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Maritime Crafts Day
Sat 5th Jul 2025
Head to East Quay (past Haven Banks Outdoor Centre) to meet local ship crews, celebrate traditional boatbuilding skills and learn about old boats! A celebration of traditional crafts and local vessels moored in Exeter.. – Ship Repair– Traditional lobster pot making– Salmon fishing exhibition-Historic vessels– Ropes…

Thu 5th Jun – Sun 13th Jul 2025
In this course we’ll be looking at how to craft life into story. Online, we’ll explore writing effective…
Learn MoreSun 29th Jun – Sun 31st Aug 2025 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Sunday afternoon jazz is back on the quayside under the Transit Shed. The Exeter Canal & Quay Trust,…
Learn MoreTue 29th Jul – Fri 29th Aug 2025
The Transit Shed will again be home to a jam-packed programme of fun and quirky activities for all…
Learn MoreSat 13th Sep 2025 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Exeter’s Quayside Shanty Festival will return on Saturday 13 September. * Expect another fantastic day and evening…
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