Preparations are well underway for May the 4th, when we will hold our Lifeboat Day here in Appledore. In the morning our All Weather Lifeboat, Mollie Hunt will be moored up against Appledore Quay, so why not come aboard and have a look around. Then join us at our station in the afternoon to meet […]
Save the date ... the annual Watermouth Castle Car Show is happening on Sunday May 11th, 2025.Join us for a delightful display of classic and unique cars against the backdrop of our stunning Victorian Castle. Best part? It's a FREE event! The Battlements car park will be reserved exclusively for the Car Show.If you're keen […]
The Devon County Show is an agricultural show held annually at the Westpoint Arena and Showground in Clyst St Mary near Exeter. It is one of a number of county shows in the United Kingdom. The show is a celebration of rural life in Devon, and features country and livestock competitions, a grand parade, equine events, local […]
The 26th multi-award-winning GoldCoast Oceanfest, set against the backdrop of a sun-drenched Atlantic, it’s big enough to create a great party atmosphere, yet small enough to not be overwhelming. Simple enjoyment for all – the GoldCoast Oceanfest midsummer weekend is all about good times, great music, keeping fit and looking after the environment. Grown organically, […]
Marking its 17th year, this iconic marathon takes place on Sunday, June 29 and boasts a stunning route that stretches across the South West Coast Path and the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (where the race gets its name). The reputation of this event has grown with runners coming from across the UK […]
Based at the beautiful, award winning Putsborough Sands the race takes in some of the South West’s most stunning scenery. The start and finish line overlook Putsborough Beach, a 3 km sandy beach stretching up to Woolacombe with views of Lundy Island in the distance. This Olympic distance course – 1.5km Open water swim, 40km […]
The North Devon Show is THE premier agricultural spectacle in the region and has something for everyone. There are classes for Alpacas, Beef & Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Horse Showing Classes & Show Jumping as well as Pony Club Games and Young Handler Competitions. There is also an Open Dog Show & Poultry Display plus a […]
The Appledore Book Festival is a charity founded in 2006 by Nick Arnold, author of the Horrible Science series, in a bid to raise money to save Appledore Library. His campaign brought the community together and was an overwhelming success. Today, the Appledore Book Festival continues to thrive and grow – becoming one of the […]
