Spring has sprung, Easter is on the way and attractions across Devon have some cracking activities planned. There are a whole host of egg-cellent events planned for families to enjoy - with everything from Easter trails to workshops and animals to meet and cuddle.
You can win chocolate treats by taking part in Easter egg hunts at farms, gardens and theme parks across Devon. And if you're had quite enough of the sweet stuff for one holiday, creative kids can head to RAMM in Exeter to make their own comic strips and woven paper artwork.
Anne Blackham, marketing manager at Devon’s Top Attractions, said: "Our award-winning attractions have a fantastic variety of fun activities for the Easter holidays. Spring is the perfect time to egg-splore a host of trails, hunts, crafts, shows, meet new baby animals, plus look out for the Easter Bunny!
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"Local families and visitors alike are guaranteed a cracking day out with attractions based right across the county. Get out in the spring sunshine, get some exercise and enjoy some quality time together."
Read on to find out more about what's being planned across Devon. Don't forget to check each attraction's website for up to date details of times and any last minute changes before setting off.
North Devon
Easter chicks in Clovelly
Children can win a prize in Clovelly from March 29 to April 1 by spotting the location of Easter chicks perched up and down the High Street and along to the quay. Participants will need to mark the location of the chicks on a village map from the visitor centre - then return it to reception to claim the prize if they spot at least ten.
Find out more:https://www.clovelly.co.uk/
Milky Way Adventure Park
Ever wondered where the Easter Bunny’s magic is made? Find out at Milky Way Adventure Park and get a free egg from the Easter Bunny at the park's Easter grotto
Find out more:https://www.themilkyway.co.uk
Easter egg hunt at RHS Rosemoor
At RHS Rosemoor you can go on a giant Easter egg hunt and enjoy some fun family activities. Youngsters and their families can win a chocolate prize while enjoying the garden in all its spring glory.
Find out more:https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
Easter fun on the farm
Feed the lambs, meet the animals, ride the Rampage Roller Coaster and the Twister, meet the Easter Bunny and follow the Easter egg trail at The Big Sheep in Bideford - with prizes to be won.
Find out more:https://www.thebigsheep.co.uk
Egg trail and honey tasting
There's fun for all the family at Quince Honey Farm this Easter, including an Easter Egg Trail (on selected dates), honey tasting, seed planting, indoor and outdoor play plus the return of their beekeeping demos. The Easter activity programme runs daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Find out more:https://quincehoneyfarm.co.uk/
Exeter and East Devon
Paper weaving and print
At RAMM in Exeter you can have fun with paper weaving and print on April 3 and 10. Make your own woven paper artwork from hand printed papers and create a collage of your own designs based on pictures from the ‘Pressing images’ printmaking exhibition.
Take part in Comic Strip Capers on April 4 and 11 to design your own single-page comic strip, then print it on a hand-turned printing press. On April 9, you also make your own printing roller to create amazing patterns.
Find out more: https://rammuseum.org.uk/
Pirate adventure
Head to Crealy Theme Park for a pirate adventure across the park with their Eggs Marks The Spot - Pirate Themed Easter Egg Hunt, which is on daily between March 29 and April 14. Use your very own treasure map to win an egg-ceptional chocolate prize.
Find out more: https://www.crealy.co.uk/
Seaton Tramway Easter "Egg-tram-aganza"
Join Seaton Tramway on the Easter weekend for their free Easter "egg-tram-aganza". Children aged 15 and under can pick up a free activity sheet from March 29 to April 1. Find Gilbert the Station Master’s Goose and its Cheeky Chicks and complete the sheet to win an Easter treat.
On April 10 the Pirate Tram ‘the Seaton Pearl’ will also set sail again. And on April 12 the Sensory Story Tram returns for babies and very young children.
Find out more: https://www.tram.co.uk/
Easter trail at The Donkey Sanctuary
Complete the Easter trail at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth from March 19 to April 12 to get a prize. Visitors can also enjoy a new bat beacon interactive exhibition, natural play area, talks, scenic walks, engaging displays, award-winning gardens - and hundreds of adorable donkeys to meet. Friendly dogs on leads are welcome too.
Find out more: https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/visit-us/sidmouth
Easter fun at Diggerland
Diggerland in Cullompton will be open throughout the Easter holidays with each child receiving a free JCB activity sheet to complete as they go round the park. Take on the puzzles and challenges every day from March 29 to April 7 to be in with a chance of winning a JCB 220X LC Black Limited Edition Model - plus Diggerland tickets.
