What's On in Devon

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

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...

Spring Nature Trail

Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary

Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events

Bring the family together for an unforgettable day of fun, exploration and discovery. For just £5 per trail, challenge yourself, get active and enjoy quality time - complete the trail to claim your prize....

Tunes in the Castle

Venue: Powderham Castle

Website: www.tunesinthecastle.com

Music, activities and wellbeing - see the website for details

Dartmoor Tors Festival

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.dartmoortorsfestival.co.uk

See the website for details

Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival

Venue: Sidmouth

Website: www.sidmouthjazz.com

Jazz, Swing, Blues, Roots, Soul, Gospel, Fun, Latin and Cuban Music and associated activities - see the website for the full schedule

Fascinating Floriography: Half Term Fun at Knightshayes

Venue: Knightshayes

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

Discover the Victorian language of flowers with associated activities

May Half Term - Plant Quest Trail

Venue: Saltram

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

Discover what life was like as a plant hunter and collect all the plants around the garden

May Half Term at Crealy Theme Park and Resort

Venue: Crealy

Website: www.crealy.co.uk

Find out more via the website

May half term at Kents Cavern 24/5/2025

Venue: Kents Cavern

Website: www.kents-cavern.co.uk

Explore the prehistoric caves and discover the wonders of ancient history through fun and educational activities

May Half Term: The Great Garden Game-A-Thon

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/rosemoor

Fun-filled walk for all ages. Get lost in a maze, play giant garden games and compete against your family and friends

Roundheads and Cavaliers Trail

Venue: Killerton

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

Family trail leaving to an archaeological dig

What If….? 2025: A Celebration of Children's Stories

Venue: Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall, Exeer

Website: www.theatrealibi.co.uk

Celebration of children's stories in all their forms with a diverse line-up of creative workshops and events

Open Garden - Andrew's Corner

Venue: Belstone

Website: www.ngs.org.uk

Open garden event - children free

Axminster Gate To Plate

Venue: Silver Street, Church Street and around St Mary's Minster

Website: www.eatfestivals.org

Food festival

Farmer for a Day

Venue: Occombe Farm

Website: www.countryside-trust.org.uk

Work alongside the rangers and animals for a whole day. Muchking out, feeding, playing and learning about animal care

Late May Bank Holiday Steam Day

Venue: Coldharbour Mill

Website: www.coldharbourmill.org.uk

Day packed with demonstratrations, family-friendly activities and more

Turn The Tide

Venue: The Lawn, Dawlish

Website: www.turnthetidefestival.uk

See the website for details

Family Animation Workshop

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Workshop to learn how to use basic jewellery making tools

Family Fun: Deep Sea Dreamers

Venue: The Box, Plymouth

Website: www.theboxplymouth.com

Free activities - use clay to create sea creatures from the future inspired by the work of artist Sonia Dyer

Rangers 6 to 12 years

Venue: Dartmoor Zoo

Website: www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk

Fully interactive, three day workshop with animal encounters and activities

Build Your Own Fairytale

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Workshop where you will be taken on a magical journey through fairytales as you create your very own stories with favourite fairytale characters - for ages 8 to 14. See also the Fairytales, Fables and...

Children's Activity: Pond Dipping and Minibeast Hunt

Venue: Stover Country Park

Website: www.devon.gov.uk/stovercountrypark/events

Take a look at the many creatures and insects that live in Stover's ponds and in the woods

Jewellery Making: Family Workshop

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Family workshop providing a fun introduction to making your own jewellery using wire beads and charms

Play in a Day: Wizard of Oz

Venue: The Plough @ St Anne's Barnstaple

Website: www.theploughartscentre.org.uk

Creative day of collaborative theatre making for 8 to 16 year olds with a sharing performance for parents and family at the end of the day

Salcombe Regis Country Fair

Venue: Salcombe Regis

Website: www.sidmouth.gov.uk

Free car park in Salcombe Regis, free bus into the village and free admission to the event

Boat Trips - Ocean Conservation Trust

Venue: Plymouth Sound National Marine Park

Website: www.plymouthsoundmarinepark.com

Boat trips with the Ocean Conservation Trusts' Marine Biologists - see website to book

Botanical Drawing

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

All ages workshop where you can be inspired by the plants we come across in our everyday lives and learn how to draw, collage and monoprint them to create a personal record of your favourites

Comic Book Workshop with Author and Illustrator Tom McLaughlin

Venue: Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall, Exeer

Website: www.theatrealibi.co.uk

Demonstrationon how to make your own comic book, make a short story and get illustration tips - for ages 6+

Craft Workshop at Buckfast Abbey

Venue: Buckfast Abbey

Website: www.buckfast.org.uk

Make a Pom Pom Teddy Bear ring - suitable for ages 9+. See the website for details

English Riviera Airshow 2025

Venue: paignton

Website: www.englishrivieraairshow.co.uk

Spectacular flying displays and exciting programme of events on the ground

Exmoor Zoo 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-musuem

Meet the team from Exmoor Zoo and get the chance to meet some fascinating creatures

