Wide Open is a celebration of Paignton’s people, places and spirit. Join us to dream up, make and experience great creative and cultural activities where you live.
Wide Open is a celebration of Paignton’s people, places and spirit. Join us to dream up, make and experience great creative and cultural activities where you live.
Strandline: Benchmark
The culmination of a co-creative project in Paignton, with local people sharing and gathering stories of everyday heritage. This exhibition of objects, maps and stories includes a ‘Talking Bench’ installation which will take you on an audio journey across Paignton without having to leave your seat!
From creative events and activities, to unique spaces to test out and share your ideas, find out how you can get involved.
Wide Open is part of a major capital programme centred on Paignton Picture House made possible by the Cultural Development Fund. It will see the successful reopening of the historic grade II* listed landmark in 2025, one of the earliest purpose-built cinemas in Europe.