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Easter Egg Hunts in Devon
It's nearly the Easter holidays and that must mean that, for families in Devon it is Easter Egg and Spring Trail time! We have pulled together some great ideas that children of all ages can get involved with this season.
See below for our tips for Easter Egg Hunts and other trail challenges in Devon for 2023.
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Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU.
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has two fantastic trails coming up this Easter and Spring. Open daily from 9am, general admission and parking is free.
The Spring Wildlife Hunt, taking place from 17th March to 2nd June invites participants to spot the wildlife that has thrived thanks to their stewardship of the land, aided by the donkeys of course! Seek out some of the many species by finding the wildlife boards located around the Sanctuary and matching them on your trail sheet. This entertaining family activity combines fun, exercise and brainpower and is just £5 per trail
The Easter Wildlife Hunt, is being held from 1st to 16th April where you can celebrate Easter with donkeys and spot the wildlife that is hidden around the Sanctuary. Seek out some of the many species by finding the wildlife boards located around the Sanctuary and matching them on your trail sheet. £5 per trail with an Easter prize on completion.
Westcott, Cullompton, EX15 1RZ.
From 31st March to 19th April under 8s can take part in a two hour play session where they can collect all the eggs and take home a hatching egg to grow. Early booking is strongly advised.
On 31st March there will be a session specifically set up for SEND explorers with lowered capacity and reduced overall noise and all paid children will receive a toy egg to take home.
91 Ilsham Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JF.
From 1st to 16th April be guided through the cave and see how many glowing eggs you can find and you might just earn yourself a treat
Easter Activities at Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park
Manaton, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9UG.
From 1st to 16th April - Easter trail, tombola as well as an Animal Discovery Zone, three circular walks, nature challenge and see the “What’s On Board” for hourly “Keeper Talks”
Easter Eggstravaganzoo at Dartmoor Zoo
Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell, Plymouth, PL7 5DG.
From 1st to 16th April - Easter egg trail, Easter games, meet the Easter Bunny, falconry display and more – tickets are limited
Easter Eggstravaganza at Wildwood Escot
Wildwood Escot, EX11 1LU.
From 1st to 16th April - two weeks of family activities including Easter egg hunts in the beech hedge maze, face painting, willow crown making
Easter Trail at Bernaville Nurseries
Bernaville Nurseries, Cowley, nr Exeter, EX5 5EU
From 1st to 16th April, details to be confirmed, keep an eye on their website and social media
RSPB Easter Trail near Topsham
Darts Farm, Topsham.
1st to 16th April - buy your trail guide from the RSPB shop and find the 10 hidden eggs to win a small prize
Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Paignton, TQ3 1RN
From 1st to 23rd April, discover oversize eggs to solve an Easter puzzle that asks Do Goats Lay Eggs? Trail participation is additional/standard Farm Park and Play admission applies
Easter Adventure Golf at China Fleet
China Fleet Country Club, Saltash, PL12 6LJ
From 1st to 16th April - play Woodland Adventure Golf and take part in a free Easter egg hunt. Solve the clues to win a free gift, subject to availability
Eggo-Saurus Dino Hunt at Crealy Theme Park and Resort
Crealy Theme Park and Resort, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, EX5 1DR.
From 3rd to 16th April - discover all of the dinosaur egg locations across the Theme Park to win a prize.
Easter Fun Run at Dynamic Adventures
Dynamic Adventures CIC, The Adventure Centre, Park Road, Dartington, TQ9 6EQ.
On 7th April - Annual fun run through the Dartington estate collecting as many eggs as you can along the way – for all ages. 3 runs on offer throughout the day.
The Case of The Missing Bunny at House of Marbles
House of Marbles, The Old Pottery, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9DS.
On 7th, 8th and 9th April - Solve a series of clues to find the Easter bunny by following the trail of eggs. Also, hop along to the photobooth area to take a mug shot.
Easter Family Fun Weekend at South Devon Railway
South Devon Railway, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DZ.
7th to 10th April - Easter Egg Hunt, children’s activities, entertainers and more. Steam trains running all day.
Easter Egg-Tram-A-Ganza at Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway, Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2WD.
Find Gilbert the Station Master’s Goose and its Cheeky Chicks, and complete the sheet to win an Easter treat. Children 15 and under can pick up a free activity sheet from Seaton or Colyton Stations.
Easter Bunny Hunt at Castle Hill Gardens
Castle Hill Gardens, Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0RH. www.castlehilldevon.co.uk
Explore the spring gardens and woodland leading you to your chocolate prize with Easter games, face painting, a magic show, inflatables, food and drink and much more
Other Easter Egg Hunts and Spring Trails in Devon
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Bear Hunt Sculpture Trail - various locations in North Devon
Find 25 5 foot bears painted by local artists around Bideford, Barnstaple, Great Torrington and Ilfracombe. Use the Bear Hunt app or download the trail map from the website and make a donation to support Children's Hospice South West.
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Zog Activity Trail - Haldon Forest, Buller's Hill nr Exeter
The much loved Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler character returns with a brand new family activity trail and free app - see the website for details
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The Giant Easter Egg Hunt at RHS Rosemoor - 1st to 16th April - Torrington
Search for giant eggs hidden around the garden to win a chocolate prize – meet the Easter bunny on 7th to 10th April as well as fun family activities
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Easter Alien Egg Trail and Exhibition at Cockington Court - 1st to 14th April - Cockington, near Torquay.
