Bampton Diary & Calendar
A calendar of what's on in Bampton and surrounding parishes.
Note. To book Bampton's Halls for an event:
Community Hall (Carla Dawes) 01398 332158
Riverside Hall (Claire Benton) 01398 332048
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COMMUNITY DIARY 2026 |
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Monthly |
2nd Tuesday Clayhanger WI 7.15pm at Clayhanger Hall Contact 01398 361550 |
Daily |
LARC open Mondays: 10.00-15.00, Wednesdays: (see entry), Fridays: 10.00-12.30 |
Mon |
Get Fit with Kim Circuit Class 9.30-10.30am St Michael’s Hall Contact: 07470 400221 kim.wootten@hotmail.com |
Tues |
Coffee Morning Bampton Church 9.30-11.30am |
Wed |
Bampton Yoga Community Hall 5-6.30pm. Contact Pat 01884 253229 |
Thurs |
Bounce & Rhyme 10.30-11am Bampton Library – Free – Liz Redfern 07966 260058 |
Fri |
Chi Kung Community Hall 9-10am. Contact jan.botsford@btopenworld.com or 07474 908033 |
Sat |
Huntsham Hall Saturday Social Club 7-11pm email huntshamhall@gmail.com |
Sun |
Bampton Ballroom Dance Club Riverside Hall 7.30pm-9.30pm. Lynne 07704 614107 |
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APRIL 2026 |
20 |
Morebath Village Hall: 6.00pm, AGM – all welcome with new ideas! Contact valerie.babington@gmail.com |
22 |
Bampton Ladies Group 2-4pm at LARC: Talk by Warren Fletcher-Mizen on Assistance Dogs |
23 |
Mid Devon Wildlife: Cherith Hall, Blundells Road, Tiverton: AGM followed by |
24 |
Shillingford & Petton Victory Hall: 7.30 - 9.30pm, The New Jersey Boys, the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons plus tributes to other musical legends. Tickets £15, booking only via Caroline on 07739 479242. Cash & card bar. |
24 |
Morebath Village Hall: 6.00pm, Bangers & BINGO - Contact: josechorley@gmail.com |
25 |
Huntsham Village Hall: Sea Shanty Night with the Hapless Sailors. No sailing experience needed, but bring your voices and join in! From 7.00pm. |
25 |
St Peter’s Church, Clayhanger: 10.00 for 10.30am start, Community bluebell walk & picnic (bring your own picnic), ice creams en route, then walk or transport back to Clayhanger. Further details, Janet 01398361422 or Denise 07807245765 |
28 |
Bampton Fly Tying Group @ exe Valley Lodge 7.30-9.30 Contact: John Dawson |
29 |
Exmoor Friends, 10.00am, Dulverton Town Hall. Justin & Linda Tyers – Seven Years at Sea – describing their journey of losing their house to fire then building and living on a yacht, before returning to Exmoor. Details: info@exmoorfriends.co.uk |
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MAY 2026 |
1 |
Tiverton Museum: 1.30 – 3.00 pm, Introduction to the History of Tiverton - guided walk around the centre of Tiverton looking at the history of the town, including its industry and historic seats of power. Booking essential - online www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk or in the museum. |
2 |
BHVC: Guided Town Trail. Leaving from Bampton Heritage Centre at 11.00 am. Suggested minimum donation of £3 pp. No need to sign up. |
2 |
Rotary Exmoor Youth Challenge. Start & Finish at Dulverton Middel School. |
4 |
BHVC: Bank Holiday Walk, 9.30 for 10.00am, guided walk of approx.. 8 miles, followed by hot drinks & cakes. Donations appreciated. Booking essential, bhvcevents@gmail.com or call in to the Heritage Centre. |
6 |
Morebath Village Hall: from 6.30pm, Parish Annual Meeting, drop-in event. Contact - clerk@morebathpc.org.uk |
8 |
Morebath Village Hall: 7.00pm, Morebath Cricket Club Bingo, Contact matthewbroom73@hotmail.com |
9 |
Music@Wellhayes: Violin and Piano recital Wellhayes Vineyard 7.30pm. Tickets £24 Students £8 www.wellhayes.uk/concerts |
