What's On in Devon

Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy

Venue: The Box Plymouth

Address: Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX

Website: https://www.theboxplymouth.com/whats-on/mayflower-400-legend-and-legacy

Mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower to America in 1620. Free to Plymouth residents, under 18s and companions. £5 otherwise

Halloween at Affinity Devon

Venue: Affinity Devon

Address: Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3QU

Website: www.affinityoutlets.com/devon

Free family fun - spooky arts and crafts, visiting monsters, creepy glitter tattoos. Add some chills and thrills to your ay out at Really Wild Planet and World of Wonder

Exeter Fringe Festival

Venue: Various locations in Exeter

Address: Exeter

Website: https://www.exefringe.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3ch5c6zBrguPc5vMqO7sWF-BTT8DVMyCpRDaJnIgk0rndS7WSgRfGJQyU

Live performances, running alongside a research and development programme, work in progress showings and panel events. The festival will take place in person, with Covid guidelines in place to ensure...

Quest for the Ice Dragon

Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre

Address: Just inside Devonport Park and at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Road, Plymouth, PL1 4QH

Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk

Immersive promenade performances in and around the theatre.

Quest for the Ice Dragon - Family Show

Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre

Address: Just inside Devonport Park at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Rd, Plymouth, PL1 4!H

Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk

Immersive promenade performance in and around the theatre.

Barney The Horse

Venue: Barnfield Theatre

Address: Barnfield Theatre, Barnfield Road, Exeter, EX14 4SN

Website: www.exefringe.co.uk

Part of Exeter Fringe Festival. Interactive children's show - see if Barney will reach his new found dreams

Barney The Horse

Venue: Barnfield Theatre

Address: Barnfield Rd, Exeter EX1 4SN

Website: https://www.exefringe.co.uk/the-barnfield-theatre/

Part of Exeter Fringe Festival. Interactive children's show - see if Barney will reach his newfound dreams.

Happy Halloween at Bear Town

Venue: Bear Town

Address: Bear Town, Cullompton, EX15 1RZ

Website: www.beartown.co.uk

Immersive indoor role play experience. Halloween Treasure Hunt, Halloween Treats and Spooky Dress Up. For children aged 7 and under. Sessions remain strictly limited. Early booking advixed

Pick Your Own Pumpkin with Jolly Pumpkin

Venue: The Jolly Group Fields,

Address: Silverton, Exeter, EX5 4DU

Website: www.thejollygroup.co.uk/jolly-pumpkin

Choose from over 50 varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourd. Booking is recommended. Prices start at just £2

Planet Action Workshop

Venue: Cadleigh, Nr Tiverton

Website: www.planetandpeople.co.uk

Positive and proactive workshops for budding environmentalists and planet protectors run by Planet and People

Beach Fun with Ocean Discovery Rangers

Venue: Mount Batten

Address: On the beach

Website: https://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/events/beach-fun-with-our-ocean-discovery-rangers/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=digitalvisitor&utm_content=june&fbclid=IwAR0QL1HXTHTiWYsqF0uA8vBuFp--0nqDKRDTOlokZDGSqh21kMc1bNfr6eo

Join the Ocean Discover Ranges from the National Marine Aquarium this summer as they head to the coast for beach fun. Explore local wildlife, jion in with fun beach games and try your hand at beach cleaning

Sunday opening - St Nicholas Priory

Venue: St Nicholas Priory

Address: Mint Lane, Off Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3BL

Website: https://www.nicholaspriory.com/calendar/

St Nicholas Priory is excited to welcome you back! Do come and join us to soak up the history of Exeter’s oldest building and this quiet corner of the city.

The Zoo That Comes To You

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Address: Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3LS

Website: www.exefringe.co.uk

Part of Exeter Fringe Festival. Follow two animal enthusiasts with this show featuring puppetry, live music and playful characters

The Zoo That Comes To You

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Address: Gandy St, Exeter, EX4 3LS

Website: https://www.exefringe.co.uk/exeter-phoenix/

Part of Exeter Frings Festival. Follow the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love of and concern for animals with the world. Featuring puppetry, live music and playful characters....

The (Steve) Royle Variety Performance

Venue: Exeter Corn Exchange

Website: https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/the-steve-royle-variety-performance/

Britain’s Got Talent 2020 top three finalist, comedian, juggler and variety star Steve Royle takes his Royle Variety Performance on the road for a fun-filled evening for all the family.

Dartmouth Food Festival

Venue: Darttmouth

Website: https://www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com/

Free festival. Entertainment, family activities, demonstrations, tradersand more.

