half term

A host of opportunities to explore Devon the naturally healthy way are on offer during February half term, giving people the chance to take a deep breath of fresh air and make the most of Devon’s fantastic woodlands, parks and urban green spaces, moors and coasts.

Explore Devon is a new website packed with activities and places to go during the February half-term, and ways to entertain...

Half-term is now upon us and Plymouth has lots going on that will keep the kids happy and occupied, but won’t break the bank.

The outdoor ice rink is open on the Piazza in the City Centre, offering a fun day out for the whole family. Open to the public from 9am to 8.15pm Monday to Saturday and from 9am to 6.15pm on Sundays with skating starting at 9.30am, this provides a must-do...

Families wanting fresh air and fun have got their pick of events in the city from the seashore to woodlands this half term.

Plymouth’s Stepping Stones to Nature team have put on a packed programme of activities designed to get Plymouth people out and about.

Four organisations dedicated to helping people learn about nature, as well as feel happier, healthier and more connected...

Visitors to Derriford Hospital and the Civic Centre will be asked to pop-in and take a break from the norm at a travelling pop-up museum this half-term, where they can discover more about Plymouth’s fantastic local history and culture.

The ‘love our past’ pop-up museum will feature intriguing objects from the Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, fascinating documents from the Plymouth...

City dwellers can get a taste of life in the country this half-term without leaving Plymouth!

Events are being organised for the young and young- at-heart to get mucky this half -term by Plymouth City Council’s Stepping Stone to Nature team.

The programme is designed to get families out and about, enjoy the fresh air as well as get closer to nature and have some fun in the...

Five free or inexpensive things to do to keep the kids (and their parents, grandparents or carers) occupied this half-term.

1. Bake a Christmas cake

Autumn half term is the optimum time for baking a Christmas fruit cake, allowing time for it to mature for Christmas. But don't forget to 'feed' it regularly between now and the big day with brandy (or whisky or rum). Get the...

There will be spooky fun for families in North Prospect at the Books and Beast event.

Bug hunting, mask making and spooky stories are being organised by Plymouth City Council Neighbourhood Regeneration Team with the Library Service.

Children can dress up in their scariest costumes and come along from 1pm to 3pm on Tuesday 29 October at North Prospect library. Recycled materials...