I don’t know about you but the first school term of the year seems to drag by. Thank goodness for an opportunity to reenergerise on the horizon. So, what’s on in Devon? Here’s some ideas for things to do in Devon in February half term 2025 as well as other activities and events to enjoy throughout the month.
February half term holidays for schools in Devon happen in the week beginning 17 February 2025. Some attractions may focus their events and activities around this week.
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What’s on in February 2025
Here’s some events and activities to check out in Devon this February:
Museum of the Moon at Exeter Cathedral – 1 February to 1 March 2025
Luke Jerram’s spectacular Museum of the Moon returns to Exeter Cathedral this month.
The seven-metre sculpture, which made its Exeter debut in 2022, features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents five kilometres of the moon’s surface.
Children accompanying a paying adult can visit for free.
Book your tickets to see the Moon.
New Stick Man Activity Trail at Haldon Forest Park – opens 5 February 2025
Stick Man, oh Stick Man is coming to Haldon Forest. Specially designed for families with young children, the new trail allows you to follow Stick Man on his journey back to the family tree.
Follow the route of Haldon Forest’s Discovery Trail, to find interactive activity panels and hands-on experiences, from building with sticks to learning about forest wildlife, birds, and nests.
The trail is open daily throughout 2025. And don’t forget the Forest Wallies with Wallace & Gromit trail which challenges dogs and their families to work together on a series of tasks during their wander.
Find out more about this brand new activity trail.
Immersive family shows at Market Hall – selected dates
Enter the immersive dome at Market Hall in Devonport for a series of family-friendly 360 degree shows this month.
The dome here is the largest in Europe and gives visitors a full-scale virtual reality experience without having to don a headset.
Find out more about what’s on at Market Hall this month.
Free storytelling at The Box, Plymouth – every Friday
Head to The Box in Plymouth every Friday until the end of June for its Tell Me A Story storytelling session for preschoolers.
There’s no need to book. You’ll find the half hour session held under the figureheads in the reception area at 10.30am.
Find out more on The Box website.
The Big Sanctuary Search Trail at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary – throughout February and March 2025
Combine exercise and brainpower as you explore Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary with the help of its latest trail sheet.
Starting from the visitor centre, the trail offers opportunities to meet some of the resident donkeys, including the miniature donkeys in their newly revamped enrichment paddock.
Trail sheets cost £5 each which includes a prize on completion. Entry to the Sanctuary is free and dogs are welcome on a lead.
Find out more about what’s on at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary.
Snowdrop Festival at The Garden House – Fridays, Saturday and Sundays until mid March
Visit The Garden House near Yelverton for its first joyful seasonal event of the year – its Snowdrop Festival.
There will be more than 350 varieties of snowdrops to spot making it one of the most diverse collections of named and naturalised snowdrops in the UK.
Find out more about visiting The Garden House.
Read about the other family-friendly places to see snowdrops in Devon.
Crafty Kids at Burton at Bideford Gallery – every Tuesday
Take your little ones to a crafty drop-in session for under-fives at Burton at Bideford Gallery every Tuesday in term time and for under 12s on Tuesdays in the school holidays.
There will be arts activities and games for children and their parents/carers for a small donation.
Find out more about events and activities at Burton at Bideford Gallery.
Performance Parkour Workshop at Teignmouth Pavilions – 1 February 2025
Did your teens fancy themselves as the next big thing in parkour? This two-hour workshop is for anyone aged 13 and up who want to explore the principles of this urban agility phenomenon as a performance art.
The internationally award-winning Urban Playground Team will bring their knowledge of movement, theatre and high-calibre teaching skills to enable young people to take dance in to new dimensions.
Find out more and book on the Teignmouth Pavilions website.
Diddi Dance workshop at Teignmouth Pavilions – 2 February 2025
If your toddler loves dance and music this is the event is for them. Diddi Dance is for families with children aged five and under to enhance coordination and rhythm by using action songs, dancing games and funky music.
Find out more and book on the Teignmouth Pavilions website.
Choogh Choogh performance and play at Teignmouth Pavilions – 2 February 2025
Choogh Choogh is a performance work inspired by the joy for travelling through India on a train. It combines classical Indian dance with contemporary movement, theatre and play, sharing with audiences a world full of colour, invention and flow.
Experience the sights, sounds and smells evoked through South Asian dance, music and theatre; and meet some amazing characters along the way.
This event is recommended for families with children aged up to seven. It lasts 25 minutes and you can stay and play at the end.