Everything Okehampton Gala

Venue: Okehampton

Website: www.visitokehampton.co.uk/events

Rural crafts and community day on 23rd October, Children's Day on 24th October

Pick Your Own Pumpkin with Jolly Pumpkin

Venue: The Jolly Group Fields,

Address: Silverton, Exeter, EX5 4DU

Website: www.thejollygroup.co.uk/jolly-pumpkin

Choose from over 50 varieties of pumpkin, squash and gourd. Booking is recommended. Prices start at just £3

Quest for the Ice Dragon

Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre

Address: Just inside Devonport Park and at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Road, Plymouth, PL1 4QH

Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk

Immersive promenade performances in and around the theatre.

Quest for the Ice Dragon

Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre

Address: Just inside Devonport Park and at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Road, Plymouth, PL1 4QH

Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk

Immersive promenade performances in and around the theatre.

Quest for the Ice Dragon - Early Years Show

Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre

Address: Just inside Devonport Park at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Rd, Plymouth, PL1 4!H

Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk

Immersive promenade performance in and around the theatre.

Quest for the Ice Dragon - Family Show

Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre

Address: Just inside Devonport Park at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Rd, Plymouth, PL1 4!H

Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk

Immersive promenade performance in and around the theatre.

Autumn Carnival Half Term Fun

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Address: Torrington, EX38 8PH

Website: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/whats-on/half-term-family-fun-at-rosemoor

Help the Garden Detective to collect the answers to the clues around the garden and solve the puzzzle of why some leaves change colour in autumn and take part in hands-on activities for all ages including...

Babbacombe Model Railway - Half Temr

Venue: Babbcombe Model Railway,

Address: Hampton Avenue, Babbcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LA

Website: www.model-village.co.uk

Minature Halloween scenes duirng the day from 23rd to 31st October

Half Term at The Bear Trail

Venue: The Bear Trail

Address: Westcott, Cullompton

Website: www.thebeartrail.co.uk

Open weekend and daily during half term. 30 obstacles and unlimited mud, scramble over the bear nets, zoom down the zip wire and tumble through the tunnels. Afterwards relax at the Bear Cave serving...

Halloween Half Term at Paignton Zoo

Venue: Paignton Zoo

Address: Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EU

Website: www.paigntonzoo.org.uk

Free wizard workshop, talks and dress up in fancy dress if you wish. Pre-booking essential.

Quest for the Ice Dragon

Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre

Address: Just inside Devonport Park and at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Road, Plymouth, PL1 4QH

Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk

Immersive promenade performances in and around the theatre.

Spookfest

Venue: Crealy Theme Park and Resort

Address: Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DR

Website: www.crealy.co.uk

Some of your favourite spooky attractions, live shows and spooktacular entertainment. All attractions included in the ticket price

Spooky Spells Trail

Venue: Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Address: Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ

Website: www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk

Explore the museum through a trail featuring old wives' Tales, traditions and charms. Free with normal admission. Fancy dress welcome.

Beach Fun with Ocean Discovery Rangers

Venue: Jennycliff

Address: On the beach

Website: https://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/events/beach-fun-with-our-ocean-discovery-rangers/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=digitalvisitor&utm_content=june&fbclid=IwAR0QL1HXTHTiWYsqF0uA8vBuFp--0nqDKRDTOlokZDGSqh21kMc1bNfr6eo

Join the Ocean Discover Ranges from the National Marine Aquarium this summer as they head to the coast for beach fun. Explore local wildlife, jion in with fun beach games and try your hand at beach cleaning

Halloween Half Term: I've Lost My Mummy

Venue: World of Country Life

Address: W Down Lane, Sandy Bay, Exmouth, EX8 5BY

Website: www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk/events

Fun and games and spooky goings on, Halloween show plus a Halloween trail. Check the website for exact dates and timings.

Pumpkin Carving

Venue: Eat The Frog

Address: Locations in Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Torquay, Paignton

Website: www.eatthatfrog.ac.uk

Free half term fun sessions. Monday to Friday. Pumpkin, tools and refreshments provided. Each child attending aged 5 or over must be accompanied by an adult over 19. Call 01803 551 551 to book = places...

Quiet At The Aquarium

Venue: National Marine Aquarium

Address: National Marine Aquarium, Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth, PL4 0LF

Website: www.national-aquarium.co.uk

Two hour after houirs event that allows families and people with autism to enjoy the exhibits without the noise nad distraction of the daily shows. 2 session savilable, visit the website to find oiut...

Schlomo's Beatbox Adventures For Kids

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/shlomos-beatbox-adventures/

World record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo makes mad music with his mouth. Become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you’re...

