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Easter Egg Hunts and Spring Trails in Devon 2023
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It's nearly the Easter holidays and that must mean that, for families in Devon it is Easter Egg and Spring Trail time! We have pulled together some great ideas that children of all ages can get involved with this season.
See below for our tips for Easter Egg Hunts and other trail challenges in Devon for 2023.
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Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU.
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has two fantastic trails coming up this Easter and Spring. Open daily from 9am, general admission and parking is free.
The Spring Wildlife Hunt, taking place from 17th March to 2nd June invites participants to spot the wildlife that has thrived thanks to their stewardship of the land, aided by the donkeys of course! Seek out some of the many species by finding the wildlife boards located around the Sanctuary and matching them on your trail sheet. This entertaining family activity combines fun, exercise and brainpower and is just £5 per trail
The Easter Wildlife Hunt, is being held from 1st to 16th April where you can celebrate Easter with donkeys and spot the wildlife that is hidden around the Sanctuary. Seek out some of the many species by finding the wildlife boards located around the Sanctuary and matching them on your trail sheet. £5 per trail with an Easter prize on completion.
Westcott, Cullompton, EX15 1RZ.
From 31st March to 19th April under 8s can take part in a two hour play session where they can collect all the eggs and take home a hatching egg to grow. Early booking is strongly advised.
On 31st March there will be a session specifically set up for SEND explorers with lowered capacity and reduced overall noise and all paid children will receive a toy egg to take home.
91 Ilsham Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JF.
From 1st to 16th April be guided through the cave and see how many glowing eggs you can find and you might just earn yourself a treat
Manaton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9UG.
From 1st to 16th April - Easter trail, tombola as well as an Animal Discovery Zone, three circular walks, nature challenge and see the “What’s On Board” for hourly “Keeper Talks”
Easter Eggstravaganzoo at Dartmoor Zoo
Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell, Plymouth, PL7 5DG.
From 1st to 16th April - Easter egg trail, Easter games, meet the Easter Bunny, falconry display and more – tickets are limited
Wildwood Escot, EX11 1LU.
From 1st to 16th April - two weeks of family activities including Easter egg hunts in the beech hedge maze, face painting, willow crown making
Bernaville Nurseries, Cowley, nr Exeter, EX5 5EU
From 1st to 16th April, details to be confirmed, keep an eye on their website and social media
Darts Farm, Topsham.
1st to 16th April - buy your trail guide from the RSPB shop and find the 10 hidden eggs to win a small prize
Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Paignton, TQ3 1RN
From 1st to 23rd April, discover oversize eggs to solve an Easter puzzle that asks Do Goats Lay Eggs? Trail participation is additional/standard Farm Park and Play admission applies
China Fleet Country Club, Saltash, PL12 6LJ
From 1st to 16th April - play Woodland Adventure Golf and take part in a free Easter egg hunt. Solve the clues to win a free gift, subject to availability
Crealy Theme Park and Resort, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, EX5 1DR.
From 3rd to 16th April - discover all of the dinosaur egg locations across the Theme Park to win a prize.
Dynamic Adventures CIC, The Adventure Centre, Park Road, Dartington, TQ9 6EQ.
On 7th April - Annual fun run through the Dartington estate collecting as many eggs as you can along the way – for all ages. 3 runs on offer throughout the day.
House of Marbles, The Old Pottery, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9DS.
On 7th, 8th and 9th April - Solve a series of clues to find the Easter bunny by following the trail of eggs. Also, hop along to the photobooth area to take a mug shot.
South Devon Railway, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DZ.
7th to 10th April - Easter Egg Hunt, children’s activities, entertainers and more. Steam trains running all day.
Seaton Tramway, Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2WD.
Find Gilbert the Station Master’s Goose and its Cheeky Chicks, and complete the sheet to win an Easter treat. Children 15 and under can pick up a free activity sheet from Seaton or Colyton Stations.
Castle Hill Gardens, Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0RH. www.castlehilldevon.co.uk
Explore the spring gardens and woodland leading you to your chocolate prize with Easter games, face painting, a magic show, inflatables, food and drink and much more
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Bear Hunt Sculpture Trail - various locations in North Devon
Find 25 5 foot bears painted by local artists around Bideford, Barnstaple, Great Torrington and Ilfracombe. Use the Bear Hunt app or download the trail map from the website and make a donation to support Children's Hospice South West.
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The Giant Easter Egg Hunt at RHS Rosemoor - 1st to 16th April - Torrington
Search for giant eggs hidden around the garden to win a chocolate prize – meet the Easter bunny on 7th to 10th April as well as fun family activities
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Paignton Easter Celebrations - 7th April
Free entry event with live music, gift stalls, Easter Egg Hunt, dance performances, children’s entertainment and more.
