Find family Easter activities and things to do in Devon with Devon’s Top Attractions
Spring is Here: Enjoy Egg-citing Easter Events in Devon
Spring has officially sprung, and with it comes a burst of colour, joy, and Easter events in Devon that promise something for everyone. Across the county, Devon’s Top Attractions are rolling out the red carpet for families, friends, and little ones ready to embrace the magic of Easter.
Whether you’re hunting for chocolate eggs, meeting fluffy new arrivals on the farm, or enjoying laugh-out-loud live shows, there’s no shortage of family Easter activities to make your school holidays truly unforgettable. From interactive workshops to creative crafts and hands-on animal encounters, every attraction has something unique and exciting to offer.
Don’t be surprised if the Easter Bunny makes a surprise appearance – he’s been known to pop up in the most unexpected places! With themed trails, colourful displays, and festive fun around every corner, there’s never been a better time to explore all the things to do in Devon this Easter.
What’s On Easter in North Devon
At Clovelly from 18th to 21st April, children receive a village map on entry. This is to mark the location of a number of Easter chicks perched up and down the cobbled High Street to the quay. If they spot at least 10 chicks, they can return the map to the Visitor Centre reception to win a prize.
Milky Way Adventure Park – from 8th to 21st April you’re invited to journey down the rabbit hole to Easter Bunny HQ to meet the friendly Egg-sperts who help the Easter Bunny deliver his Easter magic. You’ll enter into the crazy Egg-sperts’ world where you’ll help solve puzzles, make music and have lots of fun checking out the clever egg production process. Next, you’ll be invited into the Easter Bunny’s front room, where those aged 1-11 will meet the Bunny and receive a special Easter egg money box to decorate – complete with chocolatey treats inside!
Crack the Egg-nigma code (from 5th to 21st April) at RHS Garden Rosemoor! As well as the classic quest, children can turn ‘detective’ when they seek out the colourful eggs hidden in the beautiful gardens. Grab a code-breaker pack with top-secret information to crack the ‘egg-nigma’ code. Cunning code crackers will be rewarded with chocolate treats for solving the challenge. Plus enjoy Easter crafts, welly walks, face painting and a host of live performances and activities – you can even meet the Easter Bunny!
Join The Big Sheep in Bideford for the BIG Easter Trail and WIN an Easter Egg! There’s an Easter Themed Photo Opportunity for your little Bunnies, too! Visit the newborn lambs, cuddle the puppies and fluffy bunny rabbits in Pets’ Corner. Feed the sheep and goats, say hello to the Alpacas and Easter chicks in the Animal Barn. You will love the hilarious live shows, including the world-famous Sheep Race, thrilling rides and brilliant indoor and outdoor play.
Hop into a magical Easter Eggsplorers adventure at Watermouth Castle from 5th to 21st April. Meet the Easter Bunny and snap a photo! Join the Easter Eggsplorers Trail! Find the giant Easter eggs that are hidden around the park, each marked with a special symbol. Can you find them all and crack the secret word? Solve the puzzle and claim your special prize! Plus look out for their baby dragon, he’s playful, mischievous, and ready for his big appearance!
Hop on over to Dartington Crystal this Easter from 7th-21st April for a cracking good time! Get crafty with Easter-themed crafts, design your own dazzling glass masterpiece, and follow the egg-citing Easter Trail! Don’t forget to stop by the Teddy Factory to create your own cuddly friend. (small charge may apply to some activities). After all that fun, treat yourself to some delicious Easter goodies in the newly refurbished Pavilion Café. Then, shop ‘til you hop in the mega sale, with sparkling glassware from just £3.50!
Sailings to Lundy Island re-start on Thursday 3rd April on board MS Oldenburg from either Bideford or Ilfracombe depending on the tide. No visitor can fail to be impressed by the sense of space, the Island’s natural beauty, its silence and its life. It is also a place for those with special interests including birdwatchers, divers, climbers, plant enthusiasts, archaeologists, geologists and historians. Short breaks on Lundy are available to book, for more information Click here:
Come along to Quince Honey Farm this Easter and enjoy fun for all the family, including a Cheeky Chicks Quiz, honey tasting, seed planting, indoor and outdoor play plus the return of their Beekeeping Demos! The Easter activity programme runs daily from 10am until 4pm and you can quite easily spend the whole day there exploring the site. Have a go at the Cheeky Chicks Quiz running from 5th-21st April – find the cheeky chicks, answer the questions, then claim your prize!
What’s On Easter in Exeter & East Devon
At RAMM there are family workshops during the holidays including on 10th April international storyteller, Clive PiG, invites you to share some tasty tales from Devon. He’ll be serving up appetising stories about cream teas and cider, potatoes and pasties, and more. On 15th April step back in time and create your own beautiful corn dolly, just like those made for centuries by our ancestors. On 17th April join Nicola Knight, founder of Exe Chocolate, for a delightful and educational chocolate-making adventure! This hands-on workshop will immerse children in the magical world of bean-to-bar chocolate. Book online.
