27^th – 30th August. Ilfracombe Sun West Beer Festival

27^th August. Morte Farm Walk. With the National Trust. With the spectacular backdrop of Morte Point to enjoy, prepare to be amazed by the skills of our local tenant farm, David Kennard and his famous TV dogs as they look after their sheep on the point. Walk does cover rough, steep terrain. Mortehoe Heritage Centre ss74486. 10am -1.pm. For more information and booking please contact 01598763402. £5 Adults, £2 Children.

27^th August. Arlington Court. Fun Days. 11am – 3pm. Crafty fun for the kids. ! On the A39, just 9 miles north of Barnstaple (EX31 4LP). All free with normal admission unless otherwise stated. Admission is free for under 5s and national Trust Members.

27th August. Wild about Summer Forest Fun Days! Chapel Woods, Spreacombe near Woolacombe. Supported by the RSPB.10am – 3pm. Ages 5 -12 years. £15 per session. £25 siblings x2 per session. Don’t stop me now provider. Limited spaces. For more information please contact Jo Morgan O7881915665. Louise or Matt O7805717578.

27^th August. Craft Fair. Mortehoe Village Hall. Admission Free. All enquires June 01271870545. Celebrating its 15^th year

28^th – 30^th August. North Devon Mini Register Grand Tour – Westward Ho! and Ilfracombe.

28^th – 30^th August. St Matthew’s Fuchsia Festival. Lee The glories of “Fuchsia Valley” displayed in St Matthew’s church, with teas in the Hall 11am - 5pm.

28^th August. Castle Bonfire & Firework Spectacular. Torrington. This project is in support of the Children’s Hospice South West, the North Devon Cancer Care Centre Trust, and many other local charities. 40^th Anniversary of the Great Torrington Cavaliers. Old bowling green Torrington. With our biggest firework display. Tickets on sale at Woolacombe TIC.

28th August. Arlington Court. Fun Days. 11am – 3pm. Crafty fun for the kids. ! On the A39, just 9 miles north of Barnstaple (EX31 4LP). All free with normal admission unless otherwise stated. Admission is free for under 5s and national Trust Members.

28^th August.  Lundy Sailings. Lundy abounds with Wild life – Silka deer, Lundy ponies, Soay Sheep, rabbits, basking sharks, dolphins, and birds so rare that they bring birdwatchers to the Island from all over Britain. A day trip to Lundy Island is also a cruise, a chance to enjoy the beautiful North Devon coast. Lundy’s own ship the MS Oldenburg, is a sizeable vessel, carrying 267 passengers, and providing bar, buffet, shop and information centre. Sailing from either Ilfracombe or Bideford quay the voyage takes under 2 hours. Landing on the jetty, you walk up the cliff road from the beach and the island awaits.

29^th – 30^th August. St Matthew’s Fuchsia Festival. Lee The glories of “Fuchsia Valley” displayed in St Matthew’s church, with teas in the Hall 11am - 5pm.

29th August.  (Sunday) Car Boot Sale. Pottington. On the dual carriageway into Barnstaple.  1pm – 4pm

29th – 30^th August. North Devon Mini Register Grand Tour – Westward Ho! and Ilfracombe.

29^th August. Upton Fete. Village fete with music, bar, cream teas, barbecue and live entertainments. Toilets, car park. Upton Village Hall. 2pm – 5pm. Dogs welcome. £1 Adult.

29^th August. Arlington Court. Outdoor theatre. Pride and Prejudice. Illyria present a Regency romance about the proud Mr Darcy and prejudiced Miss Bennett, set in a whirlwind of balls and tea-parties, performed on the lawn at Arlington Court. Adult £14, Child £12 . £2 discount for advance bookings on 01271850296. 6.30 pm gates open for picnics.  7.30 pm performance. On the A39 , just 9 miles north of Barnstaple (EX31 4LP)

29^th August. Lynmouth Fete. Enjoy a traditional summer fete with many different games and stalls to test your skills. Great fun for all the family. Join the National Trust on the Manor Green at Lynmouth between 11am and 5pm. Free Entry.

29^th August. Arlington Court. Fun Days. 11am – 3pm. Crafty fun for the kids. ! On the A39, just 9 miles north of Barnstaple (EX31 4LP). All free with normal admission unless otherwise stated. Admission is free for under 5s and national Trust Members.

29^th August (Sunday). Clovelly. At approx 4pm you could be lucky enough to witness a host of intrepid cyclists rattling sown the cobbles of Clovelly. The inaugural Great Tour ride is one of the UK’s greatest challenges – a circumnavigation of Britain’s coastline by bicycle, starting from Seaton, Devon on 3^rd July. The riders are drawn from the worlds of sport, celebrity, charity, politics, science and the arts. For 64 days they will never lose sight of the sea during their epic 6,600 km pedal in aid of The Prostrate Cancer Charity and the National Grocers Benevolent Fund “Caravan”. Everyone is invited to join in this colourful and inspirational sporting celebration of the British coastline. For further details please see www.thegreatour.org.

30^th August. St Matthew’s Fuchsia Festival. Lee The glories of “Fuchsia Valley” displayed in St Matthew’s church, with teas in the Hall 11am - 5pm.

30th August. (Monday). Arlington Court. Fun Days. 11am – 3pm. Crafty fun for the kids. ! On the A39, just 9 miles north of Barnstaple (EX31 4LP). All free with normal admission unless otherwise stated. Admission is free for under 5s and national Trust Members.

30th August. (Monday) Woolacombe Open Air Market. Lee Cross Farm. Mortehoe/Woolacombe, (halfway between Woolacombe & Ilfracombe).  The biggest and best market in the area! Acres of Free Parking. By bus no31 from Woolacombe to Ilfracombe every hour! By car on the main Woolacombe to Ilfracombe road!

30^th August. (Monday). North Devon Mini Register Grand Tour – Westward Ho! And Ilfracombe.

31st August. (Tuesday). Tractor and Trailer Rides to Bull Point or Morte point. With the National Trust. Rides start at 10.30 and last 1 hour. Meet at the Mortehoe Heritage Centre. Booking advisable on 01271870028. £4 Adults, £2 Children.

31st August. (Tuesday).Borough Farm. Sheepdog & Falconry displays at Woolacombe’s Borough Farm. Join us for an evening of amazing Sheepdogs and exciting Falconry. Wednesdays 6pm. The creator of Channel Five’s “Mist –sheepdog tales” David Kennard and one of the country’s finest falconers Jonathan Marshall treat you to a breathtaking display of skill and daring! Featuring Mist the Sheepdog. Adults £4 Children £2.

31^st August. (Tuesday). Lundy Sailings. Lundy abounds with Wild life – Silka deer, Lundy ponies, Soay Sheep, rabbits, basking sharks, dolphins, and birds so rare that they bring birdwatchers to the Island from all over Britain. A day trip to Lundy Island is also a cruise, a chance to enjoy the beautiful North Devon coast. Lundy’s own ship the MS Oldenburg, is a sizeable vessel, carrying 267 passengers, and providing bar, buffet, shop and information centre. Sailing from either Ilfracombe or Bideford quay the voyage takes under 2 hours. Landing on the jetty, you walk up the cliff road from the beach and the island awaits.

31^st August. (Tuesday).Croyde Village Open Air Market.  The biggest and best market in the area!