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What's on this May Half Term in Devon

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The Victoria Hotel is getting ready for a fun-filled sunny May half-term packed full of family fun and Devon delights for all guests to enjoy. Take a look below at what's on across Exeter and Easter Devon this half term at Devon's top attractions. 

Royal Albert Memorial Museum

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter offers a fantastic variety of exhibitions, workshops, and activities this half term:

  • May 28th: Make your own protective hamsa hand out of clay. Take it home and hang it up to bring good luck and protection to you and your family.
  • May 29th: Create your own magic lantern slides using tracing paper, cardboard, and oodles of imagination.
  • May 30th: Dress up in costumes from all eras and parts of the world, suitable for kids and adults alike

Powderham Castle Outdoor Cinema

The Outdoor Cinema is back from 24th to 26th May. Join them for a weekend of movie magic under the stars at Powderham. Grab your friends and family, and head to the beer garden before sitting down to enjoy feel-good films such as Barbie, Cars, The Greatest Showman, Mamma Mia, Encanto, and more. Choose from one or all three films to make it a mega-movie weekend.

Stuart Line Cruises Oldest Shipping Canal Cruise

Cruise along the oldest working shipping canal in Europe with Stuart Line Cruises! This trip sails through 8 miles of manmade waterway and utilizes two manually operated locks at Turf Locks and Double Locks. The journey includes passing under the M5 Motorway Bridge and halting the main road as the Countess Weir Swing Bridge opens to allow the boat through. 

Crealy Theme Park & Resort BMX Battle

At Crealy Theme Park & Resort some of the UK’s best BMXers battle it out in the Fusion Extreme stunt show. Watch the awe-inspiring, adrenaline-fuelled tricks and stunts! Plus, the Soak Zone re-opens ready for the sunshine. Splash about in the water fountains and run through the jets, so don’t forget your swimming gear! Join Sooty and Co. in Sooty’s Magic Show and experience the magic and mayhem up close! Meet the star of the show and get your picture taken with Sooty in his Meet and Greets.

The Donkey Sanctuary Drizzle's Green Guardians Trail

Follow Drizzle’s Green Guardians trail at The Donkey Sanctuary and discover the spring wildlife at the sanctuary this half term. Additionally, explore the new Bat Beacon exhibition, attend daily talks, enjoy scenic walks, and visit the award-winning gardens. Of course, you'll also have the chance to meet hundreds of adorable donkeys. 

Seaton Pearl Pirate Tram

All aboard the ‘Seaton Pearl Pirate Tram’ at Seaton Tramway, setting sail again this year on 29th May. Ahoy, me Hearties. This year, the "Seaton Pearl" embarks on a voyage along the Axe Estuary, where we'll search for "booty" at Colyton Station, with all children receiving a treasure. You can also purchase treats at the Tramstop Café and browse the gift shop for plenty of pirate and tram souvenirs.

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