Dartmoor Events

Paul's Tuesday Walk: Peat Cott

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Tuesday 1 December 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Quarry car park (SX 603 707).

£7 per walk

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Quarry car park (SX 603 707). What3words: minus.carbonate.progress. Duration: about 2 hours. Route: Devonport Leat, Nun’s Cross Farm.

The Royal Ballet The Nutcracker

Organised by The Wharf

Tuesday 1 December 2026, 7:15pm

The Wharf

Approximate runtime: 2h 20min / 140min, One Interval Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family.Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs…

Open Mic Night in the Lounge

Organised by White Hart Dartmoor

Tuesday 1 December 2026, 8:00pm – 10:30pm

The White Hart Hotel, The Square, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8NF, United Kingdom

Hosted by Rythm Shoes – join us for our monthly Open Mic Night – held every 1st Tuesday of the month – from 8pm.Enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere, great food and drink, and the be…

Life Drawing Class with Harriet Brittaine

Organised by White Hart Dartmoor

Thursday 3 December 2026, 7:00pm – 10:30pm

The White Hart Hotel, The Square, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8NF, United Kingdom

Join Harriet Brittaine for a life drawing class, all skill levels are welcome.Tickets are £15 and include charcoal, with drawing boards available to borrow.Please bring your own pa…

Take a Chance on Us

Organised by The Wharf

Friday 4 December 2026, 8:30pm

The Wharf

Take a Chance on Us Take a Chance on Us is the leading Live ABBA Tribute

Walkhampton Christmas Lights Turn-On

Organised by The Walkhampton Inn

Saturday 5 December 2026

The Walkhampton Inn

Walkhampton Christmas Lights Switch On!It’s getting to that magical time of year again! Join us on Saturday 5th December from 5pm in the village to kick off the festive season in s…

Martin Barre Band – Plugged in and Ready

Organised by Ashburton Arts Centre

Saturday 5 December 2026, 7:30pm

Ashburton Arts Centre

Renowned English guitarist best known for his long-standing role in the iconic rock band Jethro Tull - Martin Barre returns to the stage with Plugged In And Ready! — a powerful new…

Red Hot Chili Peppers UK

Organised by The Wharf

Saturday 5 December 2026, 8:30pm

The Wharf

The UK’s BEST RHCP tribute! “Our only goal is to be the best tribute band we can be, with UNLIMITED LOVE for the music of our youth and for a band that continues to inspire us to t…

High House Waste Workday

Organised by Dartmoor Preservation Association

Sunday 6 December 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Cornwood, Ivybridge, UK

Continuing the work from 13th November.High House Waste, which owned by the DPA, is far from a “wasteland” — it is a mosaic of valley mires, woodland, moorland and streams, and sup…

The Crooners Christmas Special

Organised by The Wharf

Sunday 6 December 2026, 7:30pm

The Wharf

The Crooners at Christmas is a dazzling new theatre tour bringing festive magic to stages across the UK and Ireland. Celebrate the golden age of swing with timeless Christmas class…

Sunflower (UK / Dutch / US trio)

Organised by Ashburton Arts Centre

Sunday 6 December 2026, 7:30pm

Ashburton Arts Centre

This new trio brings together drummer Joost Lijbaart with rising talents River Adomeit (bass) and Amelie Spinks (vocals & guitar). Rooted in the singer-songwriter tradition, th…

Monthly Pub Quiz

Organised by White Hart Dartmoor

Wednesday 9 December 2026, 7:00pm – 10:30pm

The White Hart Hotel, The Square, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8NF, United Kingdom

Join us for our monthly Pub Quiz, held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm.£10 per table, winner gets the pot – Free nibbles to share when booked ahead!New lightning round…

Leat Workday

Organised by Dartmoor Preservation Association

Thursday 10 December 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Roborough Down, Plymouth PL6 7BD, UK

Photography by Amanda Barton Walks on Dartmoor We offer a free programme of volunteer-led guided walks throughout the year, beginning at various locations on Dartmoor. Routes and d…

Life Drawing Class with Harriet Brittaine

Organised by White Hart Dartmoor

Thursday 10 December 2026, 7:00pm – 10:30pm

The White Hart Hotel, The Square, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8NF, United Kingdom

Join Harriet Brittaine for a life drawing class, all skill levels are welcome.Tickets are £15 and include charcoal, with drawing boards available to borrow.Please bring your own pa…

Yourythmics

Organised by The Wharf

Friday 11 December 2026, 8:30pm

The Wharf

With an amazing back catalogue that includes the massive hits of the Eurythmics to her big solo hits, It’s a show that will keep you dancing and singing along to all the classics a…

Around North Bovey

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Saturday 12 December 2026, 10:00am – 2:00pm

North Bovey car park (SX 740 838).

£12

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: North Bovey car park (SX 740 838). What3words: unearthly.headers.lower. Duration: about 4 hours. Route: Dickford Lane, Langstone, Easd…

Joey The Lips

Organised by The Wharf

Saturday 12 December 2026, 8:30pm

The Wharf

The band bring their own brand of soul, funk, blues and motown to this year's Christmas show - everything from Michael Jackson and Chic medleys to Aretha's Natural Woman and Beyonc…

Tavistock Comedy Club

Organised by The Wharf

Sunday 13 December 2026, 7:30pm

The Wharf

Theatre/ Talks: Comedy

Paul's Tuesday Walk: Burrator Dam

Organised by Paul Rendell - Dartmoor Guide

Tuesday 15 December 2026, 10:00am – 12:00pm

Roadside parking (SX 550 680).

£7 per walk

Guided walk with Paul Rendell. Meeting point: Roadside parking (SX 550 680). What3words: hoot.reward.sped. Duration: about 2 hours. Route: Meavy, Yeo Farm and Sheepstor.

Life Drawing Class with Harriet Brittaine

Organised by White Hart Dartmoor

Thursday 17 December 2026, 7:00pm – 10:30pm

The White Hart Hotel, The Square, Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor National Park, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8NF, United Kingdom

Join Harriet Brittaine for a life drawing class, all skill levels are welcome.Tickets are £15 and include charcoal, with drawing boards available to borrow.Please bring your own pa…