Welcome to the Hatherleigh Festival website….. after a short break the festival is back! And we have new team full of ideas to make 2015 something special. In the week …
Welcome to Hatherleigh Festival 2013
In this, our 18th year, the Festival will once again be centered around the Town Square Marquee. We aim to provide as many free events as possible but to do …
Wildlife Walk and Soil Film Events Write-up
by Shanti Smallwood, Farm Adviser, Devon Wildlife Trust The Devon Wildlife Trust Northern Devon Natural Solutions project worked with Hatherleigh Festival to put on two great events this July. The first …
Tenor Gregory Steward
Tenor Gregory Steward returns with a new programme of classical songs and Songs from the Shows Date: Thursday 11th JulyTime: 7.15pm Place: Hatherleigh Church of St John the BaptistCost: £12 …
Increasing the Wildflowers on Hatherleigh Moor
A guided walk Date: Tuesday 9th JulyTime: 4-5.30pm Meet: Entrance to Mount Pleasant, south ofDeckport CrossCost: Free, donations welcomeTickets: Book Now Devon Wildlife Trust has been working with Hatherleigh Moor …
So you think we are Stupid… ?
A talk by Kate Ripley: “A Study of Sheep Psychology” Date: Tuesday 9th JulyTime: 7.30-8.30pm Meet: Old Schools, HatherleighCost: Free, donations welcomeTickets: Places limited, booking requiredClick here or scroll down …
Bug Hunting with Joanna Pullin
From 10AM| The ChurchyardThis is a great activity for all the family, we will be using various techniques to catch and observe the bugs which are resident in our little town! Find …
Printers Paradise Studio & Gallery
EXHIBITION Printers Paradise Gallery Open: Friday 4 – 8pm, Saturday 11am – 7pm, Sunday 11am – 4pm. 1st Floor Old Schools An exhibition and celebration of the vast range of …
Family Drama Workshop
From 11:15AM, The Square. Join Nellie and Nathaniel, intrepid explorers who have travelled the world collecting story ideas from their Story Generator. From this magical machine they will spin a …
Family Musical Instruments Workshop
From 10:00AM, The Square. Fancy having a go on a dulcimer or an accordion? Or maybe a violin or percussion? Join Becki from Rootnotes to learn new tunes and play …
Close Encounters with North Devon Hawk Walks
Come along to The Square on Saturday 13th July for a close-up encounter with birds of prey. Nigel, of North Devon Hawk Walks has been introducing people to falconry for …
Samba Baia
From 12:30PM| The SquareSamba Baia is a community Samba Band run by Carnival Arts North Devon. Bringing with them as many as 25 musicians for an uplifting performance of traditional …
Street Market in The Square
From 11:30AM| Market Street & The SquareThis year we will be welcoming along a selection of local makers to market their wares. These will include, jewellers, talented local crafts people, …
‘Hatherleigh does Street Food’
From Midday| The Square| £6 adults – £4 kidsAfter the success of last year’s Street Food event, our local budding chefs are back again, serving up their dishes from around …
Silver ring making workshops
Dates & Times: Friday 12th July, 1-4pmFriday 12th July, 4.30-7.30pmSaturday 13th July, 1-4pmPlace: The Pottery, 20 Market StreetCost: £30 (including materials)Ages: 12+ (under 18s accompanied by an adult)Tickets: Places limited, …
Okehampton Community Dance Project
From 1:00PM| The SquareOkehampton Community Dance Project, is a non-profit group giving young people the opportunity to dance without the pressure of getting it ‘right’ – passion comes before perfection …
Libby Moore
From 1:45PM| The SquareLibby has been gigging throughout the West Country for decades. Taking her solo performances to pubs, markets and community festivals, she has made a name for herself …
DJs Steve Attfield & Theo Fields
From 10:30PM| The SquareSteve Attfield and Theo Fields, will be doing a ‘back-2-back’ house music DJ set to finish off Saturday night. Get your dancing shoes on party people!
Tony Miller
From 3PM – Town Square Playing a mix of covers and original material, solo artist Tony Miller will be joining us on Saturday Afternoon.
Introduction to Soul Warriors
From 3:00PM| The Community CentreSoul Warriors is a local venture run by Paul Bears (yoga and relaxation teacher) and Chris Pover (Kenpo Karate black belt teacher). Come and join a …
Dave Holwill
From 4PM| The SquareIs it a bird? Is it the cat? Is it a pirate? No! It’s our mate Dave. Wonderfully weird, wonderfully eccentric, wonderfully Dave. Dave has played many …
Silver earring or pendant making workshop
Date & Time: Saturday 13th July, 4.30-7.30pmPlace: The Pottery, 20 Market StreetCost: £30 (including materials)Ages: 12+ (under 18s accompanied by an adult)Tickets: Places limited, booking requiredBooking: Email /Facebook – …
Mariners Away
From 5PM| The SquareFamiliar faces to music events in this region, this Dartmoor-based, 10-piece male choir are renowned singers of shanties and songs of the sea.
Henry Hassell
From 6PM| The SquareUp and coming singer-song writer, Henry Hassell has an alternative indie-rock style for his original material, taking most of his inspiration from Sam Fender, The Backseat Lovers …
Hatherleigh Allstars
From 7PM| The SquareHatherleigh Allstars are BACK to entertain you all! Come along to The Square to be entertained by this local group of familiar faces performing a selection of …
The Kahunas
From 8:15PM| The SquareGet ready to tap those toes, we are thrilled to announce that we are being joined by Indie-Folk-Dance duo, The Kahunas on Saturday night of Hatherleigh Festival.