Find out more and get tickets on the Teignmouth Pavilions website.
Wonder Gigs at Alibi Theatre, Exeter – 3 February 2025
Wonder Gigs is a family friendly, live event for music-loving grown-ups and little ones. Aimed at 0 to four-year-olds, these sessions offer you a chance to unwind and play with your little one in a welcoming and relaxed space, dancing, moving and singing along.
Booking for the morning and afternoon sessions at Emmanuel Hall is advised.
Find out more and book tickets for Wonder Gigs.
Parent & Little One Sensory Screening at Market Hall, Plymouth – 6 February 2025
Market Hall is hosting special sensory film screenings in its Immersive Dome for parents of pre-schoolers.
Under fives go free with a paying adult at these Thursday lunch time sessions where there’s bean bags, plenty of space to move around and a chance to stay and have a coffee in the cafe at the end.
Find out more on the Market Hall website.
The Smartest Giant in Town, Exeter Northcott Theatre – 8 to 9 February 2025
This heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure.
Find out more on the Exeter Northcott Theatre.
Family Forest School Session at Saplings in the Wood at Great Torrington – 9 February 2025
Join Saplings in the Wood for its monthly hot dog and s’mores family forest school session.
This week they’ll be celebrating the Lunar New Year with lantern making, elder bead snakes, Chinese characters and the opportunity to perform a lion dance. The session ends with hot dogs for all and a fire pit for toasting marshmallows.
Reader offer: use discount code DWK to get 10% off your booking.
Find out more about Saplings in the Wood and book your places in advance.
Little Murmur at Exeter Northcott Theatre – 12 February 2025
This dance theatre show for families with children aged seven and over, tells the story of Aakash Odedra who was diagnosed wit dyslexia and found school very challenging.
Little Murmur explores the warped and exaggerated realities of living in a world you struggle to process. It features ground-breaking projection, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper and confetti.
Find out more and book tickets.
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What’s on in February half term in Devon?
Here’s some Devon events to add to your school holiday plans:
Paper Dragons at the Soapbox Children’s Theatre in Devonport – 15 February 2025
Join the Stiltskin Theatre Company as they present this brand-new immersive experience where you can bring your ideas to life in the Paper Wood. Create drawings, poems, spells, creatures, recipes, and more for the Paper Dragons to discover.
This event also takes place in March.
Find out more and book your family’s tickets on the Soapbox Children’s Theatre website.
Pop in the Park at Crealy – 15 to 21 February 2025
Half term at Crealy Theme Park & Resort is going to be pumping with a line up of pop-tastic tribute acts performing in the Big Top Arena.
Each show will include backing dancers with choreography, screen visuals and audience interaction for the ultimate school holiday live music event.
Headlining are Fearlessly Taylor and Forever Swift as Taylor Swift, Doin’ It Like Dua as Dua Lipa, and Angelic Arianna as Ariana Grande. Please check the performance schedule for the week to see your favourite acts.
All of Crealy’s winter attractions will be open for a fun-packed theme park day.
Find out more on the Crealy website.
New family trail and half term entertainment at RHS Rosemoor – 15 to 23 February 2025
The Royal Horticultural Society is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the much-loved classic Guess How Much I Love You, by immersing its characters and story in the gardens at Rosemoor throughout 2025.
Launching in the February half-term, young visitors will be able to experience a playful interactive trail and family activities which embrace and brings to life the story and illustrations of the famous hares from the bestselling book.
Expect extra fun for families with crafts, planting activities, guided Welly Walks and storytelling.
Also in time for the February half-term, the RHS is helping to get more children outside and learning about plants by reducing ticket prices for all visitors aged five to 16 years to £5. Under-fives continue to be free-of-charge. Adults can now save up to 25% when booking online ahead of their visit.
Find out more about what’s planned.
Big Machine Week at Strawberry Fields, Lifton Farm – 15 to 23 February 2025
February half term event for all those little ones and big ones who love a tractor and farm machinery.
Visit Lifton Farm to see the machines used on the Strawberry Fields farm and hop onboard for a photo op.
Find out more on the Lifton Farm Shop website.
Winter Treasurers Spotter Trail at Greenway near Churston – 15 February to 19 March 2025
Find winter treasures, from song birds to cold weather blooms with the help of Greenway’s spotter sheet as you explore the National Trust gardens beside the River Dart.
Pick up your free spotter sheet from Visitor Reception, and when you’re finished, pop back for a sticker reward.
Normal admission prices apply. National Trust members visit for free.
