A round up of events, activities and attractions in the Stoke Lodge Area until the end of August. Better get down here and make the most of them - the nights will be drawing in soon..! (sorry...)
A very big Thank You to those lovely people at By The Dart for all the useful information.
Learn more on: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/whats-on-in-dartmouth
There's still lots happening in the area at the moment, right up to the end of August and beyond. Check out the previous blog posts for full details of the many ongoing events to make sure you don't miss out...
Here's a sample of just some of the other fun and interesting things to do from now until the end of August:
August 16th & 17th - British Firework Championship
Started
in 1997, this annual competition allows professional display companies
to demonstrate their skills.
Plymouth Hoe became the favoured location
providing a natural amphitheatre where large scale pyrotechnics can be
used safely and watched from a variety of points around the harbour and
Sound.
The Championships have grown hugely and are now recognised as the
premier annual display in the UK, attracting tens of thousands to the
city.
- See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/british-firework-championships-16-17-august/#sthash.7AUhnIBN.dpuf
- See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/british-firework-championships-16-17-august/#sthash.7AUhnIBN.dpuf
August 15th - 20th - Totnes Carnival Week
Totnes Carnival Includes traditional events throughout the week: Children’s
Fancy Dress, 5-a-side Football, Picnic in the Park, Bingo and the
challenging but fun ‘Odd Object Competition’.
Grand Carnival Procession
on Saturday 18th August. Starts around 6pm.
See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/totnes-carnival/
August 18th and 30th - Dartmouth Indoor Pool Fun Fete
An event for all the family with food, crafts, children's activities and much more.
Royal Avenue Gardens 10.00 - 4.00
Help to raise funds for the Dartmouth Indoor Pool!
August 18th - Dog Awareness Day.
10.30 - 3.30 Royal Avenue Gardens
An Educational Roadshow with The Dog Trust on hand to answer any
questions you may have - and more...
August 19th - Berry Head Bat Walk 7.45pm - 9.15pm
A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head National Nature Reserve, a Geopark Gateway Site.
More info: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/berry-h/
August 21st - 23rd - Tribal Clash at Blackpool Sands
Whatever
you do this summer - don't miss the Tribal Clash! - See more at:
http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/tribal-clash-blackpool-sands-dartmouth/#sthash.rwaSck2y.dpuf
Whatever you do this summer - don't miss the TRIBAL CLASH!
Taking place just a stone's throw from Stoke Lodge Hotel (well, almost), comes this awesome annual Tribal Clash event with teams of men and women from all across Europe battling it out in a
series of gruelling, high-intensity challenges in the beautiful and
natural environment of Blackpool Sands.
August 21st - Totnes Good Food Sunday 10.00 - 3.00
The
biggest monthly producers' and farmers' market in the Westcountry. Held
on the 3rd Sunday of every month - See more at:
http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/totnes-good-food-sunday/#sthash.Tkke2PQP.dpuf
The
biggest monthly producers' and farmers' market in the Westcountry. Held
on the 3rd Sunday of every month.
August 22nd - 26th - Hands on History at Dartmouth Castle
Get
set for a summer packed with time-travelling fun! With lots to see and
do, the Hands on History Crew will be bringing history to life
throughout the holidays.
11am - 5pm - See more at:
http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/hands-on-history-pirates-dartmouth-castle/#sthash.duHDrz6A.dpuf
From 11.00 until 5.00, get set for some time-travelling fun!
There will be lots to see and do with the hands on History Crew who will be bringing history to life.
August 22nd - 30th - Sail on the Pelican Tall Ship
Get
set for a summer packed with time-travelling fun! With lots to see and
do, the Hands on History Crew will be bringing history to life
throughout the holidays - See more at:
http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/hands-on-history-pirates-dartmouth-castle/#sthash.Dq1KCu5q.dpuf
A unique opportunity to board and sail on this historic tall ship during Dartmouth Regatta.
A
unique opportuntiy to board and sail upon the historic tall ship,
Pelican during Dartmouth Regatta - See more at:
http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/sail-on-the-pelican-tall-ship/#sthash.uc3WqUf1.dpuf
Full trip details: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/sail-on-the-pelican-tall-ship/
Plymouth
became the favoured location providing a natural amphitheatre where
large scale pyrotechnics can be used safely and watched from a variety
of points around the harbour and Soun - See more at:
http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/british-firework-championships-16-17-august/#sthash.i9PNcGmB.dpuf
More info about the Pelican: http://www.adventureundersail.com/
tarted
in 1997 this annual competition allows professional display companies
to demonstrate their skills. Plymouth became the favoured location
providing a natural amphitheatre where large scale pyrotechnics can be
used safely and watched from a variety of points around the harbour and
Sound.
