Who’s up for some March madness? And by ‘madness’ I mean fun – obvs! Spring is in the air and there’s plenty happening across the county to entertain and enthral your youngsters. Read on for your guide to what’s on in Devon in March 2025.
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Mothers’ Day in Devon
Don’t forget Sunday 30 March is Mothers’ Day. Some of Devon’s best places to visit are offering special experiences and deals to celebrate the mums, grans and her women in our lives.
Check out my full guide to Mother’s Day in Devon for events and offers.
What’s on for families in March
Here’s my top picks from the family-friendly events on in Devon this month:
Immersive family shows at Market Hall in Plymouth – all month
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.
This month’s show’s include:
- Vast – a cosmic journey through space and time
- Making Magic – a 3D visual effects story
- Legend of the Enchanted Reef
Find out more about what’s on at Market Hall this month.
Write Your Own Fairytale Trail – Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Plymouth – everyday in March 2025
Let you kid’s imaginations run wild at Buckland Abbey with its Write Your Own Fairytale Trail.
Pick up an activity booklet and a pencil from visitor information and follow the trail around the Abbey and gardens to create your own story.
There is no need to book, for opening times have a look at Buckland Abbey website. Normal admission prices apply.
The Big Sanctuary Search Trail at Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary – throughout 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.
Preschooler art sessions at The Box in Plymouth – Every Tuesday during March
Families with preschoolers can learn more about the exhibitions at The Box in Plymouth at weekly art sessions.
There’s singing, making and play incorporated in these exhibit inspired art events with sessions tailored for one to two-year-olds and two to four-year-olds.
Find out more and book in advance on The Box website.
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.
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.
Museum of the Moon at Exeter Cathedral – until 2 March 2025
This is your last chance to see Luke Jerram’s spectacular Museum of the Moon at Exeter Cathedral.
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.
Mary Poppins at Theatre Royal Plymouth – until 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.
Paper Dragons at the Soapbox Children’s Theatre in Devonport – 1 and 8 March 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.
Find out more and book your family’s tickets on the Soapbox Children’s Theatre website.
Parent & Little One Sensory Screening at Market Hall, Plymouth – 6 March 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.
Seaton Tramway in East Devon – 7 March 2025 – SOLD OUT
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 March the theme is ‘characters’.
Find out more about events at Seaton Tramway, East Devon.
Ramadan Tote Bags at The Box in Plymouth – 8 March 2025
Join artist Fatima Al Duhaimi for a crafty children’s workshop to mark Ramadan. Create your own special tote bag using Indian print blocks and sparkles.
This workshop is free (last entry 12.15pm) and you can take your tote bag home to store those special things you are grateful for or gift to your nearest and dearest.
Find out more on The Box website.
Comic Con & Gaming Festival at Westpoint, Exeter – 8 to 9 March 2025
Comic, gaming and sci-fi fans will love a day out at this year’s Comic Con & Gaming Festival at Westpoint. Expect to see prop exhibitors, themed activities and cosplay.
Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more and book tickets via Westpoint.
The World of Peter Rabbit™ Storytime Trail at Torre Abbey, Torquay – 8 March to 18 May 2025
Hop into this walkthrough experience and immerse yourself in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Your little bunnies can crawl under the garden gate, hide in a watering can, and see their reflection in a mirror pool, just like Peter Rabbit!
This interactive exhibition at Torre Abbey is packed full of photo opportunities and activities. Even better news is that it is included in the normal admission price for the Abbey.
Find out more about what’s on at Torre Abbey.
Muddy Mutts Challenge at River Dart Country Park – 9 March 2025
The sponsored Muddy Mutts extreme dog walk takes place at River Dart County Park this Sunday.
The 3km course will involve mud, water, dog-friendly obstacles such as jumps, tunnels, weaves and temptation alley games.
Dog washing facilities and human showers/changing facilities will be available at the end of the course.
Find out how to take part and register on the River Dart Country Park website.
Free entry to National Trust places – selected dates from 15 to 23 March 2025
Some National Trust places in Devon are offering free entry to players of the National Lottery in March.
Present your National Lottery ticket or scratch card at reception for free entry.
The free entry offer is happening to thank all of the National Lottery players who have helped the National Trust with vital conservation work.
