What's On in Plymouth

Woof: A Celebration of Dogs

Venue: Lynn Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Brand new exhibition celebrating canine companions throughout time featuring natural history , archaeology and art works

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

IACF Norfolk Antiques Fair

Venue: Norfolk Showground and Events Centre

Website: www.norfolkshowground.co.uk

Event stocked with timeless pieces and indoor and outdoor pitches

The Adventures of The Little Red Hen

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Website: www.theatreroyal.com

Energetic adaptation of the much-loved story suitable for ages 3 to 10 with a combination of puppetry, live music and unforgettable comedy. Relaxed performance on 9th April

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

Pettitts Reopens

Venue: Pettitts Animal Adventure Park

Website: www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk

Park reopens for the 2025 season

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...

Noise and Chance School of Dance

Venue: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

Website: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

See the website for details

Twilight Tales

Venue: Soapbox children's Theatre, Plymouth

Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk

Storytelling performances

Easter Egg Hunt at Blickling Estate

Venue: Blicking Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate

Easter themed activities and games with an Easter trail - see website for details

18 hole mini golf in the Parkland

Venue: Sandringham

Website: www.sandringhamestate.co.uk

Putt your way around an 18 hole mini-golf course in the Parkland

Abbey Spring Fair

Venue: Wymondham Abbey

Website: www.wymondhamabbey.org.uk

Music, family fun, street food, local produce, treasure hunt, sweet treats, licensed bar, crafts and games

Aylsham Food and Craft Market

Venue: Aylsham Market Place

Website: www.deepdalecamping.co.uk

Local produce and artisan crafts, street food vendors and live music

Beach Clean (Salthouse Beach)

Venue: Meet at Salthouse Beach Road

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Help clean up the shore to benefit coastal wildlife

Brilliant Bugs Family Event

Venue: Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Learn about the various creatures who call Ancient House home and use a brand-new digital trail created by young people, make your own bug hotel, learn classification of arthopods, and make your own fantasy...

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 at BeWILDerwood

Venue: BeWILDerwood

Website: www.bewilderwood.co.uk

Full day of egg-citing activities, meet the Easter Bunny and Pesky Bunnies of BeWILDerwood

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 Felbrigg

Venue: Felbrigg Hall Gardens and Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/ felbrigg-hall-gardens-and-estate

Explore the estate and woodland on a trail with 10 nature themed activity stations including seed planting, welly wanging and an interactive water wall

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 Egg Hunt at Morston

Venue: Morston Quay

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/morston-quay

Put your skills to the test with a welly-themed hoopla challenge or take part in 'Pin the Tail on the Rabbit', egg themed puzzle as part of the 10 activities on site

Easter Egg Hunt at Oxburgh Estate

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate

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

Easter Egg Hunt at Sheringham Park

Venue: Sheringham Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/sheringham-park

Hop, skip and frolic your way around Sheringham Park on a trail through the wild garden and woodland. Enjoy 10 nature themed activity stations including giant quoits, nature mobile making and bird watching

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

Eggs Marks The Spot - a swashbuckling Strumpshaw Easter Egg hunt

Venue: Strumpshaw Fen

Website: www.events.rspb.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate

Captain Benjamin Bittern has hidden his treasure of golden eggs all over the reserv, but he can't remember where! Help track down all the eggs and you will win a rewqard at the end of your adventure....

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...

Farmers' Market

Venue: Aylsham Market Place

Website: www.creakeabbey.co.uk

Over 60 stalls due to attend

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

The Giant Egg Hunt

Venue: Pensthorpe

Website: www.pensthorpe.com

Easter trail full of giant 3D eggs where you can learn more about birds and guests, new lamb viewing area and more - see the website for more

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

Dinosaur Egg Hunt

Venue: Chapelfield Gardens

Website: www.dodoanddinosaur.com/events

Find 10 dinosaurs, discovering fascinating facts and craft your own egg to take home. £3.50 per trail, will an eggcellent

Free family fun day at Cley Marshes

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Free family friendly activities in the Education Centre

Norfolk Boat Jumble

Venue: Norfolk Showground and Events Centre

Website: www.norfolkshowground.co.uk

Annual event providing an opportunity for the public to access exhibitors sellign marine goods, trade stands and car booters

Steam Sunday

Venue: Whitwell and Reepham Station

Website: www.events.whitwellstation.com

Steam engine event - see the website for details. Free entry to the site

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.

