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Venue: The Lodge Indoor Skatepark, Wharf Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 2DA
Website: www.southwestyouthgames.org.uk
Brought to you by the South West Youth Games, the region’s first series for street sports, including scootering, skateboarding and BMX freestyle. All abilities. Team and individual events for 5-15...
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: QE Drama Hall
Address: Western Road, Crediton, EX17 3LU
Shakespeare's forgotten rock and roll masterpiece. See this fantastic performance from Queen Elizabeth's School Theatre Productions. For details and tickets call 01363 778365
Venue: Occombe Farm Cookery School
Address: Paignton, TQ3 1RN
Website: www.countryside-trust.org.uk
Celebrate the new season with a fresh spring veg recipe and an Easter bake! Cook up a storm in the kitchen this winter. Booking essential. For 8-13 years. To book call 01803 520022
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/visit-us
This February half term discover which donkeys are best buddies and see if you can spot them playing together on a fun friendship trail for all the family. £3 per trail sheet including a prize on completion.
Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk/
Experience Ancient Egypt and help with the mummification of Shep en-Mut. Have a go at the addictive game of Senet. Join the Scribe School and learn how to write hieroglyphs.
Time: From 11am
Venue: Dinosaur World
Address: Victoria Parade, Torquay, TQ1 2BB
Website: www.torquaysdinosaurworld.co.uk
Brave explorers can discover fossils and get up close and personal with dinosaurs. Win a 160-million-year-old fossil in the special Fossil Festival Quiz. Plus visit the Fossil Workshop and build a replica...
Venue: World of Country Life
Address: Sandy Bay, Littleham, Exmouth, EX8 5BY
Website: www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk
The park will re-open its doors for the entire half term week. Meet the really cute baby lambs, try to spot the ‘joey’ wallabies peeping from their mothers’ pouches and have some fun on the new Red...
Time: 11am to 4pm
Venue: Killerton
Address: Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3LE
As winter reaches its end, the flowers begin to bloom. Go to Killerton to see how many flowers you can spot. For more details call 01392 881345
Time: 11am to 4pm
Venue: Castle Drogo
Address: Drewsteignton, near Exeter, EX6 6PB
Join in the fun at Drogo this half term by following the nature trail around the garden and grounds. Cost: £1 per trail plus normal admission applies. For details call 01647 433306
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary
Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events
Celebrating 50 years, follow the clues around the sanctuary to uncover the hidden treasure and claim your gold reward - just £3 per treasure hunt including prize and certificate on completion. Free entry...
Venue: Bygones
Address: Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, TQ1 4PR
Website: https://bygones.co.uk
Go on the February Half Term Victorian Coin Hunt. Spot all the coins hidden in the shops and rooms to claim your chocolate coin treat at reception.
Venue: Pecorama
Address: Underleys, Beer, Seaton, EX12 3NA
Website: www.pecorama.co.uk
Fun and games are lined up at Pecorama whatever the weather! The superb indoor play area is suitable for young ones up to 12 years of age. Open daily over the February half term.
Time: 10am to 3pm
Venue: Knighthayes
Address: Tiverton, EX16 7RQ
Get the kids out and about in the great outdoors this half term and complete one of the garden trails. Call 01884 254665
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Venue: Barnstaple Library
Address: Barnstaple, EX31 1EL
Website: https://sciencedipity.co.uk/saturday-science-club/
Experience science like never before - all hands-on stuff and loads of fun! This North Devon science workshop is a drop-in, drop-off session. Cost: £15 per child, include activities, take homes and refreshments.
Venue: Finch Foundry
Address: Near Okehampton, EX20 2NW
Pick up an explorer sheet and tick off textures, sounds, sights, smells and tastes to collect a sticker at Finch Foundry and Lydford Gorge sites and win your sensory explorer badge. For details call 01837...
Venue: Kents Cavern
Address: Ilsham Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JF
Website: www.kents-cavern.co.uk
Children can become mini-chefs and make a delicious Stone Age meal. Take a vegetable of your choice and make a Stone Age soup. Booking essential. Book online.
