Events

Bideford has been twinned with the French town of Landivisiau in Brittany since 1976. Landivisiau is situated about 25 kilometres south of the ferry port of Roscoff. Very strong links with Landivisiau have been built up over the last thirty years by the Bideford Twinning Association which organises the twinning on behalf of the Town Council.

All riders welcome. All bikes welcome. Refreshments are available at the Devon Food Co stand or from the surrounding eateries.

We do not charge an entrance fee but a donation into our bucket would be gratefully received which is to be given to a chosen charity at the end of the season.

Join us for drop-in art activities aimed at younger children, parents and carers. Mini Arts Lab! is on every Tuesday during term time.

The first session is on Tuesday 4th June.

£2 suggested donation per participant.

This ever popular Annual Open Exhibition showcases over 300 works: an eclectic mix of painting, sculpture, textiles, printmaking, ceramics and more.

The exhibition includes work by many of the region’s best artists, both professional and amateur. The Ken Doughty prize (a commemoration of the past president) is awarded to an outstanding and excellent artwork chosen from the exhibition. Work will be available to buy during the exhibition.

The Sunset Festivals were the first ever series of events we put on. They were created to make Saturdays, classically change over day, busy in the village. It worked, brought in people but also created a magical family buzz/vibe. Established in 2016 they are an integral part of our events calendar.

We are always looking for entertainment for our Sunset Festivals. Over the past few years we have found some wonderful acts that we now use regular for our other village events.

Kick off the summer holidays with Sciencedipity! Explore the science of water with hands-on experiments including creating a lava lamp.

Suitable for ages 6-12, parents/carers are asked to stay with children.

Book a place via Eventbrite https://bit.ly/2XuaWvD (please note that there is a booking fee) or call us on 01237 471 455.

Organised by the RainBo Trust, this years event is set to be staged over three days!

With different stages hosting live music, there's bound to be something for everyones taste.

Fancy a taster session on an instrument? There will be music workshops where both children and adults alike can try out drums, guitars and even ukeleles.

The event is not all about the music either with other forms of entertainment including stalls, inflatable fun and game and rides. The event will also have food for every palette and a bar in the park! 

Join us for two days of art in the landscape.

Aug 3 – Sketch book tours. Explore en plein air drawing. Sketch book provided.

10.30am-12.30pm or 1pm – 3pm

£5 per session – book your place via Eventbrite https://bit.ly/2XzDyU7 (please note that there is a booking fee) or call us on 01237 471 455.

Appledore Book Festival is a charity founded in 2006 by Nick Arnold, author of Horrible Science.