Visit Okehampton

St George's Celebrations in the Park
2026-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Simmons Park, Simmons Park, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PW, United Kingdom
Okehampton is set to come alive this spring as the town comes together for a fantastic St George’s Day community celebration in Simmons Park on Sunday 26th April, running from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
St George’s Day Celebrations in the Park promises a fun-filled day of entertainment and activities in a beautiful outdoor setting – perfect for families, friends and visitors of all ages. With free entry, everyone is warmly invited to enjoy a relaxed and lively day out celebrating tradition, community and local talent.
Visitors can look forward to a brilliant line-up of attractions and entertainment throughout the day, including live music, traditional Morris dancing, and an exciting charity dog show. There will also be a Parade hosted by the Scouts.
For those looking for something a little more adventurous, there will be a sword school experience, alongside a fun dragon trail for children to explore at the event and in the town centre.
The park will also be filled with a wonderful selection of gift stalls, plus plenty of tempting street food and a bar to keep everyone fuelled and refreshed. Alongside this, there will be an engaging programme of workshops and demonstrations, offering something for all ages to discover and enjoy.
The day’s family entertainment will be hosted by OCRA, bringing interactive activities including tug of war, soft archery and much more – ensuring there is plenty to keep children entertained throughout the event.
The celebration is delivered in partnership with Okehampton BID and Okehampton Town Council, supporting a vibrant town centre and strengthening local community connections through inclusive events.
So gather your friends, bring the family, and head to Simmons Park for a joyful springtime celebration of St George’s Day in Okehampton.

Spring Gardening
2026-03-31 15:00 - 16:00 | The Chapel of Saint James, Fore Street, Okehampton
Alan French will be giving a talk on Spring gardening.
Donations for teas and coffee. There will also be a Draw and an opportunity to purchase a lovely pre-loved bag!
All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the chapel.

Pottery Wheel Taster Workshop
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00
Join our Pottery Wheel Taster Workshop and discover the magic of shaping clay on the wheel. This fun, two hour session is perfect for beginners wanting a quick, hands-on intro to pottery. No experience needed — just bring your curiosity and creativity. Let’s make some cool pots and have a blast together!
For more details visit:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pottery-wheel-taster-workshop-tickets-1985993767821?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Kigbeare Studios & Gallery
Southcott
Okehampton EX20 4NL

Okehampton BID - Business Sessions
2026-03-17 17:30 - 19:30
Okehampton BID are continuing the Okehampton Business Sessions with part two, this time as an evening session.
The conversations at our last session were thoughtful, constructive and genuinely useful, and the feedback is helping shape what comes next.
Expect open conversation that offer a chance to step away from the day-to-day, share experiences, hear what others are dealing with, and help shape future activity in a relaxed, informal setting.
Whether you joined us previously or this would be your first session, you’re very welcome.
There will be a finger buffet and time to connect with other local businesses and members of the BID team.
⦁ When? Tue, Mar 17 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (Check-in from 5pm)
⦁ Where? The London Inn (Function Room), Okehampton
Please book in advance via Eventbrite below ⤶
We hope you can join us.