Find out more about what’s on at Greenway.
Hidden Garden Challenge at Killerton near Exeter – 15 February to 23 March 2025
Can you find a squirrel’s favourite food, the seed of the largest living thing on earth or a palm leaf from far off lands?
All these garden treasures can be discovered at Killerton National Trust. Follow the trail and test your best detective skills.
Normal admission prices apply. National Trust members visit for free.
Find out more about what’s on at Killerton.
Wild About Spring Trail at Arlington Court near Barnstaple – 15 February to 4 April 2025
Pick up a free trail sheet from reception and explore these National Trust gardens and grounds as they come to life this Spring. Discover fun facts about the estate’s springtime animals and enjoy activities along the way.
Normal admission prices apply. National Trust members visit for free.
Find out more about what’s on at Arlington Court.
Colour My Street in Torbay – 17 to 22 February 2025
There’s free fun to be had on high streets around Torbay this half term with the Colour My Streets event.
Expect circus skills, street games, art activities, street performers, storytelling, music fun and a colour quiz.
Here’s where to find this roving event between 11am and 3pm:
- Torquay (Lower Union Street) – 17 to 18 February
- Paignton (Victoria Street) 19 to 20 February
- Brixham (Fore Street) – 21 to 22 February
Find out more on the Tonic Creatives website.
Fantastical forest illustration workshop in Teignmouth – 18 February 2025
Join Claire Evans for this Forest illusion workshop this February and paint, draw, print and collage your own fantastical forest illustration, full of magical creatures and plants.
This workshop is suitable for children aged six to 12-years-old.
Find out more and book tickets through the box office.
Half term at RAMM in Exeter – 18 to 20 February 2025
RAMM will be hosting extra activities over half term including mask making and Magic rain stick workshops.
Some of these activities need to be booked and are chargeable. Entry to the museum is free.
Find out more about what’s on at RAMM this February half term.
Pom Stitch Tassel half term craft workshops in Bovey Tracey – 18 to 22 February 2025
Join the crafty team at Pom Stitch Tassel for a series of workshops to make and create. Each day there’s the chance to craft a different project and for the Swifties among us there’s a special party day.
Find out what’s on and book your workshop tickets on the Pom Stitch Tassel website.
Honiton Community Theatre Presents Jack And The Beanstalk at The Beehive – 18 February to 22 February 2025
Enjoy an evening of excitement and laughter with all the family, as you are taken to the Land of Make Believe! Where Jack, Jimmy and Dame Trot take to the skies in their quest to rescue Jill who is prisoner of Giant Grimm and his henchmen Bloodshot & Squint!
To find out more about this twist of a tale visit The Beehive website.
Beaks and squeaks at Occombe Farm in Paignton – 18 February 2025
Go behind the scenes to meet and play with Occombe’s tiniest animals during this two hour farm experience. Feed them their favourite treats and learn all about the adorable residents and their daily antics.
Find out more and book your places.
Breathe Family Theatre Event with Music – 19 February 2025
Join three storytellers as they lead you through an enchanting forest experience. Breathe explore the inner workings of trees, through a combination of puppetry, detailed sets, live camera work and a unique blend of thumping Drum & Bass and live ethereal folk songs.
Find out more and book tickets.
Elfic’s Comedy Juggling Show at The Flavel in Dartmouth – 19 February 2025
Prepare yourselves for a roller coaster ride of fun and laughter with Devon’s favourite circus act, Elfic.
See unicycling, ladder balancing, juggling, plate spinning, diablo, hat manipulation and treading on a horn whilst looking surprised. The tricks are all performed in his own madcap style, with witty banter, a touch of magic, improvisation and audience participation.
The show will be followed by a circus skills workshop. Tickets must be bought separately.
Find out more and book tickets on The Flavel website.
Seaton Tramway in East Devon – 21 February 2025
All aboard the Story Tram! Every month take a tram ride from Seaton to Colyton with your little ones and inspire big imaginations with themed stories and action songs along the way.
With a new and exciting theme every month, with a themed storybook and music on the tram, followed by another story and activities at Colyton Station just right for pre-school children.
In February the theme is ‘characters’.
Find out more about events at Seaton Tramway, East Devon.
Sleeping with the Sharks at National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth – 21 February 2025
Explore the aquarium at night and hear educational insights about the marine life you’re sharing your space with before sleeping in front of our Eddystone Reef tank that contains fantastic local species such as sharks, crabs, lobsters and eels.
