
When visiting Dartmouth with your family there are plenty of activities to keep your little ones entertained. Why not plan your visit to coincide with one of the family friendly events that run every year.
The region’s events often take inspiration from their surroundings. You’ll find ones that follow a nautical theme, celebrate local produce or get you close to nature, plus much more.
Many attractions put on special events to coincide with key holiday times. So if you’re visiting in the school holidays or during special occasions, such as Fathers and Mother’s day, be sure to check out the events on offer.
Take a look through the events below and begin planning your family adventure.
august
september
17sep10:00 am5:30 pmVintage Bus Running Day

Event Details
The Running Day, centred on Kingsbridge Bus Station on the Quay in the town centre, will be on Saturday 17th September with services running from 10.00 until 17.30. This gives
Event Details
The Running Day, centred on Kingsbridge Bus Station on the Quay in the town centre, will be on Saturday 17th September with services running from 10.00 until 17.30. This gives the visiting public the opportunity to ride on a range of vehicles to spectacular coast and country destinations all around Kingsbridge and the South Hams.
The routes we plan to use are those formerly operated by the Great Western Railway Road Motors, the Western National Omnibus Company and other local operators such as Tally Ho Coaches. Services to East Portlemouth, South Pool, Goveton, Slapton, Salcombe, Hope Cove, Thurlestone, Bantham, Loddiswell, California Cross and East Allington are being scheduled, some with additional journeys and/or with changed timing due to recent timetable changes on Stagecoach services. The circular services will include Coleridge Community Bus route 1 from Kingsbridge to Slapton, East Allington, Goveton and Ledstone and ‘school’ service TNS004 through the Avon Valley coupled with pre-war rail replacement route 177 from South Brent.
In addition there will be several short workings including a town service with round trip times of less than 30 minutes to enable sampling a greater number of vehicles over the course of the day. A number of routes will also have duplicates so that passengers can change vehicles at outer termini. There will also be coach excursions to Blackpool Sands.
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location
Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ9 7QP
october
24oct(oct 24)10:00 am30(oct 30)3:00 pmOctober Half Term and Halloween at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details
From 24th to 30th October ( Open 10am – 3.30pm) you will see some miniature Halloween themed characters and scenes spooking our miniature residents during the day. Evening Illuminations: Oct 25th,
Event Details
From 24th to 30th October ( Open 10am – 3.30pm) you will see some miniature Halloween themed characters and scenes spooking our miniature residents during the day.
Evening Illuminations: Oct 25th, 26th & 27th – from 6.00pm to 7.30pm (Park open all day from 10.00am)
IMPORTANT: It is recommended to see the gardens in daylight too, plus CRAZY GOLF is only open in daylight. To enjoy crazy golf and experience day and night we suggest you arrive around 4.45-5.15pm, allow 2 to 2.5 hours for your visit. Please note that we won’t be running our previous full Halloween event & tour
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Time
24 (Monday) 10:00 am - 30 (Sunday) 3:00 pm
Location
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA
november
No Events
december
10dec(dec 10)10:00 am02jan(jan 2)5:45 pmChristmas Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details
Come join us for our evening illuminations with lots of Christmas sparkle and festive lighting. Enjoy some delightful miniature seasonal scenes as our little folk celebrate Christmas. A Christmas character
Event Details
Come join us for our evening illuminations with lots of Christmas sparkle and festive lighting. Enjoy some delightful miniature seasonal scenes as our little folk celebrate Christmas. A Christmas character spotter sheet will add some extra fun during daylight. Note: Santa will not be with us.
December 10th, 11th , 17th to 24th, 27th to 31st & January 2nd – Open 11.00am to last entry 3.15pm.
IMPORTANT: Crazy golf closes at dusk and you need to be in the park before 3.15pm to include a game. Christmas lights are on 3.45pm to 5.45pm. To enjoy crazy golf and experience day and night we suggest you arrive around 2.45-3.15pm, allow 2 to 2.5 hours for your visit.
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Time
December 10 (Saturday) 10:00 am - January 2 (Monday) 5:45 pm
Location
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA
january
10dec(dec 10)10:00 am02jan(jan 2)5:45 pmChristmas Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details
Come join us for our evening illuminations with lots of Christmas sparkle and festive lighting. Enjoy some delightful miniature seasonal scenes as our little folk celebrate Christmas. A Christmas character
Event Details
Come join us for our evening illuminations with lots of Christmas sparkle and festive lighting. Enjoy some delightful miniature seasonal scenes as our little folk celebrate Christmas. A Christmas character spotter sheet will add some extra fun during daylight. Note: Santa will not be with us.
December 10th, 11th , 17th to 24th, 27th to 31st & January 2nd – Open 11.00am to last entry 3.15pm.
IMPORTANT: Crazy golf closes at dusk and you need to be in the park before 3.15pm to include a game. Christmas lights are on 3.45pm to 5.45pm. To enjoy crazy golf and experience day and night we suggest you arrive around 2.45-3.15pm, allow 2 to 2.5 hours for your visit.
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Time
December 10 (Saturday) 10:00 am - January 2 (Monday) 5:45 pm
Location
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA
february
No Events
march
No Events
april
No Events
may
No Events
june
No Events
july
No Events