Arts and culture
From galleries, museums and historic attractions to artistic and cultural venues and vineyards, there’s plenty to explore wheather you’re looking to uncover local stories, enjoy contemporary creativity, sample locally produced wines, or find somewhere fascinating to visit.
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A La Ronde – National Trust
Unique 16-sided, Georgian house, created and decorated by Jane and Mary Parminter in the late 18th century. The interior is decorated with an unusual…
Allhallows Museum of Honiton
Allhallows Museum in Honiton High Street has an astonishing wealth of local heritage information and artefacts packed into the oldest building in Honiton. Founded…
Ark Pottery
Drop in to our studio pottery in a lovely setting, which offers a range of hand-made pottery for sale, both decorative and useful. You…
Axminster Guildhall
Entertainment venue in the heart of Axminster. Specalises in wellbeing classes and nightly entertainment. SPRING OFFER: 10% off all bookings using discount code. Code:…
Axminster Heritage Centre
We tell the local story from the prehistoric axe makers, the Iron Age hillforts, Roman roads, the Anglo-Saxon development of the Minster and subsequent…
Blackmore Theatre
The Blackmore Theatre is the permanent home of the The Exmouth Players, a local award winning charity drama group with a long history going…
Branscombe Village – National Trust
Nestling in a valley that reaches down to the sea on East Devon’s dramatic Jurassic Coast, the village of Branscombe is surrounded by picturesque…
Cadhay
Cadhay is a beautiful and historic Tudor manor house built around a central courtyard with the Tudor monarchs on each side. It has been…
Community Waffle House
The Waffle House is a 100% non-profit café and community space with a menu which centres around its trademark Liège waffles. Our vision is…
Creative Beings
We are a sustainable social enterprise, a Community Interest Company (CIC), that runs creative courses, wellbeing projects and events in nature. Restore, refresh and…
Devon Open Studios
Devon Open Studios is a 16-day event in September that supports artists and welcomes visitors to engage directly with the wonderful range of artists…
East Devon Art Academy
We provide art workshops all year round. The workshops are taught by local, national and internationally renowned artists. Artists include Roger Dellar, Chris Forsey,…
Eats Boutique
Pop up evening street food markets that travel around East Devon and West Dorset. The Eats Boutique food events offer an alternative way to…
Exmouth Museum
Exmouth Museum & Heritage Centre is a small museum with a big heart at the heart of Exmouth, there are three galleries tracing the…
Exmouth Pavilion
Exmouth Pavilion is a 541- seater theatre, situated in a fabulous seafront location, directly opposite a beautiful beach. We’re proud to be able to…
Exmouth Pottery
Our pottery provides a platform for anyone who wants creative work. Our pottery is sold to galleries across Devon. We make small bespoke animals.
Fairlynch Museum
Situated on the Jurassic Coast and South West Coast Path this ‘gem of a museum’ celebrates and explains the history, geology, and geography of…
Heron Farm Vineyard
We are working farm of 17-acres with an award-winning cafe, vineyards, orchards, kitchen garden, live music and much more. Running from April to September…
Jurassic Discovery
Discover the prehistoric wonders at Jurassic Discovery, nestled in the heart of Seaton, East Devon, your gateway to the Jurassic Coast. This family-friendly attraction…
Kennaway House
Built in 1805, the year of Trafalgar, Kennaway House is a handsome Regency mansion standing in its own grounds at the heart of Sidmouth.…
Killerton – National Trust
A friendly Georgian house set in 2,600 hectares of working farmland, woods, parkland, cottages, and orchards. Killerton House is home to the National Trust’s…
Libraries Unlimited
Hosting cultural events and activities across the district in Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Colyton, Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton and Sidmouth.