Flavour Fest

Venue: Plymouth City Centre

Website: www.flavourfestsw.co.uk

80 stalls of local produce and a packed programme of inspirational talks and demonstrations by local chefts as well as live music

Meet the Marine Park at Plymouth Sound National Marine Park

Venue: Plymouth Sound National Marine Park

Website: www.plymouthsoundnationalmarinepark.com

Touring pop-up event designed to connect people with the natural, historical and cultural treasures of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park

Open Garden - Pounds

Venue: Hemyock

Website: www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk

Open garden event - children free

Sponsored Surfathon

Venue: Croyde Beach

Website: www.waveproject.co.uk

Surfing challenge to raise funds for The Wave Project charity

Uncertain Tides Takeover Day

Venue: Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall, Exeter

Website: www.theatrealibi.co.uk

Free activities all about the cast with a day packed with music, craft, drama and launch of Paddleboat Theatre's brand new online game. Part of the What If? Festival

Open Garden - Bickham House

Venue: Kenn

Website: www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk

Open garden event - children free

Picnic at The Park

Venue: River Dart Country Park

Website: www.riverdart.co.uk

Family friendly event with family activities, displays, music, dancing, charity stalls, a fun dog show and more

Plymouth 5K/10K

Venue: The Hoe, Plymouth

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Races raising funds for Cancer Research

Royal William Yard Good Food and Craft Market

Venue: Royal William yard

Website: www.royalwilliamyard.com

Event showcasing the region's talented artists and makers

Tavistock Steam Vintage Fair

Venue: The Bedford Car Park

Website: www.therobeytrust.co.uk

Full size engines and a handful of miniatures, trailer rides, vintage cars, tractors, commercials, local music, models, food and craft

Devon Day craft fair 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-musuem

Celebrate local craftsmanship with North Devon's finest artists, makers and producers

Westpoint Live

Venue: Westpoint Exeter

Website: www.westpointexeter.co.uk

Weekend of live music with three tribute shows - camping facilities are avaialble

Here for the Music Festival

Venue: The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk

Music festival and other activities - see the website for full details

Plymstock Festival

Venue: Plymstock RFC

Website: www.plystockfestival.co.uk

Festival of tribute acts with street food, stalls and fairground rides

Exeter Anime and Gaming Con

Venue: Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel

Website: www.spring.exeteranimecon.com

Anime event with guests and performers, exhibitors and merchandise, video gaming, talks and panels and cosplay and stage events

Exeter Respect Festival 2025

Venue: Belmont Park

Website: www.exeter-respect.org

Festival that aims to bring communities together - see the website and social media for details

The Great British Fibre Festival

Venue: Coldharbour Mill

Website: www.coldharbourmill.org.uk

Weekend full of workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions

Uplyme Village Fete

Venue: Uplyme

Return of the annual event

Open Farm Sunday 2025

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.farmsunday.org

Return of the annual event- see the website for local events

Guided tree trail at Coleton Fishacre

Venue: Coleton Fishacre

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

Free guided walk to celebrate Coleton Fishacre's 100th birthday

Pride Fest

Venue: The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk

Celebration of love, diversity and unity with live music, family-friendly activities and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone

Buckfast Abbey's Food Festival

Venue: Buckfast Abbey

Website: www.buckfast.org.uk

Food festival - see website for details

Food Festival at Buckfast Abbey

Venue: Buckfast Abbey

Website: www.buckfast.org.uk

Local food and drink artisans, live demonstrations and more

Fathers' Day at Pennywell Farm

Venue: Pennywell Farm

Website: www.pennywellfarm.co.uk

Free VIP Upgrade for dads - see website for details

Festival of Roses

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

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

Revel in the scent and sight of thousands of rosebuds and blooms

Free Family Drop-in Art Workshop with Clare Harmer

Venue: Torre Abbey

Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk

Join in with this collaboration heritage art project, discover how to make your own red paint from natural ingredients and paint your own textile piece

Guess How Much I Love You - Summer

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

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

Enjoy the Guess How Much I Love You™ garden adventure trail and enjoy storytelling and nature crafts

Meet the Marine Park - Compton Primary Summer Fair

Venue: Compton Primary School

Website: www.plymouthsoundnationalmarinepark.com

Pop-up event for all ages that are interested in knowing more about Plymouth Sound and marine wildlfie and events

Torbay Pride

Venue: Torre Abbey Meadows

Website: www.torbaypride.co.uk

Free family inclusive event - see the website for details

Torquay's Bouncy Castle Kingdom

Venue: Torre Abbey Meadows

Website: www.facebook.com/inflatablethemeparkscornwall

Unlimited access to 15 large bouncy castles

Father's Day: Dads Go Free

Venue: Seaton Tramway

Website: www.tram.co.uk

Dad travels FREE with an accompanying paying child on the standard service

Shaldon Festival of Music

Venue: Shaldon

Website: www.shaldonfestival.co.uk

Full programme of events including children's activities - see the website for details

