Every year on November 5th for reasons lost in antiquity, the Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of Ottery St Mary to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors.
Ottery St. Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels, an old custom said to have originated in the 17th century, and which is held on November 5th each year. Each of Ottery's central public houses sponsors a single barrel. In the weeks prior to the day of the event, November 5th, the barrels are soaked with tar. The barrels are lit outside each of the pubs in turn and once the flames...
A fantastic family event on Wednesday 5th November!
Enjoy the grand firework display with wonderful reflections over the lake and blazing bonfire.
Gates open at 5.30pm, with the fire lit shortly afterwards.
Free parking and lit walkways. Make sure you wrap up warm and don't miss out this Bonfire Night! Please wear sensible footwear as the terrain is uneven.
Refreshments include: Hog Roast, Mulled Cider, Stone Baked Pizza, Home-made Soup, Toffee Apples, Candy Floss and Hot Doughnuts.
Entry is just £5 for Adults and £3 for Children (under 16). Call...
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.
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.
Plenty of ghostly goings on this October half term with freaky face painting, halloween activities, and a special Scoob-tastic show - will Angus, Scooby and the gang be able to unmask the baddie and save the day?
All this plus the regular attractions - walk a pygmy goat, bottle feed the lambs, feed the deer on the Deer Train Safari, watch the Hawkridge bird of prey flying display, cheer on your favourite ferret at International Ferret Racing - dare you miss it!
