18 What’s On - CHILDREN’S SUMMER ACTIVITIES


There’s no better playground than the great outdoors and there’s lots of fun and many free events going on locally. Check our Life’s a Beach page on p????? for beach activities.


7 – 12 August Paignton Zoo Biaza Big Bug Bonanza The weird and wonderful world of bugs with edible bug-eating, bug talks, craft activities and more. www.paigntonzoo.org.uk


Until 31 August Dartmouth Castle The Hands On History crew bring the past to life throughout the school holidays. www.english- heritage.org.uk


Until 28 August Dame Hannahs at Seale Hayne, Newton Abbot Throughout the summer Alice in Wonderland is the theme at Seale Hayne with activities such as The White Rabbit’s Treasure Hunt and Flamingo Croquet. www.discoverhannahs.org


Every Day of the Summer Holidays Occombe Farm, Paignton Come and explore Occombe Farm with your very own activity pack. Discover mega and mini beasts, brass rubbings, fun and more. 10am – 3pm every day. £2.50 per child. www.countryside-trust.org.uk


Children’s activities at local


National Trust properties www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Throughout August 1950s Summer of Play Trail @ Saltram Grab a trail sheet and your imagination and take part in some classic 50s games. 10am – 4pm


8, 9 and 10 August Bushcraft for kids @ Saltram Wild Adventure Walkabout with shelter building, tracking, rescue signals and much more. 10am – 3.30pm. £15


Wednesdays in August 50 Things @ Overbecks Calling all budding gardeners to have a go at planting you very own seeds to take home. 11.30am – 3pm.


16 & 23 August Wild Wednesdays @ Coleton Fishacre The National Trust continue their 50 thing to do before you’re 11 3/4 series with pond dipping on 16 August and Cook on camp fire on 23 August.


24 August 50 Things Thursdays @ Greenway: The National Trust continue their 50 thing to do before you’re 11 3/4 series


Every Thursday throughout August. Family Explorers Club @ Occombe Farm, Paignton 10am – 12noon. £5 per child. booking essential. www. countryside-trust.org.uk 12 August: Head to berry Head – secrets of the past and present 19 August: Life on the seashore at Goodrington sands 26 August: smallholding 101 – learn the basics of being a farmer


with Trail making with sticks 2 – 4pm.


Summer Reading Challenge sign up at your local library and read 6 library


books of your choice to complete the challenge. This year’s theme is Animal Agents there are rewards to collect along the way and it’s all free! www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk and Kingsbridge/Dartmouth library websites.


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