What's On in Devon

John Lyons:Carnivalesque

Venue: The Box

Website: www.theboxplymouthcom

See the first major retrospective exhibition of Caribbean British artisist and poet John Lyons and discover the contribution he's made to British art, literture and art education over the last 60 years

Guess How Much I Love You interactive trail

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Interactive garden trail and activities based on the well-loved children's book

Wild About Spring Trail

Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Explore the gardens and grounds as they come to life this spring. Discover fun facts aobut the estate's springtime animals and enjoy activities along the way

The Annual Schools Exhibition

Venue: Burton at Bideford

Website: www.burtonartgallery.co.uk

Exhibition showing a diverse range of artworks showcasing the talent, imagination and creativity of young people from the local area. Free entry

Festival of Blossom at Coleton Fishacre

Venue: Coleton Fishacre

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/coleton-fishacre

Wander the garden and spot all the different types of blossom in bloom at Coleton #fishacre with a trail, opportunity to write a blossom haiku or tanka poem with the blossom poetry cards

Festival of Blossom at Greenway

Venue: Greenway

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/greenway

See how many types of blossom bloom at Greenway, blossom trail, blossom origami and more

The Adventures of The Little Red Hen

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Website: www.theatreroyal.com

Energetic adaptation of the much-loved story featuring a compbination of puppetry, live music and comedy for ages 3 to 10 years

Easter Egg Hunt at Lydford Gorge

Venue: Lydford Gorge

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/lydford-gorge

Follow the trail around the orchard and find out where the plants and animals of Lydford Gorge go when you can't see them. Make your way along the trail and find activities for the whole family

Easter Egg Trail at Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens

Venue: Babbacombe Model Villlage and Gardens

Website: www.model-village.co.uk

See the website for details

Easter Adventures at Arlington Court

Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum

Trail with chocolate egg at the end and welly wanging, hula hoop hopping, egg spotting and scrambled egg sling shotting

Easter Nature Trail

Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth

Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

Bring the family together for an unforgettable day of fun, exploration and discovery. For £5 per trail, challenge yourself, get active and enjoy quality time - complete the trail to claim your Easter...

The Lion, The Witch and Wardrobe

Venue: The Princess Theatre, Torquay

Website: www.atgtickets.com/princess-theatre-torquay

See the classic novel come to life on stage in this production for all ages

Easter egg hunt at Castle Drogo

Venue: Castle Drogo

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/castle-drogo

Make your way along the Easter trail and find activities for the whole family

Flow

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/flow/

A group of animals must work together to survive in this perilous, sea faring animated adventure, which demonstrates the endless possibilities of animation. After scooping Best Animation at the Oscars...

Twilight Tales

Venue: Soapbox children's Theatre, Plymouth

Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk

Storytelling performances

Celebration of Spring Weekend

Venue: Ugbrooke House and Gardens

Website: www.

The team at Ugbrooke welcomes you to enjoy the gardens, tearoom and lakeside walks. Adults - £10, children free. Babies and Toddlers Music Class, Children's Activity Quiz, Scavenger Hunt

Dormouse Dates

Venue: Soapbox children's Theatre, Plymouth

Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk

Fantastical journey brought to life through delightful puppetry, original takes and immersive theatrical magic

Easter Adventures 2024- Saltram

Venue: Saltram

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/saltram

Make your way around the garden and find 10 fun activities, including active games and interactive challenges

Easter Adventures at Killerton

Venue: Killerton

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton

Follow the interactive play trail through the grounds nad gardens and discover what Killerton's wild creatures get up to in Spring with activities - chocolate egg at the end

Easter Egg Hunt at Coleton Fishacre

Venue: Coleton Fishacre

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/coleton-fishacre

Make your way along the trail and find 10 activities for all the family for a chocolate egg

Easter Egg Hunt at Greenway

Venue: Coleton Fishacre

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/greenway

Make your way along the trail and find 10 activities for all the family

Easter Egg Hunt at Knightshayes

Venue: Knightshayes

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/knightshayes

Make your way along the Easter trail and find activities for the whole family

Easter Family Fun at Canonteign Falls

Venue: Canonteign Falls

Website: www.canonteignfalls.co.uk

Easter egg hunt, explore 90 acres, look for the new wood carved tortois and buzzard alongside the magical fairies. Pre-booking advised

Easter Holidays at Crealy

Venue: Crealy Theme Park and Resort

Website: www.crealy.co.uk

All weather fun with Egg Hunt from 14th to 21st April

Easter holidays: The Giant Easter Egg Hunt

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Hunt down the colourful eggs hidden throughout the spring garden to collect clues, solve the puzzle and claim a chocolatey treat

Eat: Bideford

Venue: Quayside at Bideford

Website: www.eatfestivals.org

Food festival with West Country food and drink producers

Exeter fine art collection: a fest for the eyes

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Exhibition of over 30 prints, paintings, photographs and sketches from the Fine Art collections at RAMM recording how food has transformed the countryside, include the development of towns and played a...

