Make the Most of Summer in and around Crediton

The summer holidays are upon us and if you are planning to make the most of Devon, there is plenty going on locally to keep you busy.  Check out our  What’sOn calendar for a wide range of outdoor and indoor events.

A highlight of the summer will be the Crediton Heart Summer Arts Festival, eight days of creative workshops, film, music and theatre events for all ages culminating on 17 August in Arts in the Park, a fabulous day of free activities in Newcombes Meadow.  

If you have children to entertain you’ll find more ideas in our article about summer holiday clubs and workshops as well as our handy guide to  budget friendly family activities, full of ideas for free or affordable activities and days out.

When you don’t fancy cooking we have a great choice of local eating out options in our Food & Drink section which includes cafes, pubs and restaurants in Crediton, as well as the surrounding villages.

There are also regular live music events, in the town and villages, which will continue through the summer. Whether you’re into jazz, folk or classical you’ll find something to suit you in our handy Guide to Regular Music Events.

If you are organising your own event, meeting or family celebration. we offer a  comprehensive list of local venues in our Venues to Hire section.

And finally, have a scroll through our  Articles section which includes over 100 pieces by local people on a wide range of topics, including tips on gardening from Lewis Cottage Garden, and 20 Local Walks, to help you  explore our beautiful countryside.

The walk to Raddon Top has wonderful views