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Play for free in Princesshay this summer

Princesshay has unveiled its line-up of summer activities, including PrincessPlay; a free playground, alongside the return of its Independent Market, street food traders and live music for visitors to enjoy in the heart of Exeter.

The start of the school holidays will see the main square transformed into PrincessPlay an all age playground and pitstop with grass and seating to create a place where people can stop, relax and spend time together while enjoying a range of free activities including table tennis, mini golf, giant chess, hopscotch, snakes and ladders and climbing...

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Easter family fun at the Donkey Sanctuary

Visit The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth during the Easter holidays to take part in Donkey Grooming and a spectacular Easter Holiday Hunt.

The Sanctuary’s Easter activities will be taking place between Friday 27 March and Sunday 12 April and are sure to be a hit with children of all ages. Donkey Grooming takes place daily between 10.30am-2.30pm and, at £3 per person, is the perfect opportunity to make friends with some of the charity’s rescued donkeys.

Explore the Sanctuary’s walks and woodlands with the chocolatey Easter Holiday Hunt or get your daily dose of fresh air by...

Family Easter activities across Devon

Devon is jam-packed with fun things to do for all the family. Here’s Visit Devon’s round up of Easter Egg Trails, Eggstravaganzas and all things Easter Bunny related!

Easter Bunny Dive Show at Living Coasts

The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance with Penguins this Easter at Living Coasts, Torquay. On Wednesday 8th April at 11.30 am and 3.00 pm, watch the Easter Bunny and his helpers as they swim with the penguins and offer Easter enrichment to the playful birds underwater. With the chance to win prizes and take part in Easter bingo this is a fun event for...

Killerton recruits Easter Eggsplorers

Every day from 28 March to 12 April, Killerton near Exeter are hosting their annual National Trust Cadbury Easter Egg Trail.

Little tots to big kids are invited to unleash their inner Eggsplorer at Killerton, crack the clues and earn their Cadbury chocolate Egghead prize.

Killerton’s prize Egghead, Bryony Wilde, said: “The challenge is to keep your eyes peeled for signs of the legendary dragon that lives on Killerton’s extinct volcano and find hidden gems nestled in the garden, swings, dens and climbing frames along the way.’

Bryony continued: ‘It costs £2 to take...

Chocolate rugby ball Easter egg hunt

A special Easter egg hunt inspired by Rugby World Cup 2015 kicks off along the Exe Estuary Trail this spring.

The Exe Egg Chase will run during the Easter holidays, starting on Saturday March 28 and running through to Sunday April 12.

People taking part have to find small, Rugby-ball shaped chocolate eggs which are hidden at a number of businesses along the estuary trail route including, Saddles & Paddles, Toby Buckland Plant Centre, Stuart Line Cruises, Darts Farm, the Salutation Inn and Double Locks.

The Rugby eggs can be found by following clues downloaded...

Princesshay to host Easter Garden Party

Princesshay and Radio Exe invite shoppers and visitors to join them for a fun filled Easter inspired day out on Thursday 2nd April from 11am-2pm in Princesshay Square.

Families can take part in an egg and spoon race and try their hand at outdoor game favourites including giant jenga and noughts and crosses.

Visitors to Princesshay’s Easter garden will also have the chance to win chocolate Easter egg sandwiches from Hotel Chocolat in the egg and spoon race, a £50 gift card with Radio Exe and sample the delicious menu from wagamama.

Princesshay’s charity of the year,...

Easter 'Eggs-travaganza' at Crealy

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is gearing up for an Eggs-travaganza this Easter. The multi-award winning Park is set to have a show stopping line up of events and activities over the Easter holidays, from 28th March through to 12th April.

Over 5000 Easter eggs feature in the largest ever Easter egg hunt Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park has created. The much loved Easter egg hunt will take place from Friday 3rd April until Monday 6th April. Guests of all ages are invited to take part in the Easter fun and follow the trail to find clues and solve puzzles on their adventure...

Country park to get new play area

Children and families will soon have even more to enjoy when visiting the Grand Western Canal Country Park, with plans underway to create a play area in the Canal Basin in Tiverton.

The new facilities will be located on the little-used grassy area at the very end of the towpath where it meets Canal Hill.

Canal Ranger’s are talking to local children, and their parents and carers, to help decide on what equipment to install in the play area. Following this, design and tendering work will take place during the summer, with construction due to take place during the autumn and...

More SW parents bailing out their children than ever before

With the increase in rental prices and fewer jobs available to young people, more children are relying financially on their parents than ever before.

A study by TopCashback.co.uk, released today, reveals that around three-quarters of parents in the South West admit to helping their children, 18 or over, out of debt in hard times.

Around a third of parents still have their children, 18 or over, living at home without charging them rent to ease the financial strain on their kids.

The research also reveals that 45 per cent of parents feel they weren’t taught enough...

Ten great places to play in Exeter

Spring is in the air and it's time to get out and play!

www.playmapp.co.uk , the website showing free places to play, features over 120 playgrounds and parks within 10 miles of Exeter. To get you started, we've put together a guide showing ten of the best...

St Thomas Pleasure Ground http://playmapp.co.uk/south-west/devon/east-devon/st-thomas-pleasure-gro...

St Thomas Pleasure Ground has a large children’s playground, seasonal paddling pool, public toilets and parkland. The playground is suitable for toddlers and under 12s and has a range of equipment...

Make a date for donkey week

Take a look behind the scenes at The Donkey Sanctuary as the Sidmouth sanctuary throws open its doors to the public for a whole week of donkey-related activities and exclusive access to farms that aren’t usually open to visitors.

The week runs from 5-12 May 2015 at Slade House Farm.

For those who can’t make it along every day you can just ‘dip’ in and enjoy one fun-filled donkey day out.

Paccombe Farm near Sidmouth is also holding a fun day on Saturday 9 May. You'll find trailer rides, fun and games, the chance to explore their world famous training centre and you'...

Family Life

Play for free in Princesshay this summer

Easter family fun at the Donkey Sanctuary

Family Easter activities across Devon

Killerton recruits Easter Eggsplorers

Chocolate rugby ball Easter egg hunt

Princesshay to host Easter Garden Party

Easter 'Eggs-travaganza' at Crealy

Country park to get new play area

More SW parents bailing out their children than ever before

Ten great places to play in Exeter

Make a date for donkey week

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