Easter themed trail - more details to be confirmed
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Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Trail at Torquay Museum - 1st to 16th April - Torquay
Find the egg related animal in every gallery to complete the trail
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Spring Time Egg Hunt in Plymouth - 1st to 17th April
Discover 10 large eggs in West End shop windows. Find all 10 letters on the eggs, figure out the world and complete the online form for your chance to win 1 of 3 £50 vouchers – download the hunt map online
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Tavistock Easter Egg Hunt - 1st to 15th April
Work out the clues to locate all the eggs hidden around town. Identify them all to earn your goody bag plus a chance to win your own Easter Egg. Pick up your trail sheet from the Visitor Infromation Centre, Kaleidoscope Toys or the Toy Cupboard
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Greendale Easter Egg Trail - 1st to 10th April
Follow all the clues in the Farm Shop for a sweet reward -free
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Peter Rabbit Theatre/Craft Workshop and Easter Trail at The Buckland Centre, Newton Abbot - 3rd April
Bring Peter Rabbit to life through themed drama games, crafts, storytelling and will finish with an Easter hunt around the park next door. Book online
Explore the story with themed games, create crafts to take home, enjoy some storytelling and drama activities ending with a treasure hunt around the farm with prizes included. Recommended ages 4 to 9 years.
Explore the story with some themed games, crafts, storytelling and drama activities ending with a treasure hunt around the farm with prizes included. Recommended for ages 4 to 9.
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Easter Treasure Hunt at Dawlish Warren - 6th April
Drop in activity - £1pp. Follow the Treasure Trail around the nature reserve and collect your chocolate egg when you finish.
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Paignton Easter Celebrations - 7th April
Free entry event with live music, gift stalls, Easter Egg Hunt, dance performances, children’s entertainment and more.
7th to 10th April -Find the Easter chicks perched up and down the cobbled High Street to the quay. Collect a prize from the Visitor Centre reception if you find ten.
9th and 10th April - Easter Egg hunts, see the bluebells and explore the grounds. Visit the house for an extra charge.
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Mad Hatters and March Hares at Coldharbour Mill - 10th April
Gather all the misplaced Easter eggs, children’s storytelling, explore the working factory floor and more.
Visit the Discovery Hut between 10am and 3pm for the trail map
Hop on over and find all of the colourful eggs hidden in and around the gardens. All successful young explorers will get a small gift (suitable for children 3 years and over)
Grab a spotter sheet and spot all of the cute hidden creepy crawlies as well as seeing if you can spot the 60th anniversary giant 'diamond' in their 4 acres of gardens and displays
Free to take part with 3 different time slots to choose from with a scavenger hunt and every child who completes the trail will be awarded with an Easter Egg. Free refreshments - booking essential
Organised by Rediscover Church and starting and ending at the Younghayes Centre. Free to take part but booking essential.
Open to all ages with an Easter Egg Hunt, Inflatable Wipeout Machine, adult and young person football game and much, much more
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Easter Fun at Canonteign Falls - 31st March to 16th April
Easter Egg Hunt, Labyrinth, Easter Treats, Adventure Playground, Trampolines, Colouring competition, zip wire, new fun fact trail.
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Easter Egg Hunt at Plymouth Snowsports Centre - 1st to 16th April
Can you find all of the eggs hidden around the site - follow the map and find all 10 of them to win a prize. Also enter the Easter Egg competition to win a family slide and ride
National Trust Easter Egg Hunts and Trails
Greenway - 24th March to 30th April - near Brixham
Trail with nature inspired activities and fun games for all the family. £3 per trail including Easter trail sheet, pencil, bunny ears and chocolate egg – entrance fee not included.
Coleton Fishacre - 24th March to 30th April - Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, TQ6 0EQ.
Make your way along the trail and find bee inspired activities for all the family. £3 per trail including Easter trail sheet, pencil, bunny ears and chocolate egg – entrance fee not included.
Killerton, - 25th March to 16th April - Broadclyst
Make your way along the trail and find fun activities for the whole family. £3 per child includes trail map, pencil and chocolate egg – entrance fee not included.
Castle Drogo - 31st March to 17th April - Drewsteignton
Explore the garden and grounds and learn about what makes Dartmoor unique.
Arlington Court and the National Carriage Museum - 1st to 16th April - near Barnstaple, EX31 4LP
Pick up your Easter trail pack from visitor reception then make your way along the trail and find nature inspired activities. £3 for the trail map, pencil, leaf label for your pledge to nature to hang in a tree and a chocolate egg.
Saltram - 1st to 16th April - Plympton, Plymouth.
Complete ten nature inspired activities. £3 per child includes trail map, pencil, chocolate egg – entrance fee not included.
Lydford Gorge - 24th March to 16th April - near Tavistock
Make your way along the trail and find nature inspired activities for the whole family. Prices are £3 a trail which includes an Easter activity sheet, pencil, bunny ears and a chocolate egg or a vegan or Free From chocolate egg.
Buckland Abbey - 1st to 16th April - Yelverton
Easter trail with activities from colouring to nature spotting with a host of fun activities along the way.