The University of Birmingham's Human Interface Technologies Team joins forces with Pengelly Caves Trust to demonstrate a range of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Drone projects, many undertaken on Dartmoor, on the Southwest Coast Path, and under the waters of Plymouth Sound.  The Team will also demonstrate a recent project helping the Caves Trust to […]

Make magic swirling potion bottles. Begins with a short reading from George's Marvellous Medicine. All ages welcome.  Reserve a place here. Part of Devon Libraries Summer Reading Challenge

Come along and bring colour to this year's "Oceans of Plastic" chalk mural at the skatepark.   All ages welcome.  Children must be accompanied if under 10 years.  No need to book, just drop in.

Learn recipes to make at home - impress your friends and family.  Get familiar with ingredients and work together to produce a delicious lunch to share.  Then take a recipe sheet home to try it out there. Cooking from 10 am to 12 noon, then a shared lunch. Open to unaccompanied children aged 8 years […]

Bouncy castle and other inflatable fun in the Town Hall.  No need to book, just drop in.

Some games, mini den building and lighting cotton wool with fire steels! Suitable for all ages - children under 10 years must be accompanied.  Reserve your places here 

Another chance to make a set of juggling balls and learn to juggle with them!  Other circus skills may also be available! Led by Tom Parker Minimum age 5 years.  Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer.  Reserve a place here 

Try your hand at twiddling twigs, working with willow and textured strands. Make a willow wand, rainbow fish or a colourful heart. Led by Vimmy Vatish Suitable for ages 8 to 12 years.  Reserve your place here  

Make your own annoying instruments.  Begins with a short reading from Water Babies.  Part of Devon Libraries Summer Reading Challenge.  Reserve a place here.

Come and have a go at this workshop inspired by Studio Gibley’s animations. Create cunning creatures & people, learn new drawing skills, illustration ideas and character cut outs. Led by Cara Roxanne. Minimum age 10 years.  No need to book - just drop in.

Learn the art of origami (paper folding) Two hour-long workshops, limited to 10 children in each.  Minimum age 7 years Book your places here for 10 am workshop or here for 11 am workshop

Explore the area of Pengelly Caves to see the evidence of volcanoes, make your own and watch a demonstration. A bit messy so wear suitable clothing.  Bring a packed lunch. Suitable for age 10 years and over.  Reserve your place here  

Make your own glowing fairy or wizard jar - a magical light to take home and light up a special place. Led by Becci Eriksson of Participate Arts Minimum age 3 years.  Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer.  Reserve your place here

Learn recipes to make at home - impress your friends and family.  Get familiar with ingredients and work together to produce a delicious lunch to share.  Then take a recipe sheet home to try it out there. Cooking from 10 am to 12 noon, then a shared lunch. Open to unaccompanied children aged 8 years […]

Bouncy castle and other inflatable fun in the Town Hall.  No need to book, just drop in.

Come and join West Devon Arts to try an array of interesting art techniques in brilliant colours and make a great picture for your wall. Minimum age 7 years.  Reserve your place here

Make and decorate a set of beautiful story stones to help you and your friends tell the most amazing stories. Run by Becci Eriksson of Participate Arts.   Minimum age 3 years.  Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer.  Reserve your place here  

Print a bag or T-shirt to take home with your very own beautiful design Led by Becci Eriksson of Participate Arts Reserve your place here

This summer, get ready to make some mischief! In this fun-filled workshop you’ll discover what makes a great cartoon character, learn some top drawing tips and come up with your own brilliant creation. Maybe you’ll design the next Dennis the Menace or Minnie the Minx? Materials are provided and you get to keep your character […]

Make something from metal down at the Bungalow with a talented crafts person.  Get creative! Minimum age 10 years.  No need to book, just drop in

Swimming with the flumes and waves at the English Riviera Centre, followed by campfire lunch and a free play session at Wild Fox Adventure Playground  Minimum age 8 years.  Meet at Woodholme Car Park at 9.15 am prompt where minibus will be waiting. Led by Play Torbay.  A deposit of £3 is required when booking […]

Conjure up some magic skills! Two hour-long workshops, each limited to 10 children.  Minimum age 7 years Book here for 10 am workshop or here for 11 am workshop