Head to Crealy Theme Park from 14th to 21st April where you’ll find an egg-citing adventure across the theme park. Solve the riddles and clues to claim your chocolate prize (under 14 year olds only).
Join Seaton Tramway on 13th & 20th April for adventure on board the Dinosaur Tram. This adventure-filled tram ride will have music, stories, a fossil dig, and a dinosaur activity area at Colyton Station! Help the Palaeontologists uncover the secrets of a land that time forgot. The adventure will begin at Seaton where a specially decorated enclosed tram. At the Dinosaur Activity Area, there will be a Dinosaur Dig and Fossil Excavation site.
At The Donkey Sanctuary follow the Easter Nature Trail around the sanctuary to discover what animals (besides donkeys) you could find living in the various habitats located across our land to claim a tasty Easter treat on completion. This entertaining Easter activity running from 1st to 21st April combines family fun, exercise and brainpower and is just £5 per trail, including an Easter egg on completion.
It’s all aboard for a fun-filled adventure this Easter at Pecorama from 8th to 19th April. Their Interactive Steam Train Trail is the perfect activity for families of all ages. Step into the world of steam trains as you navigate an exciting obstacle course packed with challenges and interactive games. You’ll learn fascinating facts about steam trains and the magic of railways. It’s an engaging blend of fun, teamwork, and discovery.
Explore, play and get active this Easter from 5th to 27th April at Killerton. Follow the interactive play trail through the grounds and gardens and discover what Killerton’s wild creatures get up to in Spring, and what their rangers do to help make Killerton their home. Follow the trail route around the garden and chapel grounds and complete each fun-filled activity. Don’t forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end! The price for each trail is £3.50 per child and includes a trail map and a chocolate egg.
Come along and meet Betsy Bunny and join the Bunny Trail at Devon Railway Centre from 18th to 21st April! Enjoy lots of Easter Fun as you explore the Bunny Trail and win an Easter gift. Grab a photo with the delightful Easter bunny, Betsy. All children will receive an Easter gift. Plus take a ride on two different railways, children can wave the flag to start the train, with railway themed indoor soft play area, indoor play coaches containing a ball pool, sand pit and more.
Book a cruise this Easter with Stuart Line Cruises and enjoy a trip on the calm and sheltered waters of the beautiful River Exe. These cruises are the best way to see the stunning scenery, wildlife and nature of the nationally renowned Exe Estuary. These circular cruises depart from Exmouth Marina, travelling the peaceful waters of the river, up near Powderham Castle and back.
This holiday visit Jurassic Discovery, your ultimate gateway to the prehistoric world and the iconic Jurassic Coast. See the age of dinosaurs brought to life through its immersive, lifelike animatronic exhibition and is a top choice for dinosaur-themed things to do in Devon. Enjoy the awe-inspiring ‘The Last Day of the Dinosaurs’, where you can walk alongside incredible, roaring animatronic giants plus kids will love our dino-themed soft play area, offering a safe, fun environment to climb, slide, and explore.
There are egg-citing Easter events throughout the holidays from 7th to 21st April at World of Country Life! Enjoy a full day out, including their Easter trail, and Easter crafts! You’ll find lots of fun things to do out and about and undercover!
What’s On Easter in Torbay & South Devon
At Babbacombe Model Village can you crack their Easter Egg Trail from 29th March to 27th April? Try and find all of their colourful eggs hidden in and around the gardens. All successful young explorers will enjoy a small gift! The 9-hole crazy golf course will add an exciting extra dimension of fun for the whole family. The course is great fun and is FREE with admission tickets.
Celebrate Easter at Paignton Zoo as you embark on the ultimate Easter challenge from 5th to 21st April and track down the giant golden eggs hidden around the zoo! Each egg holds a secret letter – write them down on your activity sheet and once you’ve discovered and unscrambled all five letters claim your FREE delicious prize! Plus on various dates in the holidays visit the Easter Bunny in her burrow at the Ark Theatre to hear the exclusive story she has written for everyone at Paignton Zoo! Perfect for young children.
Step into the enchanting depths of Kents Cavern this Easter holiday and experience a one-of-a-kind underground adventure! Easter Egglow is not just an Easter egg hunt – it’s a glow-in-the-dark experience that transforms the prehistoric caves into an illuminated wonderland. Journey through the winding passageways looking for glowing eggs. Explorers who manage to spot all the glowing eggs will be rewarded with a sweet treat.
