South Hams Arts Trail 2025 - A Community Celebration

Re-discover the South Hams Arts Trail 2025!

Get ready for a journey through creativity and inspiration with the South Hams Arts Trail 2025!

This year’s autumn event promises to be exceptionally exciting, featuring over 60 talented artists exhibiting in more than 24 unique venues across the picturesque South Hams region. The South Hams Arts Forum (SHAF) proudly presents the Arts Trail 2025, running from Saturday 11th to Sunday 26th October. This annual event celebrates our vibrant artistic community, offering a platform for local residents to showcase their talents, creativity, and passion for the arts.

Highlights of the 2025 Arts Trail:

● Over 60 Artists, 20+ Venues: Explore a vast array of creative expressions in beautiful locations such as Kingsbridge Market Hall, Yealm Yacht Club Newton Ferrers and Devon Studios in Loddiswell.

● Meet the Artists: Engage with artists in their own studios and homes, gain insights into their creative processes, and even see them at work.

● Unique Purchases: Find that perfect piece of original art to take home and enjoy.

● Workshops: Participate in artist-led workshops to learn new skills and unleash your own creativity.

This year’s Arts Trail introduces many new makers working in a mix of disciplines, alongside beloved returning artists showcasing new and exciting works. From painting and sculpture to textiles, ceramics, and more, there’s something to captivate every art enthusiast. Being in the heart of the South Hams, most venues are situated near stunning walks, beaches, and award-winning pubs. We encourage visitors to enjoy the opportunity to visit artists’ studios and exhibitions, whilst having a great day out.

Experience the Trail: Visitors can easily follow the Trail using the distinctive yellow signs with black arrows situated around exhibiting venues, guiding visitors through the South Hams, including Dartington, Totnes, Ivybridge, Plymstock, Kingsbridge, and Thurlestone.

The Arts Trail brochure, available for free from Tourist Information Centres, local businesses, pubs, hotels, and restaurants, or downloadable from the SHAF website (www.shaf.org.uk), provides essential information on each artist and venue, including location, opening days, and hours.

Don’t miss this extraordinary community celebration of local artists! Plan your visit to the 2025 South Hams Arts Trail and immerse yourself in the vibrant artistic community of the South Hams.

Don’t forget to share your route or favourite artist with #Artstrail2025 or tag us @southhamsartsforum.

For more information, to download the brochure, or to explore SHAF’s membership opportunities, visit www.shaf.org.uk. Enjoy the Trail and discover your next favourite artist! See you on the Trail!