What's on Where
List your school and family friendly events on our What’s On Where pages. We are now collecting information for our bumper summer edition and the deadline for submitting your event is 19/6/2021, however we will be able to accept entries for our online listings after this date. Please note that we will try to include as many events as we can within the magazine. Please send all your event info to
lisa@writeplacemedia.co.uk
IMPORTANT
Due to the ongoing pandemic, we strongly advise all of our readers to double check with venues and organisers that the events listed are still going ahead prior to making arrangements or travelling. Restrictions are likely to be in place and many locations will be limiting visitor numbers, requesting pre- booked appointments and tickets and offering admittance on a first- come-first-served basis.
We take great care to ensure all information is correct at the times of going to press. However we would advise families to check all details are correct (including postcodes) with the venue via their website, social media or contacting them direct.
UNTIL 5TH JULY
FREE COFFEE AND CAKE WITH EVERY FULL PAYING ADULT
Pennywell Farm & Wildlife Centre, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0LT
www.pennywellfarm.co.uk Special offer valid with online booking online , see their advert on page 17 for the code when booking online. Check out their website for information on activities and facilities
FROM 17TH MAY
AN ADORABLY CURIOUS ADVENTURE The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU www.
thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/sidmouth Explore the Sanctuary with their new family activity trail. Claim a prize and sticker on completion.
FROM 18TH MAY
MAYFLOWER 400: LEGEND & LEGACY The Box Plymouth, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX.
www.theboxplymouth.com Exhibition detailing the story of the sailing of the Mayflower to America in 1620 and the impact over 400 years. Entry to the exhibition is free for Plymouth residents (up to 4 tickets on your first visit). £5 per person otherwise. Entry to The Box is free but all visits to the venue/ exhibition must be pre-booked
Your family diary of what's on, where & when in Devon 21ST-23RD MAY
HORRIBLE HISTORIES LIVE ON STAGE! BARMY BRITAIN
Exeter Northcott Theatre, Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4QB.
www.exeternorthcott.co.uk Socially distanced performance - enjoy the horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in to entertain the whole family. Tickets £18
FROM 28TH MAY
THE MOOR OTTERS ARTS TRAIL Various locations. www.dartmoor.
gov.uk/enjoy-dartmoor/moor-otters
81 stunning sculptures of otters with cubs – all designed and decorated by local and national artists will be located with businesses, community groups and in public areas across Dartmoor, in Plymouth and in Gateway towns and villages. Join their Facebook group ‘Moor Otters Arts Trail’ for updates and details.
29TH MAY TO 13TH JUNE
GET UP AND GROW RHS Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8PH
www.rhs.org/rosemoor Garden trail, fun activities and workshops for all the family. RHS members get free entry. Book entry online.
FROM 29TH MAY
MAD ABOUT MAPPING Various Dartmoor Visitor Centres.
www.dartmoor.gov.uk Learn to read maps and challenge yourself to find hidden treasures.
29TH MAY TO 6TH JUNE
‘CAUSE MAYHEM THIS MAY’ AT CREALY Crealy Theme Park & Resort, Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DR.
www.crealy.co.uk Enjoy everything that Crealy has to offer. Also see the return of Buddy Bear to the outdoor Piazza Stage with his new show – Buddy’s Big Bash!
29TH TO 31ST MAY
THE GINGERBREAD MAN Theatre Royal Plymouth, Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR.
www.theatreroyal.com Socially distanced performance - Join Stuff and Nonsense with this adaptation with a mix of puppetry, live-action, great music and humour. Recommended for ages 3+. Tickets from £10.
FROM 29TH MAY
MAY HALF TERM AT WOODLANDS Woodlands Family Theme Park, Totnes, TQ9 7DQ
www.woodlandspark.com
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Fun for all the family and character appearances from Paw Patrol’s Chase on 31st May, Hey Duggee on 1st June and Titan the Robot on 4th June. Meet Richie the Raptor & Tank the Triceratops on their Dinosaur Days.
