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John Lyons:Carnivalesque
8th February-5th May 2025
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
15th February-31st December 2025
Venue: RHS Rosemoor
Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Interactive garden trail and activities based on the well-loved children's book
Festival of Blossom at Coleton Fishacre
20th March-30th April 2025
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
20th March-30th April 2025
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
Exeter fine art collection: a fest for the eyes
5th April-22nd March 2026
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...
Super Saturdays - Looking Ahead
5th April-3rd May 2025
Venue: The Box
Website: www.theboxplymouth.com
Saturday of celebration themed around the exhibition programme with free family activities and special talks and events
Disney's the Little Mermaid
30th April-3rd May 2025
Venue: Devonport Playhouse
Website: www.plymouththeatrecompany.com
Musical production from City of Plymouth Theatre Company
Toby's Garden Festival
2nd-3rd May 2025
Venue: Powderham Castle
Website: www.tobygardenfest.co.uk
Garden festival with speakers, entertainers, workshops and more
Eat: Dawlish
3rd-3rd May 2025
Venue: The Lawn
Website: www.eatfestivals.org
Food festival with West Country food and drink producers
Tavistock Bank Holiday Inflatable Theme Park
3rd-5th May 2025
Venue: Tavistock
Website: www.facebook.com/inflatablethemeparkscornwall
Unlimited access to 15 large bouncy castles, designated under 5s soft play zone, refreshments available
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure
4th May-5th April 2025
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
4th-4th May 2025
Venue: Salcombe
Website: www.
Event celebrating Salcombe's fishing and tourism
Outdoor history tour
5th-5th May 2025
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
6th-10th May 2025
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
9th-11th May 2025
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
9th-9th May 2025
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
9th-10th May 2025
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
9th-10th May 2025
Venue: Queens Theatre
Website: www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com
Vibrant celebration of Eric Carle's classics featuring a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets
Exeter Pride
10th-10th May 2025
Venue: Exeter
Website: www.exeterpride.co.uk
See the website and social media for details of events and activiites
Family Mindfulness Day
10th-10th May 2025
Venue: Sharpham Estate
Website: www.sharphamtrust.org
Morning of mindfulness for kids and adults - see the website for details
Totnes Indoor Artisan Market
13th-13th May 2025
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
15th-17th May 2025
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
16th-18th May 2025
Venue: Dartmouth
Website: www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk
See the website for the full line-up and further details
HendrixFest 2025
17th-17th May 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
17th-17th May 2025
Venue: The Palace Theatre, Paignton
Website: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk
Jam packed show with magic, illusions and crazy circus thrills
Movicals
17th-17th May 2025
Venue: Babbacombe Theatre
Website: www.babbacombe-theatre.com
Tribute to movies and musicals
Pigstock
17th-17th May 2025
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
17th-18th May 2025
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
17th-17th May 2025
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
24th-24th May 2025
Venue: Butchers Hall
Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk
Market with a selection of artisan, gift and food and drink traders
Plymouth Inflatable 5K
24th-24th May 2025
Venue: Central Park
Website: www.ukrunningevents.co.uk
Inflatable 5K obstacle course - see the website for details
Protest
5th-9th March 2024
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
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
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....
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
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.