Children's Entertainment

The Battle of Boat

Event Date: 
14/03/2018 - 7:00pm to 17/03/2018 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The Battle Of Boat is an original musical by composer Ethan Lewis Maltby and lyricist Jenna Donnelly. Set during WW1, it follows the adventures of a group of children trying to find their place in a world at war. Heartwarming, funny and emotional, The Battle Of Boat is an original musical, beautifully written by composer Ethan Lewis Maltby and lyricist Jenna Donnelly.

Together they have created an extraordinary theatrical piece suitable for the whole family. Battle of Boat is brought to the Barnfield by the immensely talented students of Clyst Vale Community College (previous...

Gandy Street's Countdown to Christmas

Authored by mantis
Posted: Thu, 11/10/2016 - 5:09pm

As twinkly lights appear and thoughts turn to Christmas shopping, Gandy Street's Countdown to Christmas will set the season off, not just with a bang, but with lights, music, mince pies, fizz, discounts AND SNOW!!

On 24 November, Gandy Street traders will once again take to the cobbled street to welcome Christmas shoppers with a spectacular Christmas Festival. And this year looks set to be bigger and better than ever.

Shoppers can expect a winter wonderland with all kinds of treats in the form of goodie bags, mulled wine, prosecco, mince pies, chocolate treats, macarons not...

Edgar and the Land of Lost

Event Date: 
16/12/2014 - 7:00pm to 10/01/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
The Bike Shed Theatre Exeter

This festive season from Tuesday 16th December to Saturday 10th January, The Bike Shed Theatre, in Exeter’s Fore Street, will be transformed into an extraordinary kingdom, filled with magic and mystery - The Land of Lost. The perfect show for all the family, Edgar and the Land of Lost is an original Bike Shed Theatre and Wardrobe Ensemble production with family of three tickets available at just £25.

Join lonely, sensible, grumpy Edgar and adventurous, unruly Peewee as the unlikely pair travel through the imposing doors of lost property in sleepy Winton town - into the undiscovered...

Early Learners Week at Pecorama, Beer

Event Date: 
14/07/2014 - 10:00am to 18/07/2014 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Pecorama, Beer

Children's entertainment daily at 12 noon at the Peco Marquee with learning in mind, plus special activities for our younger visitors.

Intensive train service on the railway with unlimited rides for Bargain and Premium Ticket Holders.

For more information visit www.pecorama.info

Kit Construction Days (Tuesdays only)

Event Date: 
27/08/2013 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Pecorama, Beer

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about building kits from well-know modelling experts Gordon and Maggie Gravett.

A nominal charge of just £1 will be made for all kits.

Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Sessions last approximately 2 hours - last admission 20 minutes before the end.

There are 2 sessions per day at 11.00am & 2.00pm

Take a ride on the Beer Heights Light Railway at Pecorama this summer!

Enjoy the stunning views of Lyme Bay while riding on the Beer Heights Light Railway. A mile-long miniature railway with its fleet of steam locomotives taking you through spectacular gardens with steep-sided cuttings and a dark tunnel!

There's plenty more to see and do at Pecorama too, with the Peco Model Railway Exhibition, the Millennium Celebration Gardens, children's activity areas and a variety of summer entertainment on offer undercover of the Peco Marquee.

Please visit our website www.pecorama.info for further details.

Teddy Mac Days

Event Date: 
28/07/2013 - 10:00am to 02/08/2013 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Pecorama, Beer

Children's books based on the adventures of a Teddy Bear on the Beer Heights Light Railway.

Meet Margaret Edmonds, author of the six Teddy Mac and the Railway Bears books. Hear the stories; see the locations; ride on the special Teddy Mac trains.

Enter the colouring competitions; try your hand at the quiz and have your Teddy Mac books signed.

www.pecorama.info

28 more sleeps until Summer Holidays

Authored by Theatrebugs
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2013 - 9:05am

Countdown is officially on now Mums and Dads! Just 28 more sleeps until …. The Summer Holidays!

But don’t panic… we’ll gladly take the little ones off your hands for five fun-filled days of of acting, singing, dancing, dressing up and arts and crafts. On day five we hit the stage to put on our breathtaking performance of….

The First Ever Whale Story

(the critics have already given us 5 stars, they just know it’s going to be a cracker)

Perry Pirate parks his pirate ship on top of the Sula Sea Fairy’s house- how very silly! Luckily the tiniest fish in the...

Barn Dance

Event Date: 
13/07/2013 - 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
West Town Farm, Ide, Exeter EX2 9TG

Of all the events we do here at West Town Farm, our annual Barn Dance is the highlight of everyone's year!

Start the evening off gently with some children's entertainment or a quiet pint of local cider in the orchard and progress to a frenzied swirl of fun on the dance floor with Devon based band Red Shed and their caller.

This year we've added an extra bit of excitement with the hire of Boris the Bucking Bull, so if you've ever fancied rodeo now is your chance.

To book tickets please visit the farm's website www.westtownfarm.co.uk , call the office on 01392 811 257...