30TH MAY TO 3RD JUNE
HALF TERM AT NICHOLAS PRIORY, EXETER St Nicholas Priory, Mint Lane, EX4 3BL Open to the public from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 30th and Monday 31st. Admission fee but donations welcome. Children's activities: 11am and 2pm on Tues 1st, Wed 2nd and Thurs 3rd. Brass rubbing morning sessions & Postcard drawing and colouring afternoon sessions. £3 per child - book via the website.
31ST MAY
£5 FUN DAY Dynamic Adventure, The Adventure Centre, Dartington, Totnes, TQ0 6EQ
www.dynamicadventurescic.co.uk Participate in a number of family outdoor activities including zipline, high ropes, archery and rock climbing for as little at £5.
2ND TO 3RD JUNE
MR STINK (OUTDOOR THEATRE) The Great Lawn, Dartington Trust, Dartington.
www.dartington.org See David Walliams’ best seller on the outdoor stage. Packed with fun, humour and a heart warming message. Tickets from £12, family ticket deals available.
5TH TO 6TH JUNE
EXETER RESPECT FESTIVAL To be confirmed.
www.exeter-respect.org Details are still to be confirmed at the time of going to press. At the time of writing, there is an aim to host a live event along with online activities.
9TH TO 10TH JUNE
THE THREE MUSKETEERS Theatre Royal Plymouth, Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR.
www.theatreroyal.com Socially distanced performance - join local theatre company Le Navet Bete for this comedy adventure adaptation of the classic story. Tickets from £18.
FROM 10TH JUNE
COBWEB’S MAGICAL GARDEN (OUTDOOR THEATRE)
Soapbox Children’s Theatre -Just inside Devonport Park at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Road, Plymouth, PL1 4QH.
www.stiltskin.org.uk. Magical spring show from Stiltskin. Come and find out who lives at the bottom of the garden.
Recommended for under 8’s and their families. Tickets from £10, under 1 years free
11TH TO 12TH JUNE
TREASURE ISLAND Theatre Royal Plymouth, Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR.
www.theatreroyal.com Socially distanced performance – join local theatre company La Navet Bete for this comedic adaptation of the famous story. Recommended for ages 7+. Tickets from £18
11TH TO 12TH JUNE
TOBY BUCKLAND’S GARDEN FESTIVAL Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, EX6 8JQ.
www.tobygardenfest.co.uk Two-day gardening show with activities for all the family, local food and craft and gardening talks and stalls
19TH TO 20TH JUNE
RAINBOW RUN 2021 – YOUR WAY (VIRTUAL EVENT) Online.
www.chsw.org.uk Sign up for free and complete 5k or any distance of your choice. Choose to complete it in one go, or shorter bursts over the two days to help raise vital funds to support families across the South West for Children’s Hospice South West.
22ND JUNE TO 4TH JULY
400: A HISTORICAL COMEDY Theatre Royal Plymouth, Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR.
www.theatreroyal.com Socially distanced performance - join local theatre company Le Navet Bete for this brand new action-packed comedy show celebrating 400 years of history in and influenced by Plymouth. Tickets from £18.
26TH JUNE
BUBBLICIOUS UNLOCKED – FAMILY RAVE Soapbox Children’s Theatre - Just inside Devonport Park at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Road, Plymouth, PL1 4QH.
www.stiltskin.org.uk. Family friendly dance party – UV décor, smoke, bubbles, walkabout performers, parachute games and lots more. Free UV glitter makeover and arts and crafts chill-out area. Tickets from £10. Pre-walking children go free but need a ticket.
2ND TO 4TH JULY
DEVON COUNTY SHOW Westpoint Exeter, Clyst St Mary, EX5 1DJ.
www.devoncountyshow.co.uk One of the biggest events in the county calendar and the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day out sampling the many wonders of the local countryside.
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