Bones and body bits at NWT Holme Dunes

Venue: Holme Dunes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Discover the wildlife that lives in the woods and dunes at Holme Dunes and become nature detectives

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

Easter Egg Hunt - Holt

Venue: Holt Country Park

Website: www.north-norfolk.gov.uk

Find the twelve large eggs hidden around the woods

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

The Great Eggscape From Easter Island

Venue: Chantry Place

Website: www.chantryplace.co.uk

Join the Chantry Code Breakers on an epic mission to save Easter on the lower ground floor

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

Yucky Yarns

Venue: Starts at the Gates of Great Yarmouth Minster

Website: www.great-yarmouth.co.uk

Family friendly walk where participants can learn about pirates and princesses, graveyard tricks and ghostly goings on. Activity book included- recommended for children aged 6 to 11

Crazy Tea PARTy

Venue: stART Studio

Website: www.start-studio.co.uk

Get creative, have fun and join for a day of making silly hats, decorating biscuits and enjoying a crazy tea party - for ages 5 to 11

Easter Family Event

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Free day of crafts, games and activities based on the Easter story and aimed at primary school aged children

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

1940's Weekend

Venue: Whitwell and Reepham Station

Website: www.events.whitwellstation.com

Vintage weekend of 1940's fun and nostalgia with military vehicles, stalls, exhibits and music

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

The Nook Egg-stravaganza

Venue: The Nook

Website: www.each.org.uk

Easter Egg trail with stalls, refreshments, live music and painting raising money for Each charity

The Norfolk Artisan Spring Fair

Venue: Fakenham Racecourse

Website: www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

Fair showcasing a range of food, drink and gifts

Bluebell Sunday

Venue: Hartland Abbey

Website: www.hartlandabbey.com

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

Dinosaur Egg Hunt

Venue: Waterloo Park

Website: www.dodoanddinosaur.com/events

Find 10 dinosaurs, discovering fascinating facts and craft your own egg to take home. £3.50 per trail, will an eggcellent

Easter Egg Hunt - Little Plumstead

Venue: The Octagon Barn, Little Plumstead

Website: www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk/easter-egg-hunt

Traditional Easter trail, meet the Easter Bunny, full sized Easter Egg for every child, meet farm animals, Easter Bonnet Parade and competition, free arts and crafts, food stalls, fete games, tombola and...

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

Silly Words with Abbie Neale

Venue: National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall

Website: www.nationalcentrefor writing.org.uk

For ages 9 to 11 - write a nonsense poem

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

Brilliant Birds

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Learn about the brilliant birds at NWT Cley Marshes. Be shown how to use binoculars and then spend time spotting some of the rare and special birds on the reserve

Dinosaur Adventure Live: The BIG Jurassic Storm

Venue: The Palace Theatre, Paignton

Website: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk

Brand new dinosaur themed show

Easter Egg Hunt - Sadlers Wood

Venue: Sadlers Wood

Family Forest School

Venue: Sandringham

Website: www.sandringhamestate.co.uk

Laidback traditional forest school activity in the ancient woodlands adjacent tot eh Play Area

Fantastical Creatures with Jess French

Venue: National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall

Website: www.nationalcentre.org.uk

Discover the fascinating animals Jess has encountered on her travels which inspired the incredible creatures in her books then take part in interactive writing activities. The event will conclude with...

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

Dyke dipping at NWT Hickling Broad

Venue: Hickling Broad and Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in the dykes on hand

Easter Egg Hunt 2025

Venue: Somerleyton

Website: www.somerleyton.co.uk

Complete the Easter Trail around the gardens

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

Miraculous Minibeasts

Venue: NWT Hickling Broad

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Forage among the foliage and search between the sedge for any minibeast which may be waiting

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

Easter Trail

Venue: Holt Garden Centre

Website: www.holtgardencentre.co.uk

See the website for details

Fascinating Fossils

Venue: West Runton

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Discover the remains of some of the amazing beasts that were found there millions of years ago

Out of the frame art day

Venue: stART Studio

Website: www.start-studio.co.uk

Join in for a day of making 3D models, art that pops out and games for ages 5 to 11

Rockpool Rummaging at West Runton

Venue: West Runton

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Explore the rockpools in search of life

