5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter

Looking for ways to make the most of your weekend in Exeter? From live music and family films to foodie experiences and springtime days out, here are five great things happening in and around the city to keep you entertained - enjoy!

FOOD & DRINK
28 March
Easter Tasting Weekend
Head to Darts Farm near Topsham to celebrate Easter with tastings from a huge range of artisan producers - including Ticklemore Dairy, Langley’s Chocolate, Somerset Charcuterie, and many more. Meet the chocolatiers, sip fizz from Pebblebed Vineyard, and let the kids loose on an outdoor Easter trail. Free entry from 10am.

MUSIC
29 March
The Billy Walton Band
Guitar master Billy Walton brings his New Jersey Shore blues rock and soul to Exeter Phoenix for a high-energy live show. Known for storming performances and a loyal following, this is one for fans of old-school rock with a distinctive edge. 7.30pm start. 

GARDENS
Ongoing
RHS Rosemoor
The gardens at RHS Rosemoor - about an hour north-west of Exeter - are bursting with spring blossom and colour at the moment. This weekend features a seed swap for gardeners, and families can explore the new Wind in the Willows Garden Adventure trail - running until December 2026 - with activities, games and illustrations celebrating 95 years of E. H. Shepard’s iconic artwork.

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ART
On now until 2 May
South West Academy Spring Exhibition
Head to Brownston Gallery in Modbury for this lively annual exhibition. Seven Academicians showcase a diverse range of work -  from Ken Cosgrove’s maritime oils and Phil Creek’s sun-drenched summer scenes, to Kate Aggett’s textile collages and Shirley Kirkcaldy’s brooding Dartmoor landscapes. Also on show are works by Jennifer Schamotta, winner of The Brownston Prize 2025. The gallery is open every Tuesday - Saturdays. 

FAMILY
28–29 March
The Magic Faraway Tree
Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield star in this big-screen adaptation of the beloved Enid Blyton classic. When a modern family relocates to the countryside, their children discover a magical tree populated by eccentric characters - and a portal to fantastical worlds. A warm, adventurous film for all the family. Multiple showings at Exeter PictureHouse.