I’ve written about Seaton Tramway a couple of times but hadn’t visited until the summer while staying at Andrewshayes Holiday Park. What a gem of a Devon day out! If you’re looking for things to do around East Devon then add this to your bucket list. The line from Colyton to Seaton runs through the Axe …
Compton Castle is one of those places where you wished the walls could talk. It’s been home to a family of famous explorers, was fortified against French raids in the 15th Century, and has been restored from a ruin. What a tale these bricks and mortar could tell! We visited this intriguing National Trust property during …
If you’re looking for family cycle routes in Devon then the Tamar Trails are a great day out. We visited during our caravan break at Woodovis Park on Dartmoor and can recommend it as a beautiful place for outdoor fun with kids in Devon. The 25km of trails around the Tamar Valley are ideal for …
I always feel a bit guilty whenever someone asks me what to do with kids in Plymouth. It’s our closest city as the crow flies. But in the first 18 months we’ve lived in Devon we’ve always gravitated towards Exeter. Finally last weekend I visited with the girls and I had the perfect opportunity for climbing Smeaton’s …
One thing we’ve learnt from living in the West Country is that it comes alive in the summer. Each weekend and school holiday between May and September oozes with family-friendly events in Devon. From epic air displays and quintessentially British country shows to festivals geared towards visitors with kids, Devon knows how to entertain. So, what’s happening …
Last weekend we were invited to experience our first family theatre show: Easter Bunny’s Eggs-ellent Adventure at the Palace Theatre, Paignton. It’s one of a series of fun-packed, child-friendly performances staged by Honalee Media. We can highly recommend seeing them if they tour near you. Easter Bunny’s Eggs-ellent Adventure This show, which will be back …
A few weeks ago we visited East Devon for a glamping weekend. It’s a part of our home county that we’ve not explored much so it was a great opportunity to check out the local family attractions. And an invite to visit World of Country Life at Exmouth was too good to refuse. World of …
I love seeing the delight on our girls’ faces when they meet farm animals. They take such pleasure in giving cuddles to domesticated creatures which is something you can take for granted when you reach a certain age. However, last weekend I shared in a delicious piece of their excitement when I met this little …
Hurray! The Easter school holidays have begun in many areas of the UK and we’ve already started our spring break adventures. Last weekend Devon’s Top Attractions invited us to see what was going on at some of our local family attractions during Easter in Devon starting with meeting the Easter Bunny at Woodlands Family Theme …
Animal days out are always a hit with children. But how often do you have the chance to get up close and personal with native British wildlife in their natural habitat? In the heart of rural East Devon is Wildwood Escot – a conservation and education park that offers you close encounters with red squirrels, otters …