From fun new activities for little adventurers to indulgent moments for yourself, our half term bucket list is brimming with exciting experiences to try at Princesshay. How many can you tick off?

We’re always excited to welcome you to our Pop-Up Children’s Library at Princesshay! You’ll find it in Bampfylde Lane. Meanwhile, Exeter children’s library is getting an impressive upgrade – read all about it!

A vibrant collection of children’s books, comfortable reading zones and creative craft stations can be found at the pop-up library

Try our new café

Have you visited our newest café Hanlees yet? Make a date to bring your minis here to eat well – healthy salads, tasty jacket potatoes loaded with slaw or chilli or the best cakes in town. What will you order? There’s an outdoor terrace too, but watch out for those pesky seagulls.

Pictured: Hanlees freshly made sandwiches, Coffee#1 indulgent Chocolate Fudge Cake, Costa Caramel Latte and Vanilla Latte

Exeter’s attractions

Our neighbour, Exeter Cathedral, has fascinating behind-the-scenes roof tours – book this special tour. There are 150 steps though, so you must be fit!
The other exciting tour in our city is the Underground Passages (for over 5s). Find the entrance at in between Next and the back of Zara. It’s busy during school holidays, so booking is advised.

Exeter Cathedral roof tours cost £18.50 for an adult ticket and £8 for a child (8yrs -17yrs accompanied by an adult); tickets for the Underground Passages are standard £9, children (5-17) £6

Treat your tastebuds

Want to feed the kids cheaply during the school holidays? Our restaurants have some great kids’ menus. First up, is Nando’s with their Nandinos set menu for just £6.25 (for under 10s). For the more adventurous eaters, wagamama offers big flavours for little foodies costing £7.70 for a katsu combo. The activity packs and crayons are also a nice touch.

Pictured: Nando’s Nandinos menu; family friendly restaurant wagamama makes sure little noodlers are eating fresh

Take the fun home

A whole week of non-stop fun? Stop by Build-a-Bear Workshop for activities to keep the fun alive all half term long! Flying Tiger Copenhagen is full of garden toys and picnicware, while teens will enjoy spending their pocket money in Smiggle, Claire’s, LUSH and HMV.

Pictured, left to right: Smiggle’s new Livin’ Spritz Insulated Stainless Steel Drink Bottle keeps drinks cold and there’s a misting function; LUSH face masks for a self-pampering session; Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s latest kids toys