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Zog Activity Trail - Haldon Forest, Buller's Hill nr Exeter
The much loved Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler character returns with a brand new family activity trail and free app - see the website for details
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Greendale Easter Egg Trail - 1st to 10th April
Follow all the clues in the Farm Shop for a sweet reward -free
Visit the Discovery Hut between 10am and 3pm for the trail map
Free to take part with 3 different time slots to choose from with a scavenger hunt and every child who completes the trail will be awarded with an Easter Egg. Free refreshments - booking essential
Organised by Rediscover Church and starting and ending at the Younghayes Centre. Free to take part but booking essential.
Everyday during library opening hours - find the egg pieces for a sweeties prize
Indoor bouncy castle, craft activities, Easter trail and more
- Coat of Arms Explore and Find Trail - from 4th April
The Coat of Arms Explore and Find Trail is an exciting new children’s activity arriving at Exeter Cathedral in time for the Easter holidays.
Coats of Arms have been used since Medieval times and are usually an image or icon used to represent a family. Families would choose symbols and colours that held certain meanings for their history and reputation, and these would appear on their clothing, banners, shields, crests and other important objects.
Seek out coats of arms from the many knights, bishops, noble families and deans associated with Exeter Cathedral. Pick up a FREE booklet from the Welcome Desk and try to crack the clues to find the secret code word and then create your very own coat of arms.
The Coat of Arms Explore and Find Trail is included in the standard admission into Exeter Cathedral.
Opening week with Easter Trail and prizes, scenic steam train rides, model railway exhibition, outdoor play areas, mini golf and Easter craft activity
Easter trail around the vineyard - track down the clues to their new crossword mystery word. Clues for both younger and older children. Once the word has been discovered - collect your Easter egg and Easter trail prize. New for 2023 - look out for the golden egg!
Search for baby animals around the library and see if you can find the secret Easter word - during library opening hours
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Easter Alien Egg Trail and Exhibition at Cockington Court - 1st to 14th April - Cockington, near Torquay.
Easter themed trail - more details to be confirmed
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Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Trail at Torquay Museum - 1st to 16th April - Torquay
Find the egg related animal in every gallery to complete the trail
Hop on over and find all of the colourful eggs hidden in and around the gardens. All successful young explorers will get a small gift (suitable for children 3 years and over)
Grab a spotter sheet and spot all of the cute hidden creepy crawlies as well as seeing if you can spot the 60th anniversary giant 'diamond' in their 4 acres of gardens and displays
- Bunny Trail at Torquay Library - 1st to 22nd April - Find the bunnies around the library for a chance to win a milk chocolate gold bunny
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Spring Time Egg Hunt in Plymouth - 1st to 17th April 2023
Discover 10 large eggs in West End shop windows. Find all 10 letters on the eggs, figure out the world and complete the online form for your chance to win 1 of 3 £50 vouchers – download the hunt map online
Follow clues, explore the woods and search for signs of spring - suitable for age 6+
Crafts, LEGO and crack the treasure hunt
- Easter themed Treasure Hunt at Efford Library, on 3rd, 6th, 10th and 13th April 2023
- Easter themed Treasure Hunt at Central Library, Plymouth on 3rd to 8th April and 10th to 15th April 2023
Easter themed characters hidden around the library for children to find
Free Easter trail, face painting, activities and prizes to be won.
There's a bunny warren under the Barbican cobbles this Easter, all you'll see are bunny tails disappearing into their burrows.
Hop on down to the Barbican and match the name of the bunny with their bunny bum! Pick up your free trail leaflet from the Tourist Information Centre from 7 to 16 April and don't forget to collect your sweet treat when you've finished.
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Tavistock Easter Egg Hunt - 1st to 15th April
Work out the clues to locate all the eggs hidden around town. Identify them all to earn your goody bag plus a chance to win your own Easter Egg. Pick up your trail sheet from the Visitor Infromation Centre, Kaleidoscope Toys or the Toy Cupboard
Bring Peter Rabbit to life through themed drama games, crafts, storytelling and will finish with an Easter hunt around the park next door. Book online
Explore the story with themed games, create crafts to take home, enjoy some storytelling and drama activities ending with a treasure hunt around the farm with prizes included. Recommended ages 4 to 9 years.
Explore the story with some themed games, crafts, storytelling and drama activities ending with a treasure hunt around the farm with prizes included. Recommended for ages 4 to 9.