Shlomo's Beatbox Adventures For Kids

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Address: Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3LS

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Become one of record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo's sidekicks in a world for funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music

Children's Workshop: "Soul Cake" Baking, Plague Masks, and Pomanders

Venue: St Nicholas' Priory

Address: Mint Lane, Off Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3BL

Website: www.nicholaspriory.com

Be inspired by the building and kitchen, learn how to bake "soul cakes", make plague masks and pomanders

Half Term: Weaving Journeys

Venue: The Box Plymouth

Address: Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX

Website: www.theboxplymouth.com

Drop in to The Box on selected dates during October half term and get creative as they celebrate their new exhibition. All sessions are free, but spaces may be limited

Make a Witch's or Wizard's Hat

Venue: Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Address: Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ

Website: www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk

Drop in activity. £3 per child with paying adult or £2 per child with museum member

Margo and Mr Whatsit

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/margo-mr-whatsit/

PaddleBoat Theatre Company present an interactive make-believe tale where the real and imaginary collide, and friends are never far away.

The Superhero Beaver and the other Beaver Tails

Venue: Courtyard, RAMM Exeter,

Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX

Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk

Listen to Clive's animated and whimsical tales about great floods, forbidden love and yes, beavers! Be inspired by RAMMs new resident beaver to produce your own piece of creative writing. £3.50 per...

Reflected Patterns: Make Your Own Teleidoscope

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX

Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk

View RAMM's collection in a totally different way by making your own teleidoscope

Ancient Jewellery

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX

Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk

Create a unique necklace or ancient tablet decorated with your name writeen in c

Museum at Night: Halloween Theme

Venue: Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Address: Beck's Square, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PJ

Website: www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk

Visit the museum by torchlight and see if you can find the museum ghosts. £3 per child plus normal admissions for adults. Reuced prices for museum members. Fancy dress welcome

The Dong With A Luminous Nose

Venue: Cygnet Theatre

Address: Friars Gate, Exeter, EX2 4AZ

Website: www.cygnettheatre.co.uk

A new theatrical take on Edward Lear's nonsense classic featuring a colourful cast of abstract and figurative puppets

Boo At The Zoo

Venue: Dartmoor Zoo

Address: Sparkwell, Plymouth, PL7 5DG

Website: www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk

Spooktacular trail through the park, mazes, fern hanging garden, creepy reptile house and more

Funky Llama Festival

Venue: Central Park, Plymouth

Website: https://theatreroyal.com/funkyllamafestival/

Theatre Royal Plymouth’s flagship community event Funky Llama Festival is back and better than before. This October half-term, step right up to the greatest show in town for two big days! Join us in...

Funky Lllama festival

Venue: Central Park in Plymouth

Address: PL2 3DG

Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/funkyllama/

This October half-term, step right up to the greatest show in town for two big days! Join us in Plymouth’s Central Park for some Big Top magic and funky Halloween fun. With wild costumers, wacky workshops...

Museum at Large

Venue: Various locations in Exeter City Centre and RAMM Exeter

Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX

Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk

Discover an urban trail of eye catching creativity and family friendly events

Night of Light and Sound

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX

Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk

Explore the museum by torchlight after hours as the lights are turned down low. Take part in light and sound craft activities and make lanterns and musical instruments to play in the end of everning parade....

Bideford Community Big Draw

Venue: The Quay

Address: Bideford

Website: www.bidefordbigdraw.org

Open to families and artists of all ages and experiences, drawing event taking inspirations from the river, foreshore and wharves

Stick Man

Venue: Exeter Northcott

Address: Exeter

Website: https://www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/events/stick-man/

Freckle Production's adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic tale

Terry Deary's Twisted Tales

Venue: Queens Theatre Barnstaple

Address: Barnstaple

Website: https://www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com/events/terry-dearys-twisted-tales/

Brand new original comedy by Terry Deary, author of Horrible Histories - fact-based, fast-paced fun

Beach Fun with Ocean Discovery Rangers

Venue: Teats Hill

Address: On the beach

Website: https://www.national-aquarium.co.uk/events/beach-fun-with-our-ocean-discovery-rangers/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=digitalvisitor&utm_content=june&fbclid=IwAR0QL1HXTHTiWYsqF0uA8vBuFp--0nqDKRDTOlokZDGSqh21kMc1bNfr6eo

Join the Ocean Discover Ranges from the National Marine Aquarium this summer as they head to the coast for beach fun. Explore local wildlife, jion in with fun beach games and try your hand at beach cleaning

Halloween in Steam at Coldharbour Mill

Venue: coldharbour Mill

Website: https://www.coldharbourmill.org.uk/events/

Explore and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Steam Complex in full swing, take a tour around the Boilers and engine and disvoer more about the system. Enjoy the spooky ghost trail.

