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Easter Egg Hunts in Plymouth
The Easter Bunny has been incredibly busy this spring and has popped up all over the area with his basket full of goodies.
Yet, he is rather clumsy and keeps dropping his eggs, so he could with some young eyes to help him find them!
We've found some of the best places to go on an Easter Egg Hunt this year... and who knows you may be rewarded with a chocolate treat at the end!
April
Saturday 1
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01/04/2017-17/04/2017
10am to 5.30pm
Crealy Adventure Park and Resort, Sidmouth Road, Near Exeter, EX5 1DR
Enjoy a full programme of great live shows, fantastic rides and attractions, and a super-fun Easter Egg Hunt. Call 01395 233200.
A Cracking Easter at Camel Creek
01/04/2017-17/04/2017
Camel Creek Adventure Park, Wadebridge, PL27 7RA
With Easter Egg Hunts, face painting, a free egg for every child and a very special visit from the Easter Bunny on Easter Sunday. For more information call 01841 540276.
Easter at Pennywell
01/04/2017-17/04/2017
Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0LT
www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
With fun Easter activities like egg rolling, egg tossing and guess the weight of the Easter bunny. Plus, bottle feed the Pennywell lambs and goat kids. For details ring 01364 642023.
Easter Dinosaur Egg Hunt
01/04/2017-23/04/2017
From 11am to 4.30pm
Dinosaur World, Victoria Parade, Torquay, TQ1 2BB
www.torquaysdinosaurworld.co.uk
Brave explorers are invited to take part in the Easter Dinosaur Egg Hunt. Someone has stolen the dinosaur eggs - help find out who did it. Solve the mystery and win a 160 million year old fossil. Call 01803 298779.
The Great Wild Egg Hunt
01/04/2017-17/04/2017
From 11am to 3pm
Occombe Farm, Paignton TQ3 1RN
www.countryside-trust.org.uk
It’s Easter and animals have laid eggs all around Occombe Farm. Use your wit to figure out who the eggs belong to. Call 01803 520022.
Easter Underground
01/04/2017-23/04/2017
Kents Cavern, Torquay, TQ1 2JF
www.kents-cavern.co.uk
Go underground this Easter! Fun cave tours all day every day with lots of Easter activities to complete. Piece together the Dino facts to see if you can win an Easter surprise! For more details call 01803 215136.
Sunday 9
Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
From 1pm to 3pm
Mount Edgcumbe, Torpoint, PL10 1HZ
www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk
Collect a clue sheet from the Orangery anytime between 1pm and 3pm. The cost is £3 per child and this includes an Easter Egg. For details call 01752 822236.
Good Friday
Easter Egg Hunt at Marina Open Day
10am to 3pm
Plymouth Yacht Haven Shaw, Mount Batten, Plymouth, PL9 9XH
An action-packed day including a special Easter Egg Hunt and children's games. Free entry. For details call 01752 404231.
Easter Egg Hunt at Crealy
14/04/2017-17/04/2017
10am to 5.30pm
Crealy Adventure Park and Resort, Sidmouth Road, Near Exeter, EX5 1DR
Visit this massive Easter Egg Hunt when 10,000 free eggs will be given away. Collect a map, follow the clues to find the stamps, and once you've found them all collect a yummy egg. Call 01395 233200.
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From 11am to 4pm
Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, EX6 6PB
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo
Follow the trail through the garden and grounds hunting out the clues to help you claim your Cadbury chocolate prize. Cost: £2 per trail plus normal admission applies. Call 01647 433306 for more details.
Eggs-cellent Easter Weekend
14/04/2017-17/04/2017
Living Coasts, Torquay Harbourside, TQ1 2BG
www.livingcoasts.org.uk
Join Living Coasts for some Easter treats. The fun includes an Easter Egg trail, talks and seasonal activities. Call 01803 202470.
Easter Heritage Gala
14/04/2017-17/04/2017
South Devon Railway, The Station, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DZ
www.southdevonrailway.co.uk
A packed weekend featuring steam and heritage diesel trains, vintage cars, buses and commercial vehicles. Go along and take a step back in time. Plus, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the children. Call 01364 644370.
Saturday 15 April
Giant Easter Egg Hunts at Pennywell
15/04/2017-17/04/2017
Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0LT
www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
Giant Easter Egg Hunts on Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday will satisfy the chocoholics amongst you. Plus much more. For details ring 01364 642023.
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The Egg-Squisite Easter Hunt
Royal William Yard, Plymouth, PL1 3PA
www.royalwilliamyardnews.wordpress.com
A special Easter Egg Hunt will be taking place at the Yard with a digital twist. Visitors will be enticed to explore all aspects of Royal William Yard. For details ring 01752 306330.
Easter Sunday at Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn, Bolventor, near Launceston, PL15 7TS
Enjoy a delicious traditional Sunday carvery lunch, plus there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the children, fun activity packs and face painting too. For bookings call 01566 86250
Easter Eggstravaganza
16/04/2017-17/04/2017
Bodmin and Wenford Railway, General Station, Bodmin, PL31 1AQ
www.bodminrailway.co.uk
Go on the hunt for Easter Eggs, plus balloon modelling, face painting and brake van rides. There will be an Easter activity sheet with quiz and 'Egg Hunt'. All completed quiz sheets will be exchanged with an Easter Egg. Call 01208 73555.
Easter Monday
Easter Egg Case Hunt
From 2pm to 4pm
Wembury Marine Centre, Wembury, PL9 0HP
www.devonwildlifetrust.org
An Easter egg case hunt with a difference. Go beachcombing and look for the egg cases of catsharks, skates and rays and other sea creatures. Cost: £2. For 4 years+. Small chocolate prize for all children taking part. Call 01752 862538.