Piskie Easter Egg Hunt

Venue: Buckland Abbey

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/buckland-abbey

Some cheeky Dartmoor Piskies have stolen the decorative Easter Eggs and hidden them around Buckland Abbey. Help find the eggs and distract the piskies by completing the activities - chocolage egg prize...

Springtime Woodland Eggstravaganza

Venue: A Touch of the Wild, Nr Exeter

Website: www.atouchofthewild.co.uk

Egg hunts, spring-themed crafts and a chance to explore the woodland - see website for details

Super Saturdays - Looking Ahead

Venue: The Box

Website: www.theboxplymouth.com

Saturday of celebration themed around the exhibition programme with free family activities and special talks and events

Tulip Fest

Venue: Strawberry Fields Lifton

Website: www.

250,000 bulbs, over 40 photo opportunities, 40 varieties of tulips, 3 acres of tulip rows, walk around entertainemnt, homemade treats, barrell train, farm animals and craft activities

Woolacombe Easter Trail

Venue: Woolacombe

Website: www.woolacombetourism.co.uk

Easter Trail with ten activities to discover in the Dunes

Bike and Trike Show

Venue: Lupton House

Website: www.discoverlupton.com

See the website for details

Dartington Makers Market

Venue: The Great Hall, Dartington

Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk

Over 25 contemporary makers and designers - free entry

Flow

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/flow/

A group of animals must work together to survive in this perilous, sea faring animated adventure, which demonstrates the endless possibilities of animation. After scooping Best Animation at the Oscars...

The Amazing Squirrel Circus

Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth

Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk

2D Stop animation workshop suitable for ages 5 to 11 years.

Easter Bunny Unique Easter Grotto

Venue: The Milky Way

Website: www.themilkyway.co.uk

Easter grotto experience for ages 1 to 11 - see the website for booking details

Make a Lidded Clay Pot

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Let your imagination run wild as you craft a beautiful, lidded clay pot. Drop-in

Titan the Robot at Woodlands

Venue: Woodlands Park

Website: www.woodlandspark.com

See Titan perform their unique blend of comedy, street theatre and music

Totnes Indoor Artisan Market

Venue: Civic Hall

Website: www.visittotnes.co.uk

Local craft makers with an array of handmade goods including jewellery, knitted toys, handmade chocolate, clothes and textiels, cards and prints, mosaic cart, and dried flowers

Birmingham Royal Ballet - cinderella

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Website: www.theatreroyal.com

Mix of dance, scenery and a cast of characters - suitable for ages 5+

Cheesemaking demonstration with Mary Quicke

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Cheesemaking demonstration from a local cheesemaking business

Exeter Gang Show

Venue: Exeter Northcott

Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Evening of variety and entertainment from local Scouting and Guiding groups

Guess How Much I Love You ™ Spring

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Welly Walk session including a garden walk, craft or planting activity and story for ages 5 and under - booking essential

Sculpt a Selfie: Chicks and Bunnies

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Learn the basics of sculpting in clay and create a clay model/self potrait using spring chicks and bunnies in this fun workshop

Star in Your Own Superhero Movie

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Two day workshop will give an introduction into digital composites, green screen and stop frame animation by combining video footage of you batlling a stop motion monster or villain of your own creation....

The Amazing Bubble Man

Venue: Exeter Northcott

Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Show exploring the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and spellbinding bubble tricks

Food, Food, Glorious Food

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Theatrical and interactive storytelling performance combining music and song, rhythm and rhyme

Pirates Love Underpants

Venue: Exeter Northcott

Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Show based on the beloved book filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold

Shillingford Farm Family Tractor Ride

Venue: Shillingford Farm

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Tractor ride farm tour - find out what's happening on the farm and what crops are in sesason - see the website for booking details

Teachers Rock ® at The Plough

Venue: The Plough Arts Centre

Website: www.theploughartscentre.co.uk

Celebration of songs and musical themes that relect the rich history and diverse range of productions and events over the years to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary

A Minecraft Movie

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/a-minecraft-movie/

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland...

