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A Mid-Summer Holiday Survival Guide for Teignbridge Parents

  • Writer: Elliotts of Devon
    Elliotts of Devon
  • Aug 13
  • 2 min read

How Are You Bearing Up?

Well, we’re at the halfway mark of the summer holidays—August 13, 2025 to be exact—and let’s just say, if surviving this has been an Olympic sport, you’re in the gold-medal running. The snack cupboard is empty, the socks have formed their own lost-and-found, and "I’m bored!" is playing on repeat. Sound familiar? You are not alone.


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Why “Me Time” Is Not Just a Fling—It’s Your Sanity Saver

You’ve been running nonstop: referee, snack dispenser, holiday planner, unofficial interpreter of “no, you can’t have ice cream for breakfast.” Don’t forget: you deserve a little peace. Whether that’s a hot cuppa over uninterrupted thoughts, a leisurely bubble bath, or an actual moment to… breathe. That’s where we step in (and where free local events come to the rescue).


What’s On Locally—All the Fun (Some Free!) Before 1st September


Check out these brilliant options in and around Bovey Tracey, Chudleigh, and Dartmoor—each gives parents a reason to breathe slightly easier (and maybe even smile):


Bovey Tracey & Dartmoor Area


  • Bovey Tracey Bat Safari – 21 August — Free guided walks at Parke, Newton Abbot. Great for curious minds (and tired adults who want to zigzag away from summer noise). More info

  • Summer Workshops at House of Marbles – until 30 August — Glass workshops (Bird, Vessel, Trio) and “Marble Madness” sessions. Paid, but you leave with a handmade keepsake. More info

  • Crafty Cuppa at Pom Stitch Tassel – Saturdays until 23 August — Kids craft while you sip tea. Low cost, creative, and calm. More info

  • Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre — Volunteer-run museum at the old railway station. Peaceful, free-ish (donations welcome). More info


Chudleigh & Surroundings


  • Ugbrooke House & Gardens — Grand home redesigned by Capability Brown. Tours, gardens, and cream tea. Paid entry. More info


Dartmoor & Nearby

  • Canonteign Falls: Summer Holiday Fun – until 31 August — Devon’s highest waterfall. Includes free return visit with admission. Alpaca Experience on 14 August and SUP yoga on Saturdays. Paid. More info

  • National Trust Summer of Play (Wembury) – 14 August to 1 September — Beach-themed play at a nearby National Trust site. Paid entry. More info


Event Highlights at a Glance


  • Bovey Tracey Bat Safari — 21 Aug — Free

  • House of Marbles Workshops — Until 30 Aug — Paid

  • Crafty Cuppa (Pom Stitch Tassel) — Saturdays until 23 Aug — Low cost

  • Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre — Ongoing — Free-ish

  • Ugbrooke House Tours — Ongoing — Paid

  • Canonteign Falls — Until 31 Aug — Paid (+ free return)

  • National Trust Play (Wembury) — 14 Aug–1 Sep — Paid


We’ve Got Your Back (and the Cleaning)


While you’re off discovering nocturnal creatures or enjoying your well-earned strolls and teas, think of us—Elliotts Cleaning and Property Services—as that reliable friend who ducks in and scrubs, tidies, and restores your home to peace. Routing crumbs, blanketing chaos, and banishing mysterious sticky patches? We’ve got it.


So go ahead—plan that afternoon off, linger at the library, wander with otters (or alpacas), and then return to—gulp—a clean kitchen. You’ve earned it. The second half of the holidays isn't just a countdown—it’s your stage for a little you.

 
 
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