It's official! Schools are out for the Easter holidays and there's plenty of activities and events starting this weekend to help keep the kids happy. Check out our suggestions in this weeks Friday Five.


Follow the Spring Time Egg Hunt

From this Saturday 9 April through to 24 April, you can take part in the Spring Time Egg Hunt around the city centre.

Fin 10 large eggs in West End shop windows and you could win a fantastic treat, including:

  • 1st prize – Meal for family of 4 at Brewdog Plymouth Barcode up to the value of £100 and 4 Barcode Cineworld complimentary cinema tickets. They will be valid for any 2D or 3D film including IMAX and 4DX
  • 2nd prize – Meal for family of 4 at Las Iguanas Plymouth Barcode up to the value of £100
  • 3rd prize – Hotel Chocolat Extra Thick Milk Chocolate Easter Egg

Find out more and submit your entries here

Egg Stravaganza at Pennywell Farm

From this Saturday 9 to Monday 18 April, head to to Pennywell Farm for some egg-xtra activities including an Easter trail leading you to the Easter Bunny's holiday home, guess the weight of the Easter Bunny's helper competition, guess how many eggs are in the jar competition and don't forget whilst your there to pet the animals and watch the pig race.

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Take the ferry to Mount Edgcumbe Country Park for the Easter trail

Get on the Cremyl Ferry on Sunday 10 April, and head over towards Mount Edgcumbe Country Park and follow the Easter trail.

Stretch your legs as you wander around the park as you search for the hidden clues. 

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Make friends with an Alpaca

Whilst you're over Mount Edgcumbe Country Park doing the Easter trail, why not book a two hour Alpaca experience? 

Meet the alpaca and get to know about their routines with a little housekeeping if you’re up for the challenge!  Then prepare the alpaca for their walk before heading off for your adventure.

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See an immersive film quite literally out of this world!

Travel through space experiencing CGA (computer generated animation) content as well as documentary style film this weekend at The MarketHall - Immersive Dome. Perfect for those aged 8 and above looking to take a trip to the stars.

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Plymouth is easily accessible by train with a wide range of services running from a variety of locations within England. Although some services may require a change or two.

Travelling from London takes around 3 hours with Great Western Railway, if you're coming from the north, the trip from Manchester can take 5 hours 15 minutes. 

Alternatively, the recently renovated Night Riviera Sleeper service runs Monday – Friday and Sunday evenings. Visit gwr.com/sleeper for more details on times and how to book.

We recommend using GWR.com to search for the fastest and best route for your journey, and book in advance for the best price. 

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