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Held Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June, Budleigh Salterton's Gala week looks to be jam-packed with lots of fun activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Budleigh Salterton Lions Club Gala Week

With events held every day, the week long gala is hosted by the Budleigh Salterton Lions Club.

Here's a quick overview of the activities on offer! All Week

  • Swimtime - St Peters School Swimming Pool - Intensive Swimming and Fun Swims
  • Victoriana at Fairlynch Museum - Memories of Queen Victoria's Reign, Open all week, except Monday

Saturday 27th May

  • The Big Breakfast - Public Hall, 9am - 12 noon, In aid of Cancer Research UK
  • Childrens' Procession - from Mackerel Square, 1.30pm
  • Crowning of the Gala Queen and Princess - 2pm, Opening of the Fete and Gala Week
  • Cream Teas- Public Hall 2pm - 4pm, In aid of Force. £2.50 each
  • The Adventures of The Lost Dog - Public Hall, 6.30pm - 7pm, A story told through dance.

Sunday 28th May

  • Songs of Praise - St Peter's C of E Church, 10.30am
  • Dog Show and Have-A-Go Agility - On the Green, 11am onwards
  • Childrens' Pavement Artist Competition - Public Hall, 2pm - 4pm
  • Beach Fishing Competition - Budleigh Beach, 4.30pm - 8.30pm
  • The Adventures of The Lost Dog - Public Hall, 6.30pm - 7pm, A story told through dance.

Monday 29th May

  • One Day Art Show - Public Hall, 10am - 4pm
  • Pebble Building Competition - Budleigh Beach, Marine Parade, 10am - 11.55pm
  • Childrens Fancy Dress Parade and Competition - On the Green, 20pm
  • Pudding Club - Public Hall, 7pm

Tuesday 30th May

  • Swimtime - St Peters School, 9am onwards
  • 'Budleigh in Bloom' Coffee Morning - Public Hall, 9.30am - 2pm
  • Whatever the Weather! - Temple Methodist Church Hall and Lawn, 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Crafts, stalls and lots of family fun!
  • Evening of Nostalgia - Public Hall, 6.30pm onwards. Hosted by the Budleigh Salterton & District Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday 31st May

  • Swimtime - St Peters School, 9am onwards
  • Childrens Cycle Competition - St Peters School, 10am
  • Fantastic Fun! - Public Hall, 11am - 3pm. Play all day ith activities to suit all ages.
  • Cash Bingo - Public Hall, Doors open 6pm, eyes down 7.30pm

Thursday 1st June

  • Swimtime - St Peters School, 9am onwards
  • Coffee Morning and Bazaar - Public Hall, 10.30am - 12.30pm
  • Grease - Public Hall, Doors open 6pm with Film starting at 7pm
  • The Big Interactive Family Quiz - Budleigh Salterton Football Club, Doors open 7.30pm, 8pm start

Friday 2nd June

  • Swimtime - St Peters School, 9am onwards
  • Exmouth RNLI Coffee Morning and Stalls - Public Hall, 10am onwards
  • Budleigh Salterton Carnival Disco - Public Hall, 8pm till late

Saturday 3rd June

  • Summer Fair - Public Hall, 10am - 12 noon. In aid of The Little Valley Animal Shelter
  • Salterton Hootenanny Hoedown Horror! - Public Hall, Doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm start. A Murder Mystery Dinner with The Salterton Drama Club
  • Budleigh Salterton Male Voice Choir - St Peters Church, 7.30pm. With Worcester Male Voice Choir as guests.
  • Family Disco and the Football Club - Budleigh Salterton football Club, 7.30pm

Sunday 4th June

  • Family Fun Run - Starting at the Lime Kiln Car Park, 12 noon. In add off the Town Christmas Lights
  • Cake Sale - Lime Kiln Car Park, 11.30pm - 30 minutes following end of Fun fun. In aid of Nepal's Children
  • Fmily Treasure Hunt - Starting at the Public Hall, 2.30pm - 3.30pm.
  • Quiz Night - The Dog and Donkey in Knowle Village, 8pm - 10pm

To find out more about the event and how to book, please click here.