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Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels 2026

A long-standing Devon custom on 5 November, when locals carry blazing tar-soaked barrels through the streets of Ottery St Mary.

Illustrative photo, not Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels 2026. Photo: Danny Howe / Unsplash

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A long-standing Devon custom on 5 November, when locals carry blazing tar-soaked barrels through the streets of Ottery St Mary. Roads close from about 16:00, and the evening ends in the town square with the Midnight Barrel. Expect large crowds.



We checked the dates and details against Ottery St Mary Town Council on 25 October 2026, but times, prices and availability can change, so please confirm before you travel.

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Event dates
5 November 2026
Venue
Ottery St Mary town centre, finishing in the town square
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Town centre, Ottery St Mary
Opening times
Thursday 5 November 2026. Roads close from about 16:00; the Midnight Barrel ends the evening in the town square. Start times were not listed.
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