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Are you looking to join as a new member or book a taster session? Email katherine@theploughartscentre.org.uk. 

Renovations Update:

We're making improvements to our foyer and gallery spaces at The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington until 19 January. Please note that many of our staff are on leave or working remotely during this time and so it may take us a little bit longer to respond to calls and emails. Thanks for your patience. 

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Upcoming highlights

Haunted History Tour
Today!

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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12A
Film

NT Live: Hamlet

Currently on stage at the National Theatre!

Fri 23 Jan to Sat 31 Jan
The Plough Arts Centre
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped...
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Dance

Burns Night Ceilidh with Appledore Ceilidh Band

Sat 24 Jan, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Burns Ceilidh Night with The Appledore Ceilidh Band

Celebrate the...

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12A
Film

From Ground Zero

Stories from Gaza

Fri 30 Jan, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

22 extraordinary stories, from 22 Palestinian filmmakers, living through the unimaginable.

Charming, wistful, heartbreaking,...

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Haunted History Tour

We are thrilled to have been granted exclusive access to this beautiful home.

Hall 'Upstairs Downstairs' Haunted History Tour

Age advisory 14+

Fri 30 Jan to Fri 24 Apr
Hall, Bishops Tawton

A fascinating tour of the beautiful Hall house, a family home for generations, rich in historical elegance.

Stories of their...

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Music

Not the Cowboys Hoedown!

Fri 30 Jan, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Grab your cowboy hat and dust off your boots — it’s time to kick off 2026 in true country style!

Not the Cowboys galloping into...

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12A
Film

Avatar: Fire & Ash

Fri 06 Feb
The Plough Arts Centre

Legendary filmmaker James Cameron transports audiences back to the breathtaking world of Pandora with AVATAR: FIRE & ASH, an...

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Workshops

See all Regular Workshops and One-off Workshops
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 - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Fire Cider Making

Wed 21 Jan, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Our monthly craft and chat sessions offer a friendly, welcoming space to...

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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Singing Circle with Zara Tricconet

Wed 21 Jan to Wed 18 Mar
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
All are welcome to join Zara Triconnet at an open monthly gathering of folk who wish to practice making music with their voice together...
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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 - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Beginners Meditation

Wed 28 Jan to Wed 11 Mar
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Meditation is a relaxing session combining gentle movement, breath work and...

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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Reiki Meditation

Wed 28 Jan, 6:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Whether you are curious about the healing benefits of Reiki, what it is and...

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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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Workshops
Get involved! Creative workshops in house or at your local school or organisation
Live Events
Theatre, Comedy, Dance, Poetry, Talks, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Rock and World Music
Films
The best range of mainstream, art house and foreign language films in North Devon
Exhibitions
2 galleries. 24 visual arts exhibitions per year. Local and regional artists.
Venues
What's on at our other venues around North Devon.
ThePlough@StAnnes
Events & workshops at ThePlough@StAnnes, Barnstaple

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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The Plough Café Bar Bistro
Kitchen & Bar Open

Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 2:30pm

Friday - Saturday: 5pm - 8pm

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01805 625925

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Torrington Dental Practice
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Resurgence Trust
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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

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