Easter Bunny's Grotto - Woodlands

Venue: Woodlands Park

Website: www.woodlandspark.com

Explore the Rabbit Warren, Tour the Easter Bunny's House, discover the Chocolate Egg Factory and Meet the Easter Bunny

Free Easter Craft Workshop - Plymouth - Easter Wreath Making

Venue: Central Library, Armada way, Plymouth

Website: www.visitplymouth.co.uk

No booking required - Easter wreath making from 11 to 3pm

Sensory Friendly Story Tram

Venue: Seaton Tramway

Website: www.tram.co.uk

Sensory version of the popular Story Tram where stories are brough to life through sounds, textures and props - perfect for families with babies and very young children. April's themed is 'We're Going...

The Goose and Mrs Frost

Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth

Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk

Show about the changes in the seasons, unseasonal weather patterns, overcoming adversity and the transformative power of kindness

Top Secret - The Magic of Science

Venue: Babbacombe Theatre

Website: www.babbacombe-theatre.com

Interactive magical science show

A Story of the Seasons - children's book launch

Venue: Greenway

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/greenway

Sensory nature walk followed by a colouring and drawing activity

Bioblitz

Venue: Mount Batten, Plymouth

Website: www.therockpoolproject.co.uk/events

See the website for details

Devon Makers Markets

Venue: Sturtlebury Barn

Website: Search for Devon Makers Markets on Facebook

Craft event

Illusion Impossible`

Venue: Babbacombe Theatre

Website: www.babbacombe-theatre.com

Theatreical experience with magic and illusions for all ages

LEGO Fun Day

Venue: Buckfast Abbey

Website: www.buckfast.org.uk

LEGO building sessions - book online

Little Ravers - Easter Special

Venue: Fever Clubrooms

Website: Search on fatsoma.com

DJ, bar, quiet zone, buggy park, giant inflatables and UV batons

Mud Photography: Family Workshop

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Suitable for adults and children who are supervised. Using light sensitive darkroom paper with a developer made using ash and used coffee grounds, participants will be shown how to make the 'mud.' They...

Murder Whodunnit

Venue: Torquay Library

Website: www.facebook.com/torquaylibrary

Family friendly session to illustrate one of Agatha Christie's murder mysteries

Okehampton's First Ever Inflatable Theme Park

Venue: Simmons Park

Address: Okehampton

Website: www.facebook.com/inflatablethemeparkscornwall

Unlimited access to 15 large bouncy castles, designated under 5s soft play zone, refreshments available

The Great Wool Weekend

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Demonstrations, creative workshops, specialist textile artists and craftspeople and a wool and yarn bunting trail

Bluebell Sunday

Venue: Hartland Abbey

Website: www.hartlandabbey.com

Enjoy the bluebells, primroses, violets, wild anenomes, wild orchids, foxgloves and more

Big Dreams Live - Music Takeover

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Interactive reading of the book Big Dreams for families and children aged 6+ with live musicians and sing-a-long songs

Paddleboat''s Easter Theatre Week

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Young people aged 7 to 11 are invited to create a stage play with award winning Paddleboat Theatre Company

Paignton's Inflatable Theme Park

Venue: Paignton

Website: www.facebook.com/inflatablethemeparkscornwall

Unlimited access to 12 large inflatables, under 5s inflatable area

Quiet at the Aquarium

Venue: National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth

Website: www.national-aquarium.co.uk

Session allowing families and people with autism and other sensory needs to enjoy the exhibits without the noise and distraction of the daily shows. Book online

Rangers 6 to 12 years

Venue: Dartmoor Zoo

Website: www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk

Full interactive, three day workshop with animal encounters

The Sloth Lane

Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth

Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk

A young sloth and her family opena taco truck, clasing with a rival fast-food owner in this lively Australian animated comedy

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The BIG Jurassic Storm

Venue: The Palace Theatre, Paignton

Website: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk

Brand new dinosaur themed show

Free Easter Craft Workshop - Plymouth - Easter Wreath Making

Venue: The Treasury - Catherine Street

Website: www.visitplymouth.co.uk

No booking required - make Easter Egg suncatchers to hang in your windows at home

Guys and Dolls

Venue: Exmouth Pavilion

Website: www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk

Production of the classic musical comedy

Make a Corn Dolly

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Step back in time and create your own corn dolly