9 |
Tiverton Museum: 1.30 – 3.00 pm, Introduction to the History of Tiverton - a guided walk around the centre of Tiverton looking at the history of the town, including its industry and historic seats of power. Booking essential - online at www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk or in the museum. |
10 |
Lizzieprint studio: Introduction to linocut, 10.00am – 4.00pm. This session covers drawing onto a block, cutting with tools, printing on paper using a press and colour blending. £70 all materials included and teas/coffees. Booking now - contact Lizzie Mee on lizziemee@hotmail.com or 07932 776498. |
10 |
Zeal Farm, Shillingford: Rogation Sunday and Fun Afternoon from 3.30pm, Guided Walk, Songs & Prayers, Tea & Cake, Janet 01398361422 or Denise 07807245765 |
12 |
Clayhanger WI Hall: 7.15pm, AGM. Everyone welcome. Further details - Clayhanger@DevonWI.org.uk |
12 |
Bampton Over 60’s & Friends: 2.00 for 2.30, Community Hall, Afternoon Bingo tea/coffee & biscuits. Draw. Good prizes. All welcome |
15 |
Morebath Village Hall: 6.00pm, Pop-Up Pub with Strikeout Darts Competition, contact Valerie 07887 996861 |
15 |
Shillingford & Petton Victory Hall: 7.00 – 9.00pm, Monthly Talk, Going Underground – the Cave Elephants of Mt Elgon (an extinct volcano on the Kenya/Uganda border), speaker – former vet Steven Powles, bar – cash or card, £5 entry, contact secretary@victoryhall.net |
16 |
Huntsham Village Hall Duck Race, Ducks are £1 and will be on sale at your door, or at the Village Hall on Saturday evenings when the bar is open. |
16 |
BHVC: Guided Town Trail. Leaving from Bampton Heritage Centre at 11.00 am. Suggested minimum donation of £3 pp. No need to sign up. |
17 |
South West Lakes Trust: Countryside Fair at Wimbleball Lake, fun and entertainment for the whole family, 11.00 am – 4.00 pm. |
18 |
Morebath Village Hall, from 7.30pm. Parish Council AGM, contact clerk@morebathpc.org.uk |
20 |
Bampton Over 60’s & Friends: 10.00am, Outing to Bideford & with coffee break stop at Affinity Shopping Outlet. |
20 |
Tiverton Museum: 3.00 – 4.00pm, Tiverton’s Photographers – Illustrated Talk, explore the stories of the people behind the camera! Booking essential - online at www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk or in the museum. |
22 |
Shillingford & Petton Victory Hall: Bingo, doors open 7.00pm, eyes down 7.30pm, Cash or Card Bar, Raffle, Tea/Coffee Biscuits, Contact Caroline 07739479242 |
23 |
Lizzieprint studio: Introduction to linocut, 10.00am – 4.00pm. This session covers drawing onto a block, cutting with tools, printing on paper using a press and colour blending. £70 all materials included and teas/coffees. Booking now - contact Lizzie Mee on lizziemee@hotmail.com or 07932 776498. |
23 - 30 |
Tiverton Museum: Half Term Activity, 10.00am – 4.00pm Museum Dog Lars is hiding in the Museum – can you find him? Part of normal admission, accompanied kids go FREE! |
26 |
Tiverton Museum: Crafty Tuesday, 10.30am – 12.30pm, drop-in craft activities (no need to book). £3 per child with paying adult (£2.50 per child with a museum member). |
28 |
Mid Devon Wildlife: Cherith Hall, Blundells Road, Tiverton: The Wonderful World of |
29 |
Shillingford & Petton Victory Hall: Quiz Night, doors open 7.00pm for 7.30 start, tables of 2,4,6, £5 per person, contact Caroline 07739479242 to book. |
29 & next 4 Fridays |
Exploring Trees, A 5 week course 11.0am - 3.00pm. Exploring tree silhouettes, texture, colours and layers. Lizzie will be doing several small demo pieces for this course and one larger piece to prepare. £250 for the 5 weeks. Booking now - contact Lizzie Mee on lizziemee@hotmail.com or 07932 776498. |
