Easter events in Devon 2015

3rd March 2015

Categories: Visitor News

It ain’t all about the chocolate you know … there’ll be exciting things to do across Devon this 2015 Easter holidays, making it a great place to come for a family break.

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From dinosaur trams to meetings with Thomas, Easter eggs hunts to tall ship explorations, there’ll be something for every member of the family to enjoy (and ok, there’ll probably be plenty of chocolate alongside too). Check out our guide to Easter events in Devon, then follow the links to find places to stay nearby.

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The BIG Sheep Easter Eggstravaganza
Near Bideford
March 28-April 12
The BIG Sheep will have enough chocolate eggs hidden throughout this world great family attraction to share with everyone this Easter – over 30,000, in fact! They’ll be dotted around all the other attractions, including bunnies, newborn lambs, pygmy goats, pettable puppies, face painting, Easter express train ride, ride-on tractors and Ewetopia indoor playground, and there’ll also be a chance to meet the Easter bunny.
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Chocolate and Candy Fortnight at Powderham Castle
Kenton, near Exeter
March 28-April 12
The amazing chocolatier returns to Powderham Castle with his tasty team from Pocketwatch Theatre – and they all have affection for perfection in confection! There’s plenty to see and you can discover the science behind sweets and chocolates.
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Easter at Pennywell Farm
Near Buckfastleigh
April 4-6
Easter fun and games … join in with Easter egg hunts, guess the weight of the Easter bunny, meet the Easter babies and have a go at egg rolling and egg and spoon races. All this will be in addition to Pennywell’s well-loved half hourly activities, including Dan the Hat and Nutty Noah providing entertainment, and guest appearances in the form of hands-on birds of prey displays from the Hawk and Owl Sanctuary (April 4 & 5 only).
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Free drop in activity day at The Devon Guild of Craftsmen 
Bovey Tracy
March 31-April 1
Lots of educational and artistic activities – and for free! Handle prehistoric objects and investigate real Roman and Elizabethan artefacts, create your own antiquities, play with maps and lichens, and make your own Wish Guardian. Book in person on the day – there are limited allocated time slots, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Thomas and The Fat Controller at The Milky Way
Near Bideford
April 5-6
Thomas and Friends will be at The Milky Way in North Devon this Easter weekend. Meet Thomas and The Fat Controller at intervals throughout the day, and enjoy rides on this all-weather amusement park’s own narrow gauge railway. Both are included in the park’s standard entrance fee,  and of course, you get to enjoy all of the attractions and activities on offer for little ones including a children’s rollercoaster, dodgems and train ride, as well as Little Stars – North Devon’s ground breaking play area designed specifically for young children.
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Easter fun at Hartland Abbey 
Near Hartland
April 5-6
Join the fun in the beautiful grounds and gardens of Hartland Abbey over the Easter weekend, where the daffodils and spring flowers should be looking wonderful. Children will love searching the woodland paths and walks for clues that will lead them to hidden Easter Eggs, plus there’ll be traditional games like Pin the Tail on the Bunny, and the house will be open from 2-5pm at an extra charge. Dogs are very welcome – as long as they don’t eat the chocolate!
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Devonport Guildhall Easter Fayre 
Plymouth
April 4
Take a browse round Devonport Guildhall’s Easter Fayre on Saturday 4th April. From 10am-4pm there’ll be stalls to browse and plenty of food and gift inspiration. Free entry.
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Historic Tall Ship at Sutton Harbour
Plymouth
April 2-12
Visitors to Plymouth’s beautiful waterfront this Easter will have the rare opportunity to step aboard the world-class sailing ship Kaskelot. It’ll be open to the public from 9am-6pm every day, offering a chance to explore it from top to bottom and gain an insight into life aboard one of the finest wooden hulled tall ships still sailing our oceans today.
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Exe Egg Chase
Exe Estuary
March 28-April 19
This egg hunt along the beautiful Exe Estuary Trail incorporates the best food and drink venues with a Rugby theme to celebrate Exeter hosting the Rugby World Cup. Just send off for a clues pack, then unravel the clues to find your way from point to point along the trail (stopping off at some great attractions, cafes and pubs along the way). Reach the end of the trail and you’ll be presented with one final clue, and to win the ultimate prize you can be entered into a prize draw to win a fantastic Rugby themed prize.
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Easter Events at the Seaton Tramway
Seaton
April 3-6
Expect fun and games for all of the family over the Easter Weekend – including some unique dinosaurs-meet-trams events! On Good Friday and Easter Monday it’s Eastersaurus Fun, then on April 4 there’s a special birdwatching journey. On Easter Sunday it’s Dinosaur Train – an adventure-filled tram ride with music and stories, and a chance to meet your favourite T Rex, Buddy. Finally, on Easter Monday you can also get a taste of what it’s like to drive one of the tramswith the Driver’s Eye experience.
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Anderton and Rowlands Fun Fair
Paignton
March 28-April 12
Traditional attractions are some of the best! Throughout the holidays on Paignton Green there’ll be all the usual funfair rides, including dodgems, the carousel and the helter skelter – plus candy floss, hotdogs and prize stalls no doubt!
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Brixham Pirate Thursdays
Brixham
April 9
The Brixham Buccaneers are coming ashore for the Easter (and summer) holidays … Yar! From 10.30am-4pm, they’ll be down at the Old Fishmarket on the Quay with kids’ activities including music, dance, games, workshops, exhibitions, fancy dress competitions, combat shows. Entry is free, and activities are suitable for all ages.
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Easter underground fun at Kents Cavern
Torquay
March 28-April12
Every day over the Easter hols at Kents Cavern there’ll be cave tours with lots of Easter activities to complete, including an ice age hunt, stone age trail and kids fun dig. Activities are included in the cave admission price, and you don’t need to book.
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Babbacombe Model Village Easter Egg Trail
Near Torquay
March 28-April 12
Another great reason to visit this best-loved English Riviera attraction – chocolate! Follow the Easter Egg Trail and there’ll be a treat for all successful young explorers!
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