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
Days out
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
Magical Teatime Stories at Elsie May’s
As part of Tiverton Literary Festival, Elsie May's Café advertised a series of teatime storytelling events. When tickets became available (£7.50/child) at short notice, I couldn't resist as it sounded just up my girls' street, and we were not disappointed. Elsie May's is a family run, vintage style café situated in Tiverton, with car parking very … Continue reading Magical Teatime Stories at Elsie May’s
Wicked Wednesdays, Killerton
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton/whats-on/wicked-wednesdays We love our Wicked Wednesdays at Killerton! They have become a real feature of our summer holidays over the last couple of years and my children look forward to them immensely. As members living very near by, we visit the Killerton estate frequently, and always have a great time, but Wicked Wednesdays really add … Continue reading Wicked Wednesdays, Killerton
The Bear Trail, Cullompton
http://www.thebeartrail.co.uWhat do you do when you’ve got a group of children whose ages and interests vary widely and you want to give them all a good day out? When the sun is shining, you want to be outdoors and when you want to spend time together doing something that entertains adults as much as younger … Continue reading The Bear Trail, Cullompton
Children’s Craft Workshops – Bunyip Buttons and Beads
http://bunyipbeads.com/product-category/workshops/You know something is really good when you can’t help but wish you’d found out about it long before! Bunyip Buttons and Beads is one of the fabulous independent shops on Fore Street in Exeter and I had seen it before but never been in. When I saw a summer holiday workshop for children advertised, I … Continue reading Children’s Craft Workshops – Bunyip Buttons and Beads
Marvellous Beasts @ St Thomas Library
http://www.devon.gov.uk/st_thomas_library We were lucky enough to get spaces to take part in St Thomas Library’s Marvellous Beasts event, led by the fantastic ZoolabUK. The session began with an engaging story that introduced all the creatures we were about to see. The children loved the rhyming, rhythmical language and joined in where they could, Then each … Continue reading Marvellous Beasts @ St Thomas Library
A La Ronde – Writing Places and Book Worms
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/a-la-ronde/whats-onA la Ronde have a a literary festival on this week to kick start their Writing Places programme. There are so many activities on for children, a visit was a must.As well as the summer long activity and quiz trails (£1.50 each/child), there was a special story telling session and craft activities. The children happily … Continue reading A La Ronde – Writing Places and Book Worms
Cool Cornish Coastal Camping!
http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/treyarnonAs we sat outside our bell tent, beer and book in hand, listening to the waves and the live music while the children snuggled down to sleep, I was pretty sure there was no where I’d rather be.Treyarnon YHA is the very best a Youth Hostel can be - welcoming, friendly, clean, comfortable, well equipped, … Continue reading Cool Cornish Coastal Camping!
Clyston Mill Big Picnic
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton/features/clyston-millA fantastic event for all - this annual picnic is a lovely opportunity to take an evening out and enjoy time with family and friends. Completely free to attend there was music, a magician, face painting and games.The watermill was open all evening, with free entry, and the orchard had straw bale seating and lots … Continue reading Clyston Mill Big Picnic
