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Windmill Hill City Farm is a community Farm in the heart of Bristol.

The Garden Theatre is a brand-new open-air event space at the farm. It offers a relaxed, informal environment for live arts events and more. You’ll find tiered curved seating and a bamboo decked stage.

No need to bring your own chairs to this outdoor amphitheatre, but feel free to bring your own cushions and blankets to stay cosy.

Bar Botanical will be open before the show for drinks and snacks.

Based on 1,200 acres of beautiful parkland outside Totnes in South Devon, Dartington Estate is a historic visitor destination, events venue and thriving community. Our gates are open 365 days a year and it is free to visit.

Centred around the medieval Great Hall, Courtyard and Grade II* Listed Gardens, there is so much to see and do for everyone at Dartington – from fabulous food & drink to Deer Park trails and family activities; live music, theatre and cinema to outdoor pursuits and children’s playgrounds.

The White Hart bar and restaurant will be open to the public for food and drink, situated next to the Private Gardens.

Grade II listed in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, Rougemont Gardens were originally part of the defences of Exeter Castle. Incorporating the major historic features of the Roman city wall and ditches of William the Conqueror’s Castle, the gardens, situated between Exeter Phoenix and Exeter Library, are Exeter’s hidden gem. No parking at this venue. Toilets are accessed at the side of the gardens by the cinema. There are no refreshments available on site, so Picnics encouraged!

SEATING DETAILS:

Grass/lawn – No seating. You will need to bring your own blankets, rugs or cushions to this event.

Maker Heights is a former Napoleonic site set in a stunning headland location looking over Kingsand and Cawsand. This event is taking place on The Sea Forts campsite. There is parking at this venue, but the access on foot is very scenic, and we encourage travelling by foot or public transport. There is a car park near Maker church and the coastal path runs to the campsite.

The Café Bar will be serving hot and cold food plus coffees, teas and alcoholic drinks.
There will also be delicious Currywurst and fries (both meat and vegan options): Bratwurst German sausages, and vegan meat free alternative along with fries and homemade currywurst sauce.

SEATING DETAILS:

Grass/lawn – You will need to bring your own seating or rugs to this event.

Public car parks and on street parking are available close to the venue.
Disabled parking spaces available at Ebbingford Manor.
Bar/teas/coffees/cakes etc by The Friends of Bude Sea Pool (so please don’t bring your own alcohol to this event)
Bring some cash for the raffle to support the Friends of Bude Sea Pool
Tickets also available (cash/cards) via Bude T.I.C.
Tickets also available (cash only) via Bude shops:
– The Seventh Wave Gallery
– Spencer Thorn Bookshop

Seating Details: No seating is provided. Please bring low-back seating and/or blankets. An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front.

Halstock community field lies adjacent to Halstock Village Hall in West Dorset, situated just off the A37 between Dorchester and Yeovil. Please note, no dogs are allowed at this event except Guide Dogs.

Gates open for Hog Roast and Bar from 5:30pm (cash only), with vegetarian food available too. Live music from Theo Slight from 6pm.

SEATING DETAILS:

Grass/lawn – You will need to bring your own chair or blankets to this event.

Castle Hill is situated amongst the beautiful North Devon landscape. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes will be available.

SEATING DETAILS:

Grass/lawn – You will need to bring your own chairs and rugs to this event. An area is reserved at the front for people sitting on blankets.

Located in the parish of Westleigh, Tapeley Park sits high on a hill overlooking the River Torridge and the North Devon coastline. Home to the Christie family for two centuries, Hector Christie is the current custodian of the estate.

Tapeley Park is located between Bideford and Barnstaple, near the village of Instow. Visitors can follow brown tourist signs from the A39 onto the B3233 (please note if you use the post code in Sat Nav you will be directed to the incorrect entrance). The Tapeley Garden entrance is just beyond the turning sign posted to Westleigh Village, coming from the Bideford direction.

Hot and cold food and a bar.

SEATING DETAILS:

Grass/lawn – You will need to bring your own chairs and rugs to this event. An area for people sitting on blankets is reserved at the front.

Organic, regenerative farm tucked away in mid-Cornwall, home to the Cornwall Beaver project. There will be a special talk about beavers before the show! There is a licenced bar which will be open. Picnics encouraged. There are compost loos and a disabled toilet on site. Please note, this performance is taking place inside the barn, which is sheltered but unheated. You will still need to bring your own seating to this event.

SEATING DETAILS:

A sheltered barn – You will need to bring your own seating to this event.

Nestled in central Dorset, and with the backdrop of Bulbarrow Hill, join us in the grounds of Ibberton Village Hall for this open-air show.

Site open for BBQ & Bar from 5:30pm.

SEATING DETAILS:

Grass/lawn – You will need to bring your own chair or blankets to this event.

The entrance to the gardens is on Bodmin Street.

Parking is available on nearby residential streets, or at the Memorial Hall. Tea, coffee and biscuits available on site.

SEATING DETAILS:

Grass/lawn – You will need to bring your own seating to this event. Please bring low-backed seating or blankets. An area for people sitting on blankets is reserved at the front.

Staged in the award winning grounds of Roseland Parc, come early and enjoy your picnic on the croquet lawn. Bad weather alternative will be in Tregony Village Hall.

SEATING DETAILS:

Grass/lawn – You will need to bring your own seating to this event.

A converted Agricultural barn with granite amphitheatre overlooking the sea on an Organic Farm. There will be a bar. Wheelchair access and disabled parking but no disabled toilet on site.

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Kegwynn Farm has it’s own outdoor amphitheatre facing the performance area, but you can also bring your own chair with you to watch the show. There will also be hay bales and some extra chairs provided by the venue in case of wet weather.

St Andrews Church is located in the heart of Redruth. This show is being hosted in association with the Ladder, situated right across the road! Keep an eye out on further details of community workshops happening with the Ladder.

Situated on the sea front at Swanage at the junction of two of the main shopping streets, The Mowlem has a combined programme of typically over 200 film performances each year in addition to 60-100 nights of live theatre, comprising local schools and amateur societies as well as incoming professional productions.

Grampound Village Hall is an excellent venue for theatre shows and films. With its raked seating it can comfortably accommodate more than 100 people all with an excellent view of the stage or screen.

A brand new venue in the heart of Polperro.

Hot drinks and bar available on the night.

This fine village hall is in the heart of Mawgan Porth, just off the coast road between Padstow and Newquay. There is a large car park available with wheelchair access to the hall(please note there is no disabled toilet, but there is a disabled toilet in the car park). Follow TR8 4BA for car park access.

Hot drinks, bar and snacks available from 1 hour before the performance until the end of the interval.

For over 30 years, Dorchester Arts has engaged tens of thousands of people in a wide variety of arts events – from huge outdoor events to small-scale children’s theatre.

Tickets can currently be purchased online or by telephone. The telephone line will be manned between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday. At all other times please leave your name, telephone number and ticket requirements and we will call you back.

Ashburton Arts Centre is in a lovely 1835 Grade 2-listed old church. The main hall is a flexible space seating up to 200, with fabulous acoustics for live music.

As well as booking online, you can email [email protected] to reserve tickets, and pay on the door.