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Devon family activity update - Covid-19
**Please note that this page is being frequently updated** Last update: 15/3/2021
This page is designed to provide updates for families with local updates and facilities in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
We endeavour to keep this as up-to-date as possible, however due to decisions being made suddenly – this page may not always reflect the current situation. Therefore, we ALWAYS advise that readers double check with the venue/organiser’s website and/or social media prior making arrangements to ensure that the plans are current and still going ahead and the restrictions that may be in place
Find the most up-to-date advice about Covid-19 visit the NHS website and you can also view Devon County Council advice for schools and families
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Open/re-opening arrangements and plans
Canonteign Falls will be reopening on 31st March to locals living within a 25 mile radius of Canonteign Falls in accordance with government guideline.
Exeter Northcott are taking bookings for their socially distanced performances of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain in May
House of Marbles - reopening on 12th April - safety measures to be in place and the Old Pottery REstaurant will only be offering 'Al Fresco' daytime dining initially in their new outdoor areas plus takeout options available too. Booking is recommended via oldpottery@houseofmarbles.com
Seaton Tramway - currently looking at government guidance and will shortly be updating their website, Facebook and Instagram
Crealy - currently planning to re-open the theme park on Monday 12th April. Lodge breaks will re-open from Monday 12th April, with camping and glamping breaks to resume from Monday 17th May. Find out more via their website, Facebook and Instagram
Queens Theatre - tickets for The Three Musketeers (November) and Gangsta Granny (currently scheduled for June) available via the website
Bear Town - planning to reopen in April. Priority booking will be given to visitors who had their visit cancelled due to lockdown. Find out more at their website and sign up to get updates.
The Bear Trail are planning to reopen on Friday 2nd April (Good Friday). Tickets bookable via their website
Guildhall Shopping Exeter - essential shops only
Haldon Forest- check the general Forestry England website for Coronavirus specific information and the Haldon Forest Facebook page for the latest updates
Princesshay Exeter - essential shops and selected takeaways only
RHS Rosemoor - open to pre-booked ticket holders. Find out more here.
Thomas Moore Toymaster - online store.
The National Trust are running a booking system for some gardens, parklands and carparks - visit this site for the most up-to-date information on which sites are currently part of this
At-home activities provided by local businesses
Paignton Zoo educational downloadable resources
Webcams across many Devon locations
Educational quiz from Quince Honey Farm
Regular live streams on the National Marine Aquarium Facebook page
Minecraft Maps from Royal Albert Memorial Museum (Exeter)
The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth are providing regular updates and livestreams on their Facebook page as well as live webcams on their website.
South Devon Railway have a YouTube channel
Wild Planet Trust YouTube channel including videos from Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts
Exeter Chiefs Community Trust are adding fun kids activities to their Facebook page
Free downloadable Bradley and the Dinosaur book from local author Julian Hilton
Entertainingly Different are hosting regular interactive livestreams via their Facebook page
Kents Cavern have a downloadable learning pack with resources about the Stone Age as well as a recommended reading list about the era
Access the Living Coasts webcams of Penguin Beach via their website
The Minature Pony Centre are providing regular video updates on their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channels
Dartmoor National Park have a wide range of local and educational resources on their website
Wildwood Escot are doing regular animal updates on their Facebook and Instagram
The Outdoors Group are doing regular blog posts to help parents
Crealy Theme Park and Resort have created a number of downloadable, educational activities
Accepting charitable donations
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
Argyle Community Trust - visit the website to find out about which sessions are running
Clip'nClimb Exeter
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park -
Crealy -
Dartmoor National Park - mostly open but visitors centres and selected toilets are closed.
Dartmoor Zoo Pre-booked tickets are essential. Find out more here:
Devon Railway Centre and Model World
Devon County Show - postponed until 2021
Rainbow Run in aid of Children's Hospice South West has been postponed, new date TBC
The Rowcroft Sleep Walk has been postponed to Saturday 12 September
Stagecoach Torquay and Newton Abbot
The Box Plymouth - official opening delayed until further notice
All Mayflower 2020 events until further notice.
Devon County Show -postponed
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre
House of Marbles - Bovey Tracey Store is open as normal with safety precautions in place Find out more here.
iBounce Exeter Find out more about booking and arrangements here
The Manor House Hotel and The Ashbury Hotel -
The Milky Way Adventure Park
Occombe Farm - selected facilities
Paignton Zoo - .
Shaldon Zoo - Tickets must be pre-booked. Find out more here.
Planet Play Crediton and Honiton