May Half Term Historic Food Trail

Venue: Buckland Abbey

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/buckland-abbey

Discover the different types of food grown and eaten at Buckland Abbey through the ages

GoldCoast Oceanfest

Venue: Croyde Bay

Website: www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk

Music, surf and lifestyle festival with kids and wellness zones, beach sports and more

Oceanfest

Venue: Croyde Bay

Website: www.goldoceanfest.co.uk

Music, surf and lifestyle festival headlined Mistajam, james and Gentleman's Dub Club with kids and wellness zones and beach sports

Rose Weekend - Craft and Food Fair

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

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

Rose themed artisan craft and food market

Teignmouth Folk Festival

Venue: Teignmouth

Website: www.teignmouthfolkfestival.co.uk

Weekend of dance and music - see the website for the line-up

Totnes Mid-Summer Festival

Venue: Totnes

Website: www.visittotnes.co.uk

Events and activities over the summer solstic weekend

Axe Vale Show

Venue: nr Axminster

Website: www.axevaleshow.co.uk

Full programme of displays, entertainment and shopping

Axe Vale Show

Venue: Nr Axminster

Dark River Music Festival

Venue: Various

Exmouth Pride

Venue: Exmouth

Website: www.exmouthpride.co.uk

See the website for the full line-up of events

Meavy Oak Fair

Venue: Meavy

Website: www.meavy.org.uk

See the website for details

Pixie Day

Venue: Ottery St Mary

Website: www.otterstmary-tc.gov.uk

Celebration of the town's folklore and history and features a variety of events including a fete, a parade and a re-enactment of the Legent of the Pixies

Plymouth Boat Fest

Venue: Plymouth Yacht Haven

Website: www.yachthavens.com/plymouth-yacht-haven/plymouth-boat-fest

Festival of all things boating showcasing the region's maritime heritage and martine services. Free entry and fun for all the family

Roar n'Snore

Venue: Dartmoor Zoo

Website: www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk

Overnight camping event for families - see website for details

Spellbound Fairy and Goblin Festival

Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre, Plymouth

Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk

Live music, storytelling performances, theatre, arts and crafts

Summer Solstice at The Village Hub

Venue: The Village Hub, Plymouth

Website: www.

Crafting, potluck picnic and children's activities

BHP Fuel Fest

Venue: Westpoint Exeter

Website: www.westpointexeter.co.uk

Performance and modified cars and motorcycles, live demonstrations, indoor and outdoor vehicle displays, children's entertainment, food village and trade stands

Kids Fest 25

Venue: The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk

For ages 5 to 13 with live music and stage shows, epic stunts, VR experience, foam party, festival hair and glitter, sport demos, thrilling rides, assault course and more

Plymouth Armed Forces Day

Venue: Plymouth

Website: www.plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk

See the website for details

Friends of Willowbank Summer Fete

Venue: Willowbank Primary School, Cullompton

Everyone welcome - free entry. Games, local traders, food, ice cream, raffle and more

Goren Festival

Venue: Goren Farm

Website: www.gorenfestival.co.uk

Family-friendly music festival with live perfromances, workshops, yoga, circus skills, forest school, bug and butterfly spotting and Nature Zone with expert led wildlife stands to inspire and educate as...

Back to the 1940's

Venue: South Devon Railway

Website: www.southdevonrailway.co.uk

Step back in time and experience the elegance of the 1940s with a nostalgic journey on a heritage train

Meet the Marine Park - St Levan's Summer Fun Day

Venue: St Levan

Website: www.plymouthsoundnationalmarinepark.com

Pop-up event for all ages that are interested in knowing more about Plymouth Sound and Marine wildlife

St Levan, Summer Fun Day

Venue: St Levan

Website: www.facebook.com/stlevannhw

Family friendly fun-filled community day

Bideford Soapbox Derby

Venue: Bideford

Website: www.bidefordsoapboxderby.co.uk

Annual community event raising money for charity - see the website for details

Green Phoenix Festival

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Free entry, music, family activities, art, film screenings, learning, stalls, performance and poetry

Open Garden - Bickham House

Venue: Kenn

Website: www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk

Open garden event - children free

Royal William Yard Good Food and Craft Market

Venue: Royal William yard

Website: www.royalwilliamyard.com

Event showcasing the region's talented artists and makers

Totnes Fringe

Venue: Totnes

Website: www.totnesfringe.uk

Variety of events taking place throughout Totnes - see the website for details

Carnival Week in Tavistock

Venue: Tavistock

Website: www.visit-tavistock.co.uk

See the website for details

Free Family Drop-in Art Workshop with Clare Harmer

Venue: Torre Abbey

Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk

Explore coral reef art making with collage. Free with normal admission

Sidyfest

Venue: Sidmouth RFC

Website: www.sidmouthrfc.co.uk

Day of live music and entertainment

Sky Rise Festival

Venue: Totnes

Website: www.visittotnes.co.uk

Free music and arts festival, live bands, DJs, circus, art workshops, food and more

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

Catapult Building at Powderham

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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

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

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

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

https://www.powderham.co.uk/events/view/medieval-month-1

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.