The Pocketwatch team have continued their historical research and bring you the chance to see this original show combining puppets and live action. “A Millennium of Monarchs” packs once thousand years of history and interesting facts about England’s kings and queens into 45 manic minutes!
This event is included in a child's standard admission. (Children returning with a free return ticket or a discounted ticket may take part in our themed activity for £2.50)
Themed Activity provided by Jonty Depp and Pocketwatch Theatre.
A magical tale of knights, dragons, witches and wizards. Have you the courage (and flame-resistant pants) to help Sir Drew P Drawers with his quest? If so, then join this original medieval fairy tale written by Pocketwatch Theatre.
This event is included in a child's standard admission. (Children returning with a free return ticket or a discounted ticket may take part in our themed activity for £2.50)
Themed Activity provided by Jonty Depp and Pocketwatch Theatre.
Don't make any plans for the weekend until you've checked out our guide to what's on in and around Exeter (17-19 July).
THEATRE
The Magnificent Three Friday & Saturday, Rougemont Gardens, Eeter Cornish company Miracle Theatre will be performing their rootin’ tootin’ new show The Magnificent Three in the glorious outdoor setting of Rougemont Gardens. One for all the family, there's be plenty of fun extras, including workshops and a Friday night live music hoedown under the stars. Performances start at at 7pm and are recommended for everyone over seven. Tickets at the...
Keep an eye on your Pocketwatch and don’t be late to see the topsy-turvy tea party as Alice takes a trip down the rabbit hole to meet the characters in Wonderland. Oh frabjous day, callou callay!
This event is included in a child's standard admission. (Children returning with a free return ticket or a discounted ticket may take part in our themed activity for £2.50)
Themed Activity provided by Jonty Depp and Pocketwatch Theatre.
Let’s Rock Exeter! brings the very best of the 80s back to Devon, on Saturday 4th July 2015.
The Line-up for the star studded festival includes: Thompson Twins', Tom Bailey, Billy Ocean, Bananarama, ABC, Howard Jones, Midge Ure, Go West, Five Star, Nick Heyward, Nik Kershaw, The Real Thing, Altered Images, Brother Beyond plus Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers
Tickets and full information: http://www.letsrockexeter.com/
We are inviting all Dads & Service Personnel to visit for FREE when accompanied by a paying child.
Our Archivist, Felicity Harper will be doing a fascinating talk about Powderham Castle during WW2 at 12:30 and 2:30 in the Servants Hall.
Did you know...... the current Earl of Devon was born in the state bed on the night of the Exeter Blitz? You can see the fabulous state bed and other interesting artefacts on one of our entertaining guided tours.
Felt Poppy maker, Jenny Liggins will be showing our visitors how to make felt poppies, donations to the Royal British...
Captain Jack and the crew of the “The Rusty Pocketwatch” will make the journey from the Caribbean early this year – they are looking for new crew members so why not put on that bandana and see if you have what it takes to be a pirate!
Don’t forget the castle is open on Saturday 30th May.
This event is included in a child's standard admission. (Children returning with a free return ticket or a discounted ticket may take part in our themed activity for £2.50)
Themed Activity provided by Jonty Depp and Pocketwatch Theatre.
Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham Castle on 1st and 2nd May was a "whizzing success" in it’s second year.
The two days opened with explosive "daytime fireworks", whooshing coloured smoke, and showering sparks in the clouds for opening ceremony with Toby and the Countess of Devon cutting the ribbon on Friday and (Lady Courtenay on Saturday) to start the day with live music, the festival Tuk Tuk and lots of local school children all ready to get gardening in the dedicated children’s marquee.
“I was thrilled with the turnout to my second Garden Festival at Powderham...
Floral designer and judge on BBC2’s “The Big Allotment Challenge”, Jonathan Moseley has gathered a selection of garden blooms and purchased flowers to create the eclectic mix of colours and varieties to bring a 17th century Dutch floral painting to life in anticipation of the exciting gardening spectacular Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham Castle.
"The painters of the Dutch masters could arguably be termed the first arrangers of flowers in the Western style,” says Jonathan, “their intrinsic understanding of form, colour and texture are still inspirational to arrangers...
If you come down to Powderham Castle on Monday 4 May you'll be in for a great surprise!
Be sure to bring your teddy along to join in all the fun....
Children will really enjoy meeting our very famous bear and taking part in some teddy bear picnic games with their teddies too. Sessions will take place in the Pleasure Garden at 12.30 and 2.30.
See how many bears you can spot hiding around the Castle rooms on a guided tour and follow the teddy bear trail around the grounds to win a tasty treat.
Magpies Gifts, one of the largest stockists of teddy bears in the...