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

Warhols in the making - Youth Art Workshops

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Art workshop aimed at young aged 10+, based on the styles of famous artists

Wild Art - Spectacular spirals

Venue: Sweet Briar Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Explore the amazing world of spirals in nature and make some art

Easter at Bressingham

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Help the Easter Bunny find the lost eggs around Bressingham and receive a sweet surprise

Easter at Bressingham

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Help the Easter Bunny find the lost eggs around Bressingham and receive a sweet surprise

Easter Egg Hunt in the Soft Play

Venue: The Jolly Junction

Website: www.jollyjunction.co.uk

Search high and low through the soft play to find hidden Easter eggs - book online

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

Easter Fayre

Venue: The Walled Garden Shop

Website: www.facebook.com/thewalledgardenshop

Day of live music, local craft stalls, raffle, plant sale and homemade treats from the café

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

Spring Market at Holkham

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Seasonal market showcasing produce, gifts and crafts from over 50 local artisan producers

Steam Into Spring

Venue: North Norfolk Railway

Website: www.nnrailway.co.uk

Follow the clues around the garden and answer the puzzle at the end to receive an Easter Egg prize. Easter Egg Hunt for the little ones taking place in the walled gardens

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

The Easter Garden

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Seasonal market showcasing produce, gifts and crafts from over 50 local artisan producers

The Easter Garden

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Gentle, Easter fun in the Walled Garden with animals to meet, 'sow and grow' activity, games, storytelling and a storytelling treat

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Venue: Norfolk Tank Museum

Website: www.norfolktankmuseum.co.uk

Easter arts and crafts and Egg Hunt - see the website for details

Easter Egg Hunt 2025

Venue: Whitwell and Reepham Station

Website: www.events.whitwellstation.com

Fun-filled family day where you can follow the clues to find the hidden eggs and get your hands on an Easter treat

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

Easter Fair

Venue: Bawsey Country Park

Website: www.bawseycountrypark.co.uk

Day of Easter fun with stalls, free face painting, rides and games, help the Easter Bunny find her golden eggs

Easter Weekend at the Old Buckenham Country Park

Venue: Old Buckenham Country Park

Website: www.oldbuckenhamcountrypark.com

Live music, street food and an Easter Egg Trail

Spring Gift Fair - Easter Saturday

Venue: Creake Abbey

Website: www.creakeabbey.co.uk

Indoor and outdoor stalls - see the website for the list of stallholders booked to attend

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

Wymondham Farmers' Market

Venue: Wymondham

Website: www.

Farmers' Market showcasing award-winning food, drink and makers

Dragon Egg Easter Trail

Venue: National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall

Website: www.nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk

Dragon Egg trail, play giant games, read a story, explore the spaces, get involved with creative play and storytelling activities

Easter Egg Hunt - Strumpshaw

Venue: Strumpshaw Steam Museum

Website: www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk

Follow the trail of clues to find your Easter Egg - see the website for details

Easter Fun, Bluebells and Spring Flowers

Venue: Hartland Abbey

Website: www.hartlandabbey.com

See the website for details

Martello's 150th Birthday

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Celebrate Martello's 150th birthday, allowing visitors a ride in the break van

Aldiss Easter Monday Raceday

Venue: Fakenham Racecourse

Website: www.facebook.com/thewalledgardenshop

Celebrate the 120th Anniversary of racing being held at Fakenham. Children under 18 go free when accompanied by an adult

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

Easter Egg Hunt at Horsey Windpump

Venue: Horsey Windpump

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/horsey-windpump

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

Spring Afternoon Tea

Venue: Assembly House Norwich

Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk

See the website for details

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

Family Saturdays

Venue: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Try a wide range of activities from getting hands-on with objects to meeting costumed characters and unlocking your creative side with craft activities, with a different theme every month

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

Dyke dipping at NWT Thorpe Marshes

Venue: NWT Thorpe Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in the dykes on hand

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

O Gauge Model Railway Show

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

See a whole host of O Gauge lauouts in their different forms, trade stalls, layouts and demonstrations stands

OB Car Show

Venue: Old Buckenham Country Park

Website: www.oldbuckenhamcountrypark.com

Car show event showcasing the best in Classics and Supercars

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

Seaside Adventure Into The Past

Venue: Starts at Carlton Hotel, Marine Parade, Great yarmouth

Website: www.great-yarmouth.co.uk

Listen to the Guide plus use an app to hear voices form the past and watch short videos to help you answer quiz questions. Fun and family friendly wander around points of interest on the seafront

