Fun for all the family throughout the Easter holiday
You'll find something to keep the whole family amused in our round-up of events taking place over the Easter holiday:
Killerton Estate, Broadclyst
28 March-15 April: Easter egg trails - Follow the Easter egg trail around the garden and claim your chocolate prize, 11am-4pm daily. £2 per child includes a chocolate egg.
29 March: Burrow Farm on the Killerton Estate is celebrating the launch of their farm shop’s new range of products by holding a family fun day. This free event will be open from 10am till 3pm and there will be something for everyone including a children’s Easter egg hunt, nature trail, feed the lambs, cookery demonstrations, plant your own vegetables and more. Plenty of free parking.
31 March-1 April: Clyston Mill Easter Egg Trail - A special Easter egg trail for children on Easter Sunday and Monday afternoon at the 200 year old working water-mill, 2pm-5pm. £2 per child, including a chocolate prize.
Exeter Underground Passages
29 March-14 April: Easter Egg Hunt - Exeter’s Underground Passages will be running special Easter egg hunts every day throughout the Easter school holidays. Hunt for the eggs left by the Easter bunny in these mysterious passages beneath Exeter’s Street to win a special chocolate prize! Lots of fun for everyone. Booking essential. Normal admission prices apply. For prices and conditions of access, call 01392 665887.
Exeter Cathedral
30 March-14 April: Easter Egg hunt - Easter egg shapes will be hidden throughout the Cathedral. Count as many as you can see and write your answer on the form you collect on the way in, then take your entry to the Cathedral shop to claim your prize. Your name will then be entered into the draw for the chance to win some Easter goodies! Standard admission applies.
2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 & 12 April: Easter Imagination Station - Come along to the Cathedral on any of these dates to take part in some fun Easter activities. Try dressing up as a bishop or a medieval knight or princess, make egg box birds, decorate Easter eggs, create a giant flower and have a go at brass rubbing! The activities are run by the education team and will take place from 10.30am-3.30pm in the Chapter House (entry via the Cathedral). £1 per child. Buy your ticket on the day from the Cathedral entrance desk. Standard admission to the Cathedral applies - £6 adults, £4 seniors, children free.
Crealy, Sidmouth Road, Exeter
23 March-14 April: Easter Extravaganza - Join in the Easter hunt across the park and if you find three bunnies you will be able to enter the special Easter lucky dip where you’ll get the chance to win one of the great prizes on offer. Jump aboard the New Safari Express and see how many different animals you can spot as you enjoy the new family ride. Climb up the Tree House Towers to play Jungle War.
Everyone’s favourite piggies, Peppa and George, are coming to the park on Monday 1 April. They’ll be appearing at intervals throughout the day giving you plenty of opportunities to meet them, plus Tree Fu Tom, the ordinary boy with a magic belt who, when he performs a series of magic action movements he creates Tree Fu Magic that transforms him into a tiny but mighty superhero! Join him on 8 April, appearing at intervals throughout the day! www.crealy.co.uk/devon
Exeter City Football Club, St James Park, Exeter
31 March: The Red Army’s Easter egg hunt - The Red Army’s Easter egg hunt begins in the Flybe Suite at the St James' Park stadium at 2pm, and once all the eggs have been found, it’s back to the Flybe Suite to watch Madagascar 3 on the big screen! It costs just £2 per child to get involved (for both members and non-members of the Red Army). If you’re interested in coming email red.army@exetercityfc.co.uk.
Northcott Theatre, Exeter
April 1: Really Wild Adventures - Adapted from her own book of children's poetry, popular TV presenter Michaela Strachan will take families on a delightful journey through an alphabet jungle of animal rhymes. Suitable for children aged 3-8 years. 1.30pm, tickets £12, family tickets. 01392 493493. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
The Quay Climbing Centre, Exeter
Easter Holiday Climbing Club: Never climbed before? Come and have a go at Exeter's newest family attraction located at Exeter's historic quayside. The club is open to all budding climbers aged 7 to 14 years, whether you are new to the sport or have been climbing a while. It will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the school holidays from 10.30am to 12.30pm. You can sign up to as many sessions as you like, the cost is £15 per session. 01392 426850.
