Welcome to the Hatherleigh Festival website….. after a short break the festival is back! And we have new team full of ideas to make 2015 something special. In the week …
Welcome to Hatherleigh Festival 2013
In this, our 18th year, the Festival will once again be centered around the Town Square Marquee. We aim to provide as many free events as possible but to do …
Close Encounters with North Devon Hawk Walks
Come along to The Square on Saturday 8th July for a close-up encounter with birds of prey. Nigel, of North Devon Hawk Walks has been introducing people to falconry for …
Rise & Shine Workshop, plus Circus Skills with Entertainingly Different
Everybody’s favourite family-friendly showman and entertainer, Entertainingly Different will be hosting a ‘Family Rise and Shine’ workshop from 10:00AM on Saturday 8th July, 2023. Expect hours of fun, songs and …
Drop-in Printing Workshop @ The Alchemy Room
Come along and make your own double-sided botanical mono print, achieved using a Gell press and fresh plant material, on high quality mixed media paper. These can be made into …
Bat Walk & Talk with Joanna Pullin
Join us to discover all about bats. We will be using specialist bat detector equipment and electronic devices to monitor the bats and to translate their high pitched sound so …
Bug Hunting with Joanna Pullin
This is a great activity for all the family, we will be using various techniques to catch and observe the bugs which are resident in our little town! Find us in the …
The Hatherleigh Badge & Tea Towel Rebellion: Fine Art, Protest and Memory.
Coming to Hatherleigh Festival is an unusual exhibition featuring the humble tea towel as artwork and statement of protest. We invite you to consider the tea towel as a democratic …
Beautiful Brains with Dr. Beall
Uncover the mysteries of the human brain at the Hatherleigh Festival 2023. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of brain energy sensing and usage with Dr. Craig Beall, …
Shibori Dying Workshop with Jan Ramirez
Shibori is the fascinating Japanese art of stitch resist which isbased on simple handmade running stitches. In this taster workshop youwill learn how to affect the result by varying the …
Silver stacking rings workshop
Festival Fringe workshops in Dolton If you can’t make Friday 7th there are similar workshops running before and after festival in Dolton: Fringe workshops Silver stacking rings workshop During the …
Silver ring making workshop
Friday 7th July Learn the art of ring making with Eleanore. During the workshop you’ll learn how to cut, solder and shape your very own bespoke silver ring. You will …
Open Mic – Sunday Afternoon Chill Out in The Square
This year we’re going to add a little extra on Sunday afternoon so come and join us for a very relaxed Open Mic session in the Town Square. From 4:00pm …
Electric Spank
Headlining Saturday night this year, we have the amazing Electric Spank. Bringing with them funk and soul by the bucket load, you’ll recognise a few funky classics as well and …
The Kahunas
Get ready to tap those toes, we are thrilled to announce that we are being joined by Indie-Folk-Dance duo, The Kahunas on Saturday night of Hatherleigh Festival. From 8:00PM Saturday …
Energia Samba Band
The ultimate act to kickstart your festive groove, Energia, as their name suggests bring energy and vibrancy to any event they come to. Pop along to The Town Square on …
Dave Holwill
Wonderfully eccentric, wonderfully weird and wonderfully Dave! Dave has played many a set in Hatherleigh in his time. We’re really not sure what to promise here but his sets have …
Silk & Strings
This Hatherleigh-based duo are a firm favourite at local events. With. harmonious blend of guitar and vocals, we are looking forward to welcoming them to the stage from 3:00PM on …
Tony Miller
Playing a mix of covers and original material, solo artist Tony Miller will be joining us on Saturday Afternoon. Saturday – Town Square
Live Music from Students of Hatherleigh Primary School
Here at Hatherleigh Festival, we love to give local organisations an opportunity to showcase their talents. Pop along to Hatherleigh Square on Saturday 8th July from 12:30 to see a …
Bell Ringers Welcome You to the Bell Tower
Sponsored by North Park Vets Hatherleigh Bell Ringers will open the church tower to visitors – come and see how our eight church bells are rung, meet some of Hatherleigh’s …
Food In The Square
After the success of last year and back by popular demand the Festival will lay on its very own fine Street Food cuisine headed up by former Chilli Festival Winner …
Sophie Rosa, Viloin
Sophie Rosa first garnered attention after winning the Second Prize and Audience Prize at the 2nd Manchester International Violin Competition 2011. She has performed across the UK, broadcast for BBC …
George Todica, Piano
[NOT Sunday at 3pm – programme is incorrect] George Todica plays works to include: Mozart – Piano Sonata in A minor, K.310, E. Grieg – Holberg Suite, M. Ravel – …
Trio Exe (Clarinet, Cello and Piano)
We’re delighted to welcome Trio Exe – Clarinet – Nick White, Cello – Hilary Boxer and Piano – Alex Wilson – play pieces from Beethoven, Brahms and Bruch. Morning concert …
Centenary Peace Concert
A fantastic evening of entertainment at the Community Centre. The Hatherleigh History Society WWI Project brings to a conclusion the ‘Commemorations’ with a fitting tribute to the ‘Peace Celebrations’ held …
Open Mic – Sunday Afternoon Chill Out in The Square
This year we’re going to add a little extra on Sunday afternoon so come and join us for a very relaxed Open Mic session in the Town Square. 1.30pm | …
Festival Wristbands – Support Your Hatherleigh Festival!
This year we are selling a limited number of sequentially numbered fabric Festival Wristbands. On the Saturday evening (20th July) of Festival at 10pm there will be a draw and …
Hatherleigh Community Eco Share Event
Following on from Hatherleigh’s first Community Eco Share event earlier this year we are pleased to host the second in our beautiful church. This time, along with sharing/learning tips on …