Easter

NHS in Devon prepares for Easter weekend

The NHS in Devon is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of many visitors start to arrive for the Easter weekend.

Visitors and local people are being encouraged to make best use of health services, especially as the Easter bank holiday weekend is a four-day break (18 – 21 April 2025).

The message is that urgent and emergency health care will be there...

A trio of family-friendly trails in the grounds of a five-star Dartmoor resort have been opened for family days out in the Easter holidays.

Bovey Castle has launched its Easter trail that challenges visitors to solve 11 seasonal riddles across its outdoor estate, which sits in 275 acres of countryside in Dartmoor National Park.

The British pastime of Letterboxing – which was formed in Dartmoor more than 150 years ago where walkers try to identify a package using clues and maps – is also available in the form of a trail...

The nation’s favourite and most out rageous ways to eat a Creme Egg revealed

In Cadbury’s new 'Admit it to Win' competition, fans can win up to £10,000 by confessing their unique Creme Egg eating style

How to eat a Creme Egg has long sparked lively debate amongst its fans, and now, thanks to a new survey*, we finally know the nation’s favourite methods for consuming this iconic Easter treat.

A poll of 1,500 adults who have ever tried the chocolate egg reveals...

Spend time with the family at the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary this Easter

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth makes the perfect free family day out this Easter while the new spring trail gives visitors the chance to win an Easter Egg too.

Set along the historic Jurassic Coast, the sanctuary is nestled in the heart of the countryside in the East Devon National Landscape.

The sanctuary is free to visit and there are daily talks, scenic walks, engaging...

Step into spring with the National Trust in Devon

Across Devon, National Trust gardens are filling with colourful spring blooms, and houses are looking tip-top after their intensive winter cleans.

There’s loads going on this season from Easter adventures and family trails to tree planting and learning about veteran trees to guided art tours and much more.

What’s more, every time you experience a National Trust day out, you...

Aldi donates 6,520 meals to good causes in Devon over Easter holidays

Aldi donated 6,520 meals to local good causes in Devon to help people in need over the Easter school holidays.

The supermarket’s stores across the UK have paired up with local charities, community groups and foodbanks through its partnership with community giving platform Neighbourly.

More than 550,000 meals were donated throughout the UK, with almost 2,000 UK causes...

South West NHS prepares for Easter visitor demand ahead of strikes

The NHS in the South West is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of an expected 16 million-plus visitors start to arrive, increasing demand for services.

The NHS in the South West is preparing for the start of the holiday season, as the first of an expected 16 million-plus visitors start to arrive, increasing demand for services.

Tourists and local...

Respect and protect our countryside this Easter

Devon & Cornwall Police are reminding people to respect and protect rural communities and businesses this Easter, when exploring the countryside.

With the tourism season traditionally starting over the Easter holidays, Cornwall and Devon’s population can increase by around a third.

Cornwall’s Rural Affairs Officer for Devon & Cornwall Police, PC Chris Collins said: “...

Tidal and Trail reopens ahead of Easter Holidays in Devon 

The newly named Tidal and Trail (T&T), is reopening ahead of the Easter holidays, offering hundreds of adults and children unique access to the beautiful Tarka Trail cycle route in North Devon. T&T, originally known as Bideford Bicycle Hire, was acquired by leading education platform Inspiring Learning, to enhance its outdoor learning facilities in the area, providing direct access to...

Meet the Easter Bunny at award-winning café this Easter

For a memorable family breakfast on Easter Saturday 8th April or Easter Sunday 9th April , hop along to the award-winning Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon, for some Easter indulgence and fun; guaranteed to make you and your little bunnies smile from ear to ear (£12 per adult and £10 per child which includes a choice of breakfast options and a drink). A delicious Easter lunch will also be...

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