This experience is designed for kids and their guardians to create that special family memory find out how to help preserve our fantastic marine environment.
Booking opens on 1 February 2025.
Find out more on the National Marine Aquarium website.
The Frog Prince at Palace Theatre Paignton – 21 February 2025
The Palace Theatre spring panto is guaranteed to be one of the funniest and most spectacular pantomimes ever. Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness, audience participation, and all the fairytale magic of traditional pantomime!
Find out more and book tickets on the Palace Theatre website.
Family drumming workshop at Teignmouth Pavilions – 21 February 2025
Head to Teignmouth for a rhythmic adventure with Drum Devon. This hands on family workshop will explore the joy of West African drumming with plenty of fun, laughter, and beats to groove to.
No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to make music memories with your loved ones.
Find out more and book the workshop.
Woman Like Me Little Mix show at Palace Theatre, Paignton – 22 February 2025
The best-selling pop concert experience Woman Like Me: The Little Mix Show, returns to Paignton this month.
If your kids like Little Mix they’ll love this tribute show with back-to-back chart-topping hits including Black Magic, Secret Love Song, Power and, of course, Woman Like Me.
Find out more and get tickets from Palace Theatre box office.
Family Animation Workshop at Exeter Phoenix – 22 February 2025
This half day course is an introduction to 2D cut-out animation, giving adults and children a chance to work together to create their very own animated character.
Find out more and buy tickets on the Exeter Phoenix website.
The Dinosaur That Pooped at Princess Theatre, Torquay – 23 February 2025
This musical adventure adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, will be a hit not only with dino fans but the whole family. It features new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo – nice!
Find out more and buy tickets.
Mary Poppins at Theatre Royal Plymouth – 26 February to 29 March 2025
The story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
The timeless score includes the classic songs; Jolly Holiday, Step in Time, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Feed the Birds with new songs and additional music and lyrics by the Olivier award-winning British team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
Get tickets from the Theatre Royal website.
There’s a Monster in Your Show at Queens Theatre Barnstaple – 26 to 27 February 2025
Based on the children’s book series ‘There’s a Monster in your book’Who’s in your book’ by Tom Fletcher, this brand new musical is set to be a family hit.
Expect all your littlest ones’ favourite characters, including Monster, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn, to come to life in the show.
Find out more and buy tickets.
Library session at Paignton Zoo – 27 February 2025
Throughout 2025 Libraries Unlimited are visiting to Paignton Zoo to run fun story sessions, songs and activities based on animals and conservation.
These sessions will take place in the Sunbird Room at the end of the zoo restaurant from 10.30am to 11.15am and are aimed at pre-school children aged two and a half to four years old. Normal admission prices apply.
Find out more on the Paignton Zoo website.
Dizney Disco Bingo at Ocean Exmouth – 28 February 2025
Join Jimi and the Ocean Finstars in Ocean Exmouth soft play dressed as your favourite fairytale characters for an evening of disco fun. There will be prizes for the best fancy dress, games, scavenger hunts, disco bingo and glitter tattoos.
Book your places on the Ocean Exmouth website.
Twilight Tales at Soapbox Children’s Theatre in Devonport – 28 February 2025
Step into a world of enchantment with Twilight Tales, a captivating evening of stories that will ignite your imagination and warm your heart performed by Jacqueline, the Artistic Director of Stiltskin Theatre C.I.C. and co-founder of The Soapbox Children’s Theatre.
Find out more and book tickets.
Looking ahead to next month? Here’s what’s on in Devon in March.
Which Devon attractions are open in February?
Opening times for Devon attractions tend to vary in the off season but you can still find some that will welcome you all week through!
Here’s the options:
Visit a Devon Zoo in February
Zoos are open and welcome visitors all year round.
Here’s the Devon zoos and farm parks open in February 2023:
- Paignton Zoo in Paignton, South Devon – open every day
- Dartmoor Zoo in Sparkwell, South Devon – open every day.
- Exmoor Zoo in Barnstaple, North Devon – open every day
- Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park – open daily in half term
- Wildwood Escot in Ottery St Mary, East Devon – open every day
- Shaldon Zoo near Teignmouth, South Devon – open every day
- Woolly Animals Farm Park near Winkleigh, North Devon – open weekends and daily in February half term
- Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh, South Devon – open from 10 February 2024.
Visit a Devon theme park
Here are the theme parks that are open this month. They have indoor and outdoor attractions including soft play.
- The Milky Way near Bideford – open weekends and daily in February half term.
- The Big Sheep near Bideford – open in February half term.