Exeter Racecourse
April 2: Free Easter fun for children – Bring the children along to Exeter Racecourse’s Family Day where there will be lots for the children to enjoy, including a behind the scenes tour of the racecourse, a running race down the home straight on the race course, face painting, a quiz, the chance to go on an equine simulator and pretend you’re a jockey and question and answer sessions with some of the country’s top jockeys. Pennywell Farm’s petting corner will be in attendance and there will be miniature pigs and an array of other small animals to cuddle. There will also be Shetland ponies from the Mare and Foal Sanctuary to meet and bouncy castle and other attractions. Two adult tickets £15, gate open at noon and the firt pony race is at 12.40pm. The main race is off at 2pm. www.exeter-racecourse.co.uk
A la Ronde, Exmouth
29 March-14 April: Easter quiz trail - A garden quiz trail will be running throughout the Easter holidays at A la Ronde with a prize for every entrant. Tickets for the quiz trail are £1.50, normal admission charges apply.
30-31 March: Easter Eggstravaganza - Fun for all the family with Easter craft activities, face painting and Easter garden quiz trail with Easter egg for every entrant. The popular Egg Scramble with the Easter bunny takes place at 2pm (no extra charge). All tickets £3.
1 April: Easter Egg and Spoon Race - Take part in the National Trust's first nationwide Easter Egg and Spoon Race. Races at every hour from 11.15am, last race starts at 3.15pm. Bring your own spoon and plenty of luck! Free event, normal admission charges apply.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/a-la-ronde
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth
28 March-14 April: Easter Holday Hunt - Find the 10 wooden Easter eggs hidden around the Donkey Sanctuary with the names of some our 'eggcellent' donkeys on them. £1 to enter.
30 March & 2, 9 April: Donkey Dudes - A 15 minute session to introduce children or adults to donkey care. £5.
3 April: Easter Creation Station – Join in a range of Easter themed crafts and show your creative side. You can also have your face painted. £3.
4 April: Junior Vet Day - Want to be a vet when you leave school? Our Junior Vet Day is for 11-15 year olds. Come and spend a day with our experienced vets and nurses, and our adorable donkeys to see if it's the career for you. £40 per junior vet, booking essential.
5 & 11 April: The Secret Picnic - Pick a special picnic from our Hayloft Restaurant and get the map to help you explore the magnificent grounds. See some amazing views and say hello to some furry friends on your way to finding the secret picnic area, exclusive to picnic participants only! £5.
7 April: Easter Family Fun Day - Action packed entertainment for all the family with a variety of activities on offer for everyone to enjoy. Activities include a dog show, displays, stalls, games, bouncy castle, face painting, refreshments and much more. This event raises funds for the Donkey Assisted Therapy Department.
8 & 10 April: Spring Song Bird Walk - Join resident wildlife expert James on a walk to discover the spring birds found at the sanctuary.
12 April: Bat box making workshop - The Donkey Sanctuary is a great place for some very rare bat species, and we have done a lot of work on our farms to help with bat conservation. Come and see for yourselves. £8.