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JUNE 2026 |
3 |
Riverside Hall: 2.00 – 4.0pm, Exmoor Rotary, Walking Barn Dance, £8 per person with tea/coffee and biscuits provided. Raffle in aid of Hospiscare. |
5 |
Bampton Twinning -BINGO – 7.00pm at Riverside Hall. Eyes down 7.30pm |
5 |
Tiverton Museum: 1.30 – 3.00 pm, Lost Tiverton (guided walk). Discover what Tiverton’s town centre looked like, discovering buildings that have changed or disappeared. Booking essential - online at www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk or in the museum. |
6 |
BHVC: Guided Town Trail. Leaving from Bampton Heritage Centre at 11.00 am. Suggested minimum donation of £3 pp. No need to sign up. |
6 |
St Michaels’s Church: 2.30 – 4.00pm, Bampton Bellringers Cream Teas in the churchyard (inside if wet), £5 in aid of the Church and Bells. |
6 |
St Michael’s Community Hall, 10.00am – 12.00 pm, Celebrate the outdoors in Bampton, Find out about outdoor groups & activities and how to get involved. Contact Judi on 07595 497476 or wellbeing.bampton@gmail.com |
10 |
St Michaels’s Community Hall: Signpost Magazine AGM, 7.30pm. Guest speaker TBA. Drinks/nibbles. All welcome. |
11 |
Music@Wellhayes: Gala Concert with the Brodsky String Quartet and Sir Willard White. St Andrew’s Church, Wiveliscombe 7.30pm. Tickets £12-28 Students £5-12. www.wellhayes.uk/gala |
13 |
Shillingford & Petton Victory Hall: Coffee Morning |
13 |
Tiverton Museum: 1.30 – 3.00 pm, Lost Tiverton (guided walk). Discover what Tiverton’s town centre looked like, discovering buildings that have changed or disappeared. Booking essential - online at www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk or in the museum. |
17 |
Bampton Over 60’s & Friends: 10.00am, Outing to Dartmouth. Coffee break at Totnes. |
19 |
Music@Wellhayes: Ivana Gavric Piano Recital Wellhayes Vineyard 7.30pm. Tickets £24 Students £8 www.wellhayes.uk/concerts |
19 |
Shillingford & Petton Victory Hall: 7.00 for 7.30pm, 1st Aid Essentials, talk and demonstration by St Johns Ambulance, entry £5, bar – cash and card, contact secretary@victoryhall.net |
19 |
Morebath Village Hall: Mexican Cocktail Evening – Book Early to avoid disappointment, contact josechorley@gmail.com |
20 |
Huntsham Village Hall: Solstice Walk - A relaxed way to enjoy the evening light together and hear more about the fascinating history of the local area from ‘Digger’. |
20 |
BHVC: Guided Town Trail. Leaving from Bampton Heritage Centre at 11.00 am. Suggested minimum donation of £3 pp. No need to sign up. |
27 & 28 |
Bampton Hidden Gardens. Contact bamptoninblooom@gmail.com |
28 & 28 |
Oakdene, Petton: Open Garden (part of Hidden Gardens w/end) and Charity Plant Sale, plus art exhibition by Tony Keene, 11.00am – 5.00pm. Clayhanger WI refreshments. Proceeds divided between Clayhanger WI Hall and Shillingford & Petton Victory Hall. |
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JULY 2026 |
3 |
Tiverton Museum: 1.30 – 3.00 pm, Elmore (guided walk). Explore the history of the part of town known as Elmore, including Chapel Street. Booking essential - online at www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk or in the museum. |
4 |
BHVC: Guided Town Trail. Leaving from Bampton Heritage Centre at 11.00 am. Suggested minimum donation of £3 pp. No need to sign up. |
5 |
Garden Party In aid of St Petrock’s Church, Petton: 3.00 – 7.00pm at Croft Way Bungalow, Wiveliscombe,TA4 2BF: Adults £10, Children £5, Under 5’s free, Afternoon Tea & Games all included. Booking essential - contact Denise 07807245765 |