Dartmoor Skies and The Clockwork Moth take you on a voyage through the Solar System. Take your seat in our spaceship (some imagination required) and prepare for launch! This is a family friendly event and we encourage you to ask lots of space-themed questions. Minimum age 3 years.  Children under 10 years must be accompanied […]

Come and see the Dartmoor skies Cosmos show and decorate a starry cosmos mug too! Minimum age 3 years.  Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer.   Reserve your place here   

Learn recipes to make at home - impress your friends and family.  Get familiar with ingredients and work together to produce a delicious lunch to share.  Then take a recipe sheet home to try it out there. Cooking from 10 am to 12 noon, then a shared lunch. Open to unaccompanied children aged 8 years […]

Bouncy castle and other inflatable fun in the Town Hall.  No need to book, just drop in.

Games and skills for all you budding young actors! Led by Natasha Brown of Take Centre Stage Minimum age 7 years.  Reserve your place here

Some of the games they used to play in the olden days, when your parents and grandparents were small! Come and enjoy a bit of old fashioned competitive fun.   Led by Ashley Minimum age 7 years.  No need to book - just drop in

Music, a bbq, peer-to-peer skate skill sessions, competitions, film projection, design & make a  bag workshop.  Plus the launch of a possible Buckfastleigh youth skate collective. If you want to get involved please contact hellobuckfastleigh@gmail.com All ages welcome.  No need to book - just drop in.

Buckfastleigh is full of old fossils!  See them, learn why they are here and make your own.   A bit messy so wear suitable clothing.  Bring a packed lunch. Suitable for ages 10+.  Reserve your place here    

Make music and write songs and eat cakes and biscuits in the company of the residents of Redmount Nursing Home.  Led by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s outreach worker, Hugh Nankiville Children of all ages and their parents welcome.  Reserve your place here  

Have a go at juggling (balls, rings, clubs), unicycling, stilt walking, diablo, devilstick, plate spinning, poi, hat manipulation....  Open to all ages.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.  No need to book, just drop in.  In Town Hall if wet, otherwise in Victoria Park

Learn recipes to make at home - impress your friends and family.  Get familiar with ingredients and work together to produce a delicious lunch to share.  Then take a recipe sheet home to try it out there. Cooking from 10 am to 12 noon, then a shared lunch. Open to unaccompanied children aged 8 years […]

Bouncy castle and other inflatable fun in the Town Hall.  No need to book, just drop in.

Join us in the Wildspace Garden at Buckfastleigh Town Hall for an afternoon of learning about our indigenous plants and creatures, creating poems and pictures, and planting ideas to take home and grow. Paint and compost will be involved so please wear old clothes. Minimum age 3 years.  Children under 10 years must be accompanied […]

10-16 years old? Like football? Or just want to try it? Come to the football skills session. You can bring your own football if you have one or just show up. Make sure you have the appropriate footwear. We will start with a warm up, do some drills and finish with a kick around. After […]

Local singer songwriter Rob Carney (robcarneymusic.co.uk) will be sharing his knowledge of the art of songwriting and is here to help you make your song.    Whether you are starting from scratch or already have ideas which you want to develop further...bring your instrument, scraps of lyrics, recorded melodies, and work on your song! Minimum […]

Come and join the fun at ibounce in Newton Abbot followed by a campfire lunch and some craft and free play at Wild Fox Adventure Playground Minimum age 8 years.  Meet at Woodholme Car Park where minibus will be waiting. Led by Play Torbay.  A £3 deposit is required to book which will be refunded […]

Craft and Art to decorate the youth club with your creativity -- and make something to take home with you. Led by Emma Distin & Becci Eriksson.   Minimum age 7 years.  No need to book, just drop in.

Learn recipes to make at home - impress your friends and family.  Get familiar with ingredients and work together to produce a delicious lunch to share.  Then take a recipe sheet home to try it out there. Cooking from 10 am to 12 noon, then a shared lunch. Open to unaccompanied children aged 8 years […]

Bouncy castle and other inflatable fun in the Town Hall.  No need to book, just drop in.

Come and draw some local wildlife to be part of a permanent Nature Board to be placed on the Orchard Millennimum Green for all to see All ages welcome.  Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer.  No need to book - just drop in.

Intergenerational interactive story workshop with Sara Hurley at Redmount Nursing Home. Playful games and storytelling for the young in the company of the young at heart. Minimum age 5 years.   Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Reserve your place here