What’s on this half term in East Devon

In Sidmouth, head to the Donkey Sanctuary to join in their Haunted Hay Bales event – head to the gift shop on arrival and grab a trail sheet and then as you make your way around, keep your eyes peeled for this year’s Halloween Neddies! Each one you find earns you a stamp which you can redeem for prizes at the end of your visit!

Of course, there are also the town’s museums to check out and a host of other things to do. Why not book a session at Something Lovely in Libra Court and create something spooky ready for decorating the house at Halloween?

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Fancy going on a ghost hunt? Then make your way over to Seaton and jump aboard Seaton Tramway where tiy can track down escaped ghouls across the tram route! Taking place throughout half term and free as part of your entry, there’s no reason not to become a ghostbuster for the day!

That’s not all on offer at Seaton Tramway, there is also a chance to get creative with their Creepy Crafts activity taking place on 28^th and 29^th October. Book your session online or with the team now. There are also craft activities taking place at Seaton Wetlands on 27^th October where the kids can join the wetland’s education rangers for a morning of autumn themed activities including crafting and cooking over a campfire. Make sure to book your tickets in advance via Wild East Devon.

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Ottery is a great place to visit this half term, especially if you’re a fan of Halloween. Not only is the town the inspiration behind Ottery St Catchpole in the Harry Potter series, but it was once home to a colony of pixies! Don’t worry, the pixies were banished back in the summer, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t scares to still be had! At Wildwood Devon, you can meet the witch of Wildwood over half term, take part in a pumpkin trail, have a go at carving your own and meet some adorable creatures who will also be getting into the spooky spirit!

Find more things to do in Ottery St Mary here.

If you’re feeling creative, spend some of your time over half term at Honiton’s Thelma Hulbert Gallery. There will be two creative workshops taking place during half term including an animation session and a printmaking workshop. Get in touch with the gallery to book your space.

While you’re in town, you could also visit the Allhallows Museum where you learn more about the history of the town’s main industry and how it is connected to Queen Victoria! There are loads of lovely places to go for bracing autumn walks around Honiton too – so whether you fancy getting out with the dog or taking advantage of a dry day, you’ll find plenty of stunning scenery to explore here.

Find more things to do in Honiton here.

Into skateboarding? Experience a new place to do those ollies and flips at Lime Kiln Skatepark in Budleigh Salterton. Alternatively, go searching for fossils on the beach – just don’t take any of the pebbles with you!

Learn more about Budleigh Salterton here.