The dreaded fantastic school summer holidays are almost upon us! And yet again the terrific Honiton Learning Community have compiled a list of activities taking place in the Honiton area.
Here are the highlights:
I Love Sports
Honiton Leisure Centre – 28.07.14 – 29.08.14 (excluding 25.08.14) SportZmix Day Camps: sports, 8.30am – 5.00pm (half days available) Full day from £10 - £20. Ages 5–11.
Contact Details
- www.ledleisure.co.uk
- Tel: 01404 42325
- Location: School Lane, Honiton
Swimming
Honiton Swimming Pool – Fun Splash: Mon – Fri 1.30pm – 2.30pm. Courses available. Prices vary
Contact Details
- www.ledleisure.co.uk
- Tel: 01404 42325
- Location: School Lane, Honiton
Donkeys
The Donkey Sanctuary – Children’s Activities, Wildlife Week 27 July – 2 August, 11am–3pm - a week of fun activities, no booking required - £3 for face painting & nature explorer pack, and bug hunt 2pm – 3pm.
Donkey Grooming, 19 July to 7 September, 11am–3pm – no booking required, £3 per person.
Contact Details
- www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
- Tel: 01395 573156
- Email: visitus@thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
- Location: Sidmouth
Football
Exeter City Football in the Community, Soccer Road show,
- Honiton – Fri 1 Aug - £13.50
- Feniton -Mon 11 & Tues 12 Aug - £24.30,
- Feniton – Tue 2 & Wed 3 Aug - £24.30
Age: 5 – 14, Course times: 10am – 3pm. 10% discounts for 2 or more siblings booked for both days. Red Army discount applies!
Contact Details
- www.exetercityfc.co.uk
- Location: Honiton Primary School
- Location: Feniton Football Club
- Tel: 01392 255611
Honiton Library
Summer Reading Challenge 2014 - Mythical Maze. See www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk for more details
Pop in to the library to register – presentation of certificates and medals on 3 September. Free competitions
Contact Details
- www.devon.gov.uk/honiton_library
- Location: New Street, Honiton
- www.mythical-maze.org.uk
Wildlife
Events taking place throughout the holidays, such as –
Wild Life Ramble at Fire Beacon Hill – Tue 29 July – 8.30am – 10.30am. Booking required, donations welcome.
Branscombe Family Bug Hunt, Wed 6 Aug – 1pm – 3pm. No booking, FREE. Meet at National Trust Information Centre
East Devon Heath Week – 27th July – 3rd Aug, begins with a Family Festival Day at Woodbury Castle, inc tractor & mountain bike safari rides, storytelling & music
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Offwell Woods – free open events for families throughout August. See website for details – booking required.
Contact Details
- www.eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside
- Tel: 01395 517557
- Email: countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk
- www.eastdevonaonb.org
- Booking– 01404 831881 (Offwell Woods)
- www.britishcountryside.webplus.net
Children’s Festival
At Sidmouth Folk Week, 1st – 8th Aug, daily events based at Blackmore Gardens, workshops, craft sessions, showcases and dance displays. Family evening shows and 60th anniversary celebration this year.
Contact Details
- www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk
- Box Office: 01395 577952
Animals
Ferne Animal Sanctuary – 8miles from Honiton, signposted from A30. Annual admission charge £2 adult, £1 child. 10am–5pm, 7 days a week. 300 animals, nature trail, play areas.
Events: Sun 20 July – Ferne Music Festival at Haselbury Mill nr Crewkerne – music from numerous bands from 1pm – 10.30pm. £5, under 10’s go free. www.facebook.com/fernemusicfest
Wed 30 July – Family Fun Day – 11am – 4pm. Stalls, bouncy castle, performers, competitions & pets corner. Entry: £5 per family.
Contact Details
Dance
Dance workshops – 28 July & 22 August from 10am – including Street, Bollywood, Samba & Flamenco.
Adults £3.50, U16’s £2.50 per workshop
Contact Details
- www.beehivehoniton.co.uk
- Email: boxoffice@honiton.co.uk
- Location: Dowell Street, Honiton
Animals
Axe Valley Wild Life Park, Mon - Fri 10am–5pm.
Adults £8, Child £6 under 3’s – free. Family £26.
Summer Holiday activities will take place Sundays, Tuesday, Wednesday & Fridays.
Contact Details
- www.axevalleypark.co.uk
- Location: Summerleaze Farm, Kilmington, Nr Axminster EX13 7RA
- Off A35 (B3261) near Axminster
Festival
Bicton Fest 2014 – Bicton College – Fri 29 – Sun 31 Aug.
See the best of Devon’s musical talent
Various ticketing options available – 3 day camping £35, day tickets £20, 1 night camping pass £10. Under 12’s FREE
Contact Details
Gallery
Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Summer Bunting Workshop - Sat 23 Aug – 11am – 3pm
Free family drop-in (donations welcome). Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Contact Details
- www.thelmahulbert.co.uk
- Location: Elmfield House, Honiton
- Tel: 01404 45006
- Email: info@thelmahulbert.com
Show
Honiton Agricultural Show – Thurs 7 August
Alpaca, Cattle, Sheep & Horse classes, vintage tractors, dog shows and much more.
Advance purchases £13 per adult. Under 16’s FREE
Contact Details
Children’s Society
The Children’s Centre will be hosting a number of events for younger families in August – including Bug Hunting, Stay & Play Pop-up Community Event and Messy Stay & Play.
Contact Details
Cars
Honiton Hill Rally – 24 & 25 August.
Nr Stockland between A30 (Honiton) & A35 (Axminster).
Lots of activities for children including Circus Workshop.
Contact Details
Written by Daniel H Pavey
dan@honiton.com
