What to Do on an Easter Break to Devon

“Blessed with a gorgeous coastline – think the rugged Jurassic Coast – and a countryside dusted with spring daffodils and other natural gems, Devon is a picturesque location for an Easter escape. Satisfy your sweet tooth on an Easter egg hunt at a National Trust property, head out to a sandy beach or mark Good Friday with traditional fish and chips. Here’s a round up of what to do in Devon over Easter weekend.

Find Treats on an Easter Egg Hunt
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Easter wouldn’t be Easter without a chocolate egg or two – and, thankfully, the National Trust is once again running its Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts at properties across the UK. In Devon, the game will be held at the Georgian property Antony. While you’re searching for sweet treats, be sure to take in the topiary and sculptures in the grand gardens. And, eggs found, make some time for the 18th century house itself – the property has a storied past.

Egg hunts take place between 1 and 13 April, 12-4.30pm.

See the Daffodils with a Trip to Hartland Abbey
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The yellow blooms are a sign that spring has very much sprung in Devon and you can spot them around the grounds of Hartland Abbey. The gardens also include the Baronet’s Bog Garden and the Camellia Garden, so you can get your fill of flora before heading inside the 12th century abbey.

A great day out for the full family, younger ones can take part in egg hunts across the woodlands on the 12 and 13 April, 11am-5pm.

Learn to Surf at the Beach
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The Easter weekend sees sea temperatures get a little warmer – perfect for those of you who like nothing better than pulling on a wet suit and getting into the water. Devon is especially popular with surfers, and whether you’ve surfed before or not, there are plenty of schools and hire shops around the beaches of Devon to help with all your needs.

If you’re not quite feeling up to surfing just yet, why not have a go at paddle boarding? Alternatively, rent a kayak and take in a new view of the Jurassic Coast. Some of the best shores for starting out on include Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe.

Visit the Chicks at The Big Sheep
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Each year The Big Sheep adventure park hosts its Easter Eggstravaganza Festival (very clever, we like what they’ve done there). As is befitting its name, a whopping 30,000 chocolate eggs are hidden across the grounds.

If you’ve already had your fill of egg finding, pay a visit to Pets Corner. Children can step inside the pens and pet small animals from chicks to piglets. You can even have a go at bottle-feeding lambs.

The Easter Eggstravaganza Festival takes place between 30 March and 13 April.

Snack on Hot Cross Buns in Sidmouth
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The story goes something like this – over 150 years ago, local bakers shut up shop on Good Friday leaving it to the local parish to bake the Easter hot cross buns in their absence; which they then gave out for free. Fast-forward to today and the tradition endures – children are invited to pick up a goody bag containing the doughy treats and little extras from Bedford Lawn at 9am on Good Friday.

While you’re there, take the opportunity to explore the Jurassic Coastline, which stems from Sidmouth’s rocky beach. There’s also the South West Coast Path leading to Ladram Bay, which offers you views of the town’s red cliffs.

Spot Easter Chicks in Clovelly
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Every Easter, chicks are hidden around the quaint harbour town of Clovelly for children to find. Follow a map around the harbour town to see how many you can spot. Little ones who find 10 are rewarded with a chocolate egg. Those who find 15 get an extra special prize.

The postcard-perfect coastal town is well worth a wander around with its cobbled streets and colourful harbour. For a longer walk, take the trail to the Clovelly waterfall to see where the mythological wizard Merlin was supposedly born.

Tuck Into Fish and Chips on Good Friday
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Follow on with tradition and celebrate Good Friday with a classic hearty fish and chip supper. The good news is that wherever your Easter break in Devon takes you, you’re very likely to be within easy reach of an award-winning chip shop. In Dartmouth, you can enjoy Norwegian cod at Rockfish – fried in the shop’s special batter – right by the embankment. Or, if you happen to be in Babbacombe, try Hanbury’s on Princes Street, a family-run fish and chip shop with views out to the sea.

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