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December 2020
Case Study: Takahashi McGil making waves within the craft world nationally and beyond8th December 2020
Based at picturesque Cockington Court Craft Centre, the husband and wife team behind the resident wood craft business, Takahashi McGil, meet us at…
November 2019
An eco-friendly wedding venue in inspiring surroundings10th November 2019
Cockington Court is a nature-inspired wedding venue nestled in 420 acres of award-winning parkland, making a beautiful and memorable backdrop for…
September 2019
Free family events at Cockington Court20th September 2019
Head to Cockington Court this October half term to enjoy free family events.
With Cockington Apple Festival on Sunday 20 October…
August 2019
Historic Mallock family gathering at Cockington Court23rd August 2019
Descendants of the Mallock family, who lived at Cockington Court from 1654 to 1932, are returning to Cockington Court for the day.
The beautiful…
Cockington Court to exhibit rare Robert Lenkiewicz artwork14th August 2019
Cockington Court announces an exhibition of some of the rarest and most admired paintings by famous and controversial artist Robert Lenkiewicz…
Claire Austin celebrates the opening of her studio with Summer Soiree1st August 2019
Claire Austin held a Summer Soiree at her studio in July.
An invited audience of friends, family, wedding industry friends and past brides enjoyed…
July 2019
Paul Pibworth: Creating Horse of War26th July 2019
The Horse has been a key contributor to the development of mankind.
Centuries have seen it being the beast of burden, taking care of all the…
Vita Sumeiko: Preserved moss wall art – new for 2019!15th July 2019
I run my own flower studio, Flower La Vita, here at Cockington Court Craft Centre in Sea Change Studios and I specialise in wedding and funeral…
June 2019
Sculpture Trail attracts 1,000 visitors in first four weeks 25th June 2019
Cockington Court’s Sculpture Trail 19 has inspired over 1,000 people in the first four weeks.
200 invited guests were at the preview of the…
May 2019
This summer - Award Winning Outdoor Theatre at Cockington Court14th May 2019
Award winning outdoor theatre company Illyria will bring their fabulous productions of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, The Tempest and Frankenstein…
Sculpture Trail Blog: Helen Bacon - 'Sun Lady'10th May 2019
The most exciting thing to happen, and it's a dream come true, is that in the last week I have moved into one of the Cockington Court Stableyard…
Repeat Success for Award-Wining Claire Austin2nd May 2019
Claire Austin is an award-winning Bridal Hair Accessories Designer from Torquay.
2019 has been a big year for the business already. Not only did…
The top things to do in Torbay 1st May 2019
Cockington Court is proud to be a member of the English Riviera Attractions partnership, a group of the very best visitor attractions across Torbay…
April 2019
Sculpture Trail Blog: Phil Dixon – A Planetary System16th April 2019
My sculpture continues my concern with a number of subjects. For some time I have referred to themes of mortality, and my place within the world. I…
Case Study: Freeload Accessories8th April 2019
Business Profile
Freeload Accessories design and handcraft fashion-led leather bags and accessories in their retail workshop situated in the…
March 2019
Cockington Court’s Sculpture Trail 2019 name artists25th March 2019
The curators of the Sculpture Trail reveal the names of the artists who will feature on the 2019 trail.
Once again, artists across the South West…
February 2019
Cockington Court Wedding Showcase 22nd February 2019
On Sunday 10th March you can explore the award-winning Cockington Court to visualise your wedding day and see why it is one of the most popular…
January 2019
Explore award-winning venue at Wedding Showcase18th January 2019
On Sunday 10 March you can explore the award-winning Cockington Court to visualise your wedding day.
Cockington Court is holding a Wedding…
October 2018
Newsletter - October 201824th October 2018
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Live Global Junkjam to link schools in UNESCO Global Geoparks around the world12th October 2018
Composer, Percussionist, and Environmentalist Donald Knaack (aka The Junkman™) has been appointed Geopark Ambassador for Environmental Arts…
Local bands and free bus for Cockington Court’s 25th Apple Day5th October 2018
Cockington Court announces the bands performing at Apple Day and a free bus service.