The Sand Dragon

Venue: The Beehive

Website: www.beehivehoniton.co.uk

Magical story with songs and music, loads of puppets, changing scenery and a magic trick or two

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The BIG Jurassic Storm

Venue: Queens Theatre

Website: www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com

Brand new dinosaur themed show - when a satellite tasked with controlling island's weather systams malfunctions, chaos erupts

Fashion a Forage Basket

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

1.5 hour workshop to learn the timeless art of basket weaving and watch a demonstration of the ancient craft of spoon carving

Spider-Hero Party

Venue: Home Park Stadium, Plymouth

Website: www.homeparkstadium.com

Meet superheroes and Pilgrim Pete, plus enjoy pizza and cake

Spring Crafts @ Seaton Wetlands

Venue: Seaton Wetlands

Website: www.

Use natural materials and small tools to create several different spring themed crafts to take home and cook a tasty snack over campfire. See website for session times

The Ultimate Bubble Show

Venue: The Palace Theatre, Paignton

Website: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk

Bubble themed family friendly show with incredible bubble sculptures, effects and magical displays

Easter Alpacas Walk

Venue: Canonteign Falls

Website: www.canonteignfalls.co.uk

Alpaca experience where you can meet, hand-feed and walk alongside these gentle animals

Easter Chocolate Lollipop Making Workshop

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Hands-on workshop immersing children in the magical world of bean-to-bar chocolate

The Amazing Bubble Science Show

Venue: The Flavel

Website: www.theflavel.org.uk

Engaging and interactive performance exploring the fascinating world of bubbles through fun experiemnets, scientific explanations and creative demonstrations

Easter Eggtramaganza

Venue: Seaton Tramway

Website: www.tram.co.uk

Find Gilbert the Station Master's Goose and its Cheeky Chicks, and complete the sheet ot win an Easter treat

Find the Easter Chicks

Venue: Clovelly

Website: www.clovelly.co.uk

Explore the cobbled street down to the Quay and search for Easter chicks along the way. Spot at least 10 chicks and return the map to the Visitor Centre reception to claim ta prize

Roar and Explore: Dino Easter Egg Hunt

Venue: House of Marbles

Website: www.visithouseofmarbles.com

Easter Egg Hunt, engaging activities and more - see the website for more

Teach Rex

Venue: Exeter Corn Exchange

Website: www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

Dinosaur themed show with life-like dinosaurs and a special meet-and-greet after the show

Tell Me a Story Special: Easter Bunny Rhymes

Venue: The Box

Website: www.theboxplymouth.com

Interactive storytelling session filled with Easter animal themed play-rhymes, songs, fun percussion and props

Easter Egg With A Twist

Venue: Cricketfield Community Garden, Torquay

Website: www.facebook.com/cricketfieldgarden

Free event. Solve a series of puzzles to crack the code, all who complete the trail will receive a chocolate egg - 10am to 1pm

The Quest for the Golden Egg

Venue: Home Park Stadium, Plymouth

Website: www.homeparkstadium.com

Easter Egg Hunt taking place over two sessions with free different areaas, exciting activities, age-appropriate challenges, and the chance to discover the elusive Golden Egg for special prizes

Easter Fun, Bluebells and Spring Flowers

Venue: Hartland Abbey

Website: www.hartlandabbey.com

See the website for details

Madhatters and March Hares

Venue: Coldharbour Mill

Website: www.coldharbourmill.org.uk

Easter- themed fun - captivating demonstrations, family-friendly activities and special surprises around every corner

Outdoor history tour

Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum

Join one of the expert volunteers for a walk around the grounds and gardens, learning about the history of the estate as you go

The Enchanted Princess Ball

Venue: Babbacombe Theatre

Website: www.babbacombe-theatre.com

Fast paced, high energy and engaging musical toe-tapping adventure with stunning sets, sparkling costumes and lots of songs, dance, laughs and audience participation

Spring Crafts @ Seaton Wetlands

Venue: River Dart country Park

Website: www.riverdart.co.uk

Activities ranging from treasure hunts, high ropes, quizzes and canoeing - see the website for details

Plymouth Comic Con and Gaming Festivals

Venue: Plymouth Active

Website: www.ukcgf.com

Family friendly event with cosplay, gaming, props, vendors, activities and guests

