Family Life

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park offers a world of adventure to seek and explore this summer. Guests are invited to let their imaginations run wild, making Crealy the most exciting and magical place to be in the South West.

Imagine getting up close to prehistoric friends in the land that time forgot at one of Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park’s new rides, Dino Jeeps. The roaring T-Rex, mischievous Stegosaurus and clever Velociraptor are a wonder to be seen. Take a seat and experience a prehistoric journey with family and friends and watch out for exciting surprises at every...

During the summer holidays, Lydford Gorge has a number of events to tempt children and their families away from their television and computer screens, outside and closer to nature with all the benefits that this brings.

The Lydford Gorge walk is stunning at any time of the year and through the holidays there is also a butterfly trail. This trail is designed to teach people the differences between the butterflies found on Dartmoor, making that learning a fun experience so that everyone can then have a go spotting and naming real butterflies in the wild. There is a prize for all...

Staff and volunteers at Arlington Court would like to invite any adults enjoying their summer holidays in North Devon to their garden demonstrations each Thursday in August.

With the summer holidays in full flow and lots of holiday makers in the area, August is traditionally the time of year set aside for families and children.

However, to give those without children a respite from busy roads and packed beaches, Arlington aims to become a peaceful refuge for those attempting to escape the crowds.

Kate Christmas, Visitor Services Officer at Arlington Court said: “...

Summer at the Axe Estuary Wetlands near Seaton can only mean one thing – it’s time for the Wet ’n’ Wild Summer Festival on Saturday August 16, organised by East Devon District Council’s Countryside team.

The day starts at 8am (weather permitting) with a bird ringing demonstration by the Axe Estuary Ringing Group, and a chance to identify and learn about live moths caught in a moth trap during the previous night.

From 10am until 4pm there will be plenty of activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, including willow weaving, storytelling, children’s craft activities,...