For more information visit www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary
29 March-1 April: Golden Easter egg hunt - Celebrate Easter at Escot and take part in the Great Golden Easter Egg Hunt which takes place daily throughout the Easter holidays. Just a few golden eggs are hidden each day on the 29, 30n 31 March and 1st April. So go along to Escot and see if you can find one and win a great prize. Escot nembers £1, non-members £1 plus Escot entry fee applies. www.escot-devon.co.uk
Pecorama, Beer
29 Mach-1 April: A full weekend of Eater entertainment – There will be shows every day at 2.30pm in the Station Gallery from Good Friday to Bank Holiday Monday and children's entertainment at 2.30pm daily at the 'Top Spot' Marquee which features: A Wizard Called Ozz on 29 March, Elfic The Jester on 30 March, Spangles the Clown on 31 March and Ben the Juggleron 1 April. www.pecorama.info
Seaton Tramway
29 March–1 April: Easter weekend fun - Lots of fun for all the family over Easter at Seaton's historic tramway attraction. www.tram.co.uk
Powderham Castle, Kenton
29 March-14 April: Chocolate & Candy fortnight - Children can meet Willy Wonka and Mrs Fudge throughout the holidays. The amazing Chocolatier and his assistants will be on form for some candy capers at the castle, there will be lots to see and you can discover the science behind sweets and chocolates too. There will be a special Easter trail for children to follow around the grounds to win a prize and of course all the usual wonderful attractions. Sessions take place at 12.15pm and 2.45pm. Pick up your session ticket on arrival. This event is included in a child's admission.www.powderham.co.uk
SPORT COURSES AND ROADSHOWS
2-5 & 8-11 April
Easter Tennis Camps
Victoria Park Tennis Centre & Exeter Tennis Centre
Exeter Tennis Centre’s Easter Mini Red and Orange tennis camps are a great way for 4-9 year-olds to really enjoy tennis. No previous experience of tennis is required, just a desire to make new friends and have lots of fun. Week one sessions will take place at Exeter Tennis Centre (indoors) and week two at Victoria Park Tennis Club (outdoors). For further information or to book please call 01392 724452 or email xtc@exeter.ac.uk
2-9 April
Fun Day Easter Cricket Coaching Camps
Sir Christopher Ondaatje Devon Cricket Centre (Sports Park, Streatham Campus)
The University of Exeter’s Easter Cricket days are a great way for 7-10 year-olds to learn, enjoy and develop their all round game. Our full day camps are full of fun, energetic games alongside quality coaching for all players, whether they are just starting out in cricket or looking to develop their game. All abilities are welcome. For further information or to book please call 01392 724452 or email exetersport@exeter.ac.uk
11 April
Easter Cricket Developers Skill Workshop
Sir Christopher Ondaatje Devon Cricket Centre (Sports Park, Streatham Campus)
The University of Exeter Sport’s cricket developer workshop offers players aged 11-14 dedicated coaching to improve their all round game. Cricket drills and batting nets will provide a platform for players to improve their technique under the instruction of our qualified coaches. The session is ideal for club members individuals looking to enhance their game ready for the summer season. The session will take place in the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Devon Cricket . For further information or to book please call 01392 724452 or email exetersport@exeter.ac.uk
8-12 April
Ball and Pool at St Luke's Sports Centre
St Luke's Sports Centre, Heavitree Road, Exeter
University of Exeter Sport has teamed up with Exeter City Football Club’s community project for a week of week of football coaching and swimming at St Luke’s Sports Centre this Easter. The exciting and active sessions for 5-12-year-olds will include one hour of football training with Exeter City FC’s community coaches and a one hour fun swim in St Luke’s indoor heated swimming pool. Children will be scoring goals in no time as they learn fundamental ball and movement skills, and will have a great time swimming in the on-site, lifeguarded pool. Children should be able to swim unaided in order to take part in the fun swim. For further information or to book please call 01392 724940 or email swimminglessons@exeter.ac.uk
3 April
Rugbytots Easter Fun Session
Belmont Park, Newtown, Exeter
Come and join the Rugbytots coaches for some rugby based fun and games. There will be prizes and a special Rugbytots Easter egg hunt at the end of the session and all children will receive a medal for taking part. Tea, coffee and toilet facilities will be available and sessions are also next to the children's play park. Spaces are limited and are filling up fast so please email or call to confirm your place: 0845 313 3248, email: gareth@rugbytots.co.uk
Exeter City FC Football in the Community Soccer Roadshows
The Exeter City FC Football in the Community Charity are running soccer roadshows at various locations this Easter holiday. The roadshows are suitable for all abilities and the main football focus is fun and participation through team and individual games including competitions and tournaments with lots of prizes to be won. For full details of all the courses available, or to book visit www.ecfconline.com
