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Christmas Opening Hours

24 Dec: Cafe open 10am - 1pm. Box office closed.  | 25 - 26 Dec: CLOSED | 27 Dec: Open as usual | 

28 - 29 Dec: CLOSED | 30 Dec: Cafe open from 10am (limited food). Box office open from 10am. | 31 Jan: Cafe open 10am - 1pm. Box office closed. |

1 Jan: CLOSED | 2 - 3 Jan: Open as usual

From 5 - 19 January we will be CLOSED for renovations to our foyer area!

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Upcoming highlights

PG
Film

Wicked: For Good

Fri 19 Dec to Sat 27 Dec
The Plough Arts Centre

And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend …

Last year’s global cinematic cultural...

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Theatre

The Last Baguette presents:

A Winter's Tail

Tue 30 Dec
The Plough Arts Centre

A Winter's Tail - a solstice celebration for early years
A play-along theatre adventure with The Last Baguette

The snow...

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PG
Film

Zootropolis 2

Fri 02 Jan to Sat 03 Jan
The Plough Arts Centre
The screening at 10:30am on Fri 2 Jan is a Relaxed Screening (No ads or trailers, sound at lower volume, house lights kept low, entry/exit...
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12A
Film

Where Is Heaven?

Fri 02 Jan, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre

It’s back again by popular demand - the award-winning (Brighton Film Festival) documentary about life off-grid in Devon and much more...

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12A
Film

Only in cinemas!

Springsteen | Deliver Me From Nowhere

Sat 03 Jan, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
From 20th Century Studios, “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album when...
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Poetry/Spoken Word

Plough Storytelling Circle

First Thursday of every month at ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Thu 08 Jan to Thu 03 Dec
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Since people began to talk they have gathered around fires and listened to stories, and although we cannot provide the fire, we can give...

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Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Town Centre: Southgate End Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Thu 15 Jan to Thu 20 Aug
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Walking Haunted History Tour with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon'.

Stories of murder, betrayal, prison tales...

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Haunted History Tour

Bideford Town Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Wed 21 Jan to Wed 14 Oct
Bideford Town Hall

Walking Haunted History Tour of old Bideford with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing true tales of the ghosts...

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Workshops

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Introduction to Acrylics 3 week course

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be...

Sat 10 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: John Piper

This 3 week course (Saturdays 10-24 January, 10am-4pm) will take you through the basics of painting in...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Bags of Fun! Wet Felting Workshop

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a...

Sat 17 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs Using wet felting techniques, you will learn the principles of how to create a 3D form in...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Owl Mosaic Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be...

Sat 17 Jan, 2:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Juliette Hayward

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of mosaic.

Make a beautiful owl from upcycled, broken crockery...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Bird Bath Pottery Workshop

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a...

Sat 24 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Helen McCormick

Come and join Helen for a fun day learning how to create your own bird bath for your garden from clay....

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Spring Bird Garden Ornament Pottery Workshop

Suitable for all ages 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a...

Sun 25 Jan, 2:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Helen McCormick Celebrate the season of new beginnings with a relaxed, creative workshop where you’ll sculpt your very own spring...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Introduction to Watercolours 3 week course

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be...

Sat 31 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: John Piper

This three week course (Saturdays 31st Jan 7th & 14th Feb, 10am-4pm) will take you through the basics of...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Spring Soap Making Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 13+. Under 16’s must be...

Thu 05 Feb, 7:00pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery

Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your home or...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Plant Support Willow Weaving Workshop

Sat 07 Feb
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Jane Welsh

A half day workshop to make a sweet pea/plant support out of willow.

These add really attractive...

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2 galleries. 24 visual arts exhibitions per year. Local and regional artists.
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ThePlough@StAnnes
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Opening times

Box Office
Monday: 7-9pm (during term time)
Friday - Saturday:  10am - 4pm
re-opening 6:30pm - close.

Gallery
Wednesday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm
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Please ring the buzzer to be admitted on Wednesday

The Plough Café Bar Bistro
Kitchen & Bar Open

Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 2:30pm

Friday - Saturday: 5pm - 8pm

Booking advisable
01805 625925

We are very grateful to the following local businesses for their support

Norman Family Trust
RHS Rosemoor
Westward IT
Viva Violins
ImageFitz
Bond Oxborough Phillips
Pee Wee’s Personal Homecare
Torrington Dental Practice
Dartington Crystal
JAG Signs
Plymouth City Council
The National Lottery
Tamar Trading Building Supplies
Jamaica Press
S&G Carpets Ltd.
Arlington Court
Westcountry Maintenance Services Ltd
Affinity Devon
Glover Stanbury Chartered Accountants
Smytham Manor Holiday Park
Rangemoors
Pearce Homes
Tarka Digital
Resurgence Trust
Fab Funky
Together Financial Solutions
Atlantic Rest Burial
Dafforn and Son
Mike Wye Associates
Philip J Milton

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Patrons: Sir Michael Morpurgo O.B.E., Jenny Eclair, Sir Andrew Motion, Alistair McGowan, Show of Hands, Ian McMillan, Richard Digance, Tape Face, Dave Kelly

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The Plough Arts Centre is delighted to acknowledge the financial support of: 
Great Torrington Town Council, Torrington Town and Lands Charities, Devon County Council, Torridge District Council, Arts Council England, The UK Culture Recovery Fund, The National Lottery Community Fund, Boshier Hinton, Barnstaple Town Council, Davie Barnstaple Trust, Garfield Weston 

Supported by Arts Council England (logo) and The National Lottery

The Plough Arts Centre Limited,
9–11 Fore Street,
Great Torrington,
Devon, EX38 8HQ

Box Office 01805 624624