5 places in South Devon you must visit this Easter 2017
The Easter holidays are here! With it comes the welcome return of warm sunshine, pretty tree blossom, fluffy chicks, adorable lambs and egg-cited children everywhere waiting for the Easter bunny to leave a generous haul of chocolate!
Whether you’re planning a short break this Easter weekend, or escaping to the coast for the entire school holidays, there are so many things to do in South Devon that you won’t want your holiday to end!
On sunny days, it’s enough to head to your favourite beach, build a sandcastle or two, bravely dip a toe in the icy water, fill your lungs with fresh air and take in the sea views.
If the sun doesn’t make an appearance in the Easter holidays, there are tonnes of cracking all-weather activities to choose from to keep the whole family entertained.
Here are our top 5 places in South Devon to visit this Easter…
This exhibition of full sized and scaled down dinosaur models and fossils set in realistic scenes offers a fun and interactive way for families to learn about these incredible creatures, and what the world looked like back when they roamed the earth. There’s also a special Dinosaur Egg Hunt – available 1st to 23rd April 2017.
A visit to this magnificent Victorian house and beautiful gardens and parkland is a real treat for the whole family, including your four legged members. How much do you know about what hides in their gardens and woods? This Easter you’re invited to become a wildlife expert, identifying giant birds’ eggs, making bird feeders, decorating your own eggs, and of course hunting eggs of the chocolate variety too – available 1st to 13th April.
The ever-popular adventure farm at Pennywell, near Buckfastleigh in South Devon offers hands-on animal action to appeal to the whole family. Meet the spring lambs, kid goats and miniature piglets for piggy cuddles as well as the world-famous pig racing. There’s an outdoor play area, tractor and train rides and rabbit go karts for the adrenaline junkies. Over the Easter holidays there are plenty of egg themed activities including a Giant Egg Hunt over Easter weekend.
With a house full of treasures to discover and a secret garden to lose yourself in, Saltram National Trust is a beautiful place to visit, particularly in spring. This Easter holidays Saltram are hosting a Planthunter Expedition in their gardens to appeal to adventurers aged 8+. Hunt down the unusual and exotic species and learn where in the world they come from. Chocoholics should plan to visit between 14th and 17th April to coincide with the Easter bunny.
A visit to this luxurious country retreat and stunning garden by the sea is a treat at any time of year, but especially when the spring flowers are in full bloom. For Easter-themed activities visit between 1-17th April and follow the clues left by resident birds around the garden to claim your chocolatey prize. There will also be Easter craft activities over the Easter weekend, including making origami birds and decorating your own wooden eggs to take home.
Are you looking for a UK break this Easter with the whole family? We have a huge selection of holiday cottages in Salcombe, and the rest of South Devon – from cosy cottages to large luxury residences – to suit your needs. Book your last-minute Easter holiday today: https://www.toadhallcottages.co.uk/holiday-cottages/devon/south-devon