Every year on November 5th for reasons lost in antiquity, the Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of Ottery St Mary to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors.
Ottery St. Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels, an old custom said to have originated in the 17th century, and which is held on November 5th each year. Each of Ottery's central public houses sponsors a single barrel. In the weeks prior to the day of the event, November 5th, the barrels are soaked with tar. The barrels are lit outside each of the pubs in turn and once the flames...
A fantastic family event on Wednesday 5th November!
Enjoy the grand firework display with wonderful reflections over the lake and blazing bonfire.
Gates open at 5.30pm, with the fire lit shortly afterwards.
Free parking and lit walkways. Make sure you wrap up warm and don't miss out this Bonfire Night! Please wear sensible footwear as the terrain is uneven.
Refreshments include: Hog Roast, Mulled Cider, Stone Baked Pizza, Home-made Soup, Toffee Apples, Candy Floss and Hot Doughnuts.
Entry is just £5 for Adults and £3 for Children (under 16). Call...
By popular request the exhibition shown in August is being repeated, with some additional items.
This is a free exhibition of information and items relating to the First World War, contributed by members of the Heavitree community, including personal stories from families who were directly affected.
Here is a chance to find why soldiers were sometimes called Tommies, why a poppy for remembrance, why were some men given a white feather, what coat was developed for the trenches but is now a very fashionable garment.
Come and visit the Sanctuary after dark for some spooktastic Halloween fun!
Ghoulish ghost walks are bigger and better than ever this year, with four ticketed walks taking place at 5:15pm, 5:45pm, 6:15pm & 6:45pm. Tickets are £1 per person, and can be purchased from the Events Barn. There is a maximum number of 20 people per walk.
There will also be pumpkin carving, frightening face painting and other awful activities!
The border between the living and the dead could be very permeable in the Middle Ages, especially at this time of year.
Naomi Howell (University of Exeter) will explain how medieval beliefs about ghosts, bodies and restless spirits are reflected in art, literature, and the tombs of Exeter Cathedral.
It’s been quite a week for Devon Air Ambulance Trust’s in house Lottery, who is celebrating 30,000 playing members.
The charity funded service started its own in house lottery in September 2001 and since then it has gone from strength to strength.
The amount raised by DAAT Lottery members effectively this year will pay for 330 life-saving missions. A huge achievement.
In 2013 sales of the Lottery equated to £1.35 million with over £900,000 donated back to the Trust (272 missions) after the deduction of the prize fund and minimal administration charges. Caroline...
This evening event highlights some of the more unsavoury tales from Exeter’s history and is NOT suitable for children under 14 years of age.
Visitors must be aware of unlit spaces, narrow passages, uneven floors and strange goings-on.
Exeter’s famous Underground Passages are located in the city centre on Paris Street between the Next and Zara stores. Honiton Road and Sowton Park & Ride stops are located opposite the entrance. Alternatively use city centre car parking.
Normal admission prices apply. Child price applies to age 14-17
RAMM has thousands of objects on display which, with a little imagination, could inspire a monster mask. How about a creepy clock, an evil elephant, a terrifying tiger or a scary spider?
Come and join in the Halloween fun and make your own mask to take away. Music will accompany the monster masks activity. There’s also an opportunity to see Ten Pieces, a short BBC film about how classical music can inspire creativity in children, in RAMM’s Garden Meeting Room.
Adults are expected to stay with their children while they participate and must remain with them if they are under...
Make your own bat box with the guidance of Escot’s Nature Rangers! Receive an information sheet about native bats and how to care for your box when you take it home with you at the end of the day!
Please call Escot 01404 822188 or email the Nature Rangers for further details kerry@escot-devon.co.uk
