Friday, 29 April 2016

Four fun things to do this Bank Holiday Weekend

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.



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.





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