Tavistock Street Food Festival

Venue: Bedford Square and Guildhall Car Park, Tavistock

Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk

Live music and street food

Whimple's first ever inflatable theme park

Venue: Whimple Cricket Club

Website: www.facebook.com/inflatablethemeparkscornwall

Unlimited access to a variety of large bouncy castles, designated under 5s soft play zone and refreshments available

Wildflower Wonder Walk

Venue: Sharpham Trust

Website: www.sharphamtrust.org

Gentle walk on the Sharpham Estate to discover the array of spring wildflowers and hear folklore stories and more along the way

Exeter Brick Festival

Venue: Westpoint Exeter

Website: www.westpointexeter.co.uk

LEGO themed events with speed building competitions, large scale displays, traders selling loose bricks, new LEGO sets, retired LEGO sets, minifigures and accessories plus a dedicated building area

Exmouth Gate To Plate

Venue: The Strand

Website: www.eatfestivals.org

Food festival with West Country food and drink producers

Open Garden - Upper Gorwell House

Venue: Upper Gorwell House

Website: www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk

Open evnet for this 4 acre garden . Kids go free - see the website for details

Disney's the Little Mermaid

Venue: Devonport Playhouse

Website: www.plymouththeatrecompany.com

Musical production from City of Plymouth Theatre Company

Toby's Garden Festival

Venue: Powderham Castle

Website: www.tobygardenfest.co.uk

Garden festival with speakers, entertainers, workshops and more

Eat: Dawlish

Venue: The Lawn

Website: www.eatfestivals.org

Food festival with West Country food and drink producers

Tavistock Bank Holiday Inflatable Theme Park

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.facebook.com/inflatablethemeparkscornwall

Unlimited access to 15 large bouncy castles, designated under 5s soft play zone, refreshments available

Eat Tavistock

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.eatfestivals.org

Food and drink festival

Madagascar: A Musical Adventure

Venue: The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe

Website: www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com

Show based on the much-loved film presented by Landmark Theatre Rising Stars

Salcombe Crabfest

Venue: Salcombe

Website: www.

Event celebrating Salcombe's fishing and tourism

Outdoor history tour

Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum

Join one of the expert volunteers for a walk around the grounds and gardens, learning about the history of the estate as you go

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Website: www.theatreroyal.com

Brand new production of the much-loved family favourite with accessible performances on selected dates

Dinosaur World Live

Venue: Exeter Northcott

Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Dinosaur themed show with life-like dinosaurs and a special meet-and-greet after the show

Guided Bat Walk - Seaton Wetlands

Venue: Seaton Wetlands

Website: www.wildeastdevon.co.uk

Guided bat walk with a ranger where you will get the chance to use a bat detector, potentially hear some bat calls and learn all abou thte species at the reserve. Booking required

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Venue: Queens Theatre

Website: www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com

Vibrant celebration of Eric Carle's classics featuring a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Venue: Queens Theatre

Website: www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com

Vibrant celebration of Eric Carle's classics featuring a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets

Exeter Pride

Venue: Exeter

Website: www.exeterpride.co.uk

See the website and social media for details of events and activiites

Family Mindfulness Day

Venue: Sharpham Estate

Website: www.sharphamtrust.org

Morning of mindfulness for kids and adults - see the website for details

Totnes Indoor Artisan Market

Venue: Civic Hall

Website: www.visittotnes.co.uk

Local craft makers with an array of handmade goods including jewellery, knitted toys, handmade chocolate, clothes and textiels, cards and prints, mosaic cart, and dried flowers

Devon County Show

Venue: Westpoint Exeter

Website: www.

Return of the Primary Times Devon Star Award winning event with animals, tractors, heavy horses, food, music, dog shows, scurry racing, funfairs, crafts, gardens, shopping and more

Dart Music Festival

Venue: Dartmouth

Website: www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk

See the website for the full line-up and further details

HendrixFest 2025

Venue: Torbay Party Barn

Website: www.markingonwithhendrix.co.uk

Charity with free bouncy castles, food stalls and bar, small business market, pig racing and live music

High Jink Show

Venue: The Palace Theatre, Paignton

Website: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk

Jam packed show with magic, illusions and crazy circus thrills

Movicals

Venue: Babbacombe Theatre

Website: www.babbacombe-theatre.com

Tribute to movies and musicals

Pigstock

Venue: The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk

One-day family friendly festival - see the website for the full line-up

Pirates Weekend - Plymouth

Venue: Plymouth

Website: www.visitplymouth.co.uk

Enjoy two days of swashbuckling inspired by the high seas with activities for the whole family to enjoy across Plymouth's waterfront

Sealegs Puppet Theatre - The Ugly Duckling

Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth

Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk

Gentle, musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale of belonging and identity for ages 3+

Love Local Gift Market

Venue: Butchers Hall

Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk

Market with a selection of artisan, gift and food and drink traders

Plymouth Inflatable 5K

Venue: Central Park

Website: www.ukrunningevents.co.uk

Inflatable 5K obstacle course - see the website for details

Protest

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/protest/

For ages 7+. Running is Alice’s happy place – you might even say it’s in her DNA. She’s the best runner at her school but is struggling to prove her worth. Jade is slowly coming to realise that...

