Arts, Culture and Museums

East Devon is rich in creativity, culture and heritage, with inspiring places to discover across the area. From galleries, museums and historic attractions to artists, makers and cultural venues, there’s plenty to explore whether you’re looking to uncover local stories, enjoy contemporary creativity or simply find somewhere fascinating to visit during your stay.

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Allhallows Museum of Honiton

Museums

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…

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Ark Pottery

Creative / Craft in Wiggaton

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…

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Axminster Guildhall

Theatre / Performance

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:…

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Axminster Heritage Centre

Heritage

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…

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Blackmore Theatre

Theatre / Performance

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…

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Cadhay

Heritage

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…

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Community Waffle House

Arts and Culture · Theatre / Performance

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…

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Creative Beings

Creative / Craft

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…

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Devon Open Studios

Arts and Culture · Creative / Craft in We are a Devon wide organisation, which identifies East Devon as a key area in its cultural plan.

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

Arts and Culture · Creative / Craft

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,…

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Eats Boutique

Arts and Culture in Lyme Regis

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

Museums

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…

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Exmouth Pavilion

Arts and Culture · Theatre / Performance

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…

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Exmouth Pottery

Arts and Culture · Creative / Craft · Galleries

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.

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Fairlynch Museum

Museums

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…

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Heron Farm Vineyard

Arts and Culture

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…

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Jurassic Discovery

Heritage · Museums

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…

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Kennaway House

Arts and Culture · Galleries · Heritage

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.…

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Killerton – National Trust

Heritage · Museums in Broadclyst, Near Exeter

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…

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Libraries Unlimited

Arts and Culture

Libraries Unlimited

Hosting cultural events and activities across the district in Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Colyton, Exmouth, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton and Sidmouth.

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Lily Farm Vineyard

Arts and Culture

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…

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Lyme Bay Winery

Arts and Culture in Shute, Axminster

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…

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Lympstone Manor

Arts and Culture

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…

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Manor Pavilion Theatre

Theatre / Performance

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…

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Marine House at Beer

Arts and Culture · Galleries

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…

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Otterton Mill

Arts and Culture · Galleries · Heritage

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…

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Pebblebed Vineyard

Arts and Culture in Clyst St George, Nr Topsham

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…

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Poltimore House

Arts and Culture · Heritage in Poltimore, Exeter

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…

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River Cottage HQ

Arts and Culture · Creative / Craft

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…

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Riverside Art Space

Arts and Culture · Galleries

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…

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Sea Dog Art

Arts and Culture · Galleries

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…

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Seaton Museum

Heritage · Museums

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…

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Seaton Tramway

Heritage in Colyton

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…

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Sidmouth Museum

Heritage · Museums

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.…

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Sidmouth Wallspace Public Art Gallery

Arts and Culture · Creative / Craft · Galleries in NB think this needs to be listed under the heading of Gallery having seen the draft map

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…

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The Beehive

Arts and Culture · Creative / Craft · Galleries · Theatre / Performance

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…

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The Fishermen’s Shed

Arts and Culture · Creative / Craft in NB think this needs to be listed under the heading of Creative Hub having seen the draft map

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

Theatre / Performance

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…

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The Old Kennels

Creative / Craft in Blackdown Hills (Honiton is closest)

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…

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The School of Art and Wellbeing

Arts and Culture · Creative / Craft

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…

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Villages in Action

Arts and Culture · Creative / Craft · Theatre / Performance

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

Arts and Culture · Theatre / Performance in Clyst St Mary

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…

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Whimple Heritage Centre

Heritage · Museums in Whimple

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

Arts · Exhibition in Honiton

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…

Sidmouth Summer Play Festival

Arts · Festival in Sidmouth

Sidmouth Summer Play Festival

When 21st June - 19th September 2026, 12 plays in 12 weeks

The Sidmouth Summer Play Festival is a beloved annual tradition at Manor Pavilion Theatre, offering a remarkable 12 plays across 12 consecutive weeks, running from…

Sidmouth Walking Festival

Nature · Wellbeing in Sidmouth

Sidmouth Walking Festival

When 12th-18th September 2026, various times and locations

A week-long celebration of the stunning Jurassic Coast, rolling countryside, and charming towns and villages. With five guided walks daily, explore spectacular routes including the…

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