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EVENTS IN NORTH DEVON 2024

If you’re one of the lucky folk’s who have booked a holiday in Croyde for 2024
(or any of the beautiful surrounding areas Devon has to offer), we have the perfect North Devon Event Guide for you.

Check out our recommendations of events not to miss out on in 2024!

WHAT'S ON

devon county show: 16th-18th may – exeter

Located at Westpoint Arena Exeter, Devon County Show is one of the biggest agricultural events in Devon. This is around a 1 hour and 30-minute drive from the resort and is the definition of the perfect family day out.

With a vast variety of local food, drink stalls, arts and crafts, livestock, fairground rides and activities for all the family, this show really does have something for everyone and will give visitors to the County an opportunity to find out what we’re all about and sample some truly unique local delights.

PIGSTOCK FAMILY FRIENDLY FESTIVAL – 18TH MAY –    THE BIG SHEEP, ABBOTSHAM, BIDEFORD

Pigstock Festival is known to be North Devon’s friendliest festival. This is a 40-minute drive from the resort following the A39 out of Barnstaple towards the Big Sheep.

Enjoy this big family day out that is suitable for all ages with entertainment for the kids all day! With an amazing line up of live music acts for this year including the legendary band Reef & also the beloved Electro-Dub-Reggae collective Dreadzone as well as Laid Blak headlining the festival.

Local Ciders & food available at the Food Village. BMX stunts show and they also offer free festival parking & camping is available!

LYN VALLEY CLASSIC CAR FESTIVAL – 9TH JUNE –    10AM TO 4PM –  LYNMOUTH 

Crazy about cars? Are Vintage and Classic cars your thing? If so, this is the event for you. Located in Lynmouth this is around a 46-minute drive from our resort.

The festival is run by a group of passionate volunteers who donate all the proceeds raised from the event to charity. Look out for a wide range of Classic Cars, Super Cars, Vintage Cars, Motorcycles and while you are there, why not check out the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, which with its rich history and jaw-dropping visuals must be seen to be believed!

GOLD COAST OCEANFAST –  21ST, 22ND, & 23RD JUNE – CROYDE

Join us down in Croyde for one of the most popular events in North Devon. This is just a short 15-minute walk from the resort, over the beach. This family friendly festival never fails to excite us with a fabulous line up to date with some exceptional acts including James Bay, Example, Circa Waves & Charlie Hedges from BBC Radio 1.

If you love music, surfing, beach sports and an appreciation of the stunning coast that we live by, then get your tickets to this unmissable local event now before they sell out!

CIDER & REAL ALE MUSIC FESTIVAL – 6TH JULY –        THE BIG SHEEP, ABBOTSHAM, BIDEFORD

If you are a country music fan and looking for a spectacular day out with unforgettable music, and the best local drinks then head to the Cider & Real Ale Music Festival me lovers!

With a special appearance from local Somerset band The Wurzels we can cheers to the day you won’t want to miss out on! Festival camping is also available! 

 

CLOVELLY MARITIME FESTIVAL – 21ST JULY –          10AM TO 5PM – CLOVELLY

‘In aid of the mission to seafarers’ is the Clovelly Maritime festival.

This is a 1-hour drive from the resort and is a full day filled with activities & entertainment. There is a Yacht Rally starting at 12pm, face painting and arts & crafts to involve all ages including some local food & drink. You can also marvel at the quaint, hilly village itself which is unique and features stunning views. It truly needs to be seen to be believed.

Free entry to under-16s who arrive in maritime themed costumes.

NORTH DEVON SHOW – 7TH AUGUST – UMBERLEIGH

Organised by the agricultural society, this North Devon event is a traditional one-day show celebrating the rural, agricultural, and equestrian heritage that this area of the County has to offer. All are welcome to get involved and check out the livestock, family activities, local produce, and trade stands, there’s so much to see and do!

This is a 40-minute drive from the resort and well worth the journey too.

SKY BAR SUMMER SESSIONS – 19TH & 20TH JULY – CROYDE

Sky Bar are back and are live in the midst of the summer with their ultimate après summer party! Watch the sunset whilst dancing the night away with friends and take in this year’s amazing line up of bands including Scouting for Girls and the Ibiza Orchestra.

SKY BAR – 6TH & 7TH SEPTEMBER – CROYDE              (18 & OVER)

Located at Downend in Croyde, The Sky bar is the ultimate night out and pop-up bar. Dance at sunset and make incredible memories with friends. Enjoy amazing live bands & DJs with appearances from High Contrast & Danny Howard from BBC Radio 1. There are a variety of bars serving delicious drinks and local food throughout the night, setting you up for a wild night out and the best way to spend the last days of the summer.

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