A host of opportunities to explore Devon the naturally healthy way are on offer during February half term, giving people the chance to take a deep breath of fresh air and make the most of Devon’s fantastic woodlands, parks and urban green spaces, moors and coasts.
Explore Devon is a new website packed with activities and places to go during the February half-term, and ways to entertain...
Half-term is now upon us and Plymouth has lots going on that will keep the kids happy and occupied, but won’t break the bank.
The outdoor ice rink is open on the Piazza in the City Centre, offering a fun day out for the whole family. Open to the public from 9am to 8.15pm Monday to Saturday and from 9am to 6.15pm on Sundays with skating starting at 9.30am, this provides a must-do...
Visitors to Derriford Hospital and the Civic Centre will be asked to pop-in and take a break from the norm at a travelling pop-up museum this half-term, where they can discover more about Plymouth’s fantastic local history and culture.
The ‘love our past’ pop-up museum will feature intriguing objects from the Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, fascinating documents from the Plymouth...
Five free or inexpensive things to do to keep the kids (and their parents, grandparents or carers) occupied this half-term.
1. Bake a Christmas cake
Autumn half term is the optimum time for baking a Christmas fruit cake, allowing time for it to mature for Christmas. But don't forget to 'feed' it regularly between now and the big day with brandy (or whisky or rum). Get the...
There will be spooky fun for families in North Prospect at the Books and Beast event.
Bug hunting, mask making and spooky stories are being organised by Plymouth City Council Neighbourhood Regeneration Team with the Library Service.
Children can dress up in their scariest costumes and come along from 1pm to 3pm on Tuesday 29 October at North Prospect library. Recycled materials will be available to make 3D masks, children can hunt for autumn bugs and ready scary stories at the pre-Halloween party.
Over half-term there will be free autumn activities ranging from seed gathering, Shed on Wheels to autumn art and design to get children and their families outdoors. They take place on:
• Monday 28 October 11am to 2pm Forder Valley meet at Sheeptor Road (just off Novorossiysk Road, parking available). • Tuesday 29 October 11am to 2pm, Woodland Wood, just off Ringmore Way, West Park. • Wednesday 30 October 11am to 4pm – the All Ways Apples event at Devonport Guildhall in Ker Street, a-peeling activities for everyone with apple pressing, arts and crafts workshops, cookery...