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Easter Treasure Hunt at Dawlish Warren - 6th April
Drop in activity - £1pp. Follow the Treasure Trail around the nature reserve and collect your chocolate egg when you finish
- Shaun the Sheep Hide and Sheep AR Trail at Powderham Castle- from 3rd April 2023
.Augmented reality trail - download the app by searching 'Hide and Sheep'
- The Eggstaordinary Easter Trail at Newton Abbot from 1st to 15th April 2023
Entry forms from the Museum and Library - prizes to be won
- Easter Chick Hunt at Okehampton Library from 1st to 15th April 2023
Find the chicks hidden around the library - free activity during library opening hours
Free event raising money towards Granite Way Cycles, Okehampton Community Defibrilator Campaign and YHA Okehamptons project with Action for Children - Mini activity sessions, archery, axe throwing, low ropes, climbing wall, Kids Easter Egg Hunt, stalls to browse, food and drink available
- Easter Orienteering Egg Hunt at Dawlish Countryside Park on 6th April 2023
Free drop in session for families - no need to book - meet by the main entrance. Take on the challenge of our Easter egg hunt and see if you can crack the code to claim your prize
- Easter Treasure Hunt at Dawlish Warren NNR Visitors Centre on 5th April 2023
Families £1 per person. Drop in event - no need to book. Follow the map and find your way around the Easter wildlife hotspots, then claim your chocolate egg as a reward.
- Easter Eggstravaganza at Pennywell Farm - 1st to 10th April 2023
Egg-stravaganza Trail, photo competition, guess the weight of the Easter Bunny's helpers, guess how many eggs are in the jar, colouring competiton, Find the Golden Egg, Orchard Games throughout the dates. Easter activity quiz from 7th to 10th April
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Find the Easter Chicks in Clovelly - 7th to 10th April
Find the Easter chicks perched up and down the cobbled High Street to the quay. Collect a prize from the Visitor Centre reception if you find ten.
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Easter Fun and Bluebells at Hartland Abbey 9th and 10th April
Easter Egg hunts, see the bluebells and explore the grounds. Visit the house for an extra charge.
- Dinosaur Easter Hunt at Bideford Library - 1st to 15th April
Take part in the Easter hunt during library opening hours
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Mad Hatters and March Hares at Coldharbour Mill - 10th April
Gather all the misplaced Easter eggs, children’s storytelling, explore the working factory floor and more.
Open to all ages with an Easter Egg Hunt, Inflatable Wipeout Machine, adult and young person football game and much, much more
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Easter Fun at Canonteign Falls - 31st March to 16th April
Easter Egg Hunt, Labyrinth, Easter Treats, Adventure Playground, Trampolines, Colouring competition, zip wire, new fun fact trail.
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Easter Egg Hunt at Plymouth Snowsports Centre - 1st to 16th April
Can you find all of the eggs hidden around the site - follow the map and find all 10 of them to win a prize. Also enter the Easter Egg competition to win a family slide and ride
- Easter Fun at Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life - 4th to 8th April/11th to 15th April
Spot the eggs and find the chicks hidden all around the Museum, dressing up, Easter bonnets, colouring and collage and the Tivvy Bumper
Greenway - 24th March to 30th April - near Brixham
Trail with nature inspired activities and fun games for all the family. £3 per trail including Easter trail sheet, pencil, bunny ears and chocolate egg – entrance fee not included.
Coleton Fishacre - 24th March to 30th April - Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, TQ6 0EQ.
Make your way along the trail and find bee inspired activities for all the family. £3 per trail including Easter trail sheet, pencil, bunny ears and chocolate egg – entrance fee not included.
Killerton, - 25th March to 16th April - Broadclyst
Make your way along the trail and find fun activities for the whole family. £3 per child includes trail map, pencil and chocolate egg – entrance fee not included.
Castle Drogo - 31st March to 17th April - Drewsteignton
Explore the garden and grounds and learn about what makes Dartmoor unique.
Arlington Court and the National Carriage Museum - 1st to 16th April - near Barnstaple, EX31 4LP
Pick up your Easter trail pack from visitor reception then make your way along the trail and find nature inspired activities. £3 for the trail map, pencil, leaf label for your pledge to nature to hang in a tree and a chocolate egg.
Saltram - 1st to 16th April - Plympton, Plymouth.
Complete ten nature inspired activities. £3 per child includes trail map, pencil, chocolate egg – entrance fee not included.
Lydford Gorge - 24th March to 16th April - near Tavistock
Make your way along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. Prices are £3 a trail which includes an Easter activity sheet, pencil, bunny ears and a chocolate egg or a vegan or Free From chocolate egg.
Easter trail with activities from colouring to nature spotting with a host of fun activities along the way.