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
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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
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
National Cream Tea Day
This Friday is National Cream Tea Day, and there are few better places to celebrate it than in our wonderful Devon. I'm very fond of a cream tea and have no strong feelings about the order of the jam and cream -maybe it's because I'm not from the South west originally? Either way, I'm happy … Continue reading National Cream Tea Day
Clip ‘N Climb – Exeter
I have been meaning to go to Clip 'n Climb in Exeter for a very long time, but somehow not quite managed to organise it. This Fathers' Day, we decided to make it a family treat and took the older children and cousins to enjoy climbing with the dads of the group. Booking was really simple on … Continue reading Clip ‘N Climb – Exeter
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
The Paulos Circus at Darts Farm
I have meant to take the children to the circus for positively aaaages! Every time they were in town I have meant to organise myself and somehow missed the boat each time, so when The Paolos Circus kindly invited me to their opening day at the Darts Farm site - I leapt at the chance. … Continue reading The Paulos Circus at Darts Farm
Swimming & Soft Play at Cofton
Situated on the Starcross to Dawlish road and accessible by bus (route 2), Cofton is a holiday park that allows day visitors to use their fantastic facilities (except in the school summer holidays). Prices vary according to activity and season. There are outdoor pools, an indoor pool with splash play area alongside (my toddler absolutely loves this!), … Continue reading Swimming & Soft Play at Cofton
The Lookout – RSPB Bowling Green Marsh.
The RSPB have a nature reserve, viewing platform, nature garden and hide at Bowling Green Marsh. The hide and nature garden have recently been renovated and refurbished and are now a great free place to head to on a family walk. The nature garden is full of interesting things to look at - the pond has … Continue reading The Lookout – RSPB Bowling Green Marsh.
