What’s On This Spring In South Devon?
Spring is looming large and slowly but surely the days are getting longer and brighter. South Devon will soon be a horizon of vivid green and turquoise blue, and we for one, can’t wait. With shimmering coastlines, fascinating wildlife and charming fishing villages, Devon comes to life in Spring time. This is our very own anthology of top local tips from the best days out with children in tow to mouth-watering foodie finds.
Here’s whats on this spring:
Taste your way around the region, discovering the finest local produce on yor doorstep. Here in the South Hams we’re spoilt for choice, from foraging samphire and cockles on the coast to in- home private chefs and gin making masterclasses, we’ve picked a handful of experiences to suit every appetite:
- Vineyard Tour and Lunch at Calancombe Estate
- Make your very own Gin at Dartmouth Distillery
- Seafood Cookery Course
- Sea Tractor to Burgh Island and 1920s-style champagne afternoon tea
- Salcombe Brewery Tour and tasting
Come spring time, you’ll find seclusion, golden sandy bays and miles and miles of glittering coastline on your doorstep here in Devon. Take to the water and learn to sail, paddleboard, surf or sit back and enjoy a nature spotting boat tour with the whole family. Barefoot days spent on the water are just beginning…
- Sailing Lessons, Salcombe
- Dog Friendly Salcombe Nature Spotting Boat Tour
- Peaceful River Paddleboarding Tour
- Kingsbridge Salcombe Ferry season starts 22nd April
- Coasteering Half Day
Devon provides the perfect playground for the whole family; whether it’s building sandcastles on the beach, rockpooling at low tide or crabbing from the quay. Here are our top tips for entertaining little ones this spring:
- Easter Egg Hunt at Greenway
- Pick Your Own Flowers – Bring a picnic and walk the dog at Amelia’s Flower Farm
- An introduction to surfing for ages 4 to 10 years on Bantham Beach
- Spring Family Forage
If you’re visiting Devon for a few laid back, unhurried days by the coast why not dabble in some wholesome activities that are best done in Spring. These are our recommendations for a calm few days by the coast:
