What’s on in Devon in March 2025

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.

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.

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.

Seaton Tramway in East Devon – 7 March 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.

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.

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.

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 Donut Duathlon in Paignton – 26 March 2025

Torbay Velopark in Paignton is hosting The Donut Duathlon this weekend with races for all ages and abilities on a fast, flat and completely traffic free course.

The Duathlon is very family friendly with shorter distances for children aged three and above in the morning and the main Sprint race in the afternoon.

There’s donuts and medals for all finishers.

Find out more and enter via the Sportiva Events website.

Easter trails at National Trust places – TBC

The National Trust’s Easter egg hunts often begin across Devon in March.

Here’s the National Trust places in Devon where you will find egg hunts:

• 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
• Lorna Doone, Lynton
• Lydford Gorge, Lydford
• Saltram, near Plymouth
• Woolacombe Dunes (TIC), Woolacombe

Complete the trail and collect a Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg as a reward. Dairy or vegan and Free From chocolate egg are available.

Find out more on the National Trust website.

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.

You might also like these posts:

• 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

Don’t forget about my area specific destination guides. You’ll find these in the main menu.