The Championships have grown hugely and are now recognised as the
premier annual display in the UK, attracting tens of thousands to the
city.- See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/british-firework-championships-16-17-august/#sthash.7AUhnIBN.dpuf
August 25th - 27th - Dartmouth Royal Regatta
Dartmouth's Big Event, this year's Regatta has a packed programme of events both on and off the water, from rowing races to river activities, fun events to fireworks, crabbing and kids competitions, air displays, crafts, funfair, stalls - oh and much much more!
There's so much going on - make sure you don't miss a single thing!
Visit the Regatta website for details of all events going on over the weekend, plus Regatta Jump and Jive on 22nd, the Regatta Royale Ball on 23rd, and Regatta Rock on 24th.
Regatta website: http://www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk/
August 26th - 27th - Sea Change Festival
A new Festival based in Totnes for the August Bank Holiday weekend, with films, literature, talks - and plenty of music across five venues.
Curated and presented by the award winning Drift Record Shop.
More Info: http://www.seachangefestival.co.uk/
August 27th - Dartmouth Artisan Market, Market Square 9.00- 3.00
A range of goodies from local artisans: designers, craftsmen, artists, jewellers, furniture makers - and makers of beautiful
bags!
A chance to see what our local artists do and to purchase an
original gift...
August 29th - Stoke Fleming Horticultural Show - 12.30 - 4.30
Held in the grounds of Stoke Fleming Village Hall, the 140th annual Stoke Fleming Show is a real village and family event with fruit and veg displays, many different stalls, BBQ, bar, tea and home made cakes - and lots of fun activities for all.
N.B. Life doesn't stop at the end of August in the South Hams - honestly!
And the brilliant thing is you can enjoy all the good stuff going on from Stoke Lodge Hotel - the perfect base from which to explore, escape and discover...
It's often lovely weather here in September and even October, and there are loads of other interesting things going on throughout the year.
Check out the By The Dart What's on Calendar for more details of things happening in what we hope will turn out to be be an Indian Summer - fingers crossed...
Check out the By The Dart What's on Calendar for more details of things happening in what we hope will turn out to be be an Indian Summer - fingers crossed...
More events info:http://www.bythedart.co.uk/search/event/events-in-dartmouth/#
STOKE LODGE - THE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL BY THE SEA
140th
Annual Stoke Fleming Show - a real village and family event with
stalls, BBQ and lots of family activities - See more at:
http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/stoke-fleming-show-dartmouth/#sthash.KbzOfybr.dpuf
A
range of goodies from local artisans - designers, craftsmen, artists,
jewellers, furniture makers and beautiful bags.... - See more at:
http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/dartmouth-artisan-market/#sthash.wcDHa4cC.dpuf
A
chance to see what our local artists do and to purchase an original
gift for you or a friend and even your mother! - See more at:
http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/dartmouth-artisan-market/#sthash.wcDHa4cC.dpuf
CURATED & PRESENTED BY THE AWARD-WINNING DRIFT RECORD SHOP. Films, literature, talks and plenty of music across five venues.
- See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/sea-change-festival/#sthash.UOvBeIH9.dpuf
- See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/sea-change-festival/#sthash.UOvBeIH9.dpuf
Regatta
once again has a packed programme of activities on and off the water -
See more at:
http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/dartmouth-royal-regatta-2016/#sthash.cWXMoj8J.dpuf
The
2016 Regatta once again has a packed programme of activities on and off
the water. - See more at:
http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/dartmouth-royal-regatta-2016/#sthash.cWXMoj8J.dpuf
tarted
in 1997 this annual competition allows professional display companies
to demonstrate their skills. Plymouth became the favoured location
providing a natural amphitheatre where large scale pyrotechnics can be
used safely and watched from a variety of points around the harbour and
Sound.
The Championships have grown hugely and are now recognised as the
premier annual display in the UK, attracting tens of thousands to the
city.- See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/british-firework-championships-16-17-august/#sthash.7AUhnIBN.dpuf
