What's on this weekend in South Devon? (17th May 2025)

Festival of Heavy Horses 📍 Westpoint ExeterSave the date to visit one of the best agricultural shows in the country! Head over to Devon County Show’s Countryside Area and explore the Heavy Horse Village. Meet the rare, majestic heavy horse breeds — including Suffolks, Shires, North American Belgians, Clydesdales, and Percherons — and chat to passionate owners about their history and future. Catch these incredible animals daily in the main arena for a true countryside spectacle.

⏰ Thurs, 15 May - Sat, 17 May 2025 (8:00 - 17:00)
💰 Included with Devon County Show ticket
🎟️ More info: Festival of Heavy Horses Event Page

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Exeter’s Inflatable Theme Park 📍 Belmont Park, Exeter
Get ready for a giant day of bouncy fun! This inflatable theme park is perfect for families, friends, and thrill-seekers of all ages. Bounce, climb, and slide your way through massive inflatable obstacle courses, enjoy delicious food and drinks on-site, and check out local trader stalls. No booking required — just turn up and jump in!

⏰ Sat, 17 May - Sun, 18 May 2025 (Sessions: 10:00-12:00 | 12:30-14:30 | 15:00-17:00)
💰 £9 per child | No cost for accompanying adults and under 1s
🎟️ More info: Exeter Inflatable Theme Park Event Page

Torre Abbey Sketching Experience 📍 Torre Abbey, The King’s Drive, Torquay
Join local artist James Murch for an open-air sketching session at the beautiful Torre Abbey grounds. Learn to create elegant pencil thumbnail sketches focused on composition, observation, and creativity. After the workshop, take a guided tour around the Abbey to see the inspiration behind James’s Geopark Residency exhibition. Open to all skill levels!

⏰ Sat, 17 May 2025 (Time TBC)
💰 Check website for ticket info
🎟️ More info: Torre Abbey Sketching Experience

Plymouth’s Pirates Weekend 📍 The Barbican, Plymouth
Yo ho ho! Plymouth’s famous Pirates Weekend returns for two days packed with no cost swashbuckling family fun. Expect street entertainment, treasure trails, fancy dress competitions, tall ships, and sea shanties across the Barbican, Sutton Harbour, and waterfront areas. A fantastic free event for adventurers of all ages!

⏰ Sat, 17 May - Sun, 18 May 2025 (11:00 - 15:00)
💰 No cost entry
🎟️ More info: Plymouth Pirates Weekend

Plymouth Comic-Con 📍 Marjon Sport & Health Centre, Plymouth
Get your geek on at Plymouth Comic-Con! Meet film and TV guests, snap a selfie with movie props, dive into the retro gaming zone, and join the cosplay competition. Comic artists, traders, anime fans, and collectors — there’s something here for every kind of fan.

⏰ Sun, 18 May 2025 (10:00 - 16:00)
💰 £5 per person
🎟️ More info: Plymouth Comic-Con Tickets

THAT’S ALL FOR THIS WEEK. WHAT NEXT?