Family Life

There are activities for all the family at The Donkey Sanctuary this summer. Open from 9am every day, the Sanctuary’s holiday activities will run every day until 3 September.

Explore The Donkey Sanctuary by following the Around the World trail and find out where donkeys are working hard to support families and contribute to industry. Entry and car parking at the Sanctuary are FREE, and trail sheets are available from the Gift Shop for just £3 with an ice cream reward when you’ve finished.

For more adventure, then why not venture further afield to the Nature Centre or the...

A will, also referred as the ‘Last Will and Testament,’ is a legal document that states how a testator wants their estate to be left upon their death. A testator is a person making the will and their estate includes one or the combination of assets like property, possessions, money and savings. In the absence of such a will, the law dictates and determines how the assets will be distributed, which is typically assessed under the rules of intestacy.

Though a will may appear to be an odd or inequitable distribution of the estate (but if it is in accordance with the testator’s wishes...

Having a baby is an exciting time in any expecting parent’s lives. Therefore, as a friend or family member, it’s up to you to support them and ensure they have a shower that’ll prove unforgettable over the coming years. The below tips are great for guiding you through the steps to throwing the finest baby shower the parents-to-be will struggle to forget.

Guest List

The first order of business is to figure out who’ll be attending. You want the shower to be faultless, so it’s best to keep it to close friends and family. Too many people could get to be too much for all. Ask...

This half-term there are lots of family events on at Castle Drogo including crafty castle capers, a bird detective trail and meet the builder’s day. On Saturday 3 June from 11am-4pm Castle Drogo will be giving visitors the chance to get hands on and learn more about the ongoing building work to make the castle water tight.

In 2013 one of the largest projects ever undertaken by the National Trust began at Castle Drogo. The castle has suffered major structural problems ever since completion which has resulted in serious leaks and water penetration throughout the building. If...