What’s on in Devon?
May 11th, 2011 Posted in Events and What's on, June 2011BBC Antiques Road Show Visits Hartland Abbey
Thursday 7th July 2011, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
One of the highlights of the summer at the Hartland Abbey will be the arrival of BBC’s Antiques Roadshow on Thursday 7th July.
The house itself will be closed to visitors on that day for use on the show. However the gardens will be up to their usual beautiful standard and will be open as normal. If you are planning on visiting the Abbey on the 7th why not take along some family heirlooms and see how much they are worth.
So start rummaging for hidden treasures in the loft, turn out the garage and see what you find, you might have something worth a fortune hanging around. There’s plenty to see in the surrounding area including St Nectans Church ‘The Cathedral of North Devon’, Hartland Quay and its stunning cliffs and views to Lundy Island, the village of Hartland which is filled with artists and craftsmen and Docton Mill Gardens and Clovelly nearby. Check out www.hartlandabbey.com and www.hartlandpeninsula.co.uk for full details.
Hartland Abbey’s “Last Night of the Proms”
Saturday 25th June 2011
A enchanting lively evening with ‘The Three Sopranos’, their musical director, pianist and seven piece orchestra, a fabulous 3 course dinner, champagne bar, draw and much more. The aim of the evening is to bring classical music to the widest possible audience. As well as the traditional line up, including Rule Britannia!, Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem, there will also be rousing sing alongs, all performed to the waving of flags. It promises to be an excellent evening.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Ticket cost: £35
Country Fayre and Farmers Market
Sunday 26th June 2011, 11.30am – 5pm
A brilliant Farmers Market with plenty of superb quality local producers of meats, cakes, cheeses, herbs, plants and flowers. Beautiful pottery and local photography of the surrounding land and seascapes. Traditional Devonshire Cream Teas will be available throughout the afternoon. There’ll be a traditional style merry-go-round for the kids and the young at heart, bouncy castle for the little ones, a delicious BBQ, stalls, sideshows, and much more. A great afternoon out for all the family.
