Brixham Pirate Festival 2016
This weekend thousands will descend on the small and friendly
fishing town of Brixham. It’s a great place to visit and the added mixture of
pirates, live music and market stalls make it a must this Bank Holiday.
Regular buses run to Brixham, but the best and cheapest way
of getting there is by boat from Torquay. Western Lady runs a regular ferry service
– the 35-minute journey is a great way to see the bay and a return journey costs
£3. More info can be found here: http://www.westernladyferry.com/
The festival takes place 30th April – 2nd May
BMAD Paignton Bike Festival
This weekend, Bikers Make a Difference (BMAD) will transform Paignton
Green into an adrenaline junkie’s dream! In addition to the masses of
motorbikes, there will be displays, rides, live music and the infamous Wall of
Death!
The festival takes place 29th April – 1st May
Firework Display at Goodrington Sands
To celebrate the start of the 2016 season at Splashdown
Waterpark, there will be a free firework display at the beachfront on Saturday
evening. If you haven’t been to Goodrington before, the sandy stretch of beach
is a pretty place to spend some time.
Fireworks start at around 9:15 p.m.
More information can be found here: http://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/fireworks-splashdown-quaywest-p1866183
Exe Estuary Trail
If you’re living in Exeter and fancy getting out of the city
for the day, then the Exe Estuary Trail is a great way to do so. Bicycles can
be rented from various places around Exeter Quay – from there you can pick up
the trail along the canal. If you fancy a short ride then a 2-3 mile round trip
to Turf Locks is a great option. The pub has a large beer garden overlooking the
Exe Estuary, perfect for a hard-earned halfway drink!
If you’re feeling very energetic, then the trail leads right
to Powderham Castle – about a 12 mile round-trip from Exeter Quay. On Saturday
30th April Powderham will also be holding a Garden Festival. Tickets are £7.50
on the day and includes admission to the garden festival, speaker
programme and Powderham Castle.
Cycle Hire: http://www.sadpad.com/
Powderham Garden Festival: http://www.tobygardenfest.co.uk/pages/finding-us