Lily Farm Vineyard
Lily Farm is a small family run vineyard, producing award-winning still and sparkling wines made only with the grapes grown at Lily Farm. The…
Lyme Bay Winery
At Lyme Bay Winery Cellar Door we offer our Guided Wine Tasting Experiences. During your visit you’ll sample wines from our extensive range of…
Lympstone Manor
Each Wednesday between May and September Lympstone Manor Hotel hosts a Vineyard Tour and Lunch for both non-resident and resident guests. During the summer…
Manor Pavilion Theatre
A charming 277-seater theatre showing a wide range of entertainment including plays, musicals, pantomime, dance, lectures, touring productions, circus and comedy. Home to the…
Marine House at Beer
Marine House at Beer and Steam Gallery are leading art galleries in East Devon. Established in 1998, for over 26 years we have shown…
Micro Museums of Contemporary Art and Antiquities
Discover exhibitions in two telephone boxes in Market Square curated by Sidmouth School of Art. Sidmouth School of Art is a visual arts charity…
Otterton Mill
Set beside the River Otter in one of Devon’s most beautiful valleys a warm welcome awaits you here at Otterton Mill. Our award-winning café…
Ottery St Mary Museum and Heritage Centre
The museum celebrates the rich social and cultural history of Ottery St Mary and its surrounding area going back 2000 years. The many themes…
Pebblebed Vineyard
Darts Farm’s beautiful Pebblebed Vineyard & Winery is situated on the edge of their farm, in a little village called Clyst St George, just…
Poltimore House
Poltimore House is a Grade II* listed 16th century country house set in 13 acres outside Exeter in Devon. The house was originally built…
River Cottage HQ
Welcome to River Cottage HQ, a stunning 100-acre farm dedicated to championing seasonal, local, organic, and wild food. We proudly run a cookery school…
Riverside Art Space
Open air public art space – year round with 3 public exhibitions per year, connecting people with art and nature working harmoniously with its…
Sea Dog Art
An artist led gallery in the heart of Exmouth. Specialising in local art which supports community projects throughout the town. The gallery hosts High…
Seaton Museum
Seaton Museum (also know as Axe Valley Heritage Museum) is a great place to find out more about the history of Seaton and surrounding…
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the unspoilt countryside along…
Sidmouth Museum
A volunteer run museum displaying something for everyone including geology, antique lace, local history, archaeology and natural history. Admission: Adults £2.50, under 16s free.…
Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum
The museum contains the toy and model collection of Ian and Rebecca Gregory, which has been accumulated over many years together with many toys…
Sidmouth Wallspace Public Art Gallery
Billboard near the Ham which features changing art displays by local and international artists produced by Sidmouth School of Art. A shared creative public…
The Beehive
The Beehive is an award-winning community venue in Honiton, East Devon, with a programme of live events, cinema & space for community activities, performing…
The Fishermen’s Shed
The Fishermen’s Shed – a welcoming creative workshop space and community HQ for Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub. Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub is producer of…
The Gateway Theatre
The Gateway Theatre is home to live music, performing arts, live streamed theatre, films, and community activities serving Seaton and the surrounding area. Our…
The Old Kennels
Pure creative indulgence in the beautiful Blackdown Hills, offering a wide and eclectic mix of courses to our valued customers for 22 years. Over…
The School of Art and Wellbeing
Come and enjoy all sorts of painting workshops in our studio with like-minded people, where you will be supported and encouraged to paint with…
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) is a public art gallery, hosting an award-winning exhibition programme of contemporary art & craft, alongside a permanent collection of…
Villages in Action
Villages in Action was established in 2001 to bring live performance, arts and cultural events to rural communities across Devon. For over two decades…
Westpoint Exeter
Westpoint Exhibition Centre stands as a vibrant and adaptable venue, hosting a diverse array of events year-round. From electrifying concerts, dynamic Trade Shows and…
Whimple Heritage Centre
The Whimple Heritage Centre is a small museum in the heart of Devon cider country. For nearly 100 years, from 1891, the headquarters of…
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Thelma Hulbert Gallery
When various Exhibitions throughout 2026
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) is an award-winning public art gallery in Honiton, hosting an acclaimed programme of contemporary art and craft exhibitions alongside a permanent…
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival
When 23–27 September 2026
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival has been a highlight of the East Devon events calendar for 16 years. Running for five days each September, with a…
Four of Swords Present: Orpheus
When 8 to 24 October 2026 (Thursday to Saturday) Shows at 6.30pm and 8.30pm
This October, Four of Swords leads you back into the belly of the earth, illuminated by candlelight, to witness an ancient tale of love, loss…