Drop in the Ocean
9:30-10:30PM| The SquareHeadlining Saturday night this year, we have the amazing, ‘Drop in the Ocean’. Bringing with them bags of energy, these seasoned Festival pros are sure to send us …
Hatherleigh Silver Band
From 6:30| The SquareNo event in Hatherleigh would be true to form if it were not opened by our very own Hatherleigh Silver Band. The Silver Band are renowned across …
Ceilidh with Winsburys & Co.
From 7:30| The SquareJoin Rev. Leigh Winsbury, his talented family of musicians and a few other familiar faces for a traditional Ceilidh in the square to get festivities underway!
Moth Trap Setup
Meet at the entrance to the Churchyard at 9pm. We’ll be setting up equipment to lure the moths in overnight. Join local moth expert, Kevin New, to see how he …
Open Air Church Service
From 11AM| Town Square Join us for a ‘Churches Together’ service, with Rev. Leigh Winsbury, Chris Jackson and Patrick Kimber.
BIG Sculpture Making
From Midday: The SquareCome along, lend a hand and make your mark! Enjoy getting involved in something creative – something epic in the middle of the action, the marquee in …
Hatherleigh Primary School Band
From 12:30| The SquareEnjoy a few songs from the talented year 6 pupils from our local primary school.
Flo Whiting
From 3PM| The SquareWe are hugely excited to be welcoming along 12 year old local singer and pianist, Flo Whiting, to kick off an afternoon of Open Mic entertainment.
Open Mic – Sunday Afternoon Chill Out in The Square
This year we’re going to add a little extra on Sunday afternoon so come and join us for a very relaxed Open Mic session in the Town Square. If you’re …
Salar Gallery
Open: Tues & Fri 10AM-1PM and 2PM-4PM, Thurs & Sat 10AM-1PM| Bridge StreetSally & Beverley welcome you to an ever-changing exhibition of work by Devon Artists throughout the year.
Hatherleigh Pottery
Open: Fri 12:00-7:30PM, Sat 11AM-6PM, Sun: 10AM-2PM| 20 Market StreetRichard, Callum and Jane welcome you to Hatherleigh Pottery on Market Street, where they will be exhibiting their own work for …
COMPETITION TIME: “Where will you see THIS?”
£1 entry| Collect sheets from The Salar Gallery, Bridge StreetCan you find the unusual things Hatherleigh Art Group have photographed around the town? The enter, pick up a photo sheet …
Six Inches of Soil
Film & discussion evening Date: Wednesday 10th JulyTime: Doors open from 6.30pm, film start 7pmPlace: Hatherleigh Community CentreCost: Tickets are free, donations welcomeTickets: Places limited, booking requiredClick here or scroll …
Bat Walk & Talk with Joanna Pullin
Join Joanna Pullin and bat expert Sarah Butcher to discover all about bats. We will be using specialist bat detector equipment and electronic devices to monitor the bats and to …
Close Encounters with North Devon Hawk Walks
Come along to The Square on Saturday 8th July for a close-up encounter with birds of prey. Nigel, of North Devon Hawk Walks has been introducing people to falconry for …
Rise & Shine Workshop, plus Circus Skills with Entertainingly Different
Everybody’s favourite family-friendly showman and entertainer, Entertainingly Different will be hosting a ‘Family Rise and Shine’ workshop from 10:00AM on Saturday 8th July, 2023. Expect hours of fun, songs and …
Drop-in Printing Workshop @ The Alchemy Room
Come along and make your own double-sided botanical mono print, achieved using a Gell press and fresh plant material, on high quality mixed media paper. These can be made into …
Bat Walk & Talk with Joanna Pullin
Join us to discover all about bats. We will be using specialist bat detector equipment and electronic devices to monitor the bats and to translate their high pitched sound so …
Bug Hunting with Joanna Pullin
This is a great activity for all the family, we will be using various techniques to catch and observe the bugs which are resident in our little town! Find us in the …
The Hatherleigh Badge & Tea Towel Rebellion: Fine Art, Protest and Memory.
Coming to Hatherleigh Festival is an unusual exhibition featuring the humble tea towel as artwork and statement of protest. We invite you to consider the tea towel as a democratic …
Beautiful Brains with Dr. Beall
Uncover the mysteries of the human brain at the Hatherleigh Festival 2023. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of brain energy sensing and usage with Dr. Craig Beall, …
Shibori Dying Workshop with Jan Ramirez
Shibori is the fascinating Japanese art of stitch resist which isbased on simple handmade running stitches. In this taster workshop youwill learn how to affect the result by varying the …
Silver stacking rings workshop
Festival Fringe workshops in Dolton If you can’t make Friday 7th there are similar workshops running before and after festival in Dolton: Fringe workshops Silver stacking rings workshop During the …
Silver ring making workshop
Friday 7th July Learn the art of ring making with Eleanore. During the workshop you’ll learn how to cut, solder and shape your very own bespoke silver ring. You will …
Open Mic – Sunday Afternoon Chill Out in The Square
This year we’re going to add a little extra on Sunday afternoon so come and join us for a very relaxed Open Mic session in the Town Square. From 4:00pm …