Thrill seekers head to Devon for the half term ride of their lives!
From challenging water coasters and giant kites to wild walks and time travel Tudor style, Devon has everything for the active and fun seeking family this Whitsun spring half term. For more events and information on accommodation in Devon, including late availability and special offers check out: www.visitdevon.co.uk A thrilling new water ride, Vortex, will be opening (Saturday 29 May) with a splash at Crealy Adventure Park near Exeter to give a new twist to half term fun and mayhem. The state of the art triple tube water coaster is the only one in the UK which includes special effects, lights and sounds as you negotiate its every twist and turn. Groups of 15 or more will be able to take advantage of the half price ticket offer to mark the launch of Vortex. Also at Crealy at the end of half term families may be tying themselves up in knots as they take part in the Guinness Book of Records attempt to break the record for the ‘largest three legged race’ (Saturday 5 June). This is in association with Families for Children Adoption Agency as part of National Family week 2010. Prices to Crealy include a group ticket for four people at just £12.95 per person; see www.crealy.co.uk for more details of opening times and prices and park passes and offers. Not far from Crealy Adventure Park is the lovely coastal town of Exmouth which is host to the Exmouth Kite Festival (5 -6 June). Exotic and giant kites will be put through their paces by some of the world’s most renowned kite flyers and display teams at the town’s recreation ground near the River Exe. Make sure you are not late for the special Wonderland Week at Powderham Castle (29 May - 4 June). Step through the looking glass and meet the Mad Hatter or follow the white rabbit’s trail through the wonderful grounds and gardens at Powderham Castle and join in a Wonderland tea party, all dressed up as your favourite Wonderland character. Sessions will be at set times during the day and are included in the admission price. Tickets cost £9.50 for adults, children under five go free, tickets for children aged 5 - 14 cost £7.50 or a family ticket costs £26.50. Check out www.powderham.co.uk and www.exeterandessentialdevon.co.uk The North Devon Festival which kicks off on Saturday 29 May has a month long series of arts and exciting community events: www.northdevonfestival.org.uk The Westward Ho! Potwalloping Festival is a three-day community event held over the Bank Holiday weekend. It celebrates the Potwalloping (pebble throwing) tradition which dates back to the 1800s. It is family friendly with street performers, music and arts and crafts. For more details see www.potwalloping.co.uk www.northdevon.com Step back in time at St Nicholas’s Priory in Exeter to compare life for children in World War Two with the experiences of a child in Tudor times, (Tuesday 1 June 10.30-12.30) free admission. St Nicholas’s priory is a former Benedictine priory that has been faithfully restored to represent the home of a Tudor family, complete with Elizabethan furnishings and staff in period dress. On Friday 4 June there will be a session at the priory looking at herbs and cooking in the Tudor age. For more details see: www.rammuseum.org.uk Take a walk on the wild side and get back to nature with TV presenter Nick Baker who will be hosting some wild walks in South Devon and Dartmoor. A Wild Day Out (Monday 31 May) will feature Nick leading you through the beauty and wildlife of the Dart Valley. Prices are £50.00 per adult or £5.00 per child (Tel 01803 868269) or try the Monsters in the Dark trail (Monday 31 May), a night time walk that confronts natures nocturnal beasts. Prices are £25 per adult; £5.00 per child (Tel 01803 868269) or visit: www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk Children in Plymouth (29 May - 6 June) are being told to ‘lose themselves’ at the National Marine Aquarium during half term week. Children aged under fifteen who turn up at the aquarium in disguise or camouflaged will get in free. It’s all part of an attempt to discover how the inhabitants of the aquarium use camouflage for their survival. For more details see: www.visitplymouth.co.uk or www.national-aquarium.co.uk Half term fun would not be complete in Devon without a visit down on the farm to Pennywell farm near Buckfastleigh, in South Devon. From Shire horses to tiny miniature pigs, Pennywell has every sort of farm animal that will delight all members of the family. The new Red Rocket tractor and trailer ride will help your visit go with a swing along with fun and frolics with Nutty Noah and Dan the Hat. www.pennywellfarm.co.uk For more information about Visit Devon, contact Rosie Bates, General Manager, T/: 01392 332828 or E/: rosie@visitdevon.co.uk or go to www.visitdevon.co.uk For further press information please contact: Jane Adkins T/: 01935 813114 M/: 07960 698089 E/: jane@aheadforpr.co.uk Gail Livingstone T/: 01823 252415 M/:07767 055595 E/: gail@aheadforpr.co.uk About Visit Devon Visit Devon is the destination management organisation responsible for promoting Devon to the world. The organisation acts as a voice for tourism in Devon and its aim is simple - to increase the number of visitors to Devon by promoting the county as a year-round destination for business or leisure. The organization brings together, adds value to and enhances the work and activities undertaken by the six Area Tourism Partnerships across the county. Visit Devon is committed to growing the tourism sector sustainably, increasing the skills within the industry, and raising the quality of the visitor experience. Visit Devon is a public-private partnership limited by guarantee. The not for profit company comprises of nine member organizations including the six Area Tourism Partnerships (Exeter and Essential Devon, Visit Plymouth, North Devon+, The Dartmoor Partnership, The English Riviera Tourist Board, and Visit South Devon) Devon County Council, The Devon Association of Tourist Attractions (Data), and Devon Farms. Visit Devon is the trading name of Destination Devon Ltd.
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