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 […]
The Dockneys
A dynamic, lively and tight-knit three-piece covers band, The Dockneys have been taking to the stage and entertaining crowds for many years. We are thrilled to be welcoming them back […]
‘Poetic Hunts’ – Edward Tripp and Chris White
Join Edward Tripp and Chris White on their big Poetic Hunt! A silly and subversive hour of comedy, poetry, live music and absolute filth. Plus, live music from Dave Holwill […]
Market Gardening with Heavy Horses
Educational talk, tour and demonstration with Ben May and his heavy horses at Lower Upcott Farm. Learn how Shire horses can be used in market gardening! Starts at 5pm. Free […]
Wildlife Photography Exhibition
Exhibition Opening times: Friday 11th July: 6 – 8 pmSaturday 12th July: 10 am – 6 pmSunday 13th July: 12 midday – 4 pm Come along to the ground floor […]
Fairyhouse and boat making workshop
Join us for a fun crafting activity using beautiful foraged, found and grown natural materials and treasures to inspire and create your own miniature summer fairyhouse or magical boat to take […]
Piano Concert: Ignas Maknickas
Programme to include works by Bach, Schubert, Schumann and Chopin. Venue: Lower Pulworthy, Highampton, EX21 5LQ Contact Adam Swainson to book your seats: About Ignas … Born in California and […]
Bat Walk & Talk with Joanna Pullin
Join Joanna Pullin and bat expert Sarah Butcher to discover all about bats. We will be using specialist bat detector equipment and electronic devices to monitor the bats and translate […]
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 […]
Silver Ring Making Workshop
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 polish or finish this with different […]
Silver Ring Making Workshop
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 polish or finish this with different […]
Silver Bangle Making Workshop
Enjoy an afternoon learning the art of silver smithing. During the workshop you’ll learn how to cut, shape and solder a silver bangle. You will then finish it by polishing […]
Watersports Experience Session with Encompass Training
Get ready for an exciting watersports experience at the beautiful Woolladon Lake, Meeth, offered by Encompass Training as part of Hatherleigh Festival 2025! Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or trying […]
Guess Who – The Self Portrait Show
Exhibition Opening times: Friday 11th July: 6 – 8 pmSaturday 12th July: 10 am – 6 pmSunday 13th July: 12 midday – 4 pm An exhibition of who we are […]
The Hatherleigh Sketchbook Show
Exhibition Opening times: Friday 11th July: 6 – 8 pmSaturday 12th July: 10 am – 6 pmSunday 13th July: 12 midday – 4 pm The idea is to show the […]
Festival ATC Swap
Festival ATC swap at the Alchemy Room, Hole Court, Hatherleigh. What3words ///watched.holidays.wimp At the Alchemy Room we believe everyone has a creative side and we would like to invite you […]
Sashiko Visible Mending with Jan Ramirez
Following their recent, successful mending workshops Sustainable Hatherleigh are running another to introduce using simple Sashiko stitching to repair denims. Create your own designs using the methods of mending you will learn with Jan […]
Wildlife Walk and Soil Film Events Write-up
by Shanti Smallwood, Farm Adviser, Devon Wildlife Trust The Devon Wildlife Trust Northern Devon Natural Solutions project worked with Hatherleigh Festival to put on two great events this July. The first […]
Tenor Gregory Steward
Tenor Gregory Steward returns with a new programme of classical songs and Songs from the Shows Date: Thursday 11th JulyTime: 7.15pm Place: Hatherleigh Church of St John the BaptistCost: £12 […]
Increasing the Wildflowers on Hatherleigh Moor
A guided walk Date: Tuesday 9th JulyTime: 4-5.30pm Meet: Entrance to Mount Pleasant, south ofDeckport CrossCost: Free, donations welcomeTickets: Book Now Devon Wildlife Trust has been working with Hatherleigh Moor […]
So you think we are Stupid… ?
A talk by Kate Ripley: “A Study of Sheep Psychology” Date: Tuesday 9th JulyTime: 7.30-8.30pm Meet: Old Schools, HatherleighCost: Free, donations welcomeTickets: Places limited, booking requiredClick here or scroll down […]
Drop in the Ocean
9:30-10:30PM| The SquareHeadlining Saturday night this year, we have the amazing, ‘Drop in the Ocean’. Bringing with them bags of energy, these seasoned Festival pros are sure to send us […]
The Kahunas
From 8:15PM| The SquareGet 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.
Hatherleigh Allstars
From 7PM| The SquareHatherleigh Allstars are BACK to entertain you all! Come along to The Square to be entertained by this local group of familiar faces performing a selection of […]
Henry Hassell
From 6PM| The SquareUp and coming singer-song writer, Henry Hassell has an alternative indie-rock style for his original material, taking most of his inspiration from Sam Fender, The Backseat Lovers […]
Mariners Away
From 5PM| The SquareFamiliar faces to music events in this region, this Dartmoor-based, 10-piece male choir are renowned singers of shanties and songs of the sea.
