Easter in North Devon – Top Things to DO!
As nature awakens, coastal paths bloom and quiet shores soak up the first days of the spring’s warmth, Easter breaks in North Devon are a wonderful opportunity to get out in the area’s beautiful surroundings and reconnect with loved ones!
With plenty of themed activities to keep the whole family entertained, North Devon is the perfect location for your Easter getaway.
Read our blog below and hunt out your favourites!
Easter Egg Hunts in North Devon
Woolacombes Easter hunt (Tourist Information Centre)
Pick up your trail map from the Tourist information centre along Woolacombe’s Esplanade and head out to find 10 clues hidden around the breath-taking Woolacombe dunes. Complete this nature-inspired activity and to claim a yummy prize!
The trail takes place between the 29th March to the 14th April, from 10.30am to 17.00pm.
£3 per child includes the trail map, a pencil and chocolate egg at the end!
Easter chick hunt in Clovelly
Children receive a village map on entry to Clovelly and mark the location of the Easter chicks dotted around the cobbled streets down to the quay of this quaint seaside village.
Collect a prize from the visitor’s centre on completion (at least 10 checks to win a prize)
The trail takes place to form the 29th March to the 1st April.
Baggy Point Easter Trail
Collect your trail map from the car park welcome hut or from Stanliegh tea rooms. Walk along the stunning coastal path towards the end of the famous baggy point jutting into the Atlantic sea. Spot seals along the route and explore nature-themed activities.
The trail takes place between the 29th March to the 14th of April, from 10.30am to 5pm.
There are two trail routes, one for little legs and one for longer legs! The route is well surfaced but not wheelchair or buggy accessible due to steps.
£3 per child includes the trail map, a pencil and chocolate egg at the end!
Easter fun on the farm
Head to the Big Sheep for an egg-stravaganza this Easter! Go on a hunt around the farm and discover the hidden letters that spell a word for your chance to win. If Easter trails are not enough, you can also feed the lambs, watch live animal shows and brave the rides! There are indoor soft play areas for younger guests plus, look out for your chance to meet the Easter bunny.
Quince Honey Farm
Ever wanted to explore a day in the life of a busy bee? At Quince Honey Farm enjoy beautiful nectar gardens, guided tours exclusive bee-keeping experiences and a large soft play.
There is also a great family-friendly restaurant on site too to refuel after all that exploring!
Open for Easter fun from the 29th March to the 14th April!
Easter Grotto at the Milkyway
There’s a feast of chocolatey Easter fun being laid on at the Milky Way this school holiday.
Journey down the rabbit hole to discover the theme park’s unique Easter Grotto and collect a chocolatey treat from the Easter Bunny.
The grotto is for children aged one to 10 and visits must be booked when you buy your park entry tickets. There is a small additional charge for the grotto.
28th March to the 7th April.
Heddon Valley
Begin in a large garden and explore along the river, through the beautiful woodland and towards the sea looking out for clues and activities along the way. As we enter spring look out for rare butterflies dancing amongst the blooms!
Pick up your trail map from the Heddon Valley visitor hub or the pantry Café.
The trail takes place between the 29th of March and the 14th of April, from 10.30am to 4pm.
£3 per child includes the trail map, a pencil and chocolate egg at the end!
Lorna Doone Valley
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Lorna Doone on an Easter trail.
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Fri 29 March – Sun 14 April, from 10.30am to 5pm, explore the magical Lorna Doone Valley.
The price of the trail is £3 per child and includes a trail map and a chocolate egg or free from alternative.
Wildlife and Dinosaur park
The eggs you are hunting are from the Jurassic era here! Find the dinosaur eggs dotted around the park and collect your prize at the end!
Meet a variety of animals on your way around, and watch the animal shows including the sea-lion, meerkats and wolves’ feeding time! Be careful, the T-red awakens on the hour every hour, don’t miss it!
Trail takes place from 29th March to 14th April.
Easter at Arlington Court
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Arlington Court on an Easter trail.
Pick up your Easter trail pack from visitor reception then make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. The trail takes place between Fri 29 March – Sun 14 April from 10am-4pm, with last entry at 3.30pm, so come along and explore the beautiful gardens and grounds of Arlington Court.
The price of the trail is £3 per child and includes a trail map and a chocolate egg or free from alternative.
The giant Easter egg hunt!
Go on a giant Easter egg hunt (one for the camera!) and enjoy walking around the stunning RHS Rosemoor gardens. Search for the giant eggs hidden around the gardens to win a chocolate prize!
Meet the Easter Bunny on select days or join RHS for a organized ‘Great Wool’ weekend.
Held from the 29th March to the 14th April between 10am and 5pm.
have an egg on us!
Make the most of the Easter holidays with a stay at Byron! Gather your friends and family together for a week of memory making. There’s plenty of weather-proof fun for everyone to enjoy here, with the stunning three-mile beach, heated indoor pool and games room, sauna and treatment room.
Don’t forget COMPLIMENTARY CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS for each child confirmed on the booking form over Easter Weekend*. (For stays booked before 26th March)
Other Easter Activities
If you are egg-hausted from all that Easter egg hunting then why not check out what else you can do over Easter in North Devon!
Learn to Surf
With many of the surf schools reopening for the warmer days ahead, Easter is a great time to learn to surf. With quieter beaches and sea temperatures on the rise, it’s a great time to take on the waves for the first time or enhance your skill if you have surfed before.
We recommend Woolacombe Surf Centre based in Woolacombe who can provide group and personal lessons and supply all the kit!
Byron offers 10% off Woolacombe Surf School as part of our Partners scheme.
Read more about our water-based activity partners here!
Wet weather contingency
Although we are big believers in embracing the weather, some days call for indoor activities.
Luckily many of our local attractions provide indoor weatherproof fun for all ages! Check out our list of recommend attractions below.
Indoor and outdoor rides, play areas, craft areas, and interactive shows!
- Quince honey farm – Create a buzz about bee-keeping and honey collecting! Roll beeswax candles see honey productions and meet the hive. With a fantastic large indoor soft play there is something to keep everyone entertained.
- Air Extreme – A room full of trampolines to bounce off all that surplus energy! A variety of sessions offered for differing ages so everyone can feel safe and free to bounce!
- Exmoor Zoo – Enjoy a day out exploring one of the west country’s hidden gems. Experience a truly unique rural zoo set into a beautiful Exmoor valley.
Get on your bike
As the days extend discover North Devon by bike along the infamous Tarka Trail. Running from Braunton to Mid-Devon this former rail-way track is family friendly due to its flat terrain on traffic free lanes.
Take the trail through beautiful countryside, coastal edges and popular villages and enjoy a plethora of picnic spots, cafes and pubs to refresh after a good days activity!
There are several bike rentals close by including Barnstaple’s Tarka Trail Cycle Hire or closer to Woolacombe we recommend Torr Moor and Sea or North Devon Bike Hire!
onsite facilities at byron
And if that’s not enough to fill your Easter itinerary to the brink, don’t forget about our onsite indoor facilties including heated pool, sauna, gym and games room! Perfect for all the family to enjoy.
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