Top half term events in Devon: February 2015
21st January 2015
Categories: Visitor News
It’s the first, and very welcome, holiday of the year – roll on February half term!
From special steam train rides, to knights in shining armour, to Sing-Along-a-Frozen, there are lots of half term events in Devon during February 2015 – take a look at our top picks, and follow the links for many more.
What’s more, many people like to come to Devon at this time of year to take advantage of great prices on hotels and holiday cottages – follow the links to find lots of those too.
I Believe in Unicorns
Exeter Northcott Theatre
February 12-15
This dramatisation of local author Michael Morpurgo’s much-loved book will inspire and entertain adults and children alike, and if you go for the Friday 10.30am or Saturday 2.30pm performances you’ll also have the chance to meet the cast after the show.
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Branch Line Week
South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh-Totnes
February 14-22
Get your train kicks with this special week on the South Devon Railway. They’ll be welcoming British Railways branch line trains of the 1950s and 1960s, steam auto-trains, passenger, mixed and goods trains, a diesel railcar and special guest – GWR locomotive No 4566 from the Severn Valley Railway. If that lot all makes sense to you or your little ones then you’ll be in your element!
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Pig Week at Pennywell
Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh
February 14-22
Little ones will love this – a whole week of pig themed activities, including cuddles with the Pennywell miniature piglets and the chance to meet a very special piglet that’s arriving especially for half term. Pig racing will be every afternoon at 2.30pm and there’ll also be entertainment from Nutty Noah and Dan the Hat. Plus, pay one admission and you will be given a FREE return wristband so you can visit as often as you like during Feb half term.
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The Moscow State Circus
The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe
February 17 & 18
The Moscow State Circus returns to the UK – and Ilfracombe. This year’s show features the the unbelievable roller-skating of the Veslovskis, the Yakovlev Vertical Pole Jugglers, feats of strength from the hand balancing of Vladislav Khostik, and the gracious ariel skills of Tatiana Goncharova – and plenty more in a two hour show.
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Knights in Shining Armour
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter
February 18 & 19
Children (accompanied by adults if under 8) are invited to help create an animation of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table at Exeter’s excellent interactive museum. Do wear old clothes though, as this activity could get messy!
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Lentsherd festival
Clovelly Village
February 17
Visitors and locals alike are invited to join in with this old Clovelly custom (pronounced “Lanshard”) aimed at ridding the village of all the bad things from the previous year by chasing bad spirits away before Lent. When dusk starts to fall at about 5 pm children meet at the top of the cobbles with each one carrying a tin can attached to a long string. They then set off down along the cobbles, dragging their clattering cans behind them to the harbour where the cans are tied together and thrown into the sea (to be later retrieved) – and the children receive a free pancake. Free entry for visitors after 4:30 p.m.
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Sing-Along-a-Frozen
February 17, X Centre, Exeter
February 7, Princess Theatre, Torquay
Every little boy’s or girl’s must-see! With the lyrics on screen to sing along with, together with a live host and a magic moments fun pack, they’ll enjoy real interaction with the movie. Remember to dress up as your favourite character for the fancy dress competition then go on an epic journey to find the Snow Queen and put an end to her icy spell.
This event in Torquay
This event in Exeter
Occombe Kids Wild West Adventure Trail
Occombe Farm, Paignton
February 17-19
Go on a family adventure trail with challenges to test the bravest cowboy and cowgirl out there, as well as a fancy dress competition, hobby horse making and pony rides. Just pick up a trail sheet from Occombe Farm Visitor Centre between 10am–3 pm.
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Art workshops
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
February 17-19
Take part in hands-on holiday workshops and drop-ins aimed at children at this popular city centre treasure. Themes for this holiday include Portraits in Miniature, Fabulous Frames and Plymouth Sound Pictures.
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