September 2018
Cockington Court’s 25th Apple Day is coming… and it’s FREE!20th September 2018
Cockington Court and its staff are gearing up for the biggest day of the year, with Cockington’s 25th Apple Day promising to be a show stopper…
August 2018
Illyria Outdoor Theatre continues to bring joy to Cockington Court6th August 2018
Award winning outdoor theatre company Illyria will bring their fabulous production of The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle to Cockington Court on 27…
July 2018
3 Cockington events named in The Shorely's 30 Things to do with the kids this summer20th July 2018
Cockington Court's Sculpture Trail, the Cockington Fayre and Illyria's outdoor theatres are all named in The Shorely's 'A…
June 2018
Award Winning Outdoor Theatre Company Illyria brings Shakespeare’s15th June 2018
Award winning outdoor theatre company Illyria will bring their fabulous production of The Merchant of Venice to Cockington Court on 27 July…
Sculpture Trail 18 unveiled at Cockington Court 2nd June 2018
Over 280 invited guests attend Cockington Court for the preview of the Sculpture Trail 18.
Art and culture enthusiasts, families and children all…
April 2018
Donations Wanted for Sculpture Trail Installation12th April 2018
Want to contribute to an amazing installation as part of this year's Sculpture Trail?
Artist Donald Knaack is seeking donations of household…
Donald Knaack this year’s Sculpture Trail Installation10th April 2018
The curators of the Sculpture Trail name Donald Knaack as the installation artist for the 2018 trail.
Donald Knaack, otherwise known as The…
March 2018
New artists named for Cockington Court’s Sculpture Trail 201814th March 2018
The curators of the Sculpture Trail reveal the names of the artists whose work will feature on the 2018 trail.
New for this year, artists across…
February 2018
New artists for Cockington Court’s Sculpture Trail9th February 2018
The curators of the Sculpture Trail are choosing the artists whose work will feature on the 2018 trail.
New for this year, artists across the…
January 2018
New intimate wedding space at Cockington Court19th January 2018
New for 2018, a private two-storey, intimate space, The Hayloft is available.
With a ceremony room on the first floor and food and drinks served…
October 2017
Apple Day sees biggest crowd in its history16th October 2017
Cockington Court, managed by TDA, held its first ever free to enter Apple Day and as a result the crowds swarmed in to enjoy the fun-filled…
September 2017
Get Kids Out Learning19th September 2017
We are now collaborating with Tutora on the "Get Kids out Learning" campaign. Get Kids out Learning is a great way to combine…
This year’s Apple Day is FREE for all the family8th September 2017
Cockington Court and its staff are gearing up for the biggest day of the year, with Cockington’s 24th Apple Day promising to be a show stopper,…
April 2017
Family Friendly Art Path unveiled at Cockington Court 27th April 2017
Over 250 invited guests attended Cockington Court for the preview of its first ever sculpture trail and exhibition, The Art Path.
Families and…
January 2017
February Newsletter31st January 2017
Welcome back to the latest edition of Court Up In Cockington, your guide to what's new and interesting here at Cockington Court.
This…
Love is in the air at Cockington Court29th January 2017
On Sunday 26 February, Cockington Court is holding a Wedding Showcase to invite people to view their wedding…
November 2016
Newsletter November 201628th November 2016
Cockington Court has Christmas wrapped up21st November 2016
Cockington Court has Christmas wrapped up
Visitors can soak up the Christmas…
October 2016
Successful Cockington Court Craft Centre artist showcases unique printed gifts 19th October 2016
Cockington Court Craft Centre is home to over 20 innovative and creative s
August 2016
Newsletter - August 20164th August 2016
Top 10 on TripAdvisor
We work really hard to ensure that Cockington Court is a fantastic, free, all year round attraction and we are always…
April 2016
Food and Craft Markets to begin at Cockington Court 8th April 2016
Cockington Court, which is home to over 20 studios that produce stunning and unique handmade crafts, is introducing some of Devon’s finest…
February 2016
Newsletter - February 201618th February 2016
Welcome back to the latest edition of Court Up In Cockington, your guide to what's new and interesting here at Cockington Court…
Cockington Court top wedding venue for 2015 3rd February 2016
Cockington Court was overwhelmingly voted as Torbay’s wedding venue of the year with a staggering 98 weddings during 2015.
