RAMM Exeter – Family half term events by train

Just a two-minute walk from Exeter Central station, there are some great family activities at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum this half term, including:

Under the microscope

You’ll be shown how to make a simple microscope that will at least double the magnification. See what one of your hairs looks like when magnified and use RAMM’s digital microscopes to magnify the wonders of the living world including human tissues, insects and bacteria. Drop-in activity.

When: Tues 25th October 2022 / 10:30am to 3.30pm
Price: £3.50 per child
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Make a stethoscope

Listen to what’s going on inside your body, or your friend’s… …or maybe even a pet? Make a basic DIY stethoscope using tubes, card and balloons then listen to what thump-thumps, glug-glugs and other bubbling bodily noises are going on inside you. Drop-in activity.

When: Wed 26th October 2022 / 10.30am to 3.30pm
Price: £3.50 per child
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Av a laugh! Laughter yoga for kids

Laughter is brilliant for our brains and bodies! It lifts our moods and fills us with endorphins. Join one of the laughter yoga sessions for kids and work those chuckle muscles until your toes curl and your eyes water! Booking essential.

When: Wed 26th October 2022
1.30 to 2pm: A quieter, more relaxed session, and possibly more suitable for a sensitive child.
2.30 to 3pm: This session will be raucous and loud!
Price: £5 per child
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Get there by train

It’s easy to get there by train, with departures hourly from Okehampton and twice-an-hour from Crediton:

Okehampton to Exeter Central in approx. 40 min
Adult Anytime Day Return: £8

Crediton to Exeter Central in approx. 15 min
Adult Anytime Day Return: £5.40

Kids travel half-price (5-15yr olds). Under 5s free.

Save a third off the above adult fares for you and a friend (with kids travelling for just £1) with a Devon & Cornwall Railcard – just £12 a year for local residents.

Look up train times and buy tickets on the Great Western Railway website or app.

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