Open-Air Theatre
Summer Festival
2026
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The Plough Arts Centre
Upcoming highlights
Mother's Pride
Sat 06 Jun, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
From the team behind 'Finding Your Feet' and 'Fisherman’s Friends' comes Mother’s Pride, a story about the Harley family who after losing...
Live Nation presents
The Comedy Store
Sat 06 Jun 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...
Talon the Acoustic Collection
Thu 11 Jun, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Sitting on bar stools and armed with no more than their trademark four-part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid-back banter,...
Midsummer Cèilidh
with the Appledore Ceilidh Band
Sat 13 Jun, 7:30pm
The Plough Arts Centre
Back by popular demand, Appledore Ceilidh Band return for an unforgettable summer’s evening of music, dance, and joy. Whether you’re a...
Please note: St Anne's will be closed to the public, due to essential building works.
Barnstaple Bygone Brothel Tour (North End)
Age advisory 16+
Thu 18 Jun, 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...
We are thrilled to have been granted exclusive access to this beautiful home.
Hall 'Upstairs Downstairs' Haunted History Tour
Age advisory 14+
Thu 25 Jun to Fri 16 Oct
Hall, Bishops Tawton
A fascinating tour of the beautiful Hall house, a family home for generations, rich in historical elegance.
Stories of their...
James Spencer - Live At Barnstaple Guildhall
Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...
Fri 10 Jul, 7:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
At the core of James’ music is the desire to tell stories. Tales of life, love, loss and folk-lore.
He writes songs comprised of...
Workshops
See all Regular Workshops and One-off Workshops
Terracotta Highland Cow Sculpture Workshop
Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...
Sat 20 Jun, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick
This workshop is designed to be a relaxed, friendly space where you can meet new people and have the...
Summer Soap Making Workshop
Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...
Fri 03 Jul, 6:30pm
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Sarah Ward of Hedwitch Soapery & Healing
Do you love natural skincare products, want to reduce plastic waste in your...
'Smiling Basket' Willow Weaving Workshop
Sun 05 Jul, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Jane Welsh
On this one day course we will be learning the traditional skills of basketry whilst making this curved sided...
Seascape in Acrylics Workshop
Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...
Sat 18 Jul, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper
Join North Devon artist John Piper for a days workshop painting a dramatic seascape in Acrylics. Starting with...
Drawing Birds in Coloured Pencils Workshop
Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...
Sat 25 Jul, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: John Piper A day workshop working in coloured pencils to capture some of our characterful British birds. Join Artist John Piper who...
Willow Bird Sculpture Workshop (Chicken/Duck/Pheasant/Heron)
Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...
Sun 26 Jul, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Nearly full
Tutor: Lucy Turner
On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a magnificent willow bird...
Under the Sea Pottery Workshop
Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...
Sat 15 Aug, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick
Come and join Helen for an Under the Sea sculpture workshop and explore ocean forms in clay and create your own...
Sea Urchin Pottery Workshop
Please note: The event will take place at The Guildhall, Barnstaple,...
Sun 16 Aug, 10:00am
Barnstaple Guildhall
Tutor: Helen McCormick
Come join Helen for a relaxed, creative pottery workshop where you’ll make your very own Sea Urchin Bud...
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: Bar open 1 hour before events
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