Summer at the Quayside
- Tue 29th Jul 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Wed 30th Jul 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Fri 1st Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Tue 5th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Wed 6th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Fri 8th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Tue 12th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Wed 13th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Fri 15th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Tue 19th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Wed 20th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Fri 22nd Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Tue 26th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Wed 27th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar
- Fri 29th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Add To Calendar

Exeter Canal and Quay Trust will again be bringing free family activities to the quayside every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday over the school summer holidays.
The Transit Shed will again be home to a jam-packed programme of fun and quirky activities for all the family.
– Activities are in the Transit Shed unless otherwise stated.
– Free and no booking required.
– Just turn up and enjoy!
Full programme coming in the spring.
Ticket Prices: Free
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Date(s)
- Tue 29th Jul 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wed 30th Jul 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Fri 1st Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tue 5th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wed 6th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Fri 8th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tue 12th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wed 13th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Fri 15th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tue 19th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wed 20th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Fri 22nd Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Tue 26th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wed 27th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Fri 29th Aug 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Location
Exeter Custom House
46 The Quay
Exeter
EX2 4AN -
Age Range









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