Home Education: Thetford's Real Dad's Army

Venue: Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Meet the Home Guard, handle real objects, from the Second World War, make your own piece of Thetford Pulpware and keep an eye out for enemy parachutes

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

2025 Bressingham Steam Gala

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

See an array of visiting traction engines as well as a packed timetable on the railways

Aylsham Food and Craft Market

Venue: Aylsham Market Place

Website: www.deepdalecamping.co.uk

Local produce and artisan crafts, street food vendors and live music

Beach Clean (Salthouse Beach)

Venue: Meet at Salthouse Beach Road

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Help clean up the shore to benefit coastal wildlife

Classic Comedy Weekend

Venue: North Norfolk Railway

Website: www.nnrailway.co.uk

See the website for details of activities

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

VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebration and Exhibition

Bluey and Bingo at Pettitts

Venue: Pettitts Family Adventure Park

Website: www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk

See Bluey and Bingo at intervals throughout the day

Eat Tavistock

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.eatfestivals.org

Food and drink festival

Food and Crafts Fair with Live Music

Venue: Old Buckenham Country Park

Website: www.oldbuckenhamcountrypark.com

Day of food bendors, craft stalls and live music

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

The Stody Family Fun Day

Venue: Stody Lodge Gardens

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/stody-lodge-gardens

Wide range of activities and farmyard animals, Fun Dog Show, facepainting, exciting treasure hunt and traditional fete gardens on the lawn

Bluey and Bingo at Pensthorpe

Venue: Pensthorpe

Website: www.pensthorpe.com

See Bingo and Bluey and at intervals throughout the day

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

Norfolk National Raceday

Venue: Fakenham Racecourse

Website: www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

3.5 mile Norfolk National over chase jumps - children under 18 go free

Home Education: VE Day

Venue: Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Join the costumed characters to find the extraordinary stories behind VE Day

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

Folk On The Pier

Venue: Cromer

Website: www.folkonthepier.co.uk

Folk festival - see the website

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

River of Hope

Venue: The Forum

Website: www.nnfestival.org.uk

Large scale iinstallation suspended in the roof of The Forum bringing together the work of over a dozen Norfolk schools

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

Pretty Muddy 5K

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

Climb, crawl and slide your way around the Pretty Muddy® obstacle course at your pace to raise money from Cancer Research

Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

Fun packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6 to 12 (over 1.2 m tall) raising funds for Cancer Research

The Hunstanton Fun Dog Show

Venue: Glebe House School

Website: www.thebarkingbugle.co.uk

Fun dog show and other activities including a giant inflatable obstacle course

Wildlife Watch - Reptiles and amphibians

Venue: Hickling Broad and Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Trust and spot reptiles and amphibians as they come out of hibernation

1940s day

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Attractions, living history and more - see the website for details

Norwich 10K

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

10K event to raise funds for Cancer Research

Norwich 3K

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

3K event to raise funds for Cancer Research

Norwich 5K

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

3K event to raise funds for Cancer Research

The Norwich Nine

Venue: The Garage

Website: www.thegarage.org.uk

Intergenerational collaboration between Bootworks Theatre Company and a local group of nine year old children. Recommended for ages 9+ - the show may address issues unsuitable for younger audiences

Vintage Bus Day

Venue: Mid Norfolk Railway

Website: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk

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+

Grand Norwich Duck Race

Norwich Bubble Rush 2025

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.each.org.uk

Family fundraising run with four bubble stations along the route

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...

Acts of Gathering

Venue: Eden Project

Website: www.edenproject.com

Exhibition bringing together a number of artworks that celebrate and interrogate the nature of food culture in a rapidly changing world, inviting us to consider the ceremony and symbolism that shape our...

Adventures in Purbeck Family Quest

Venue: Corfe Castle

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle

Find all the hidden quest boards in the castle and note down the ansers in the booklet

Antony A to Z

Venue: Antony

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/antony

Pick up your activity card to find an object around the house and garden for every letter of the alphabet and challenge your friends and family to see who can complete their list quickest

Antony Gormley's Time Horizon

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Large scale installations featuring 100 lifesize scultures distributed across 300 acres of the park

Autumn Apple Trail

Venue: Lydford Gorge

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

Follow the trail around the orchard to get stuck into some apple activities

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...

