The amazing chocolatier returns with his tasty team from Pocketwatch Theatre who have affection for perfection in confection! There is plenty to see and you can discover the science behind sweets and chocolates. Don’t forget the castle is open on Saturday 4th April.
This event is included in a child's standard admission. (Children returning with a free return ticket or a discounted ticket may take part in our themed activity for £2.50)
Themed Activity provided by Jonty Depp and Pocketwatch Theatre.
Your guide to the best music, events and activities taking place in and around Exeter this weekend.
THEATRE
After the Accident Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Highly accessible and utterly engrossing, this award winning drama takes you on a highly charged journey where forgiveness and redemption are set against guilt, rage and despair. Through brilliant storytelling and recognisable characters, experience a fascinating insight into Restorative Justice; a process which tries to repair something of the harmful consequences of crime. This riveting production...
Wondering how you're going to keep the kids amused during the half term holiday? We've come up with a few suggestions here:
Friday 20 February
Felting Workshop Exeter Cathedral Make a countryside scene or design your own shapes and outlines for your felt square. Your finished product could be used as a wall hanging or cut up to create a broach, finger puppet or maybe a pencil case. Limited spaces, booking only. £4 for the full session (payable on arrival). Ages 6-plus. 10.30am-12.30pm. Call 01392 413174 or email education@exeter-cathedral.org.uk
A host of opportunities to explore Devon the naturally healthy way are on offer during February half term, giving people the chance to take a deep breath of fresh air and make the most of Devon’s fantastic woodlands, parks and urban green spaces, moors and coasts.
Explore Devon is a new website packed with activities and places to go during the February half-term, and ways to entertain the children; offering the chance to go outdoors and get muddy, build a den, collect bark rubbings, climb a tree or play hide and seek.
Winter in Devon is a great time to wrap up warm and...
There’s lot’s going on at Castle Drogo this half-term – from following a nature trail to building a home for nature.
“Castle Drogo and the surrounding 700 acre estate is the perfect place to explore, get muddy, jump in a puddle and build a den,” says Visitor Services Assistant, April Braund.
Every day, from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 February, 11am-4pm, families can follow a nature trail through the grounds to discover more about the wildlife that lives around the castle. The trail costs £1.50 and includes a prize at the end.
Knightshayes, the National Trust property on the outskirts of Tiverton, has teamed up with the education organisation Daisi to provide fun and thought-provoking arts activities for families this February half-term holiday. Knightshayes has become a heritage partner to the Daisi project ‘Remembering the First World War: what it means to us’. This commemorative project, funded by a £34,800 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, provides exciting workshops which enable families and young-persons community groups in Tiverton to explore local stories from that time. The young people are then...
A dinosaur is on the loose at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park. The life size dinosaur has escaped from the Dino Jeeps ride and is on the rampage at the Park. Guests are invited to help the Crealy Ranger find the prehistoric beast during February Half Term. (14 -22 February).
The escaped dinosaur has left a trail of destruction behind her which means there’s no shortage of clues to locate her whereabouts. Courageous explorers are invited to help find the roaring beast and those who dare to get close enough will be in for a thrill of a lifetime.
Half Term Activities Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st February 2015
One Hut Full
One Hut Full is a touring, multi-sensory, thought-provoking experience that explores the history of Dartmoor hill farming – inspiring hope, innovation and change for the future. The project looks in particular at the Whiteface Dartmoor sheep.
Come and visit us on the Cathedral Green between 19th and 21st February, find out information about the process of building the hut and the creation of the installation as well as opportunities for you to get involved. Weather permitting you might...
Banish the half-term blues with our family-friendly sing-a-long to the Disney hit film Frozen.
Taking place on the Tuesday of half-term week, this fantastic event will be a great way to keep the kids happy without breaking the bank.
With fancy dress welcomed, fun Frozen-themed activities and plenty of prizes to be won alongside a screening of the sing-a-long version of the film, this event is a must for any Frozen fans in your family.
Doors will open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start with tickets available on the door. Entry will be £4 for children or adults, with all...
