2023 Huxtable Farm and North Devon & Exmoor Events Calendar
Spring on the Farm
Jacob lamb at Huxtable Farm B&B, Devon
If the hens decide to go broody during March we will endeavour to have some chicks hatching around Easter and our small flock of Jacob ewes are due to lamb during April.
This is a beautiful time of year, when the snowdrops are out followed by sunshine, yellow daffodils and primroses. The birds are busy preparing their nests and deer, both roe and Exmoor red can be seen grazing in the woodland. Mid February the pond comes alive with frogs and toads returning to spawn in the pond.
Dates to remember: 14th February – Valentines Day, 21st February Pancake Day, 19th March Mother Day, Good Friday 7th April, Easter Day & Bank Holidays 9th & 10th April, 1st May Bank Holiday, 8th May Bank Holiday for Kings Coronation on the 6th May, 29th May Bank Holiday.
Easter Hunts; Clovelly; Find the Easter Chicks
Queens Theatre, Barnstaple, North Devon – What’s on
What’s on at National Trust Property, Arlington Court and Carriage Museum.
Point-to-point racing in North Devon (Bratton Down & Umberleigh)
14th May, 21st May & 4th June 2023 – Point to Point at Bratton Down.
Clovelly and events taking place at Clovelly during 2023 e.g Clovelly Lobster & Crab Festival
RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Devon
Summer on the Farm
Lets hope the sun shines in June & July as it’s the time to make hay and/or silage. Experience seeing the sheep being shorn. Enjoy long sunny days with time on the sandy beaches, Saunton and Woolacombe or a picnic on the farm by the pond. During these months time is spent picking the ripe fruit in the garden & making jam for the breakfast table.
Dates to remember: 18th June – Fathers Day and Summer Bank Holiday 28th August.
Putsborough Beach body boarders
Summer Local Events
June – Roses at RHS Rosemoor
16th – 18th June 2023 – Gold Coast Ocean Festival, Woolacombe & Croyde
Clovelly Harbour, Devon
2nd July Croyde Ocean Triathlon
18th – 20th May – Devon County Show at Westpoint Exeter
2nd August 2023 – North Devon Show, Barnstaple
August RHS Rosemoor Flower Show
To see what else is on during these months e.g. at North Devon Theatres, Arlington Court or RHS Rosemoor Gardens please click on the spring links above
Autumn on the Farm
Fungi found on the farm walk The orchard apples are collected and the harvest is in. This is the time of year the rams are put back in with their girls, tupping time! The darker nights are drawing in so it’s lovely having had a day out, enjoying the autumn colours, to return to the warm comfort of the crackling log fire. Explore the farm with it’s Devon Wildlife Farm Trail and find a varied variety of fungi.
Harvesting Figs, Blackberries, Apples & Tomatoes
Autumn Local Events
September 8th – 17th Heritage Open Days
15th – 23rd September 2023- Appledore Book Festival
To see what else is on during these months e.g. at North Devon Theatres, Arlington Court or RHS Rosemoor Gardens please click on the spring links above
Winter on the Farm
This is the time of year we are closed running our winter business, providing logs for woodburners. It’s when we enjoy the dark starry nights at Huxtable Farm, as we’re located in a low light pollution area. It’s also a great time for getting ready for Christmas with many Christmas Fairs & Markets
Dates to remember: Guy Fawkes Firework Night 5th November.
North Devon Farmers Markets
South Molton Pannier Market – Thursdays & Saturdays 7.30am – 2pm
Barnstaple Pannier Market – Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 7.30am – 1pm (Mondays & Thursdays – Craft & General, Wednesdays – Antiques & Collectables)
Lynton Town Hall – First Saturday of the month, 10am – 12.30pm
Combe Martin, Village Hall – Third Saturday of the month 9.30am – 12 noon
Bideford Pannier Market Stalls & Studios – Monday – Saturday 9am – 4pm – North Devon’s Unique Art – Craft Gift & General Market