Don’t make any plans for the weekend until you’ve checked out our guide to what’s on in and around Exeter:
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The Great Gatsby Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exter It’s the 1920’s, the age of jazz and women’s independence; when wealth, glamour and decadence ignited public fascination for a fleeting moment in time. Jay Gatsby embraced the era as he set about acquiring all the trappings of a self-made millionaire. His biggest conquest was the young socialite, Daisy. For years, Gatsby is passionate in his pursuit of her love until it all ends...
With summer just around the corner, enjoy an afternoon of thrilling summer jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Thursday 8th May.
Racing will start at 14:05, with gates opening at 12:05.
Tickets for the day can be purchased at www.newtonabbotracing.com until 5pm the day before the fixture. Tickets will be available at the gate upon arrival.
Don’t forget – children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry to all fixtures.
You'll find something to suit all ages and tastes in our guide to the best of what's on in and around Exeter this weekend:
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Exeter Comedy Club Friday, 8pm, Exeter Corn Exchange Four top comedians, everyone gets a seat at a table, the bar is open throughout and pizzas are served to your table - all this goes to make one of the best evenings out in the city. Over 16s, tickets £12. www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange
The Sugar Dandies' Tea Party Saturday, 2pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter A modern and fun twist on an old-fashioned afternoon tea dance! The award-...
If you're wondering what's on in Exeter this weekend then you've come to the right place. Whatever the weather, don't make any plans at all until you've checked out what's on offer:
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Strawberries in January Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, The New Theatre, Exeter Do you ever wish love could be more like the movies? Strawberries in January is a biting heartwarming comedy about four romantically challenged singletons you stumble through contemporary Montréal in search of in search for love. Tickets: £12 on Friday (with champagne), £10 on Saturday. Box office: 01392...
Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is holding its annual Emergency Services Weekend, inviting employees of the Emergency Services and NHS along to visit the multi award winning family attraction completely free on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September! If you work within the Fire Service, Police or NHS, you can enjoy free admission and your immediate family, including parents, partners and children, can visit the South West’s number one family attraction at a discounted rate of £9.95.
Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park has organised this special day as a sincere thank you for the...
New research released by Buyagift.com shows Britain's parents spend a staggering £9.5 billion on entertaining their kids during the six-week break. A study by the leading online gifting and experience website found that most parents spend £1,232 on keeping their children entertained during the summer holiday. Research by Buyagift.com of 1,000 parents found that by the time kids go back to school the average family will have spent; £472 on childcare, £388 on day trips in the UK and £372 on food and drink. The survey, which also looked into the specific opinions of families in the South West...
Two North Devon greats have joined forces to create a weekend of motoring madness this August.
The newly renovated Highbullen Hotel, Nr Umberleigh, is a key sponsor of the first ever Castle Hill Car Festival, at Castle Hill House in Filleigh and, to help visitors from outside the region make the most of the weekend, Highbullen has put together a special two-night package on 2-3 August, which could cost as little as £58.50 per night.
The Festival (3-4 August) is a family-friendly event and features classic cars (including a centenary display of Aston Martins), stunt planes,...
Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is inviting intrepid youngsters to come along this half term and become a Crealy Explorer by taking part in their Explorers' Week. Using an ‘Explorers' Map’ guests can follow the trail and solve the clues around the park to win a medal and the chance to take part in a daily prize draw!
Find out what animal guards the thrilling rollercoaster Maximus or head to the top of the Vortex and see what colour the lights in Viper are! Explorers who correctly solve all of the clues will earn themselves an Explorers Medal and be in with a chance of...
All you need to plan for a fun-packed Bank Holiday weekend...
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Vienna Festival Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Friday, 7.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange A classic fairy tale set to Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, stunning choreography, beautiful costumes, all combine to portray the struggle between good and evil. Tickets: £20 adult, £15 under 16s. Box office: 01392 665938. www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange
Theatre Open Day Saturday, 10am-4pm, Exeter Northcott Theatre If you've always wanted to go behind the scenes, now's your chance as the Exeter Northcott throws open...
"Can we fix it? Yes we can!" Stuck for things to do on the bank holiday? Crealy has the answer. Bob the Builder enjoyed himself so much last time, he is heading back to Crealy Great Adventure Park.
A real treat for every young builder, Bob appears in mini shows in the Show Dome at intervals throughout the day with Wendy and Spud, recycling rubbish and building a ship sailed by Captain Spud with a little help from their imagination.
Packed with new attractions, wild rides, masses of indoor entertainment and the region’s friendliest animals, you’ll take home more precious...
