries (£)
Walk level
10.30 3 2
26th Feb 10.00 or 10.20
10.00 or 10.15
12th Mar 9.22 or 10.03
23rd Apr
30th Apr 2nd Apr
9th Apr 19th Mar 10.00
10.22 or 11.02
2 3 2 09.30 3 Malborough to Salcombe
10.30 2 3 3
26th Mar 10.22 or 11.03
10.30 or 10.45
10.30 3
Dartmouth Walk & Talk: We are an informal walking group based in Dartmouth. Everyone is welcome on our walks, at your own risk. Listed walks may be changed or cancelled at short notice, if the weather is bad or paths impassable. Informal walks also take place on Tuesdays. The Tuesday walk is only decided during the previous week and circulated using our WhatsApp group.
10.00 or 10.15
2 3
Broadsands Beach to Brixham via golf course and The Grove (£)
To Dartmouth using South West Coast path via Redlap, Warren Point and Dartmouth Castle
16th Apr 23rd Apr 30th Apr
There is no charge for attending these walks, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for refreshments at the end if you would like to; and for the ferry where indicated in the ‘Location’ column with (£).
10.22 or 11.02
3 Dartington walk to Cider Press and on to Week and Huxhams Cross
The Walk Levels shown give an indication of the difficulty of the walk. Level 1 is an easy walk of less than an hour using mostly hard surfaced paths with no steep hills or steps. Level 3 walks can use a variety of footpaths, roads and tracks, some of which may be uneven, muddy and slippery. These walks may involve steps, inclines and stiles and will usually take over two hours.
09.30 3 Malborough to Salcombe 10.30 3
Additional Information: -
Long Wood circular (£)
09.30 #93 bus from Dartmouth pontoon to Kingsbridge, then #164 bus to Marlborough
The bandstand, Royal Avenue Gardens
For more information please ring or message David on 07309090958/
davidlmyall@gmail.com Please wear suitable clothing (layers are best) and comfortable, supportive footwear.
Dartmouth Walk & Talk: We are an informal walking group based in Dartmouth. Everyone is welcome on our walks, at your own risk. Listed
- Light coloured clothing is recommended where walks involve using busy roads. - Dogs are welcome on the walks. Please clear up after them and ens
u hre t ey a re on a l d a l i ea t al tmes. Long Wood circular (£)
Totnes to Harbertonford via Ashprington
Cockington Country Park
Location of walk (£=bring money for ferry)
Kingswear circular with estuary and river views (£)
3 Dart riverside walk and the Dartington Estate
To be confirmed Blackpool Sands via Venn Lane
Broadsands Beach to Brixham via golf course and The Grove (£)
To Dartmouth using South West Coast path via Redlap, Warren Point and Dartmouth Castle
3 Dartington walk to Cider Press and on to Week and Huxhams Cross
Totnes to Harbertonford via Ashprington
Cockington Country Park
3 Dart riverside walk and the Dartington Estate
Hoodown woods Kingswear via higher and lower ferries (£)
Dartmouth Thursday walks February - April 2026
The bandstand, Royal Avenue Gardens
9.22 no 92 bus from Dartmouth Pontoon or 10.08 at Totnes 7 Stars bus stop
Meeting point
10.00 no 120 bus from the Banjo Kingswear to Paignton Bus Station & no 12 bus to Livermead
Kingswear railway station
10.22 no 92 bus from Dartmouth Pontoon or 11.03 at Totnes railway station bus stop
10.00 #120 bus from Kingswear Banjo or 10.15 Broadsands/Churston Library
10.30 #93 bus from Dartmouth pontoon or 10.45 at Village Hall bus stop, Stoke Fleming
The bandstand, Royal Avenue Gardens
10.22 #92 bus from Dartmouth pontoon or 11.02 at Totnes railway station (Plymouth side)
010.00 no 120 bus from the Banjo o Kingsbridge, the #164 bus to
bus to Livermead For more information please ring or message David on 07309090958/
davidlmyall@gmail.com The bandstand, Royal Avenue Gardens
9.22 no 92 bus from Dartmouth Pontoon or 10.08 at Totnes 7 Stars bus stop
9.30 #93 bus from Dartmouth pontoon tKingswear to Paignton Bus Station & no 12 Marlborough
10.22 no 92 bus from Dartmouth Pontoon or 11.03 at Totnes railway station bus stop
10.00 #120 bus from Kingswear Banjo or 10.15 Broadsands/Churston Library
10.30 #93 bus from Dartmouth pontoon or 10.45 at Village Hall bus stop, Stoke Fleming
10.22 #92 bus from Dartmouth pontoon or 11.02 at Totnes railway station (Plymouth side)
Berry Head, Brixham circular (£) 10.00 no 18 bus from Kingswear Banjo or 10.20 Bank Lane Brixham
Meet outside Sainsbury’s (opposite Medical Centre) at 10.30. Return from Blackpool Sands on no 93 bus or walk back
2026 DATES FOR THE DIARY Dart Music Festival 15 – 17 May Dartmouth Regatta 26 – 29 August Dartmouth Food Festival 23 - 25 October
3 May Salcombe CrabFest Seafood, sunshine and great music all raising funds for local charities.
Salcombecrabfest.co.uk
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