Halloween Pop Up

Venue: Exeter Guildhall Centre

Address: High Street, Exeter, EX4 3HP

Website: www.merakiartschool.co.uk

Quality art and craft workshops. Fancy dress welcombe. Visit the website for activity and booking information

The Three Musketeers

Venue: The Three Musketeers

Address: Ilfracombe, EX34 9BZ

Website: www.landmark-ilfracombe.com

Comedy adventure from Devon based Le Navet Bete adapted from the classic story

Exeter Roundtable's Annual Charity Firework Display

Venue: Westpoint Exeter

Address: Westpoint Exeter, Clyst St Mary, Exeter

Website: www.westpointexeter.co.uk

Charity pyro-musical firework display

Fireworks Night at Exeter Golf and Country Club

Venue: Exeter Golf and Country Club

Address: Exeter

Website: www.exetergcc.co.uk

Firework display to music, barbecues, mini kids rides and a family disco. Tickets available via the website

Stick Man

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Address: Royal Parade Plymouth

Website: www.theatreroyal.com/stickman

Freckle Productions adpatation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic story with puppetry, songs, live music and more

Stick Man

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth (The Lyric)

Address: Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR

Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/stick-man/

Freckle Productions' adaptation . Puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves

Winter Food and Craft Fair

Venue: Buckland Abbey

Address: Yelverton, PL20 6EY

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey

booking essential. Start your Christmas shopping at this annual event

Bonfire Night at Newton Abbot RFC

Venue: Newton Abbot RFC

Address: Rydon Industrial Estate, Newton Rd, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3SJ

Website: www.narfc.co.uk

Firework display by Sonic Fireworks, food, stalls, tickets available now

Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever

Venue: Queens Theatre Barnstaple

Address: Barnstaple

Website: https://www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com/events/peppa-pigs-best-day-ever/

Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans!

Poppy Run Plymouth 2021

Venue: Central Park, Plymouth

Address: Plymouth

Website: www.britishlegion.org.uk

Run, jog or walk 5km on 6th November to raise funds for the British Legion. Open to all ages and abilities

Glow

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Address: Great Torrington, Rosemoor, Torrington, EX38 8PH

Website: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/whats-on/rosemoor-glow

Dazzling displays lighting a magical trail. Bigger and better than before following an extended route with striking new light features

Illuminate Light Festival - Plymouth

Venue: Royal William Yard

Address: Plymouth PL1 3RP

Website: https://illuminate-festival.co.uk/

Christmas at Killerton

Venue: National Trust Killerton

Address: Killerton

Website: https://christmasatkillerton.seetickets.com/raymondgubbay/christmas-at-killerton

Christmas at Killerton 2021

Venue: National Trust Killerton

Address: Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3LE

Website: https://christmasatkillerton.seetickets.com/raymondgubbay/christmas-at-killerton?fbclid=IwAR2saArReUIYqHwl6GsPdloEftsOYYoq5u-HZhdX-iWrSvguW7u_W_DZfRY

Brand new after-dark illuminated trail through festive gadens.

Christmas Craft & Design Fair

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Address: Great Torrington, Rosemoor, Torrington, EX38 8PH

Website: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/viewevent?EFID=497&ESRC=CMS

Christmas themed craft and design fair.

Seaton Tramway: The Polar Express Tram Ride

Venue: Seaton Tramway

Address: Harbour Road, Seaton, EX12 2NQ

Website: https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-polar-express-tram-ride

HE POLAR EXPRESS™ is coming to Seaton Tramway in Devon on selected dates through November & December! Families will enjoy the magical tram ride to Santa's home at the North Pole in one of the specially...

Stick Man

Venue: Queens Theatre, Barnstaple

Address: Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple

Website: https://www.landmark-ilfracombe.com/event/stick-man/

Adaptation of the classic Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's book

School of Rock

Venue: Princess Theatre Torquay

Address: Torbay Road, Torquay, TQ2 5EZ

Website: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/school-of-rock/princess-theatre-torquay/

School of Rock is the global hit musical based on the iconic movie starring Jack Black. Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn is cast out by his dive‐bar bandmates and finds himself in desperate need of cash....

Slava's Snow Show

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Address: Plymouth

Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/slavas-snowshow/

This worldwide smash promises a breath-taking multisenory delight for adults and families alike

A Christmas Carol

Venue: Exeter Northcott Theatre

Website: https://www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/events/a-christmas-carol/

Join the award-winning Le Navet Bete (Treasure Island, The Three Musketeers) again this festive season for a hilarious retelling of one of the greatest ghost stories ever told. It’s Christmas Eve in...

