Hooray for Friday! If you’re looking for family-friendly things to do in Devon you have come to the best place for events and special activities. Read on to find out what’s on in Devon this weekend!
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Things to do in Devon this weekend
Below I’ve picked out some of the most family-friendly things to do in this guide to what’s on this weekend:
The last of the Easter egg hunts
If you haven’t had enough chocolate or your kids’ holidays have straddled the Easter weekend you can still find egg hunts happening at these National Trust places in Devon:
- Coleton Fishacre, Brixham – daily until 27 April 2025
- Greenway, Churston – daily until April 2025
- Killerton, near Exeter – daily until 27 April 2025
- Knightshayes, near Tiverton – daily until 27 April 2025
Plymouth Comic Con & Gaming Festival – 26 April 2025
Here’s a day out that fans of all kinds of TV, film and gaming genre will love. See a huge selection of memorabilia, computer games and comics, daleks, dragons and robots as well as comic actors.
Cosplay is a huge part of the event so why not join in one of the multiple meet ups for characters or enter the cosplay competition.
In the Gaming Zone, you’ll be able to experience different types of gaming, including virtual reality and retro games, bringing back childhood memories for adults and testing skills for new players.
Find out more and book tickets on Eventbrite.
Festival of Blossom at Greenway and Coleton Fishcare – daily until 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.
The World of Peter Rabbit™ Storytime Trail at Torre Abbey, Torquay – Tuesday to Sunday until 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.
New Stick Man Activity Trail at Haldon Forest Park – open daily
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.
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.
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What’s on at the theatre
Here’s where to find the latest listings and what’s on at Devon’s theatres:
- The Flaval, Dartmouth, South Devon
- Palace Theatre, Paignton, South Devon
- Princess Theatre, Torquay, South Devon
- The Pavilions, Teignmouth, South Devon
- Theatre Royal, Plymouth
- The Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport, Plymouth
- Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe, South Devon
- Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter
- Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
- Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre, Exeter
- Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter
- The Landmark Theatre Ilfracombe and Queens Theatre Barnstaple, North Devon
More things to do in Devon this weekend
Here’s some more guides with ideas for things to do and places to visit for the whole family:
- Ideas for rainy days in Devon
- Soft play centres in Devon
- Zoos and animal attractions
- Theme parks in Devon
- Farm shops in Devon
- Outdoor activities and attractions
- Dog-friendly family attractions in Devon
- Free things to do
- Adventure playgrounds in Devon
- Things to do with teens in Devon.
Why not visit one of Devon’s theme parks, indoor attractions or go on a walk on Dartmoor.
Devon what’s on guides
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