- Crealy Theme Park near Exeter – open weekends and half term in February.
- Woodlands Family Adventure Park near Dartmouth – open weekends and half term in February.
Top tip: book your theme park tickets online for deals and discounts.
Outdoor attractions to visit in February
Get some fresh air at these outdoor attractions in Devon throughout February:
- RHS Rosemoor in Great Torrington, North Devon – open daily all year round.
- Babbacombe Model Village in Torquay, South Devon – open daily.
- Quince Honey Farm in South Molton, Mid-Devon – open daily. No need to book unless you want a tour.
- Bicton Park Gardens, East Devon – open daily.
- Seaton Wetlands – Seaton, East Devon – open daily.
- Dartington Estate, Dartington, South Devon – open daily. No need to book.
- Plymouth Snowsports Centre, South Devon – open Thursday to Sunday. Book in advance.
- The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, East Devon – open daily.
- Dartmoor Otters and Buckfast Butterflies Sanctuary, Buckfastleigh, South Devon – open daily
- River Dart Country Park, Ashburton, South Devon- open weekends and February half term.
- Becky Falls, Manaton, South Devon – open daily from 8 February 2024.
- The Garden House, Yelverton, West Devon – open Fridays, Saturday and Sundays.
- Broomhill Sculpture Gardens, Barnstaple, North Devon – open Wednesday to Sunday and every day in half term.
National Trust places open in February
Many National Trust properties in Devon take a break at the start of the year, but here’s some that are open this winter:
- Parke near Bovey Tracey, South Devon – grounds open for walks daily
- Knightshayes near Tiverton, Mid-Devon – gardens open daily. House open weekends and from 10 February.
- Buckland Abbey near Plymouth – gardens open weekends in February. Abbey and gardens open from 10 February.
- Coleton Fishacre near Brixham, South Devon – open weekends and the daily from 10 February.
- Saltram near Plymouth – gardens and ground open every day. House open daily from 10 February.
- Greenway near Brixham, South Devon – open from February half term.
- Lydford Gorge, West Devon – open daily.
Historic places open in February
Here’s some more historic Devon places you can visit in February:
- Golden Hind ship, Brixham, South Devon – open daily from February half term.
- Babbacombe Cliff Railway, near Torquay – reopening in February (check website for details).
- Totnes Castle, Totnes, South Devon – open weekends only.
- Berry Pomeroy near Totnes, South Devon – weekends only.
- Powderham Castle, near Exeter – reopening in February (check website for details).
- Dartmouth Castle, Dartmouth, South Devon – open weekends only.
Indoor attractions open in February
Here are some of the indoor attractions you can visit during the week in February:
- The Box, Plymouth, South Devon – open Tuesday to Sunday. Entry is free.
- RAMM museum and art gallery, Exeter – open Tuesday to Sunday. Entry is free.
- House of Marbles in Bovey Tracey, South Devon – open daily. Entry is free.
- Kent’s Cavern in Torquay, South Devon – open from daily.
- National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth – open every day.
- Bygones in Torquay – open every day.
- Torquay Dinosaur World, Torquay, South Devon – open Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Torquay Museum in Torquay, South Devon – open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- Dartmouth Museum, South Devon – open daily from 11 February. Check website for opening times.
- Torre Abbey Museum, Torquay, South Devon – open Tuesday to Sunday.
- Dartington Crystal Visitor Centre, Torrington, North Devon – open Monday to Saturday (factory tours on week days only).
Also check out my guide to things to do on rainy days in Devon for cinemas, climbing centres, soft play, pottery painting and bowling.
Outdoor places to go in February
Of course there are lots more outdoor places in Devon that you can visit over the winter months.
Devon beaches
Here’s some of our favourite beaches on the south coast of Devon and the best beaches in North Devon.
Adventure playgrounds
There are lots of adventure playgrounds around Devon that you can visit for free.
Devon cycle trails
Make the most of those new bikes your kids got at Christmas and visit a Devon cycle trail.
Here’s where you’ll find them:
Walk the coast path
If you can access the South West Coast Path from home it’s a great place for kids to let off steam and spot nature.
Here are some of our favourite coast walks in Devon:
- Gara Rock to Mill Bay, South Hams
- Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham
- Brownstone Battery, Kingswear
- Little Dartmouth to Dartmouth Castle, Dartmouth
- Valley of Rocks, Lynton
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Find more great places to visit in my guide to things to do in Devon in Spring. Planning ahead? Here’s what’s on in Devon in March.