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Many of Torbay’s vibrant events and happenings are organised by the local community. They provide fun and entertainment for residents and visitors alike. They celebrate local traditions, people, or historical events. And many also raise vital funds for local causes. You’ll find gala balls and dinners in our five-star hotels. And you can enjoy family fun with special charity and community events across the English Riviera, Devon.

Fairs and fetes

In June, the Babbacombe Downs come alive to the sound of music, food and fun games at the Babbacombe Rotary Fayre. And The Rotary Club once again wow the crowds with the Pedal Car Grand Prix, held every year at Torre Abbey Gardens, Torquay. As well as the daredevil racing, there’s a bouncy castle, bric-a-brac stalls, live entertainment, and refreshments at this July fixture.

If you want to find out more about the vital work of the RNLI’s Torbay Crew, go along to the Seaside Special Open Day. Held during the summer holidays at the Brixham Lifeboat Station, there’s fun on and off the water for all the family.

Charity carnivals

Every year in July, the people of Paignton go all out to celebrate with the Paignton Festival. Live music concerts, good food, a firework display, and a wonderful carnival procession through the streets are just some of the events taking place during a week of merriment across the town.

Charity open days in Torbay

The Brixham Battery Heritage Centre is run by volunteers who are restoring Brixham’s 1940 coastal defence battery. The museum is open all year, but visit on the Sunday closest to VE Day, D Day and VJ Day and you’ll find extra things going on including weapon displays, re-enactments and tea, coffee and homemade cakes on sale.

Festivals

All the money raised at English Riviera Bike Festival in Paignton goes to charity. This festival of bikes, beer and music takes place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend and is probably the biggest biker, music and beer festival in the South West. There are two stages of music, a wide choice of ales and ciders and lots of bikes, from cruisers to classic, to admire at the Bike Show.

Brixfest is a family-focused festival celebrating the best of Brixham over the May half-term holidays. From heritage trails and cooking demonstrations to face painting and live entertainment, you’ll discover lots to see and do.

Conservation events

Paignton Zoo organises extra special events, where you can get up close and personal with some of your favourite animals. Enjoy exclusive evenings, such as eating cakes with the apes, whilst supporting the conservation efforts of this charity. Or do your bit to help local marine wildlife by joining in a beach clean up and survey conservation day. The Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust organise a selection of wildlife awareness events. Or check out the Brixham Marine Conservation Society, which gets involved in four beach clean ups and surveys a year.

Whether you want to have some holiday fun whilst raising money for charity or you’re keen to discover more about the local area, search our community and charity events pages.

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Brixham Pirate Festival

Brixham

Brixham Pirate Festival
A swashbuckling mix of piratical fun and entertainment! There will be LOTS of pirates, military and period re-enactors here with guns and cannons to make plenty of noise! We will make sure there is plenty of music too with…

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Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham

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30 Apr 2022to2 May 2022

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Animal Remembrance Day

TORQUAY

Join us for our Animal Remembrance Day in Cockington on the 6th Nov.
Once again we will be paying our respects, and commemorating the millions of animals who were victims of war, alongside our brave men and women heros.
This year we are very…

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From:
6 Nov 2021
Christmas Craft & Gift Fair

Kingsbridge

Craft & Gifts Fair, with a wide variety of lovely things. Also a raffle & Light Refreshments. Free Admission. Wheelchair Access

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From:
7 Nov 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00
Remembrance Sunday Service Torquay

Torquay

Remembrance Sunday will be on 14th November 2021
We remember those who lost their lives on active service in all conflicts; from the beginning of the First World War right up to the present day. We also remember all those who have served and their…

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From:
14 Nov 2021
Winter Wonderland Grotto

Torquay

Meet Santa & the elves in his Christmas winter wonderland grotto at Fleet Walk, Torquay. Sparkling festive, award-winning animated display.
Celebrating its 30th year, Santa's Grotto is run by volunteers who give their time to help raise funds for…

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From:

20 Nov 2021to24 Dec 2021
Christmas Craft Fayre - Lupton House

Brixham

Our annual Christmas Craft Fayre is back 10am - 4pm 27th-28th November, 2021
Free Entry, Cafe and Shop Open
£1 per car
Lupton House is a Grade II* building set in beautiful parkland on he outskirts of Brixham. To the south of the main house…

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From:

27 Nov 2021to28 Nov 2021
Winter Fest - Torre Abbey

Torquay

Join us for our 4th Winter Fest event here at Torre Abbey!
This year we will be hosting it in the stunning setting of the Spanish Barn as well as the in the house itself, as part of the Abbey Christmas programme of events.
This charming event offers…

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Torre Abbey, Torquay

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From:

27 Nov 2021to28 Nov 2021
Paignton Lions Club Walk into the Sea

Paignton

Our Annual Walk into the Sea event, raising funds for local good causes, takes place on Boxing Day each year on Paignton Sea Front Beach at 12 noon.
Each year hundreds of fundraisers don optional fancy dress and at the starter's command swiftly…

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From:
26 Dec 2021
Festival of Archaeology

CBA Festival of Archaeology 2022
Discover the archaeology that is all around you by exploring your local area and the stories of the people and communities who lived there.
We want you to help us celebrate local sites, stories and the people who…

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Cockington Court Craft Centre, Torquay

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From:

16 July 2022to31 July 2022
Riviera Classic Car Show

Paignton

The RIVIERA CLASSIC CAR SHOW, July 24th July, 2022.
Organised by Torbay Old Wheels Club since 1994 as part of the Paignton Festival and Torbay Carnival. Raises funds for local charities. One of the most popular and best supported shows in the…

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24 July 2022
Agatha Christie: Destination Unknown - Torre Abbey

Torquay

A journey in poetry, pictures, and archaeology
A new exhibition about Agatha Christie will open in Torre Abbey this autumn. After her mother’s death, an unexpected divorce and her own disappearance, Agatha, already a world-famous author, made a…

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Torre Abbey, Torquay

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From:

11 Sept 2021to28 Nov 2021Various Opening Times

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