May Half Term in Exeter

Plan a half-term week filled with exciting days out in Exeter and keep your whole family entertained, from Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd June 2024.

Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) will have some special, family-friendly events during May half term, plus discover the 16 galleries of fascinating exhibits! On the 29th May you can create and project your own little movie with Magical Magic Lanterns while the 30th May is a day for dressing up in costumes from all eras and all parts of the world.

If it's some sporty fun on the beach you're after then the Exmouth Beach Rugby/Netball Fest 2024 will be the place for all the action, with music, drinks and BBQ food available while the Great West Run will see hundreds of runners taking on a half marathon or 10k race around the city streets.

Challenge yourself with new heights at the The Climbing Hangar or Clip n Climb, or rent a paddleboard, kayak or canoe at AS Watersports or Saddles and Paddles and try something new along Exeter Quay then sit back and relax as you admire the gorgeous views. 

Be fascinated by the stories of Exeter's turbulent history on a Red Coat Guided Tour, free daily walking tours around our city. Don't forget to stop by our magnificent Exeter Cathedral, packed full of 900 years of history, this majestic building is one of the great cathedrals of England, and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture to be found anywhere.

Why not try one of Exeter’s self-guided walks? Follow the City Wall Trail, Woollen Trail or Medieval Trail to learn about the city’s rich history while enjoying a walk around the beautiful city centre. All three trails even include puzzles and quizzes for the little ones, so be sure to bring a pen and paper.

The Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival returns 23rd - 27th May for five days of exceptional live music, with a stella line-up of world-class internationally acclaimed artistes.

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