This Halloween families are invited to discover the strange things that go bump in the wild at RSPB Exe Estuary nature reserve in Devon with their spooky nature-themed activities.
The Bats at RSPB Bowling Green event on Saturday 16 October is a chance for families to discover the elusive mammals that take to the skies after dark. Led with the Devon Bat Group, visitors will learn all kinds of fascinating facts about their behaviour, ecology, and what makes bats so special. Families will use their night vision as well as sound detectors to work out exactly which species make their...
Refugee Support Devon proudly invites you to join us on Saturday 26th June , for a day of activities on the historic Quayside in Exeter, to mark Refugee Week 2021.
What? Destination - Devon! A day of drama, discussions, music and dance to mark national Refugee Week
Where? The Transit Shed, Exeter Quay, EX2 4AN
When? 11am - 5pm, Saturday, 26th June 2021
Destination - Devon! will celebrate our region's centuries-long tradition of welcoming people fleeing danger, through dramatic reenactments, talks and an exhibition in a genuine UN Refugee agency tent,...
The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth will reopen to visitors on Monday 17 May, with the launch of a new family activity trail.
The new trail, 'An Adorably Curious Adventure', gives visitors the chance to explore the sanctuary and discover the A-Z of fun donkey facts, while completing trail activities along the way.
John Crouch, Visitor Engagement Manager at The Donkey Sanctuary, said: "We have all been looking forward to this day for some time, welcoming back our loyal supporters and visitors. The sanctuary always comes alive when it's open, there is always such a nice...
Some of the world’s leading thinkers for social and environmental change are to take part in an exclusive series of free online events launched by the University of Exeter Business School’s MBA programme.
The Leading Edge speaker series will see world-renowned leaders and entrepreneurs come together with students, faculty and alumni, chief executives and senior leaders to discuss the most pressing global challenges facing business – and consider how we can shape a better and more sustainable world.
The Leading Edge autumn series will feature world-renowned leaders who...
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is reminding owners of guest houses, campsites and restaurants to remain closed this Easter to help combat coronavirus.
On March 23 the Government ordered hospitality businesses to close and said that people should stay at home and only essential travel is permitted.
With very few exceptions all hotels, bed and breakfasts, hostels, holiday rentals, campsites and boarding houses should be closed for commercial use until further notice.
Additionally, all restaurants, public houses, wine bars, cafes, canteens and other...
This event has been POSTPONED due to Coronavirus and will now take place on Saturday 26 September 2020. -------------------------------------
Spring isn’t just about daffodils and longer days – it’s also about one of the biggest events of the year in a glorious part of Devon.
Spring Forward Saturday on Saturday March 28 is a feel-good family-friendly day of music, shopping, food and drink taking place across the Exe estuary town of Topsham.
Almost all Topsham’s 50 shops, cafés and restaurants are involved with special offers for visitors and locals - one store...
The Princesshay Green will become a marvelous mini golf with 9 holes of fun.
Who can be the first to finish or get round with the least amount of putts?
Open 11am to 3pm. Last entry to the mini golf at 2:30pm.
All children must be accompanied by an adult (over 18).
A maximum of 5 goes allowed on each hole per person at busy times.
Accompanying our mini golf, look out for our roaming pirates and join them on their adventures – crew members will be recruited, treasure maps will be deciphered and no doubt booty will be discovered! Keep an eye out and...
Celebrating World Environment Day (Wednesday 5th June), Newton Abbot’s pioneering technical college is inviting prospective students to a special open day where they will join forces to ‘fight the fatberg’.
Working with Surfers Against Sewage’s Plastic Free campaign and community group Transition Newton Abbot, South Devon University Technical College (UTC) will be hosting an Open Evening on Wednesday 5th June, 5pm-8:30pm. Prospective students who have a flair for science, engineering, technology and the environment can participate in a range of activities throughout the evening,...
InExeter has announced funding support for a series of events and projects. Six events have secured funding from the city’s business improvement district, each of which add vibrancy to Exeter’s cultural offering.
The, new for 2019, Exeter Festival is among the events to receive backing: the event, taking place over the weekend of 5-7 July, will see three days of films, music and entertainment in Northernhay Gardens. Other events receiving a share of the £8,000 pot include Exeter Fringe Festival, Big Screen in the Park, Women of the World Mini Festival, Exeter Pride and Quirk...