Dave Holwill
From 4PM| The SquareIs it a bird? Is it the cat? Is it a pirate? No! It’s our mate Dave. Wonderfully weird, wonderfully eccentric, wonderfully Dave. Dave has played many […]
Tony Miller
From 3PM – Town Square Playing a mix of covers and original material, solo artist Tony Miller will be joining us on Saturday Afternoon.
Libby Moore
From 1:45PM| The SquareLibby has been gigging throughout the West Country for decades. Taking her solo performances to pubs, markets and community festivals, she has made a name for herself […]
Samba Baia
From 12:30PM| The SquareSamba Baia is a community Samba Band run by Carnival Arts North Devon. Bringing with them as many as 25 musicians for an uplifting performance of traditional […]
Okehampton Community Dance Project
From 1:00PM| The SquareOkehampton Community Dance Project, is a non-profit group giving young people the opportunity to dance without the pressure of getting it ‘right’ – passion comes before perfection […]
Introduction to Soul Warriors
From 3:00PM| The Community CentreSoul Warriors is a local venture run by Paul Bears (yoga and relaxation teacher) and Chris Pover (Kenpo Karate black belt teacher). Come and join a […]
Street Market in The Square
From 11:30AM| Market Street & The SquareThis year we will be welcoming along a selection of local makers to market their wares. These will include, jewellers, talented local crafts people, […]
Family Drama Workshop
From 11:15AM, The Square. Join Nellie and Nathaniel, intrepid explorers who have travelled the world collecting story ideas from their Story Generator. From this magical machine they will spin a […]
Family Musical Instruments Workshop
From 10:00AM, The Square. Fancy having a go on a dulcimer or an accordion? Or maybe a violin or percussion? Join Becki from Rootnotes to learn new tunes and play […]
‘Hatherleigh does Street Food’
From Midday| The Square| £6 adults – £4 kidsAfter the success of last year’s Street Food event, our local budding chefs are back again, serving up their dishes from around […]
Hazaar!
From 9:30| The SquareSelf-proclaimed purveyors of the finest Gyspy, Balkan and Klezmer music, ‘Hazaar!’ guarantee to bring laughter, joy and all out dancing to Friday evening. Get ready to tao […]
Ceilidh with Winsburys & Co.
From 7:30| The SquareJoin Rev. Leigh Winsbury, his talented family of musicians and a few other familiar faces for a traditional Ceilidh in the square to get festivities underway!
Moth Trap Setup
Meet at the entrance to the Churchyard at 9pm. We’ll be setting up equipment to lure the moths in overnight. Join local moth expert, Kevin New, to see how he […]
Hatherleigh Silver Band
From 6:30| The SquareNo event in Hatherleigh would be true to form if it were not opened by our very own Hatherleigh Silver Band. The Silver Band are renowned across […]
Open Air Church Service
From 11AM| Town Square Join us for a ‘Churches Together’ service, with Rev. Leigh Winsbury, Chris Jackson and Patrick Kimber.
Printers Paradise Studio & Gallery
EXHIBITION Printers Paradise Gallery Open: Friday 4 – 8pm, Saturday 11am – 7pm, Sunday 11am – 4pm. 1st Floor Old Schools An exhibition and celebration of the vast range of […]
BIG Sculpture Making
From Midday: The SquareCome along, lend a hand and make your mark! Enjoy getting involved in something creative – something epic in the middle of the action, the marquee in […]
Hatherleigh Primary School Band
From 12:30| The SquareEnjoy a few songs from the talented year 6 pupils from our local primary school.
Flo Whiting
From 3PM| The SquareWe are hugely excited to be welcoming along 12 year old local singer and pianist, Flo Whiting, to kick off an afternoon of Open Mic entertainment.
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. If you’re […]
Salar Gallery
Open: Tues & Fri 10AM-1PM and 2PM-4PM, Thurs & Sat 10AM-1PM| Bridge StreetSally & Beverley welcome you to an ever-changing exhibition of work by Devon Artists throughout the year.
Hatherleigh Pottery
Open: Fri 12:00-7:30PM, Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun: 10AM-2PM| 20 Market StreetRichard, Callum and Jane welcome you to Hatherleigh Pottery on Market Street, where they will be exhibiting their own work for […]
COMPETITION TIME: “Where will you see THIS?”
£1 entry| Collect sheets from The Salar Gallery, Bridge StreetCan you find the unusual things Hatherleigh Art Group have photographed around the town? The enter, pick up a photo sheet […]
DJs Steve Attfield & Theo Fields
From 10:30PM| The SquareSteve Attfield and Theo Fields, will be doing a ‘back-2-back’ house music DJ set to finish off Saturday night. Get your dancing shoes on party people!
Bug Hunting with Joanna Pullin
From 10AM| The ChurchyardThis 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 […]