Beneath the Waves

Venue: West Bay Discovery Centre

Address: West Bay

Website: www.westbaydiscovercentre.org.uk

Pop-up exhibition where visitors can discover the history of fishing locally, the hidden world beneath our water and how local marine life is being protected

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

Bing Activity Trail

Venue: Newquay Zoo

Website: www.newquayzoo.org.uk

Follow Bing's fun activity trail to learn about the animal in the Zoo and help the zookeepers complete their checklist

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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

Cocomelon Song Time

Venue: Sea Life Great Yarmouth

Website: www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth

Join JJ and all the little ones from Melon Patch Academy to meet incredible animals and discover how to keep them safe in the oceans and find the missing words to complete the exclusive SEA Life song

Dame Magdalene Odundo at Houghton Hall

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Exhibition showcase existing and new works spanning Odundo's 30 year career

Discover Sharklife

Venue: Sealife Hunstanton

Website: www.visitsealife.com/hunstanton

Fun activitiy trail and challenges throughout the aquarium, enjoy visual games

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

Fairies and Dragons Trail

Venue: The Garden House

Address: Pound Road, Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton

Website: www.thegardenhouse.org.uk

Sport the woodland fairies and friendly dragons hidden around the garden.

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

Garden Trail of Heritage Camelias and Rhododendrons

Venue: The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Website: www.heligan.com

Experience the awakening of the collection of historic shrubs and explore the National Collection of Camelias and Rhodoendrons

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

Hollywood Rome Trail

Venue: Torquay Museum

Website: 530 Babbacombe Road, Torquay

Explore the Hollywood Rome: Reel Life in the Ancient World exhibition and fill out the trail sheet. Also take part in an activity sheet called My Favourite Roman.

I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree Exhibition

Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Address: Arlington, Nr Barnstaple

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

Outdoor exhibition with nature scenes and poems for every month of the year

Ice Skating at Eden Project

Venue: Eden Project

Website: www.edenproject.com

Ice rink with bookable sessions for all ages and abilities including ice-play for toddlers and special sessions for families

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.

Lamb Feeding and Lambing Live

LAMB FEEDING AND LAMBING LIVE

Venue: Church Farm Stow Bardolph

Address: Lynn Road, Stow Bardolph

Website: www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

See the new lambs as well as lots of other baby animals being born during the spring

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

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Making The Rounds: Stories of Workhouse Nurses Told In Textiles

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Family friendly exhibition taking a look at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs with detailed models alongside memorabilia and fossils and specimens from their own collections

Marvellous Minibeasts Trail

Venue: Kingston Lacy

Address: Wimborne

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dorset/kingston-lacy

Wander the woodland to find out where the minibeasts live, eat and sleep around Kingston Lacy and try the minibeast themed activities along the woodland walk from 9:30 to 4:30pm

Mini Keeper Quiz

Venue: Paradise Park

Website: www.paradisepark.org.uk

Do the quiz, test your knowledge and once completed claim your special badge

New Exhibition - Going Mobile

Venue: PK Porthcurno

Website: www.pkporthcurno.com

Exhibition on the 40 year history of the mobile phone

Norfolk and Norwich Festival

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.nnfestival.org.uk

Arts and cultural festival - see the website for more details

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.

Red Squirrel Ramble Quiz

Venue: Paradise Park

Address: Hayle

Website: www.paradisepark.org.uk

Discover what makes them unique, who shares their habitat and the Park's role in breeding them for reintroduction into the wild. Complete the quiz and claim your chocolate reward

Rediscover Church - Family Easter Trail - Cranbrook

Venue: Younghayes Centre

Address: Cranbrook

Website: https://www.rediscoverchurch.com/cranbrook-eastertrail

Organised by Rediscover Church and starting and ending at the Younghayes Centre.  Free to take part but booking essential.

Remedies, Reasons and Resilience

Venue: Torre Abbey

Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk/whats-on

Exhibition exploring what wellbeing means to individuals

RETRO GAMES: A GAMING JOURNEY FROM ARCADE TO ZX SPECTRUM

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Address: Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life, Blackfriars’ Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3BX.

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/timetide/ whats-on/retro-games

Exhibition charting the rise of computer gaming from 80s to the present day with the chance to play games using vintage and contemporary technology.