The…
January 2016
2015 n Review - Top year for Cockington Court20th January 2016
Cockington Court experienced a highly successful year in 2015, seeing thousands of visitors to experience its events, exhibitions and the crafts…
November 2015
Cockington Court has Christmas wrapped up 25th November 2015
Visitors can soak up the Christmas spirit at the wintry Christmas Fayre at Cockington Court on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December, 10am-4pm, and…
October 2015
Apple Day featured in the Herald Express25th October 2015
Apple Day a great success
This year's Apple Day brought around 4,000 people to Cockington Court to enjoy a family day out with music,…
Newsletter - October 20151st October 2015
Court Up In Cockington
Our October edition is here with a roundup of the latest businesses to join the community here at Cockington…
September 2015
Stall holders excited for juicy Apple Day 22nd September 2015
Cockington Court and its staff are gearing up for the biggest day of the year at Cockington with this year’s Apple Day promising to be a…
July 2015
Newsletter - July 20151st July 2015
Court Up In Cockington
Our July edition is here with an update on what's going on here at Cockington Court, from new tenants to…
Newsletter - July 20151st July 2015
Court Up In Cockington
Our July edition is here with an update on what's going on here at Cockington Court, from new tenants to…
May 2015
Invited guests celebrate at Cockington Court29th May 2015
On Thursday 21 May 2015, Cockington Court celebrated the opening of the new Visitor Welcome Point and The Gallery.
At an event hosted by…
Gaff enjoy success at Cockington Court Craft Centre 14th May 2015
Gaff Interiors and Upholstery opened in Cockington a year ago, moving to a new unit over the winter.
Since the opening, the company run by…
Newsletter - May 20151st May 2015
Court Up In Cockington
The first edition of our newsletter is out, featuring our visitor welcome point, some of our newest craft makers…
March 2015
Cockington Court opens exciting new Visitor Welcome Point and Gallery 30th March 2015
On Easter Sunday 5th April 2015 at 10am, Cockington Court will open its new Visitor Welcome Point and The Gallery to the public at the front of…
Pearson and Pearson find us the perfect location for their business13th March 2015
When Sam and Susan Pearson were looking to move away from the South East they found Cockington to be the perfect new base.
The couple have…
Design lecturer's new venture a success12th March 2015
When the opportunity came to retire from teaching and take a studio in the Sea Change studios at Cockington Court Craft Centre, Trish Woods…
Demand grows for popular leading artist and sculptor Marc Heaton10th March 2015
Marc Heaton has had a studio at the Sea Change studios at Cockington Court Craft Centre for three years and during that time has become known for…
Cockington Village access restored6th March 2015
Following works to improve Torbay’s bathing waters, Cockington Lane has now reopened in time for a busy summer season of events.
This…
February 2015
Application tenders sought for Co-ordinator and Gardener of Cockington Walled Art Garden27th February 2015
The Feijoa Project in partnership with Cockington Court Craft Centre is looking to recruit two self-employed positions to assist with the Walled…
Enter the Draw Cockington Court competition27th February 2015
Cockington Court Craft Centre and the Cockington Chocolate Company are working in colaboration to bring an exciting new art competition to…
December 2014
To Let: Stables and Courtyard at Cockington Court19th December 2014
TDA are offering the opportunity for a horse and carriage business to operate from the premises. Carriage rides can be taken through the…
Cockington Christmas Fayre launches Cockington Court festive season 9th December 2014
Cockington Court’s festive all-weather skating rink hosted 300 skaters on its opening last weekend and continues to be open through to…
November 2014
Cockington Court has Christmas all wrapped up.10th November 2014
Cockington Court are putting the final touches to ‘Christmas at Cockington Court’. A two day Christmas Fayre on Saturday 6th and…
September 2014
The annual celebration of all things ‘apple’ 30th September 2014
October at Cockington Court (awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor this year) offers fun for the whole family. Back by popular…
Cockington Carriages plan for the future9th September 2014
The Cockington Carriage Company is one of a number of creative businesses at Cockington Court Craft Centre which is run by Torbay Development…
July 2014
Kate expands her range at Cockington Court15th July 2014
The Angel Bill Trading Company, run by Kate Toms, has been trading for more than ten years with the range of handmade decorative accessories…
We are recruiting10th July 2014
Cockington Court is looking to recruit a part time Administrator / Receptionist.
To provide comprehensive support to the Centre Director and…
Cockington Apple Day back by popular demand7th July 2014
By popular demand Apple Day will be reinstated in 2014, with the TDA at the helm. Sunday 19 October promises to be a wonderful day out in a…
June 2014
Gail receives mentoring from Alex Polizzi12th June 2014
The importance of meeting people and carrying out marketing are just some of the tips Alex Polizzi passed on to Gail Trezise of Art Ceramics after…
Vintage theme to Cockington Court Kitchen Gallery Exhibition : ‘Suspended’ 3 – 11 June2nd June 2014
Having set up her own business at Cockington Court Craft Centre, upcycling and recycling vintage clothes and accessories, Maddy Heaton has…
May 2014
Miss Ivy’s Revival and Happily Ever After at Cockington Court 31 May – 1 June 13th May 2014
Miss Ivy Events brings a brand new two-day celebration of all things vintage to Cockington Court on 31 May and 1 June from 10am to 5pm. The…
Classic lines and quality finishes from Gaff at Cockington Court7th May 2014
With increasing demand for the classically designed furniture of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, Justin Roach has found a way to combine his love of the…
April 2014
Redbay Design helps revitalise prestigious Torquay hotel16th April 2014
Transforming the grounds of one of Torquay’s most prestigious hotels is just one of the projects keeping Redbay Design busy.