11 |
Music@Wellhayes: Flute and Harp Duo, Wellhayes Vineyard, 7.30pm. Tickets £24, Students £8 www.wellhayes.uk/concerts |
11 |
Tiverton Museum: 1.30 – 3.00 pm, Elmore (guided walk). Explore the history of the part of town known as Elmore, including Chapel Street. Booking essential - online at www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk or in the museum. |
17 |
Morebath Village Hall: Pop-Up Pub with Outdoor BBQ - Booking Required- Hall opens from 6.00pm – contact: josechorley@gmail.com |
18 |
Bampton Over 60’s & Friends: 3.00-5.00pm, Community Hall, Devon Cream Tea. £5per person. Raffle & Stalls. |
18 |
Huntsham Village Hall: Summer Party. Come along for food, fun, and a proper summer get-together al-fresco. |
18 |
BHVC: Guided Town Trail. Leaving from Bampton Heritage Centre at 11.00 am. Suggested minimum donation of £3 pp. No need to sign up. |
19 |
Shillingford & Petton Victory Hall: Fun Day, Dog Show, BBQ & more. |
22 |
Bampton Over 60’s & Friends: 10.00am, Outing to Torquay. Coffee break at Darts Farm. |
25 |
Tiverton Museum: Running until 5th September, Food, Glorious Food! Follow our Food & Drink themed trail around the museum, and stop off at playstations along the way. |
27 |
Morebath Village Hall: Parish Council Meeting, from 7.30pm at the Village Hall – Info: clerk@morebathpc.org.uk |
28 |
Tiverton Museum: Crafty Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, drop-in craft activities (no need to book). £3 per child with paying adult (£2.50 per child with a museum member). |
30 |
Tiverton Museum: Fun Thursdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, A different food-themed activity each week! Part of normal admission. |
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AUGUST 2026 |
1 |
BHVC: Guided Town Trail. Leaving from Bampton Heritage Centre at 11.00 am. Suggested minimum donation of £3 pp. No need to sign up. |
4 |
Tiverton Museum: Crafty Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, drop-in craft activities (no need to book). £3 per child with paying adult (£2.50 per child with a museum member). |
6 |
Tiverton Museum: Fun Thursdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, A different food-themed activity each week! Part of normal admission. |
8 |
Morebath Village Hall: Big Summer Party from 3.00pm – live music from ‘Minnie Hates the Hoover’ from 3pm at Velthams Paddock opposite the Village Hall - contact: Valerie 07887 996861 |
8 |
Music@Wellhayes: Boarte Piano Trio, Wellhayes Vineyard, 7.30pm. Tickets £24, Students £8 www.wellhayes.uk/concerts |
11 |
Tiverton Museum: Crafty Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, drop-in craft activities (no need to book). £3 per child with paying adult (£2.50 per child with a museum member). |
13 |
Tiverton Museum: Fun Thursdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, A different food-themed activity each week! Part of normal admission. |
15 |
BHVC: Guided Town Trail. Leaving from Bampton Heritage Centre at 11.00 am. Suggested minimum donation of £3 pp. No need to sign up. |
18 |
Tiverton Museum: Crafty Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, drop-in craft activities (no need to book). £3 per child with paying adult (£2.50 per child with a museum member). |
19 |
Bampton Over 60’s & Friends: 9.30am, Outing to Weymouth & coffee break stop. |
20 |
Tiverton Museum: Fun Thursdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, A different food-themed activity each week! Part of normal admission. |
25 |
