This fantastic community event has been organised by a group of parents called the Broadclyst VIPS to provide a fun activity in the school holidays that helps people to explore the village and raise funds for local charities and further events. You can pick up a trail sheet with a suggested route map and a list of … Continue reading Broadclyst Scarecrow Hunt
Pinhoe Library & Park Crawl
This little loop can be a brilliant way to spend a few hours and is all completely free! It's best to park on the roads around America Hall where there is free onroad parking - De La Rue Way and Sanders Road are the closest to the main park. From here you can walk to … Continue reading Pinhoe Library & Park Crawl
Greendale Farm Shop
Greendale Farm Shop is on the Sidmouth Road close to Exeter. It has a fishmongers (including takeaway fish and chips), deli, butchers, bakery, gift shop and lovely cafe as well as all the usual farm shop goodies you'd expect. It's fab for kids as there are lots of animals to visit (and feed with grain … Continue reading Greendale Farm Shop
Royal Oak Farm PYO & Cream Tea
Royal Oak Farm is situated near Honiton. From Exeter, it is easily reached by leaving the A30 at the second Honiton junction and following the signs on the left for Cotleigh and Stockland. You will go under a bridge and the farm shop is on this road, well signed when you arrive. See here for a more … Continue reading Royal Oak Farm PYO & Cream Tea
King George V Park, Exeter
With 2 free car parks, easy accessibility on bus routes (2, K, T, J), 2 play areas, inclusive, wheelchair-friendly play equipment, sports pitches, goals, acres of open space, surfaced paths, river views, trees and a stream, this park has so many things to recommend it! The main entrance and car park is located off Topsham … Continue reading King George V Park, Exeter
Bystock Nature Reserve
If you're looking for a great place to get close to nature, want to see some ducks, kick some leaves and have a good walk then Bystock Nature Reserve is great! There is a free car park on the North side (with sea views) and on road parking at the reservoir end - both are reached … Continue reading Bystock Nature Reserve
Sunflowers at Darts Farm
Each year, Darts Farm grow fields of beautiful sunflowers and ask for donations to 'Pick Your Own' to raise money for Hospicecare. You can collect secateurs, information and make your donations at the pay tills in the farm shop. Secauteurs can be borrowed by leaving your name and number and really help with cutting the surprisingly thick stems. … Continue reading Sunflowers at Darts Farm
The Hayridge Library – Cullompton
The Hayridge in Cullompton is a fantastic centre housing the library, a café and meeting rooms. It has its own pay and display car park and is modern, light and airy. The library has a fantastic children's area with toys, DVDs, audio books and comfy seating as well as a really good selection of books for … Continue reading The Hayridge Library – Cullompton
Summer at Seale-Hayne
We absolutely love Seale-Hayne! Run by Hannahs at Seale-Hayne, not only is it a wonderful place of support, integration, innovation and employment for young people with disabilities and their families, it is a fantastic place for the community to enjoy with amazing facilities and a varied programme of activities. The calendar of events runs all year round … Continue reading Summer at Seale-Hayne
Free Fun for Families!
The holidays are coming, and whether that fills you with joy at the chance to get up slowly and potter in pyjamas instead or rushing out, or you're already feeling stressed at the prospect of having to entertain the masses, it's good to have a few easy and free ideas for activities up your sleeve. … Continue reading Free Fun for Families!