The…
Rokey the Clown joins Easter activities at Cockington Court 11th April 2014
Rokey the Clown will be joining the festivities at Cockington Court on Easter Monday - 21 April - from 11.00am – 4.00pm. …
Easter Events at Cockington Court – Sunday 20 and Monday 21 April 1st April 2014
Cockington Court is hosting a programme of Easter activities for all the family on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 April.
There are Easter Bunny Hunts…
February 2014
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Cockington Court skating rink promoter LAMBCO presents £624 to Cockington Country Park Green Heart Restoration Project25th February 2014
Cockington Court welcomed Richard Lambert of LAMBCO Skating who visited the Court to present a cheque for £624 to support the Torbay Coast…
Torbay Mayor- We’re open for business11th February 2014
That’s the message from Torbay Mayor Gordon Oliver as Prime Minister David Cameron visits Dawlish today to inspect the damage to the main…
Mads Vintage thrives at Cockington Court10th February 2014
Maddy Heaton opened her studio, Mads Vintage, at Cockington Court Craft Centre last summer and since then hasn’t looked back…
Call Out for exhibitor/stand space at 'Happily Ever After' – Bespoke wedding fair at Cockington Court 3rd February 2014
We are delighted to announce dates for their first ever bespoke wedding fair – 'Happily Ever After' on Saturday 31st May &…
January 2014
Marc enjoys his best year at Cockington Court29th January 2014
The New Year is bringing new opportunities and developments for painter and sculptor Marc Heaton. Marc, who has a studio at Cockington Court Craft…
Wooden toy range popular at Cockington Court Craft Studios20th January 2014
Whether its tractors or push along horses, Cockington Rocking Horses can’t make its range of wooden toys fast enough.
Run by Jack…
December 2013
Cockington Christmas Fayre – a huge success as Cockington launches its festive season10th December 2013
The skating rink at Cockington Court hosted 300 skaters on its opening day last weekend, and continues to be open every day until 31 December…
November 2013
Cockington furniture maker Paul Tout says locally sourced wood is best12th November 2013
From engraved chopping boards to commissioned one off pieces – it’s all in a day’s work for furniture maker Paul Tout.
Based…
October 2013
Week-long Halloween Festival at Cockington Court Sunday 27th October - Saturday 2nd November 8th October 2013
Come and have some spooky fun at Cockington Court during the half term holiday!
Following the success of the Halloween activities in previous…
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Torbay Register Office increases footfall around Cockington Court8th October 2013
Torbay Register Office moved to Cockington Court last year and since then has carried out 300 marriages and civil partnerships. The backdrop of…
Cockington Chocolate Company takes on additional unit7th October 2013
Business is booming for Cockington Chocolate Company which this year has taken on a second unit at Cockington and also opened a new shop in Totnes…
September 2013
Gorillas Galore at Cockington Court! The Great Gorillas Project - until 13 October 20135th September 2013
Cockington Court is really getting into the popular Great Gorillas project and now has six gorgeous gorillas here at the Court!
These uniquely…
August 2013
Kirstie Allsopp wears her hearts on her gorilla27th August 2013
TV favourite Kirstie Allsopp has decorated a unique piece of three-dimensional charity art - a life-size gorilla.
The presenter, interior…
May 2013
Ceramics outreach programme rolls out across Torbay as part Cockington Ceramics Festival2nd May 2013
Torbay Council PR 3855 02/05/2013 [For Immediate Release]The Ceramics Festival at Cockington Court 10-11…
January 2013
Cockington Court now accepting applications for new craftwork tenants8th January 2013
South Devon’s £2.85m purpose-built craft centre at Cockington Court in Torbay is now looking for talented 3D craftworkers to join its…
December 2012
Cockington Chocolate Company takes on additional unit17th December 2012
Cockington Chocolate Company opened its doors last year and hasn’t looked back since.
Owned and run by Tony Fagan and Simon Storey, the…
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