The Plough Arts Centre

Upcoming highlights

Live Music
Today!

An evening of immersive sound and experimental performance.

Pattern Recognition presents: Slow Slow Loris & Sieben and The Last Highway

Please note: This event will now take place at Barnstaple Guildhall,...

Sat 10 Oct, 7:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall

Opening the evening will be The Last Highway .

A trio combining Double Bass, Saxophone and Electronics, the Last Highway are a...

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Live Comedy

Alistair McGowan - 3 in 1 (Rescheduled)

Thu 15 Oct, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
An evening of classic comedy, poetry and beautiful piano music – three great shows in one!
Following his Sony album reaching No 1 in...
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Live Music

A Night at the Movies

Fri 16 Oct, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
From beloved ballads to soaring anthems and toe-tapping tunes, join us for an incredible night of iconic music from all your favourite...
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Live Music

In aid of Earth Action North Devon

Swimbridge Consort "As the river runs"

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...

Sat 17 Oct, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Join us for an uplifting evening of beautiful choral works meandering through 1000 years from the spiritual spring of Hildegard von Bingen...
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Live Music

Nerina Pallot - Solo

Wed 21 Oct, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre

Following her acclaimed Royal Albert Hall performance celebrating 25 years in music, Brit and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter...

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Haunted History Tour

Please note: St Anne's will be closed to the public, due to essential building works.

Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour (South End)

Age advisory 16+

Thu 22 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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Live Comedy

Paul Sinha: 2 Sinha Lifetime

Priority booking for Supporters only until 17 April 9:00am!

Fri 23 Oct, 8:00pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Paul Sinha returned to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 after a dramatic 2023 that saw him booking a ticket to Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary half...
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Live Comedy

Live Nation presents

The Comedy Store

Sat 24 Oct to Sat 28 Nov
The Plough Arts Centre

The Plough Arts Centre is one of only nine UK venues to be chosen by The Comedy Store, London.

With nearly 40 years’ experience...

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Workshops

Workshop

Forest streams in acrylics

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...

Sat 17 Oct, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper Join North Devon artist John Piper for a day painting a beautiful woodland stream scene with waterfalls and trees. Full...
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Workshop

Zarzo Basket Willow Weaving Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...

Sun 18 Oct, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall

Nearly full

Tutor: Jane Welsh

This is a one day workshop to make a distinctive and decorative Zarzo basket which makes a beautiful fruit or...

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Workshop

Tumbled Tile and Clay Pendant Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at Bridge Hall, Barnstaple,...

Sun 01 Nov, 1:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Susy Dixon Why not spend a relaxing afternoon making a tumbled tile and clay pendant from scratch with no experience needed and you...
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Workshop

Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Wet-felting Introductory workshop

Thu 12 Nov, 6:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall

Tutor: Penny Rowland Hill of Penygwyn Designs

Come and create your very own piece of fabric, using an assortment of brightly...

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Workshop

Autumn in Watercolours Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...

Sat 14 Nov, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper This watercolour workshop with artist John Piper will give you a chance to express your creativity with a loose and...
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Workshop

Christmas Rag Wreath Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...

Sun 15 Nov, 12:00pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Caron Hone Come along and make a beautiful " Rag Wreath for life".
Made using, recycled materials, and incorporated onto a...
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Workshop

The industrial past. Cornish Tin Mines in Watercolour Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...

Sat 28 Nov, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper

Join artist John Piper for a days watercolour painting capturing the iconic engine houses of the tin mines on the...

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Workshop

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...

Tue 01 Dec to Tue 08 Dec
Barnstaple Guildhall

Tutor: Sue Denham

You are invited to join us on a wonderful winter wreath making workshop.

You will make a straw based...

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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 Opening hours

Bar - Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 2:30pm

Food served from 10am - 2pm

Friday - Saturday: Bar open 1 hour before events

Booking advisable
01805 625925