Take a look at the National Trust website for full details of participating properties and how to book.
Daffodil Day at Hartland Abbey, Hartland – 16 March 2025
Daffodil Day returns to Hartland Abbey this March. This is the first chance to visit this historic house and its gardens in 2025.
Pop along to see a large collection of historic daffodils as well as camellias, hellebores, early Spring bulbs, mimosas, wild primroses and violets. These are dotted all over the gardens and estate walks.
The house, which is the set for CBBC’s Mallory Towers, will also be open during the afternoon.
Here’s some more about visiting Hartland Abbey.
Find out more about what’s on during Hartland Abbey’s Daffodil Day.
The Grimm Sisters at Exeter Phoenix Theatre – 17 March 2025
You’ve heard of the Borther’s Grimm? Now meet their sisters and they have a bone to pick.
Join them at Exeter Phoenix as they tell their twisted tales with a marvellous mix of comedy, singing & live music.
Find out more and book on the Exeter Phoenix website.
Festival of Blossom at Greenway and Coleton Fishcare – 20 March to 30 April 2025
Now is the perfect time to see the Spring blooms at the National Trust’s Coleton Fishacre and Greenway properties in South Devon.
See apple trees, ornamental cherry trees and magnolia in their garden displays and enjoy other Spring activities in the house and grounds.
Find out more about the Festival of Blossom at Greenway and Coleton Fishacre.
St Sidwella lantern parade in Exeter – 22 March 2025
An enormous, illuminated puppet of the Saxon saint St Sidwella will glide gracefully through the centre of Exeter, accompanied by lantern-carrying revellers at the Sidwell Street Spring Parade.
This delightful, sparkling event celebrates Exeter’s culture, community and rich diversity. It is organised by the theatre company Burn the Curtain and local community groups with support from Creative Arc and Devon Community Foundation.
As well as the puppet-Sidwella, the parade will feature large-scale carnival lanterns depicting folk tales and mythology from the different cultural origins of communities that feature in Exeter.
In the run-up to the parade, there will be lantern-making workshops open to all and designed for all ages and abilities.
The parade is open to all and totally free and takes place at 7pm on Sidwell Street.
Find out more about the parade and lantern making workshops on the Burn the Curtain website.
Reopening: Canonteign Falls, Christow – from 24 March 2025
Canonteign Falls in the Tegn Valley reopens for the season from 24 March.
Read about visiting Canonteign Falls with children.
Find out more about visiting Canonteign Falls on its website.
The Little Read Hen at Theatre Royal Plymouth – 25 March to 19 April 2025
Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company present an energetic adaptation of this much-loved story, featuring a breath-taking combination of brilliant puppetry, live music and unforgettable comedy.
For a relaxed performance book tickets on 9 April.
Find out more and book tickets on the Theatre Royal Plymouth website.
There’s a Monster in your Show at Queens Theatre, Barnstaple – 26 to 27 March 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.
Easter trails at National Trust places
The National Trust’s Easter egg hunts often begin across Devon in March. This year, Lydford Gorge in West Devon, has a trail stating on 26 March 2025.
Here’s the National Trust places in Devon where you will find egg hunts in April:
- Arlington Court, near Barnstaple
- Baggy Point, Braunton
- Buckland Abbey, Dartmoor
- Castle Drogo, near Exeter
- Coleton Fishacre, Brixham
- Greenway, Churston
- Heddon Valley, Barnstaple
- Killerton, near Exeter
- Knightshayes, near Tiverton
- Lydford Gorge, Lydford
- Saltram, near Plymouth
- Woolacombe Dunes (TIC), Woolacombe
Complete the trail and collect a chocolate egg as a reward. Dairy or vegan and Free From chocolate egg are available.
Find out more on the National Trust website.
Find out more about what’s on in April and where to find more Devon Easter egg hunts.
More things to do in March
If you’re looking for more Devon days out and inspiration for activities to do check out my guide to Spring in Devon.
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- Free things to do in Devon
- Adventure playgrounds your kids will love
- Family-friendly farm shops in Devon
- Dinosaur days out in Devon
- Zoos and animal attractions in Devon
- Rainy day fun in Devon
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