By popular request the exhibition shown in August is being repeated, with some additional items.
This is a free exhibition of information and items relating to the First World War, contributed by members of the Heavitree community, including personal stories from families who were directly affected.
Here is a chance to find why soldiers were sometimes called Tommies, why a poppy for remembrance, why were some men given a white feather, what coat was developed for the trenches but is now a very fashionable garment.
Come and visit the Sanctuary after dark for some spooktastic Halloween fun!
Ghoulish ghost walks are bigger and better than ever this year, with four ticketed walks taking place at 5:15pm, 5:45pm, 6:15pm & 6:45pm. Tickets are £1 per person, and can be purchased from the Events Barn. There is a maximum number of 20 people per walk.
There will also be pumpkin carving, frightening face painting and other awful activities!
The border between the living and the dead could be very permeable in the Middle Ages, especially at this time of year.
Naomi Howell (University of Exeter) will explain how medieval beliefs about ghosts, bodies and restless spirits are reflected in art, literature, and the tombs of Exeter Cathedral.
It’s been quite a week for Devon Air Ambulance Trust’s in house Lottery, who is celebrating 30,000 playing members.
The charity funded service started its own in house lottery in September 2001 and since then it has gone from strength to strength.
The amount raised by DAAT Lottery members effectively this year will pay for 330 life-saving missions. A huge achievement.
In 2013 sales of the Lottery equated to £1.35 million with over £900,000 donated back to the Trust (272 missions) after the deduction of the prize fund and minimal administration charges. Caroline...
This evening event highlights some of the more unsavoury tales from Exeter’s history and is NOT suitable for children under 14 years of age.
Visitors must be aware of unlit spaces, narrow passages, uneven floors and strange goings-on.
Exeter’s famous Underground Passages are located in the city centre on Paris Street between the Next and Zara stores. Honiton Road and Sowton Park & Ride stops are located opposite the entrance. Alternatively use city centre car parking.
Normal admission prices apply. Child price applies to age 14-17
RAMM has thousands of objects on display which, with a little imagination, could inspire a monster mask. How about a creepy clock, an evil elephant, a terrifying tiger or a scary spider?
Come and join in the Halloween fun and make your own mask to take away. Music will accompany the monster masks activity. There’s also an opportunity to see Ten Pieces, a short BBC film about how classical music can inspire creativity in children, in RAMM’s Garden Meeting Room.
Adults are expected to stay with their children while they participate and must remain with them if they are under...
Make your own bat box with the guidance of Escot’s Nature Rangers! Receive an information sheet about native bats and how to care for your box when you take it home with you at the end of the day!
Please call Escot 01404 822188 or email the Nature Rangers for further details kerry@escot-devon.co.uk
Discover a hidden jewel just a short walk from the city centre: Join a guide for extra insight into this splendid Grade 1 listed building. Originally part of Exeter’s first medieval monastery, St Nicholas Priory is presented as a richly furnished Tudor home in 1602 style based on evidence from inventories and archaeology.
Tickets: £5/£7
Tickets are available online or from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Art and craft activity for unaccompanied children to nurture and inspire each child’s imagination. Tried and tested materials and tools are used, giving parents the reassurance that safe, compliant and securely managed learning experiences are offered. Create Club is run by two members of Creation Station staff who run and manage the sessions. Staff are DBS checked, Safeguarding trained and one out of the two staff is also first aid trained. Full day includes lunchtime supervision.
