Summer Events In Torquay And South Devon
A British beach holiday no longer has to mean just sandcastles
, donkey rides and fish and chips. Theres so much more going on these days to suit our ever expanding tastes. This Jubilee year, when were encouraged to celebrate all thats Great about Britain, Im discovering the very British option of a holiday in Torquay, complete with a whole host of Devon events.
South Devon Events for all the Family
Torquay and the wider South Devon area offer a British seaside holiday as it should be; complete with sandy beaches and deckchairs, but this much-loved and much-visited corner of the West Country also reveals a buzz of summer activity that caters for a range of interests.
Whetting your Appetite with Local Food Events
For the foodies amongst us, the draw of fresh local produce isnt missed out of South Devon events, with many dedicated to just that. Favourites include Devon Restaurant Month and Dartington Food Fair, both in June, South Devon Crab Festival in August, and my own favourite Fishstock. Where else but South Devon could you stumble across a festival dedicated to fish? Held annually during September in the fishing town of Brixham, the celebration of the South Devon coastlines fishing heritage is a real community event complete with demonstrations, childrens activities, a musical line-up for all ages, and of course all the fish you could want, from fresh oysters to paella to potted crab.
Getting Active and Edified in Torquay and South Devon
If getting out and about is your bag, South Devon events include their fair share to please even the most adventurous of holidaymaker. The English Riviera Geopark Festival for example includes a chance to canoe the coves of Tor Bay complete with beach picnic and a spot of rockpooling. The festival during June aims to raise the profile of the UNESCO designated area, its geo-diversity and geological heritage.
As things to do in Torquay itself go, the Agatha Christie Festival every September is a highlight both for everyone who enjoys the literary classics of the famous local authoress and those who are simply looking for an excuse to dress up for a day out! Steam trains, local pubs and country inns help Torquay and South Devon transform into a murder mystery capital, a highlight being the official Agatha Christie Theatre Companys performance of their latest production at the towns Princess Theatre.
For those wishing to carry on the literary theme, The Telegraph Ways with Words Festival at nearby cultural hub Dartington Hall runs during July. The 2012 festival bill embraces over 150 speakers including Python turned author and raconteur Michael Palin. The surroundings here are so beautiful; its easy to understand why so many creative minds make the pilgrimage every year to find inspiration and relaxation.
Diamond Jubilee Events in Devon
Also featuring heavily in the South Devon events calendar are the Diamond Jubilee events providing plenty of things to do in Torquay over the extended Bank Holiday weekend. Promising to be fit for a Queen are the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Torquay throughout the weekend and the Shaldon Jubilee Street Market on the Tuesday.
And if thats not enough to whet your appetite for a holiday in Torquay this summer, if you find yourself in the Torquay area during June this year, you might even see a giant RedBall squeezed into corners of the town as party of the UK tour of this public art project.
Event dates:
Devon Restaurant Month Various locations throughout June
Dartington Food Fair The Shops at Dartington, 3rd to 5th June
Fishstock Brixham, 8th September
English Riviera Geopark Festival Various loctions, 2nd to 10th June
Agatha Christie Festival Various locations, 9th to 16th September
The Telegraph Ways with Words Festival Dartington Hall, 6th to 16th July
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, Torquay, 1-4 June
Shaldon Jubilee Street Market - Shaldon, 5th June
by: Polly Bale
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