Paella
Saffron-golden and flame-cooked, with prawns and that perfect socarrat base.
A South Pool Evening By The Water
Live music. Fantastic food & drink.
Friday 31st July 20265:30pm – 10:30pmSouth Pool village
What it is
An evening festival of food and music in the beautiful village of South Pool.
Up The Creek is happening on the evening of 31st July 2026, on the long high tide, in the beautiful village of South Pool. It’s going to be a relaxed community event: a variety of music drifting across the village, fantastic food options to choose from, a beer stall, cocktail bar and ales and wine available from the Village Hall.
Food
Eat well by the water.
Wood-fired Pizza
Charred and blistered from the stone. Proper toppings. Eaten outside as it should be.
BBQ
Meat or fish chargrilled to order and served straight from the grill.
Vegetarian Chilli
Deeply spiced and warmly built. Not an afterthought — a destination in its own right.
Puddings
A considered selection to close the evening as well as it started.
Music
The music.
Bongo & Percussion
Drum DevonOpen rhythm sessions led by James Carr — twenty-five years of West African percussion brought to the creek side.
Gypsy Swing
Hot Club of StonehouseIn the spirit of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club de France — violin, guitar and that unmistakable Gypsy swing.
Close Harmony
The KingsmenFifty voices from across the South Hams, united in the rich tradition of four-part barbershop harmony.
Soul, Funk & Rock
Loose CannonsAn eleven-piece powerhouse — big vocals, a driving horn section and a rhythm section that fills any space it plays in.
Other Information
Tickets.
AdultsIncludes £10 of food and drink vouchers. Additional vouchers available to purchase on the night.
£20Children under 12£5
Getting here.
Free valet boat parking at the pontoon and free car parking at two locations, depending on your direction of approach.
Court Barton
Arriving from Frogmore
Free car parking. Follow signs on approach to the village from the Frogmore direction.
Old Rectory Field
Arriving from East Portlemouth
Free car parking. Follow signs on approach to the village from the East Portlemouth direction.
Boat Parking
Arriving by water
Free valet boat parking available on the creek.
NO OVERCROWDING ON THE PONTOON.
Acknowledgements & Proceeds
With special thanks for support from the Harbour Master and the Millbrook Inn.
All proceeds to local charities.
Any queries or for more information please email southpoolupthecreek@gmail.com