Hatherleigh Festival 2015
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 […]
Spork! And the return of the Poetic Hunts!
Join Edward Tripp and Chris White for another big Poetic Hunt! A second serving of silly and subversive comedy, poetry, live music and filth. This event will feature a guest […]
From War Horse to Working horse: A History of the Shire Horse
Tea & Talk at Lower Upcott Farm Arrive 5pm, talk starts 5:30pm Join the festival team and local farmer, Ben May, for a fascinating look at the history of the […]
Moor Lane Market Garden Tour and Mini-Workshops
Moor Lane Market Garden off Victoria Road, Hatherleigh, EX20 2LJhttps://w3w.co/nerd.begin.assist Visit Hatherleigh’s new veg growing and community land project, with short workshops and tours with Jen and Borage.
Personalised Pendants
Multi-use room @ Hatherleigh Community Centre Enjoy making a personalised pendant with the opportunity to hand stamp the initials of loved ones. During the workshop you’ll learn how to polish […]
Silver Ring Making Workshop
Multi-use room @ Hatherleigh Community Centre During the workshop you’ll learn how to cut, solder and shape your very own bespoke silver ring. You will then have the opportunity to […]
Silver and Copper Earring or Pendant Workshop
Multi-use room @ Hatherleigh Community Centre Enjoy a workshop creating a beautiful pendant or pair of earrings. A simple and elegant design that you’ll wear and cherish every day. You’ll be […]
Our Favourite Hymn in Flowers
A floral exhibition in the parish church featuring arrangements inspired by favourite hymns, created by the Hatherleigh flower arrangers group together with contributions from local groups across the town.
Beaford Archive: Glimpses of Hatherleigh’s Past
Step into the Museum area of the church to discover photographs from the Beaford Archive – a remarkable record of rural life in North Devon spanning more than half a […]
The Charter of the Forest and our lost Commons Rights
Talk by Myc Riggulsford: The Charter of the Forest and our lost Commons Rights Your electricity bill may be illegal, and you can dig up clay, feed pigs, or build […]
Small is Mighty – A big exhibition of small things
Exhibition open Friday 10th July 6pm-8pm Saturday 11th July 10am-6pm Sunday 12th July 12pm-4pm 1st floor, Old Schools A big exhibition of small things, filling the first floor of Old […]
Wildlife Photo Competition 2026
Hatherleigh Festival’s Wildlife Photo Competition! The 2026 Wildlife Photo competition is OPEN. Find out all about it on our dedicated page here: Ready to enter you photo? Go straight to […]
Paint-a-(Dartmoor)-Pony Competition
Capture the spirit of Dartmoor through its rapidly disappearing native ponies. For £25 you’ll receive an MDF pony cut-out to paint or decorate however you wish. The brief is deliberately […]
Archery Sessions
Archery is a very rewarding and accessible activity for all. Test your skills and your aim under the expert supervision of Encompass Training. We are running two sessions, in the […]
Joel Munday: Solo Violin Recital
We are delighted to welcome local young violinist Joel Munday to Hatherleigh for a solo recital at the Methodist Chapel. Joel is a British violinist who performs internationally as a […]
From Stone to Paint: A Day with Earth Pigments
(With a lunch break – please bring your own lunch. Coffee, tea and biscuits provided.)Group size: 12 This one-day workshop, led by Jessica Lennan, is an introduction to working with […]
Amdram is Murder
Hatherleigh Players are performing a Murder Mystery play ‘Amdram is Murder’ on Friday 3rd July at 7.30pm in Hatherleigh Community Centre. Written by Karen Ince and directed by Alan Jones. Members of […]
Stitch a Fabric Book – Childrens Workshop
Multi Use Room, Hatherleigh Community Centre | age 8+ Design and create patterns with simple running stitch using felt, buttons and coloured thread for your cover before adding pages to […]
Strawglass workshop
Come along, bring an old glass vase and upcycle it into a colourful piece that catches the light, using a selection of colourful mulberry papers. A vase approx 25cm tall […]
Nature Photography Workshop with Bryony Herrod-Taylor
Join award-winning photographer Bryony Herrod-Taylor for a hands-on nature photography workshop. Learn essential techniques in a small group setting (maximum 10). Bring your own DSLR and tripod if possible. Ideal […]
Open Mic
Open Mic Afternoon After the wild success of last year’s Open Mic it is back again on Sunday afternoon. Come and join us for a very relaxed session in the […]
Puppet Show: The Fairy who wanted to Fly
Mary lived in the forest with her grandfather. Her dream was to fly away with the fairies. A mysterious new friend makes a deal to help her build wings of […]
Wacky Science Party!
Science-themed disco followed by a wacky science show. Brought to you by DNA Kids, highly rated children’s party entertainers. Guide age 4-11 years, everyone welcome.
The Burton Art Box , Camera Obscura
The Burton Art Box Camera Obscura will be in The Square on Sunday. Come along and experience the natural phenomenon where light and physics teach us about the birth of […]
Open Air Church Service
Join us for a ‘Churches Together’ service, with Rev. Leigh Winsbury, Chris Jackson and Patrick Kimber.
