Totnes Events this weekend

22nd May 2025 The Totnes Pulse

Trains will be running all day with departures from Buckfastleigh and Totnes Riverside at frequent intervals. Totnes Riverside station is a 450m walk from the mainline station and bus stop; perfect if you are leaving the car behind to sample some local tipples and visiting us by public transport. Where possible, our train timetable is shaped around mainline connections.

At Buckfastleigh, we have a large FREE car park and there are nearby bus stops for routes between Plymouth and Exeter. There is NO PARKING available at Staverton so we recommend using our heritage trains to take you there.

At Staverton, the beer festival will be in full swing, offering a great selection of different ales, craft beers and ciders to enjoy from Devon Diesel Society’s award-winning bar.

The Staverton Buffet Coach opens to serve a variety of hot & cold snacks, teas, coffees and soft drinks.

Sunday evening is usually quiz night – a just for fun general knowledge quiz.

Between The Covers: 9 Songs for Bibliophiles with musician, artist and book-lover Paul Armfield
On: Friday 23rd May at The East Gate Bookshop.
Doors open at 7:15 pm for a 7:30 pm start.
We are absolutely stoked to be part of Paul’s tour to promote his new album Between The Covers – 9 Songs For Bibliophiles features 9 songs about books and reading. The vinyl album and cd will only be available from nis site or at gigs such as ours.

We will have our Book Bar up and running for this event offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to accompany Paul’s performance.

Tickets available here.

Totnes and Dartington Open Art Studios TDOS

The Open Studios Art Trail first took place in 2000 as part of the Totnes & District Millennium Festival.

In that year there were nineteen artists and craft workers. The number has remained fairly constant since that time with the Art Trail taking place this weekend from Friday to Monday

For all the details and open studios – click here

Have you ever tried Lawn Bowls?

If No or perhaps have in the past then here’s the perfect opportunity.

Every Saturday morning from Saturday 26th April onwards through into September Totnes Bowling Club situated between the leisure centre and the railway station will be opening its doors for you to try bowls.

It’s a very sociable friendly sport combined with exercise in the fresh air. A perfect way to keep fit and healthy and meet people.

So fancy having a go? Then come along to find out more from our qualified experienced friendly team at Totnes Bowling Club.

Saturday Afternoon in Totnes Cinema

OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.

Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.

Following the film, exclusively in cinemas, A DEEPER DIVE WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes audiences behind the scenes with additional footage and interviews on the making of OCEAN.

Tickets Available Here