Tiverton Museum: Crafty Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, drop-in craft activities (no need to book). £3 per child with paying adult (£2.50 per child with a museum member). |
27 |
Tiverton Museum: Fun Thursdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, A different food-themed activity each week! Part of normal admission. |
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SEPTEMBER 2026 |
1 |
Tiverton Museum: Crafty Tuesdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, drop-in craft activities (no need to book). £3 per child with paying adult (£2.50 per child with a museum member). |
3 |
Tiverton Museum: Fun Thursdays, 10.30am – 12.30pm, A different food-themed activity each week! Part of normal admission. |
5 |
Bampton Over 60’s & Friends: 2.00-4.00pm, Community Hall, Jumble Sale. Entry £1 includes tea/biscuits. Community Hall. Jumble to Edward Tanner or on the morning of the day please. |
5 |
BHVC: Guided Town Trail. Leaving from Bampton Heritage Centre at 11.00 am. Suggested minimum donation of £3 pp. No need to sign up. |
11 |
Morebath Village Hall: Pop-Up Pub |
11 |
Bampton Twinning -BINGO – 7pm at Riverside Hall. Eyes down 7.30pm |
12 |
Clayhanger WI Hall: Walk, Soup and Sweet. Further details to follow. |
16 |
Bampton Over 60’s & Friends: 10.00am, Outing to Looe. Coffee break at Endsleigh Garden Centre. |
18 |
Music@Wellhayes: Quatuor Agate, Wellhayes Vineyard, 7.30pm. Tickets £24, Students £8 www.wellhayes.uk/concerts |
19 |
BHVC: Guided Town Trail. Leaving from Bampton Heritage Centre at 11.00 am. Suggested minimum donation of £3 pp. No need to sign up. |
26 |
Morebath Village Hall: 10.00-12.00 noon, BIG breakfast |
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OCTOBER 2026 |
2 |
Music@Wellhayes: Martin Roscoe Piano Recital, Wellhayes Vineyard, 7.30pm. Tickets £24, Students £8 www.wellhayes.uk/concerts |
3 |
BHVC: Guided Town Trail. Leaving from Bampton Heritage Centre at 11.00 am. Suggested minimum donation of £3 pp. No need to sign up. |
6 |
Bampton Over 60’s & Friends: 2.00pm, Community Hall, Harvest Service with Rev. Charles Wheeler (tbc). Auction of local/home grown produce or larder produce with Edward Tanner- donations greatly appreciated, before/on the day |
17 |
BHVC: Guided Town Trail. Leaving from Bampton Heritage Centre at 11.00 am. Suggested minimum donation of £3 pp. No need to sign up. |
24 |
Huntsham Village Hall: Apple Day. A cosy autumn get-together with food, fun, and village spirit. |
29 |
Bampton Fair. Further details to follow. |
30 |
Morebath Village Hall: Event – details TBC |
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NOVEMBER 2026 |
7 |
Huntsham Village Hall: Bonfire Night - Wrap up warm and join us for a classic Bonfire Night with flames, fizz, and friendly faces. |
18 |
Bampton Over 60’s & Friends: 10.00am, Xmas Outing - Cribbs Causeway, Bristol lights/Shop/Meet with friends |
20 |
Morebath Village Hall: Pop-Up Pub |
27 |
Bampton Twinning -BINGO – 7.00pm at Riverside Hall. Eyes down 7.30pm |
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DECEMBER 2026 |
8 |
Bampton Over 60’s & Friends: 2.00pm, Community Hall, Afternoon Xmas Bingo & Draw. Good Xmas prizes. All welcome |
16 |
Bampton Over 60’s & Friends: Members’ Christmas Lunch at the Riverside Hall |
31 |
Morebath Village Hall: New Year’s Eve Party |
Dulv HC = Dulverton Heritage Centre – for more detail of events see their website
For details of Tiverton Museum programme see their website www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk/
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