Find out more: https://www.diggerland.com/diggerland-devon/
Spring trail at Pecorama
The season kicks off at Pecorama on March 26 with a spring trail where you can uncover the secrets of the Cheeky Moles. Hunt for numbered boards, then challenge yourself with spot-the-difference sheets to mark off the correct board.
There will also be a special visit from Andeer Line on April 6. Based on the Bernina Line in Switzerland, the Andeer line gives visitors the opportunity to see and operate a HOm scale model railway as if they were drivers on the real thing.
Find out more: https://www.pecorama.co.uk/
Easter activities at Killerton
Follow the trail route around the garden and chapel grounds at the National Trust's Killerton and complete each fun-filled activity - and don’t forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end. To take part, pick up a dog friendly trail sheet from visitor reception and follow the egg way markers in the front park.
Easter Adventures at Killerton will run from March 23 to April 9 and it's £3 per trail. Visitors can also see Killerton’s fashion exhibition exploring children’s clothes from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Find out more: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton
Torbay and South Devon
Easter Egglow at Kents Cavern
All tours at Kents Cavern in Torquay from March 29 to April 14 will include Easter Egglow. See how many glowing eggs you can find while a guide leads you through the cave - and you might earn yourself a seasonal treat.
Find out more: https://www.kents-cavern.co.uk/
Easter Egg Trail at Babbacombe Model Village
At Babbacombe Model Village from March 23 to April 13 young explorers can win a gift if they find all the colourful eggs hidden in and around the gardens - with added fun at the 9-hole crazy golf course. The course is free with admission tickets.
Find out more: https://www.model-village.co.uk/
Easter egg hunt at Bygones
Hunt for the eggs hidden throughout Bygones in Torquay from March 29 to April 14 and claim your own free egg if you find them all. The hunt is included in the admission price.
Find out more: https://bygones.co.uk/
Madhatter's Travelling Tea Party
Steam on down to South Devon Railway to join their Madhatter’s Travelling Tea Party on April 6 and 7. Meet Alice, The Mad Hatter, the March Hare, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum and help Alice solve her mysterious riddle to bring them home from Wonderland.
Find out more: https://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk/
Egg-stravaganza at Pennywell Farm
There are thousands of chocolatey prizes to be won at Pennywell Farm in Buckfastleigh over the Easter holidays, plus VIP tickets, goodies and a hamper. Visitors can join the egg-stravaganza trail and take part in Easter bunny games and competitions.
Find out more: https://www.pennywellfarm.co.uk/
Meet Bluey and Woodlands
Come and meet Bluey at Woodlands in Dartmouth on April 3. Say hello to one of TVs most popular characters and get a photo together! The meet and greet is included with standard admission tickets.
There is also the Woodlands Easter Grotto for guests from March 29 to April 31. Enter the Easter Bunny’s home and see the magic of the world of Easter before meeting the Easter Bunny himself and collecting a gift.
Find out more: https://www.woodlandspark.com/
Gruffalo trail at Haldon Forest Park
Help the Gruffalo celebrate turning 25 by joining a new trail at Haldon Forest Park featuring party-themed activities and games, along with fun facts to teach you about life in the forest for the Gruffalo and other creatures. Pick up your pack for £4 from the Info Pod.
Find out more: https://www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park
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Alpaca Experience at Canonteign Falls.
On April 9 at Canonteign Falls you can make magical memories during an exclusive one-on-one session with alpacas. You'll need to book in advance and spaces are limited.
From March 29 to April 14, visitors can also embark on an exciting Easter egg hunt amidst fairies and ferns - but be on the lookout for a brand-new family of willow dinosaurs making their debut.
Find out more: https://www.canonteignfalls.co.uk/
Easter challenge at Becky Falls
Celebrate Easter at Becky Falls with an Easter-themed challenge and win a go on the chocolate tombola. Visitors can also say hello to the animals and enjoy hourly keeper talks - plus help feed the meerkats at 1pm.
Find out more: https://www.beckyfalls.com/
Kids go free at River Dart Country Park
Kids go free this Easter at River Dart Country Park from March 29 to April 14. To claim the offer, pre-book day admission online and with each adult ticket, when prompted, add up to three child tickets for free. The park is open from 8.30am until dusk (last entry 3pm).
Find out more: www.riverdart.co.uk
Find out more about Devon events over Easter on the Devon Association of Tourist Attractions website HERE. To find attractions and book tickets see www.devonstopattractions.co.uk/tickets
