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Upcoming highlights

Haunted History Tour

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour

Age advisory 16+

Thu 23 Oct, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

A walking tour with Susan Pengelly of 'Haunted History Tours of Devon', sharing true stories of Barnstaple's bygone Brothels in all...

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12A
Film

Buy One get One Free - Limited time offer!

Ackroyd & Harvey: The Art of Activism

Fri 24 Oct, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Buy one ticket, get another free! Add two tickets to your basket to redeem this offer*

When does practice become...

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PG
Film

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Sat 25 Oct to Fri 14 Nov
The Plough Arts Centre
DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter...
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Workshop - Wellbeing

Wellbeing Wednesday

Wheel of The Year Family Seasonal Celebration - Samhain

Wed 29 Oct, 2:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

With Sarah Ward of Hedgewitch Soapery & Healing.

Celebrate the final harvest of the year, a time when our ancestors made...

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Music

The Melting Pot

Fri 31 Oct, 2:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

A spooktacular extravaganza! Featuring an array of fantastic young musicians. An afternoon festival that embraces the Halloween...

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Music

Swimbridge Consort "The Winding Road"

Bar available. Cash preferred.

Sat 01 Nov, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Join us on an exciting journey as we travel through a choral landscape from gems of the Renaissance to the glitz of the Ritz and look...
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Music

Wayward Winds: Vive La Difference!

Bar available. Cash preferred.

Fri 14 Nov, 7:30pm
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Wayward Winds return to St Anne's with a programme celebrating the respective uniqueness of English and French music in the Twentieth...

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Poetry/Spoken Word

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

Sat 15 Nov, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

An exciting one day festival of oral tradition storytelling, bringing the best of local and national talent to North Devon.

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Workshops

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Slow Stitching, abstract, Embroidery Hoop workshop

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

Wed 29 Oct to Wed 25 Feb
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Caron Hone

Come along a create a beautiful Embroidery Hoop.

You don't need to know all the technical stitches, or...

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Workshop

AUTUMN WORKSHOP SERIES @ The Plough

Zarzo Basket Making!

Lead by experienced tutor Jane Welsh

Fri 31 Oct, 10:00am
The Plough Arts Centre
A Zarzo basket is a type of willow basket originating from Spain. It is known for its distinctive criss-cross weave and elegant shape,...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Winter Hare in Watercolours

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

Sat 01 Nov, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: John Piper Join Artist John Piper for this day watercolour workshop painting a beautiful Winter hare resplendent in its white winter...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Terracotta Seated Dog Sculpture Workshop

All ages welcome (14 yrs & under must be accompanied by an adult).

Sat 01 Nov, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Nearly full

Tutor: Helen McCormick Celebrate your furry friend in clay at our pottery sculpture workshop, where you’ll create a terracotta sculpture of...
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Workshop - Visual Arts

Beautiful Beads - Jewellery Workshop

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

Sat 08 Nov
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

Tutor: Lani Shepherd.

A half day workshop using gemstone, ceramic and glass beads to make colourful earrings, bracelets and...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

An Introduction to Art

Sat 08 Nov, 10:30am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill

A fun session designed to help you enjoy art and the creative process.

This day will help you take...

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Workshop - Visual Arts

Highland Cow in Watercolours

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

Sun 09 Nov, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple
Tutor: John Piper Join North Devon Artist John Piper for a days watercolour painting producing the ever popular “Highland Cow”. Using this...
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Workshop - Storytelling

SUITCASE A one-day Festival of Stories

Unpacking Your Suitcase

Beginner/Intermediate

Sat 15 Nov, 10:00am
ThePlough@StAnne's, Barnstaple

A two hour workshop suitable for adults who are curious about storytelling and those with some experience who want to learn more....

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Workshops
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Live Events
Theatre, Comedy, Dance, Poetry, Talks, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Rock and World Music
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Exhibitions
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.

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Wednesday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm
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Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 2:30pm

Friday - Saturday: 5pm - 8pm

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News

EXHIBITION OPENING: DIALOGUES - Sculptural Works by members of CAMP
26/09/2025

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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