May Half Term in Exeter

Plan a half-term week filled with exciting days out in Exeter and keep your whole family entertained, from Saturday 28th May - Sunday 5th June 2022.

Spring back to Crealy Adventure Park. With the most theme park rides in Devon and over 60 attractions to choose from, plus tickets for £15 when booked in advance online, don't miss out! Be one of the first to experience Sooty Land, a brand new area with 4 new rides, 15 attractions and fantastic family shows! 

Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum will have some special, family-friendly events during May half term, plus discover the 16 galleries of fascinating exhibits! Get creative with the Jubilee Crowns and Shields workshop - choose the style of crown to make and then decorate with colour, jewels, sequins and material.

Visit Canonteign Falls for a jam-packed May half term filled with a children's trail, craft activites and live music - don't forget to stop by the Canonteign Kitchen for Jubilee cakes and cream teas! Discover your wild side at Haldon Forest Park and embark on the Superworm Trail, as you find small but mighty creatures and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.

Watch your family-favourites at the outdoor cinema, returning to Powderham Castle this May. Family films will be screened each day and included in your day ticket when visiting - or visit in the evening for popular blockbusters (ticket prices applies). Visit Babbacombe Model Village and take part in their Minature Beefeater Hunt for the chance to win your very own Union Jack flag to take home. Don't forget to stop by their 9-hole crazy golf course!  

Visit the Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth, to meet over 500 donkeys and enjoy interactive activities in the fantastic indoor visitor centre. Take part in the Spring Nature Trail - spot the wildlife along the trail to claim your prize! Get involved in May half term fun at The World of Country Life; including farm activities such as animal feeding, birds of prey shows plus outdoor play areas.

Popular heritage steam trains will be running over the half term at South Devon Railway, plus a garden-party to mark her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! Get some fresh air at Wildwood Escot as you explore the 220-acre site. Meet plenty of friendly animals, hop on the zip line and get lost in the maze...

Step back in time at Seaton Tramway and ride the narrow-gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colytonat. Enjoy steam train rides, beautiful views, outdoor play areas and a fascinating exhibit at Pecorama. Discover 65 acres of magical gardens nestled between Dartmoor and Exmoor at RHS Rosemoor - join The Power of The Superbees activities all week to find out something you didn't know about the pollinators.

Challenge yourself with new heights at the recently-opened The Climbing Hangar or rent a paddleboard, kayak or canoe at AS Watersports or Saddles and Paddles and try something new along Exeter Quay then sit back and relax as you admire the gorgeous views. Check out the activity programmes at Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre - you will not be disappointed. 

Be fascinated by the stories of Exeter's turbulent history on a Red Coat Guided Tour, free daily walking tours around our city. Don't forget to stop by our magnificent Exeter Cathedral, packed full of 900 years of history, this majestic building is one of the great cathedrals of England, and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture to be found anywhere.

Why not try one of Exeter’s self-guided walks? Follow the City Wall Trail, Woollen Trail or Medieval Trail to learn about the city’s rich history while enjoying a walk around the beautiful city centre. All three trails even include puzzles and quizzes for the little ones, so be sure to bring a pen and paper.

Don't miss Exeter's Jubilee Street Party on 2nd June, which is set to be a truly memorable event for the city. Take a peek at our Platinum Jubilee Celebrations page for a round up of patriotic events in Exeter!

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