Autumn Spotter Trail

Venue: Knightshayes

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/knightshayes

Pick up an Autumn Spotter Trail and go on an adventure around the gardens and parkland. See if you can find all of the colours on the colour wheel and match the leaves you find on the Autumn leaves guide....

Autumnfest celebrations at Arlington Court

Venue: Arlington Court and the National Carriage Museum

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum

Discover displays around the grounds, visitor reception, tea rooms and gardens, as they celebrate the autumn colour. Family crafting and activities

BEAR HUNT SCULPTURE TRAIL

Venue: Various locations in North Devon

Website: www.chsw.org.uk/event/bear-hunt-sculpture-trail

Find 25 5 foot bears painted by a local artist around Bideford, Barnstaple, Great Torrington and Ilfracombe. Use the Bear Hunt app or download the trail map and make a donation to support Children's Hospice...

Big Schools' Birdwatch

Address: Everywhere

Website: www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/ for-teachers/schools-birdwatch/

Count birds in your school grounds and submit results online. See the website for helpful ID resources

Catapult Building at Powderham

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CHINESE ZODIAC TRAIL

Venue: Torquay Museum

Address: 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay,

Website: www.torquaymuseum.org.uk

Find all the Zodiac animals around the Museum

Coat of Arms Explore and Find Trail

Venue: Exeter Cathedral

Website: https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/events/coat-of-arms-explore-and-find-trail/

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...

Easter Activities at World of Country Life

Time: 1080624:00

Venue: World of Country Life

Address: West Down Lane, Sandy Bay, Exmouth

Website: https://www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk/event/easter-holiday-family-fun/

Special Easter arts and craft sessions, Easter Egg Trail as well as their programme of daily activities and play areas

Fantazy

Venue: Babbacombe Theatre

Website: www.babbacombe-theatre.com

Variety show with comedy, illusion, vocalists and dance

Follow the Sensory Trail at Seaton Wetlands

Venue: Seaton Wetlands

Website: https://eastdevon.gov.uk/wildeastdevon/wild-east-devon-events/february-2023/follow-the-sensory-trail-at-seaton-wetlands/

New sensory trail - follow the trail and each board highlights an activity to help you connect to nature

Guess Who Adoption Donkey Trail

Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary

Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth

Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events

Put your knowledge about the Sanctuary's adoption to the test in their new summer trail combining fun, exercise and brainpower - £5 per trail. Open daily until 9am, general admission and parking is free....

Hell's Bells

Hide and Sheep AR trail

Venue: Powderham Castle,

Address: Kenton, Nr Exeter

Website: www.powderham.co.uk

Explore this historic Estate with an Augmented Reality Trail. See the website for details on how to access the app before arrival

https://www.powderham.co.uk/events/view/medieval-month-1

INCREDIBLE INSTRUMENTS TRAIL

Venue: Torquay Museum

Address: Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG.

Website: www.torquaymuseum.org/events

Explore the Made To Be Played: A Festival of Musical Instruments exhibition and answer the questions on your trail sheet and get a prize on completion.

Mail Trail 2023

Venue: Various locations across Exmouth

Website: www.hospiscare.co.uk/events/mail-trail-2023

Find over 40 decorated postboxes with maps available in aid of Hospiscare

Orchard Fortnight

Venue: Killerton

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton

Learn how the Killerton team manage a traditional orchard to reverse the decline in nature, follow an orchard trail, pick your own apples and play games. Demonstrations of apple pressing

Paddington TM The Story of A Bear

Venue: Torre Abbey

Address: The King's Drive, Torquay

Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk

Touring exhibition from the British Library with books, documents, film clips and original artwork and more associated events to be announced

Read to a Dog

Session to encourage children and teenagers to read - book onto a session with Rafa who has been assessed and is registered with Pets as Therapy.