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Bampton Charter Fair

27th - 27th October

Celebrating the granting of the Royal Charter in 1258, Bampton Charter Fair is a fun packed day for all the family. Bampton Charter Fair takes place on the last Thursday in October. This year: 27th October 2016.

Bampton Charter Fair

Bampton Fair existed even before King Henry III granted it a Royal Charter in 1258 and it is always held on the last Thursday of October. It is one of the oldest surviving Charter Fairs in the country.

For centuries, the fair mainly sold sheep and cattle and was the largest sheep fair in the South West of England. During the 1880's to the 1980's it evolved to become the famous Bampton Pony Fair trading in Exmoor ponies.

Today this traditional Devon fair continues to attract local producers of foods and livestock, crafts and traditional skills from Exmoor and its surrounding villages. The streets, church, pubs and venues of Bampton are filled to over flowing with around 100 stalls, entertainments including craft and music workshops, demonstrations and concerts, and funfair.

Probably the most significant addition to the fair in recent years was the return of the famous pony sales which had ended in 1985. Luttrell Farm hosted a collective sale of horses, ponies, fur & feathers, saddlery and tack alongside farm machinery, tools, furniture and collectibles. Sadly this will not be happening in 2016 because the market for pony sales has disappeared, and Lutrell Fram is no longer available for the auction. However, we will have Exmoor ponies for people to come and see.

In addition to the usual fun of the fair we have some amazing live music from steel bands and folk to flamenco. Folk singers and musicians congregate in all the Pubs with local musicians being supported with visitors from Brittany and Ireland and the music continues all weekend.

Event type: Festivals

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Location

Venue: Venues throughout Bampton

Nearest town: Bampton, Devon, UK

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Holiday Parks

Holiday Parks

Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:

arrowCullompton

arrowHoniton

arrowCrediton

arrowExeter

Hotels

Hotels

Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:

       arrowTiverton

 arrowCullompton

     arrowHoniton

   arrowCrediton

Caravans

In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Exmoor, South Molton, Lynton and Winkleigh.

Nearby Attractions

Attractions

There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:

Tiverton

      arrowKnightshayes Court

     arrowTiverton Castle Gardens

   arrowTivoli Cinema

Cullompton

       arrowKia-Ora Farm and Gardens

 arrowPikes Cottage, Hemyock

Exeter

       arrowFursdon House

       arrowKillerton House Garden and Park

   arrowWeekday Morning Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowWeekday Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowChampagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowOperate a Lorry Mounted Loader (Crane) HIAB

       arrowNorthcott Theatre

       arrowOdeon, Exeter

South Molton

   arrowSouth Molton Museum

   arrowQuince Honey Farm

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Local Accommodation

Cottages

Cottage Holidays

There is a great choice of cottages for rent in the local area. Take a look at the beautiful cottages in Bampton, Tiverton, Cullompton and South Molton.

Holiday Parks

Holiday Parks

Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:

arrowCullompton

arrowHoniton

arrowCrediton

arrowExeter

Hotels

Hotels

Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:

 arrowTiverton

 arrowCullompton

 arrowHoniton

 arrowCrediton

Caravans

In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Exmoor, South Molton, Lynton and Winkleigh.

Nearby Attractions

Attractions

There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:

Tiverton

 arrowKnightshayes Court

 arrowTiverton Castle Gardens

 arrowTivoli Cinema

Cullompton

 arrowKia-Ora Farm and Gardens

 arrowPikes Cottage, Hemyock

Exeter

 arrowFursdon House

 arrowKillerton House Garden and Park

 arrowWeekday Morning Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowWeekday Champagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowChampagne Hot Air Balloon Flight

 arrowOperate a Lorry Mounted Loader (Crane) HIAB

 arrowNorthcott Theatre

 arrowOdeon, Exeter

South Molton

 arrowSouth Molton Museum

 arrowQuince Honey Farm

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