Listening to Your Dreams
A workshop session led by Revd. Leigh Winsbury; ‘what is your brain up to at night? And should you take more notice?’ Location:
Salar Gallery
Exhibition Opening times: Tuesday 8th July: 10 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 4 pmThursday 10th July: 10 am – 1 pmFriday 11th July: 10 am – 1 pm, […]
Hatherleigh Art Group
Exhibition Opening times: Friday 11th July: 6 – 8 pmSaturday 12th July: 10 am – 5 pmSunday 13th July: 12 midday – 4 pm Hatherleigh Art Group Biennial Exhibition of […]
Kids Sketchbook Show
Exhibition Opening times: Saturday 12th July: 9 am – 6 pmSunday 13th July: 9 am – 6 pm Children in Hatherleigh have also been getting creative with their own A5 […]
Kids’ Corner
This is in use every Sunday at 11.00 services, furnished with a few goodies and crafts that relate to the day’s subject. Something free to occupy the kids for a […]
Church Tours
Have a look around, see what’s new, and how we use the space now. Includes an introduction to the Q.R. code accessible heritage tour.
Prayer Space
All Weekend (Daylight Hours) The church is always a prayer space for anyone and everyone, but today, we have set out some prompters to help you reflect in prayer to […]
Hatherleigh Pottery
Exhibition Opening times: Friday 11th July: 10 am – 4 pmSaturday 12th July: 11 am – 4 pm An exhibition of ceramics and more Richard, Callum and Jane welcome you […]
Book Binding Workshop
Learn how to bind your own sketchbook or journal with a few simple stitches. Decorate the cover with watercolours. Make two sketchbooks. All materials provided including a bookbinding needle, linen […]
How Myth and Folk Tales can support us with Transforming Conflict
Our Hatherleigh resident Storyteller and Conflict Transformation Facilitator presents an evening of old stories from across the world, along with what we might learn from them to support us when […]
Close Encounters with Birds of Prey
Come along to The Square on Saturday for a close-up encounter with birds of prey. Nigel, of North Devon Hawk Walks has been introducing people to falconry for over twenty years on […]
The Heartbreak Hotel of Hatherleigh
Talk starts at 7.30pm How to turn conflict, crisis and loneliness into strengthened resilience for individuals and relationships. Stuart G Robinson. Author of ‘If you, and we, are not yet […]
Bento Cake Workshop
Join Hannah at One Market Street Cafe to decorate a bento cake. ‘Bento’ (or lunchbox) cakes are mini cakes which originate from South Korea. Stack, crumb coat, and decorate your […]
Archery Sessions
Archery is a very rewarding and accessible activity for all. Test your skills and your aim under the expert supervision of Encompass Training. We are running two sessions, in the […]
Party on with DJ Steve Attfield
From 10.30pm till midnight, in the square, DJ Steve Attfield will be bringing an electric mix of house music, sprinkled with some soul / funk and disco vibe – that […]
Horce Divorse
Horce Divorse is a punk rock band composed of four long time mates who share a passion for music. Hailing from a small town in Devon, their music is heavily […]
Hazaar!
Hazaar are a six piece virtuosic klezmer band from Devon consisting of clarinet/sax, violin, flute, guitar, double bass and drums. A lively, energetic and versatile band that perform traditional klezmer […]
Exeter Jazz Orchestra
Come along to the square to see this Exeter Based Mass Jazz Orchestra Band lift theenergy to a whole new level in the marquee! With 20+ instrumentalists, this performance promises […]
Hedluv + Passman
These cornish rappers are doin’ it dreckly – repping west Cornwall – Britain’s most southerly rappers have long been holding it down – a tradition at Cornish parties and festivals. […]
In Trouble
In Trouble is a four-piece band formed as part of a GCSE music project. The line-up includes Hughie Clarke on lead guitar, Josh Smallocome on rhythm guitar and vocals, Luke […]
Dave Holwill
It wouldn’t be Festival without him, we’re delighted to announce he’s back again to play for you all again this year. Wonderfully eccentric, wonderfully weird and wonderfully Dave! Dave has […]
George Cronin
Solo vocalist and guitarist, George Cronin is a seasoned performer, bringing soulful melodies to his performances across South Devon. George is joining us at Hatherleigh Festival for the first time […]
Mitzi Irish
Mitzi Irish is a singer/songwriter from Bude, bringing a mix of heartfelt originals and fresh acoustic takes on pop favourites. Now based in London for uni, she’s been gigging both […]
Mocean – Afro Brazillian Inspired Percussion Powerhouse!
Mocean is a community percussion band paying tribute to the sounds of Brazil. From samba to the ancestral beats of the NE and turning up the temperature with a little […]
Drum Devon – Family Friendly Drumming Workshops
Looking for a fun and engaging activity for the whole family? Join Drum Devon for an exciting drumming workshop led by experienced percussionist and teacher James Carr! Immerse yourself in […]
Tally Ho Beer Fest with DJ Heavy Stylus
We may be drawing things to a close in the square at 10PM, but the party’s not over, folks, Join Ben, Tom and Team Tally Ho!, as they continue to […]