May half term holiday is almost upon us (eek!) and if you’re looking for ideas of things to do locally, there is a lot on in and around Exeter. I’ve rounded up some of the activities for you.
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Next generation education in Exeter
Not only are the team at Tubers UK set to educate the next generation, they also take on locally sourced interns from a broad range of backgrounds who do three shifts a week in exchange for experience, expenses, support and mentoring on their own projects.
When 200 miles feels like 2000
As I watched the cityscape morph into yellow fields of rapeseed and rolling hills on our journey home yesterday…
Review: The all new Junior Driving School at Crealy
The instructors did point out that the ride is for children aged five to eleven, it isn’t a ride for adults (although you can get driven by your little one – if you dare).
Whitestone Park
Around four miles from Exeter City centre is a small village called Whitestone (pronounced Whitstone). In Whitestone you’ll find this gorgeous park with some epic views, complete with parking and toilets.
7 events to check out this Easter holiday in and around Exeter
There is a lot going on over Easter in Exeter, here are some of the fantastic events to give you some inspiration.. 1. The Creation station are back at RAMM On the 4th & 11th April pop along to the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and get creative while learning all about their Egyptian Tomb with…
We’ve moved! (and things I have learnt about living in the country)
Initially we were devastated (it would be our third move in two years) then it dawned on us that we had a fantastic opportunity to try something new. We had been talking about village / country living for a while and this was our chance to try it out. So when the hubster saw a beautiful country house in a lovely local village for rent – just a few miles from the city centre – it was love at first site.
Our February half term activities in Devon
We had a crazy week for February half term, here’s an overview of what we got up to..
10 more things to do during February half term in and around Exeter
I got some great feedback from my 9 Things to do in and around Exeter for February half term blog, so I have put together another blog with more things to do, hope you find it useful!
Bear Fitness: Getting down and dirty with Fran at The Bear Trail, Cullompton
This is a post by our new blogger Fran! Fran is originally from Doncaster and when she moved to Exeter in 2005 for a new job, she was told that ‘once people move to Devon, they never leave!’ It Turns out those people were right, she has been here ever since and loves the laid back way of life. Fran believes that fresh air is the best therapy for creating a little headspace, trying new things and having some fun. And that is what she likes to write about! This week she went to The Bear Trail to get muddy (it’s not just for kids you know).
9 things to do in and around Exeter during February half term.
1. Workshops and activities at Royal Albert Memorial Museum (£) There’s lots happening at RAMM this half term including, Little Explorer Classes and Creation Station sessions for under 5s. For older children (8+) there are workshops exploring animation techniques and special effects to tell a story of Elizabethan life and trade in Exeter. Tickets available online,…
Savour the moments
My baby girl is 4.. 4..! This morning we had a swimming lesson and as I watched her standing on the edge of the pool – her chunky little legs (that look just like mine in miniature), my Nanny’s curly hair and my husband’s beautiful olive skin – brought a smile to my face. As…
Exploring Exeter 