ROYAL RESIDENTS FAMILY QUEST

Venue: Corfe Castle

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle

Explore the ruins to learn about the royal residents of Corfe Castle. Answer the questions to earn your castle siege coin.

Spirit of Sanctuary Winter Trail

Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary

Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth

Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events

Discover the true spirit of the sanctuary in their wonderful winter trail. Find your donkey spirit word this winter. This entertaining family activity combines fun, exercise and brainpower and is just...

Spring Afternoon Tea

Venue: Assembly House

Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk

Themed afternoon tea experience - see website for details

Spring Wildlife Hunt

Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary

Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth

Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

Spot the wildlife that has thrived thanks to the stewardship of the land, aided by the donkeys. Seek out some of the many species by finding the wildlife boards located around the sanctuary and matching...

Spring's Blossoming at Blickling Estate

Venue: Blickling Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate

Celebration of spring flowers, birds and blossom with a family trail and other ways to explore spring in the House

Stories of Sanctuary Spirit Trail

Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary

Address: The Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth,

Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

Uncover the spirit of the sanctuary in their wonderful winter trail. Reveal your donkey spirit word this winter. This entertaining family activity combines fun, exercise and brainpower and is just £5...

Sublime Symmetry: The Mathematics Behind De Morgan's Ceramic Designs

Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM)

Address: Queen Street, Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Exhibition investigating the use of mathematical principles in William De Morgan's beautiful ceramic designs

Superhero Insect Trail

Venue: Torquay Museum

Website: 531 Babbacombe Road, Torquay

Wherever you find them, insects are carrying out vital jobs that make healthy ecosystems and help us by pollinating our food and cleaning up our environment. Follow the Superhero trail of these incredible...

Swannery Cygnets Hatching

Venue: Abbotsbury Swannery

Address: New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Weymouth

Website: www.abbotsburytickets.co.uk

See the cygnets hatch and take their first steps from dozens of nests across the Swannery. Explore the Swannery and witness the unique sight of the fluffy cygnets

The Map That Led Me To You Reading/Workshop With Ella McLeod

Venue: Bude Library

Website: www.budelitfest.co.uk

Part of Bude Literary Festival. Join the author discussing their epic and ambitious fantasy about freedom, love and home - advised for ages 8+

The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour

Venue: Lynn Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Moon themed exhibition wher eyou can discover the science and mythology behind our nearest neighbour, find out about historic discovery and exploration and encounter astonishing astonish objects incluidng...

The Secret Book Quest

Venue: Torbay Libraries

Website: www.torbaylibraries.org.uk

Reading Challenge. Receive a booklet to complete as well as a certificate when 25, 50 and 100 books have been read. Free to take part. Visit the website to find out more about occasional special events.

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA EXHIBITION

Venue: Shire Hall Museum

Address: High West Street, Dorchester

Website: www.shirehalldorset.org/events

New exhibition celebrating the work of Judith Kerr with original artwork, notes and sketches

The Wizard of Oz Afternoon Tea at The Assembly House

Venue: Assembly House

Address: Norwich

Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk

Themed afternoon tea experience - see website for details

THIRSTY FOR FASHION EXHIBITION

Venue: Killerton

Address: Broadclyst

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

Exhibition exploring circular fashion from the 18th Century to the present day highlighting the techniques used to repair and reuse clothing throughout history

Travelling Trees Trail

Venue: Greenway

Address: Galmpton,

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway

Discover the trees of Greenway in this family oriented self-led trail

Under The Autumn Leaves Trail

Venue: Coleton Fishacre

Address: Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth,

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

Step among the trees and listen to the sounds of nature in this autumn trail.

Vineyard Nature Trail

Venue: Sandridge Barton,

Address: Stoke Gabriel

Website: www.sandridgebarton.com

Family friendly nature trail set on the edge of the River Dart

Winter Fun at Woodlands

Venue: Woodlands

Address: Woodlands, Blackawton, Totnes,

Website: www.woodlandspark.com

Indoor areas and selected rides open

Winter Sculpture Exhbition

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

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

Return of the annual exhibition with sculptures situated round the grounds

ZOG ACTIVITY TRAIL

Venue: Haldon Forest Park

Address: Bullers Hill, nr Exeter

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park

Brand new family activity trail and free app. See website for details