From the charming stations at Buckfastleigh, Staverton, and Totnes, to the scenic line that connects them, the South Devon Railway offers a delightful array of activities for a full, fun, family day out. Explore their heritage stations, enjoy the picturesque steam train ride, and discover the unique attractions along the way. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, making it a perfect day steeped in tradition and nostalgia.
There are thousands of chocolatey prizes to be won as well as VIP tickets, goodies & a hamper at Pennywell Farm from 5th to 21st April! There’s the Egg-stravaganza Trail, Photo Competition, guess the weight of the Easter Bunny’s Helpers, guess how many eggs in the Jar. Take part in the Colouring Competition and upload a photo of your coloured-in bunny to be in with a chance of winning a prize and can you Find the Golden Egg somewhere around the farm? The Easter Scavenger Hunt is on the EASTER WEEKEND ONLY.
Come and meet Titan the Robot at Woodlands on 8th and 15th April. Prepare for hilarious robotic antics! With a unique blend of comedy, street theatre and music. Plus from 11th to 20th of April head to the Easter Bunny Grotto for an eggs-tra special adventure… explore the Rabbit Warren, tour the Easter Bunny’s House, discover the Chocolate Egg Factory, peek inside this tasty workshop where chocolate eggs are carefully crafted and meet the Easter Bunny! Plus there’s the marmalade-loving bear Paddington on 16th April or you can meet Bluey on 17th April!
Enjoy the wonderful world of Stick Man at Haldon Forest Park as you complete lots of fun, stick-based activities, discover tree-mendous facts and learn about forest wildlife. Grab your trail pack for just £4. Plus, join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies. Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way. Get your Forest Walkies with Wallace & Gromit pack for just £5 from the Info Pod.
Join House of Marbles from 18th to 21st April for a family-friendly Dino Easter Egg Hunt! Follow the dinosaur footprints to uncover clues, meet the expert palaeontologists and solve the mystery of the hidden dinosaur’s name. Gather all the eggs, piece together the puzzle and earn your Chocolate Easter Egg prize. Plus, on 19th & 21st April create charming Easter Keepsakes together in their special edition Glass Easter Chick Workshop. A hands-on session where you’ll craft four charming glass chicks, ideal for up to four people (12 years +).
There’s an Alpaca Experience on Thursday 17th April at Canonteign Falls. Enjoy a magical, one-of-a-kind alpaca experience where you can meet, hand-feed, and walk alongside these gentle animals. Create lasting memories with plenty of photo opportunities during a 45-minute session, including a full safety briefing. Plus Easter fun in the holidays. See website for details and booking.
Celebrate Easter at Becky Falls from 5th-21st April. Find out which of their animals lay eggs (some might surprise you) in their Easter-themed Challenge and win a go on the chocolate tombola. Prize everytime! Plus, a choice of three signposted circular walking trails, explore over 50 acres of woodland. Have a go at the free Nature Challenge and meet the goats, ponies, meerkats, giant tortoises and more. Enjoy the hourly Keeper Talks and help to feed the meerkats at 1pm!
There’s an egg-straordinary Easter offer at River Dart Country Park. Enjoy Easter Day Admission with unlimited returns (available with each online Easter Day Admission ticket purchased. Purchase a ticket and visit as many times as you like! Valid 5th – 21st April only). Dare Devil activities and Dartmoor Bike Park (additional cost pre-book online). Plus, meet the Easter Bunny (Fri 18th & Sat 19th April only. Additional cost and available to purchase on the day). £6.00pp for an all-day wristband giving access to a range of inflatables, including an Easter Trail.
Join The Box in Plymouth on 12th April for their family-friendly ‘Silent Disco’. Bring your little ones in to strut your stuff to some fab tunes on the dance floor underneath the Royal Naval ship’s figureheads. Perfect for children aged 6-16 and their adults. Plus, from 10.30-11am on 18th April for some very special storytelling on Good Friday. Children’s poet and author Jane Newberry will be there for an interactive session filled with Easter animal themed play-rhymes, songs, fun percussion and props. Plus there are some fantastic Easter arts and crafts activities and workshops too, see online for details.
Visit the National Marine Aquarium this Easter and enjoy one of Devon’s best days out. The Aquarium is made up of 4 main zones, with lots of different exhibits and animals found in each. The way the Aquarium is laid out means you start your journey in the local waters of Plymouth Sound. Dive deeper and immerse yourself into this wonderful blue Ocean world.
Anne Blackham, Marketing Manager at Devon’s Top Attractions, said “So many of our award-winning attractions have laid on a fantastic variety of fun activities for the Easter holidays! Spring is the perfect time to egg-splore a host of trails, hunts, crafts, shows, meet new baby animals, and look out for the Easter Bunny! Local families and visitors alike are guaranteed a cracking day out with attractions based right across the county. Get out in the spring sunshine, get some exercise and enjoy some quality time together.”
For more information on Devon events this Easter hop over to the events page on the website.
