Explore the free trail to spot pumpkin faces hiding around the garden. Make a day of it and go off the beaten track to discover secret paths, the Bear’s hut and the ice house. Crunch leaves under your feet while you enjoy the natural beauty of this changing season. Normal admission fees apply. National Trust members and under 5s go free. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton
There's lots of spooky fun on offer during the half term holiday to keep your little monsters entertained!
25 - 31 October
Hallowe’en fun Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, Budleigh Salterton Hallowe’en fun at Bicton. Enjoy a range of Hallowe’en activities and visit the witches’ coven. www.bictongardens.co.uk
25 October – 1 November
exetreme imagination 2014 Exeter Exeter’s literature festival exetreme imagination is a unique, city-wide, multi-media, interactive festival for children of all ages. For information and for the full programme of events visit...
The first community building in Cranbrook is now complete and the asset has been handed over to East Devon District Council which intends to open the doors to the Younghayes Centre in time for the community’s Hallowe’en pumpkin party.
Following a delay with the handover of the building due to legal technicalities, Councillor Paul Diviani, Leader of East Devon District Council, was today delighted to hear that the building now belongs to East Devon.
He said: “Thank the Lord! Every day a false hope dawned but at long last we have the keys to the doors of the Younghayes Centre...
If a spot of quirky fun is what you and your kids need this Hallowe'en, then get wellied-up and head for Riverford near Totnes.
Their Pumpkin Day is legendary and with good reason; it’s full of busy fun, tasty food and a good dose of fresh air…and it’s free entry!
Children’s activities include apple pressing, worm digging, pumpkin carving, face painting and vegetable games. When that all gets too much, they can settle down to paint spooky pictures in the creativity area or take a tractor ride around the farm to see where the team grow the veg for the farm’s vegboxes....
Pennywell is gearing up for a very special week of activities, so treat your family to a day out this October half term and be part of our annual Jollyween festival.
All the animals will be waiting for their last cuddle of the season and we have a whole week of hands on Jollyween fun to brighten up your autumn. You can even cuddle a world famous Pennywell miniature pig.
There are all your favourite activities like bottle feeding, ferret racing and miniature pig racing as well as some very special themed events throughout the day.
Join us for a spectacular week of spooky story telling with readings throughout the week by special guests. On the line-up are Judi Spires TV and radio presenter, David Lawrence Jones author of the Bradley Baker books, Michael Caines celebrity chef and Exeter City Football Club’s James Vittels.
Visit the Crealy Witch in her grotto, join in the reptile handling session on Monday 29 October with Dartmoor Reptiles, take part in the spooky games and pumpkin carving and don’t forget every paying child receives their own free pumpkin!
