Coinciding with the Tour of Britain, this family fun ride starts at Land of Canaan on 21 September at 11am with a ride to Escot park for a picnic lunch. Trained cyclists will be in attendance to help all ages and abilities, with the aim to be active and safe.
Take your family on a merry romp to the sunny Caribbee’ with Cambridge Touring Theatre’s swashbuckling musical adaptation of Treasure Island.
Join our two young heroes - Jim and Ruth - as they find a treasure map and set sail for adventure.
Suitable for all ages, this open-air performance is interactive, full of laughs and catchy tunes. Picnic on the grass with the whole family - there’s something for everyone in Cambridge Touring Theatre’s acclaimed productions.
Boys and girls are invited to come along in their best pirate costume. And for those aged 5-10, there’s...
Illyria delivers yet another superb outdoor theatre performance of Babe the Sheep-Pig by Dick King Smith (adapted by David Wood). Farmer Hoggett wins a piglet at the fair - and everyone knows what fate awaits piglets raised on a farm. Adopted by Fly the sheepdog, Babe develops his own methods of herding sheep using politeness instead of barking orders, and even saves the flock from being stolen by sheep rustlers. But Farmer Hoggett is a hard man to please - so when Babe is entered for the county sheep dog trials he is going to need Fly's help, all his wits and as much politeness as he can...
The quiet parkland estate of Escot is coming alive this week, taken over by hundreds of young people who are coming to Devon to share a week of entertainment, education and new experiences.
The event has been organised by the Woodcraft Folk, an international youth movement that promotes friendship, equality and cooperation. The camp, which takes place between 24 and 31 July is designed for, and run by the young people involved who are all aged between 16 and 20. This age group in the Woodcraft Folk are called District Fellows (DF’s).
Primal Scream, Ocean Colour Scene, Sinead O'Connor, Arrested Development, and Levellers are among the headlines of this year's sold-out festival. Tickets : http://www.beautifuldays.org/tickets/
Solve the clues on their Otter Trail and claim a prize for every successfully completed trail.
Meet their cheeky family of otters and see them get a very special present to open at feeding time. Meet Derek the 6ft otter, listen to the storyteller's otter tales and, as it’s Father’s Day, there will be free Otter Beer tasting sessions too.
DWCA (Devon Wildfowling Conservation Association) Country Fair.
Take part in various activities on the day, such as, clay pigeon shooting, dog scurries and archery!
Visit a huge variety of traditional country stalls including: the cider stall, stick makers, artists, blacksmiths, wildfowlers, gunsmiths, wood bodgers, fox hounds, BASC, clothing stalls and much more!
How cool is this Treetop Adventure. Get a birds eye view by learning how to climb big trees using ropes and then riding a zip wire down! Experience the thrill of jumping from heights with the Leap of Faith or try Crate Building! Under the watchful eye and expertise of The Great BIG Tree Climbing Company this will be an experience like no other!
Places are limited. Age limits apply to some activities.
An unforgettable day by the river that is great fun for the whole family.
River dipping, barefoot swamp walk, face painting, raft racing - bring along your own raft - no bigger than a 2ltr. milk bottle, gold panning, beaver dam building, otter holt building, fly fishing display and a BBQ!
Activities from 10am - 4.30pm
Minimum Donation: £1 per person. There is an additional charge for the BBQ and face-painting.
All proceeds will be donated to the local community charity, The Tale Valley Trust.
Release the spirit of adventure in your children and let them discover and explore the natural world around them. This half term week children can take part in bushcraft skills - fire making, shelter building, campfire cooking, whittling, care and use of tools, arts and crafts including some really cool fire sculptures! and of course toasting marshmallows over the campfire!
10am-5pm every day. Members free. Escot entry fee applies to non-members. There may be a charge for some activities. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please wear old clothes!
