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.
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
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
Children’s activities at local National Trust properties
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 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.
