Spring into Tavistock this Easter
- jannatavistockbid
- Apr 3
- 5 min read
Updated: Apr 4
There is nothing quite like Spring in this part of the world. Hedges are full of primroses and daffodils, Easter eggs are on the shelves and school is out! It’s a magical time here on the edge of Dartmoor and here are some of the best things to do in and around Tavistock this Easter.
WHAT’S ON HIGHLIGHTS
Tavistock Easter Trail
Tavistock always hosts a great Easter trail and this year you can be sure of the same in this hunt with a difference. The Easter Bunny needs to find clues to break the code so he can earn his reward. He also wants to know where chocolate came from. Can you help him? Find the real egg for your chance to win it! It’s FREE to take part!
Dates: 5th – 19th April (not Sundays).
Location: Tavistock Town Centre – collect trail sheets from the Guildhall Visitor Information Centre; Roots & Vines on West Street or Flapjackery. Estimated duration is 2 hours.
Times: Shop Opening Hours.
Cost: It’s FREE!
Find out more: www.visit-tavistock.co.uk/easter-trail
Tavistock Library - Easter Fun
A fabulous opportunity to meet the makers of the popular Barbers Cocoa range who will be in store offering customers a free taste of their full chocolate range along with their teas and hot chocolates
Marble Mayhem: 8th April 10am-12pm
Easter Crafting: 9th & 16th April 2-3pm
Beading Workshop: 15th April 10am & 11am - booking essential
Cost: Free!
Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/TavistockLibrary
Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre | Chocolate Tasting Event
A fabulous opportunity to meet the makers of the popular Barbers Cocoa range who will be in store offering customers a free taste of their full chocolate range along with their teas and hot chocolates.
Dates: Saturday 5th April
Location: National Park Visitor Centre at Princetown
Times: 10:00-15:00
Cost: Free!
Find out more: https://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/enjoy-dartmoor/events
Tulip Fest | Baby Lamb Experience
From the roots of Holland, to the blooms of Devon! Step into a stunning sea of colour at the LARGESTtulip patch in the South West! This year, we’re bringing a little piece of Holland to Devon with afestival that’s perfect for all ages.
Dates: 3rd – 21 April
Location: Strawberry Fields, Lifton, PL16 0DH
Times: From 10am – booking essential.
Cost: £8.95 - £9.95 per ticket. Under 3’s go free.
Find out more: Tulip Fest 2025 – Strawberry Fields Farm Shop
National Trust near Tavistock
Lydford Gorge EX20 4BH – Easter Trail around the orchard with activities for the whole family. Trail include trail sheet, bunny ears and chocolate egg.
Buckland Abbey PL20 6EY - Some cheeky Dartmoor Piskies have stolen the decorative Easter Eggs. Find the eggs and distract the piskies by completing the activities.
Cothele PL12 6TA - Go wild on a family-friendly trail with fun activities celebrating feathery friends, interesting insects and marvellous mammals that live at Cothele.
Times: From 10am – 4pm (Lydford 4:30pm)
Cost: £3.50 per trail. General admission fees apply. Under 5s go free.
FAMILY FRIENDLY EATING
Tavistock is a great place to visit with family and friends, boasting a variety of places to take the whole family to eat. From cafes overlooking the Church green, grub the kids will love at affordable prices to a top-50 gastro pub, the options are plentiful. You will find that many places offer special menus for children and we have highlighted a few of them:
Church Lane offers lovely views overlooking the Church green and their kids menu is certain to delight. £9 for a main course of pizza or pasta plus dessert.
The Queens Head Wetherspoons is a firm favourite with lots of options for the whole family in the lovely surroundings of this former coaching inn.
Mime Café on Paddon’s Row does graze plates for smaller ones and offers a healthy breakfast, brunch or lunch alternative. When you are done here, explore the quaint shops in one of the oldest parts of town.
The Original Pasty House is a great place to feed the family on a budget, with a children’s menu and options including sandwiches and pasties.
The Cornish Arms was recently awarded the second spot on the list of Top 50 Gastro pubs and they do a splendid children’s menu too. Definitely worth a visit when in town.
Outside the Pannier Market you will find Dukes Café with lots of outside seating, so perfect if you have a pooch in tow too, and a great menu including one just for the kids.
Robertsons won an award for its pizza back in 2010 and is a firm favourite among locals. With a wide-ranging menu for all the family, the kids menu is £8 for pizza or pasta plus dessert.
And if it is fish & chips you fancy, both TJ & LJ’s Fish & Chips or Mickey’s Plaice have a lots of options plus fun children’s boxes.
Finally, a trip to Trudy Scrumptious in the Meadows is a must after completing the Easter Trail – with food, ice-cream and waffles on offer followed by a trip to the playground, the end to a perfect day!
WALK IN NATURE THIS SPRING
The hedgerows around us are coming to life, the sun is (mostly) shining and it’s a wonderful time to explore the area that surrounds us to see nature at its most glorious. There are so many choices, from open moorland to lush valleys, there is sure to be something for everyone. Your adventure awaits!
Our top picks include some of the best pubs around – how better to reward yourself after some stirring exercise than a pint and pub food at the end of it?
SPRING BREAKS
Have we mentioned that Tavistock really is a lovely place to be in springtime? Definitely worth an overnight (or two) to explore further. With or without family in tow, there are lots of different accommodation options to suit all budgets.
You won’t go far wrong with a stay at the centrally located Bedford Hotel – a stone’s throw from the market square, the fascinating Guildhall, and Tavistock’s leafy riverside walks. Springtime short breaks at The Bedford, including 3-course dinner each evening and a hearty Devon breakfast each morning, start from just £99.50 per person, per night. Alternatively, it boasts large and luxurious Family Rooms offering plenty of space, with a double bed, a single bed, and space for a fold-out bed or cot.
Tavistock House Hotel is a pretty special place to spend your downtime – in the top 5 small hotels for 3 years on the trot. If you can’t make it this Easter, they have a Special Offer throughout summer: Book 3 mid-week nights or more during May to September and receive an additional discount!
Check out everything that's on in Tavistock this year: