Local Area Events
Within 45 minute's drive from Combe Martin
Last updated: April 2026

Exmoor Pony Festival
Festivals & Food
A month‑long celebration of the rare Exmoor Pony, featuring guided walks, talks, safaris, fun days and family activities across Exmoor. Ideal for wildlife lovers and anyone interested in native breeds.
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Exmoor National Park (various locations)
5 Jul 2026
15 Aug 2026
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North Devon Beer Festival
Festivals & Food
A lively one‑day beer festival at Barnstaple Pannier Market, offering a wide selection of local ales and ciders from North Devon breweries. A great event for craft beer fans and socialising.
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Barnstaple Pannier Market, Barnstaple
18 Jul 2026
18 Jul 2026
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Woolsery Agricultural Show
Agricultural Shows
A traditional agricultural show with livestock displays, rural competitions, craft stalls and family entertainment, held in the grounds of Clovelly Court. A fun day celebrating North Devon’s farming heritage.
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Clovelly Court, Clovelly
27 Jul 2026
27 Jul 2026
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North Devon Show
Agricultural Shows
North Devon’s largest one‑day agricultural event, showcasing livestock competitions, countryside displays, local food producers and rural crafts. A major highlight of the summer events calendar.
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Umberleigh Barton Farm, Umberleigh
5 Aug 2026
5 Aug 2026
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Exford Show
Agricultural Shows
A classic Exmoor country show featuring show jumping, Exmoor ponies, sheep displays, dog shows, craft tents and trade stands. A relaxed rural event with something for all ages.
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Exford Showground, Exmoor
12 Aug 2026
12 Aug 2026
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Ilfracombe Carnival Procession
Carnivals & Parades
A colourful evening procession of floats and walking groups travelling through Ilfracombe, starting at the swimming pool car park. A lively community event that brings the town together.
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Ilfracombe town centre
30 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
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Mini Madness Rally
Motoring Events
A two‑day rally of over 300 Minis touring North Devon to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West, passing through Combe Martin before finishing in Ilfracombe. A must‑see spectacle for motoring fans.
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North Devon (route passes through Combe Martin)
31 Aug 2026
1 Sept 2026
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Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival
Festivals & Food
A two‑day celebration of Ilfracombe’s maritime culture and heritage, with live music, food stalls, boat‑themed activities and family entertainment around the harbour and Ropery Road.
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Ilfracombe Harbour & Ropery Road
5 Sept 2026
6 Sept 2026
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Ilfracombe Bike Show
Motoring Events
A popular motorcycle show along Ilfracombe seafront, hosted by the North Devon Motorcycle Action Group and featuring bikes of all styles, trade stands and entertainment.
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Ilfracombe Seafront
12 Sept 2026
12 Sept 2026
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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Autumn Gala
Heritage & Railway
A special heritage railway event at Woody Bay Station with steam train rides, demonstrations and family activities. Perfect for railway enthusiasts and visitors of all ages.
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Woody Bay Station, Parracombe
26 Sept 2026
26 Sept 2026
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Exmoor Dark Skies Festival
Nature & Dark Skies
A well‑established festival celebrating Exmoor’s International Dark Sky Reserve status, offering stargazing sessions, astronomy talks, night walks and family events across the National Park.
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Exmoor National Park (multiple venues)
16 Oct 2026
1 Nov 2026
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