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Why Not Go to Church Three Times This Weekend?
Catholic Church of our Lady of the Assumption & St. Mary Magdalene Most weekends, going to church once might feel like plenty. But during Heritage Open Days 2026, we’re inviting you to make an exception – and go three times ! Two of Tavistock’s most distinctive churches are offering special opportunities to step inside, each with its own story to tell. Saturday: Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Assumption & St Mary Magdalene On Saturday 19th September (11am – 3pm) the Catho
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Sep 15
Pan for Tin, Explore a Mine and Become a Stonemason: Family Fun at the Guildhall!
What did children do before iPads and Disney+? This Saturday, we’re offering something rather different: the chance to get your hands dirty with 1,000 years of Tavistock history! As part of Tavistock Heritage Open Days 2026, our brilliant Discovery Team will be taking over the historic Guildhall Courtroom on Saturday 19 September, with a morning of FREE hands-on activities especially designed for primary-aged children and their families. And the good news is that we've made i
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Sep 15
Windows in Time: See Tavistock’s High Street as You’ve Never Seen It Before
Walk through Tavistock town centre today and you’ll see cafés, shops, banks and businesses. But what if the windows could take you backwards? During Heritage Open Days 2026, they can. Windows in Time transforms Tavistock town centre into an open-air exhibition, using 48 shop windows to reveal what those businesses and buildings looked like, and what they were used for, in years gone by. There’s no ticket to book and no particular time to arrive. Simply pick up the trail, head
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