Venue: Pennywell Farm
Address: Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0LT
Website: www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
Enjoy up to nine days for the price of one at Pennywell this February half term. Pay once and receive a VIP ticket to visit anytime from 16 to 24 February. Call 01364 642023
Venue: Woodlands Family Theme Park
Address: Near Dartmouth, TQ9 7DQ
Website: www.woodlandspark.com
Take the whole family for an action packed day of Winter Fun at Woodlands Family Theme Park. Park entry is just £7.50 per person.
Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk/
Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dog on a special trail to find Chinese and Chinese-inspired objects on display, from a dazzling hairpin made of kingfisher feathers to an Irish silver tea set. Collect...
Time: 11am to 3pm
Venue: Cockington Visitor Centre
Address: Torbay, TQ3 1RN
Website: www.countryside-trust.org.uk
Drop into the visitor centre at Cockington for creepy crawly crafts. Help make a bug hotel for Cockington's invertebrate residents and create a minibeast ID guide. For details call 01803 520022
Venue: Exeter Phoenix
Address: Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3LS
Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
A two-day hands-on workshop. Use stop motion animation techniques to design, plan and shoot a short film using your favourite Lego from home. For ages 8 - 13 years.
Time: 10am to 5pm
Venue: Crealy Adventure Park
Address: Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DR
Website: www.crealy.co.uk
Family Feb Fest includes all the family favourites live on stage every day. There will be performances from The Sooty Show, Little Chix – a lively and bright new tribute act and Krazy Kev and Dinky Dino...
Venue: Seaton Jurassic
Address: The Underfleet, Seaton, EX12 2WD
Website: www.seatonjurassic.org
Make seed balls to take home to plant, ready for spring. Cost: £3 per child.
Time: 12pm to 2pm
Venue: Lydford Gorge
Address: Near Tavistock, EX20 4BH
Also, 23 March. Learn how to light a fire without matches, and then mix up some tasty dough to cook on a stick over the campfire. Pre-booking is advisable. For details ring 01822 820320
Venue: Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre
Address: Exeter, EX2 8DP
Website: www.haven-banks.co.uk
Enjoy a week of outdoor activities on and off the water around Exeter Quayside. For children aged 8 years+. For details and bookings call 01392 400150
Venue: Occombe Farm
Address: Paignton, TQ3 1RN
Website: www.countryside-trust.org.uk
Help the fairies and elves to solve the puzzle of the Enchanted Woodland at Occombe Farm this February half term. Cost: £2.50 per scavenger trail sheet. For details call 01803 520022
Venue: Exeter Phoenix
Address: Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3LS
Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
This 90 minute workshop will inspire children to make animal puppets out of everyday paper and recycled materials. For ages 7 years+.
Time: 10am to 11.30am
Venue: Reed Base at Seaton Wetlands
Address: Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP
Website: www.eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events
Join the Wild East Devon rangers and make a bird nest box to attract nesting birds to your garden this spring. Booking is essential as places are limited.
Time: 10am to 11am
Venue: Tower Hide at Seaton Wetlands
Address: Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP
Website: www.eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events
Learn about the different species of birds found at Seaton Wetlands with an experienced volunteer guide. Complete the bird spotting sheets using binoculars.
Time: 10.15am to 12.15pm
Venue: Cricklepit Mill
Address: Cricklepit Mill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AB
A friendly introductory gander around the quay, new Exe flood scheme and Belle Isle Park. Look, listen and learn about birds – an ideal walk for beginners. For details and bookings email: exeterlg@devonwildlifetrust.org
Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk/
Create a series of prints to turn into a fun digital animation. Develop ideas through some simple drawing/mark-making and convert them into a relief plate using card and foam. Suitable for 8-12 year-olds.
Time: 10am to 3pm
Venue: Burrator Discovery Centre
Address: Tavistock, PL20 6PE
Website: www.swlakestrust.org.uk
Includes a themed nature trail, woodwork, environmental art and outdoor cooking in and around the Burrator Discovery Centre. Drop in, no booking needed. Cost: £3 per child; £2 per adult.
Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk/
Street Dance is a term used to cover many styles. Drop in to a workshop with UrbanFlow. Try your hand at breaking foundations, locking, popping, waving, shuffling and fortnite. For ages 5 years+. A drop-in...
Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk/
Ever seen a leopard-print racing car? Or a camouflage teapot? You might do this February half term at RAMM. Taking inspiration from the Criminal Ornamentation exhibition, this family activity will invite...
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Mincinglake Valley Park
Address: Stoke Hill, Exeter, EX4 7DT
Website: www.devonwildlifetrust.org/events
Create a nesting material dispenser to take home for National Nestbox Week. A family event - all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10am to 2pm
Venue: Woodland Centre
Address: East Dartmoor NNR, Yarner Wood, TQ13 9LJ
Complete a series of woodland challenges in small groups. A great family day out for anyone who wants to play in the woods, whatever their age! Cost: £2 per person. Booking required. For further information...
Venue: Seaton Jurassic
Address: The Underfleet, Seaton, EX12 2WD
Website: www.seatonjurassic.org
Make (or just eat!) food from the past and possibly for the future – are you brave enough to decide which ones are yummy or crummy? Cost: £3 per child.
Venue: Various Venues
Address: Exeter, EX4 3LS
A three-day festival showcasing the best in digital creativity, art, ideas and cutting edge music. Featuring a combination of interactive media and playable art. For details call 01392 265205.
Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX
Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk/
Engage in a carousel of activities, from experiencing a virtual reality walk around Exeter in the year 2025, to undertaking a Minecraft challenge workshop. The Exeter 2025 Minecraft Challenge Day will...
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Burrator Discovery Centre
Address: Tavistock, PL20 6PE
Website: www.swlakestrust.org.uk
Take part in a range of wildlife and heritage themed activities followed by hot chocolate and biscuits. Cost: £3 per child; £2 per adult.
Time: 1.30pm to 3pm
Venue: Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Address: Dowell Street, Honiton, EX14 1LX
Explore the latest exhibition and take part in a fun art session. This session is play-based and sensory. For details call 01404 45006
Venue: Prime Skatepark
Address: 21-23 Commercial Rd, Plymouth, PL4 0LE
Website: www.southwestyouthgames.org.uk
Brought to you by the South West Youth Games, the region’s first series for street sports, including scootering, skateboarding and BMX freestyle. All abilities. School teams only, key stage 2 and 3....
Venue: Clovelly Village
Address: Near Bideford, EX39 5TA
Website: www.clovelly.co.uk
Lentsherd is an old Clovelly Shrove Tuesday custom, when bad spirits are driven into the sea before Lent. At dusk children set off dragging clattering tin cans. Children taking part will receive a free...
Time: 11am to 1pm
Venue: Seaton Wetlands
Address: Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP
Improve your bird identification skills and get the most out of Seaton Wetlands. Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session. For details call 01395 517557
Venue: Kents Cavern
Address: Ilsham Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JF
Website: www.kents-cavern.co.uk
Make a Stone Age instrument in this special session. Join the ‘Rock’ band with percussion instruments made from natural resources and head into the caves to experiment with them. Booking essential....
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Venue: Barnstaple Library
Address: Barnstaple, EX31 1EL
Website: https://sciencedipity.co.uk/saturday-science-club/
Experience science like never before - all hands-on stuff and loads of fun! This session is perfect for primary school aged children. Cost: £15 per child, include activities, items to take home and refreshments.
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Venue: South Milton Sands
Address: Thurlestone, near Kingsbridge, TQ7 3JY
Ensure South Milton Sands Beach stays in ship-shape for visitors every year and protect the marine wildlife that live along the shores. Rangers will be on hand with litter pickers and bags to start the...
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue: Paignton Zoo
Address: Paignton, TQ4 7EU
Website: www.paigntonzoo.org.uk
Experience a guided tour of the Reptile Tropics and Crocodile Swamp exhibits, watch the crocodiles jump out of the water to receive their food and see the beautiful Komodo dragon. Booking is essential....
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Seaton Wetlands
Address: Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP
Visit Seaton Wetlands during Mother’s day weekend and enjoy a delicious cream tea from the Discovery Hut. Suggested donation £3 per cream tea (cash only), no booking required. Call 01395 517557
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