Events

Slow Food Market

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The UK’s first regular Slow Food market has become a monthly treat for lovers of real food. Slow Food embraces the theory of good food production.

The Brunel Tour

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This unique behind-the-scenes tour reveals the hidden depths of the Old Bristol Station, an architectural landmark designed and built by the industrious Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Bristol's original station is located next to the current main station at Temple Meads and is the world's oldest surviving purpose-built railway terminus, pre-dating London Paddington by over a decade. Completed in 1841, it was regarded as a 'wonder of the Victorian Age'. It finally closed in 1965 and is now home to the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum.

The Dart Music Festival

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Now in its eleventh year, this is the Music Festival for the discerning.

Whether your musical preference is for folk or orchestral, jazz or opera, acoustic guitar or chamber music, blues or an organ recital, it will all be here in Dartmouth on 16, 17, 18 May.

Devon Wine Week

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The Devon Wine Week is believed to be the biggest regional celebration of English Wine Week.

Devon now has close to 30 vineyards, many planted in the last few years as the English wine boom has gathered pace. It's estimated Devon wines have already captured 1% of the wine market in their home region.

Dorset Gardens Trust Event at Thornhill House

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An exciting all-day Sunday event for garden lovers.

The Dorset Gardens Trust 2008 GARDEN DAY will be at THORNHILL HOUSE near Stalbridge on Sunday July 6th from 10am – 5pm, entry £5. Thornhill will provide a magnificent setting for a great day out, with specialist plant sales, stalls, displays, lectures and a variety of refreshments.