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Things to do with kids in Plymouth
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May Half Term at Knightshayes
22nd May-1st June 2026
Venue: Knightshayes
Wander the blossom-filled gardens, collect stamps at seasonal highlights and soak up the scents and colours of the season. Take home a keepsake postcard
May Half Term - Historic Food Trail
23rd May-7th June 2026
Venue: Buckland Abbey
Discover the different types of food grown and eaten at Buckland Abbey through the ages
Compass House - Open Garden
2nd June 2026
Venue: Newton St Cyres - EX5 5DE
Half acre-level garden focused on wildlife and pollinator-friendly planting - refreshments available - see website for parking information. In aid of Hospiscare
Home Education Screenings
4th June 2026
Venue: Real Ideas, Market Hall, Plymouth
Immersive Dome sessions for home-educating families: inspiring, enducational experiences in a stunning, interactive space
Thestival - A Celebration of North Devon School Drama and Youth Theatre
4th June-4th January 1900
Venue: The Plough Arts Centre
Celebration of local talent with young actors from schools and youth theatre groups from across North Devon
Children's Birthday Parties in Plymouth/Devon
The best party providers in Plymouth/Devon
Competitions
Lots of prizes to be won
Primary Times Devon Star Awards
Read about all the local winners
Family Films For 2026
Upcoming movies for all the family