A Christmas Carol

Venue: Exeter Northcott Theatre

Address: Stocker Road, Exeter

Website: https://www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/events/a-christmas-carol/

Le Navet Bete - comic adaptation of Dickens' festive classic.

The Man Who Wanted To Be a Penguin

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth (The Drum)

Address: Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR

Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/penguin/

Puppetry, music and song. Celebration of wild creativity and individuality. Suitable for ages 3+

Seaton Tramway: The Polar Express Tram Ride

Venue: Seaton Tramway

Address: Harbour Road, Seaton, EX12 2NQ

Website: https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-polar-express-tram-ride

HE POLAR EXPRESS™ is coming to Seaton Tramway in Devon on selected dates through November & December! Families will enjoy the magical tram ride to Santa's home at the North Pole in one of the specially...

Seaton Tramway: The Polar Express Tram Ride

Venue: Seaton Tramway

Address: Harbour Road, Seaton, EX12 2NQ

Website: https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-polar-express-tram-ride

HE POLAR EXPRESS™ is coming to Seaton Tramway in Devon on selected dates through November & December! Families will enjoy the magical tram ride to Santa's home at the North Pole in one of the specially...

Cinderella

Venue: Queens Theatre Barnstaple

Address: Barnstaple

Website: https://www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com/events/cinderella-2021/

This year's pantomime experience at Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple. Polish your pumpkins, dust off your gowns, grab your glass slippers and head to the ball of the year.

Cinderella

Venue: Princess Theatre

Address: Torquay

Website: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/cinderella/princess-theatre-torquay/

This year's pantomime experience at Princess Theatre, Torquay

Cinderella (Princess Theatre Torquay)

Venue: Princess Theatre Torquay

Address: Torbay Rd, Torquay

Website: https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay/

This year's family pantomime at Princess Theatre, Torquay

Cinderella (Queens Theatre Barnstaple)

Venue: Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple

Address: 100 Boutport Street, Barnstaple

Website: https://www.landmark-ilfracombe.com/event/cinderella-north-devon-pantomime/

Polish off your pumpkins, dust off your gowns and join Prince Charming as he hosts the party of the year in search of his one true love.

Magic of Christmas Food & Craft Fair

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Address: Great Torrington, Rosemoor, Torrington, EX38 8PH

Website: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/viewevent?EFID=300&ESRC=CMS

Unique gifts and food and crafts stalls

Beauty & The Beast

Venue: Exeter Corn Exchange

Website: https://www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/beauty-the-beast/?p=2&d=12-2021&c=

Following last year's triumphant THE WIZARD OF OZ, Exeter Panto returns in even more splendid style with the all-time favourite, BEAUTY & THE BEAST.  The Corn Exchange show was one of only thirty-two...

The Magic Lantern and the Story Thief

Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre

Address: Just inside Devonport Park at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Rd, Plymouth, PL1 4!H

Website: https://stiltskin.org.uk/soapbox-childrens-theatre-devonport-box-office/#!/THE-MAGIC-LANTERN-AND-THE-STORY-THIEF-DEC-2021/c/116569269

Festive outdoor Christmas show.

What the Ladybird Heard

Venue: Exeter Northcott Theatre

Website: https://www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/events/what-the-ladybird-heard/

Based on Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks' bestselling picture book - with live music, puppetry and a whole farmyard of fun. Recommended for ages 3+

What The Ladybird Heard

Venue: Exeter Northcott Theatre

Address: Stocker Road, Exeter

Website: https://www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/events/what-the-ladybird-heard/

Adaptation of the classic children's book. Live music, puppetry and a whole famyard of fun.

Seaton Tramway: The Polar Express Tram Ride

Venue: Seaton Tramway

Address: Harbour Road, Seaton, EX12 2NQ

Website: https://www.tram.co.uk/events/view/the-polar-express-tram-ride

HE POLAR EXPRESS™ is coming to Seaton Tramway in Devon on selected dates through November & December! Families will enjoy the magical tram ride to Santa's home at the North Pole in one of the specially...

Aladdin

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/aladdin/

This year's pantomime experience at Theatre Royal Plymouth - expect laugh-out-loud comedy and plenty of boos and hisses!

The Magic Lantern and the Story Thief

Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre

Address: Just inside Devonport Park at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Rd, Plymouth, PL1 4!H

Website: https://stiltskin.org.uk/soapbox-childrens-theatre-devonport-box-office/#!/THE-MAGIC-LANTERN-AND-THE-STORY-THIEF-DEC-2021/c/116569270

Festive outdoor Christmas show.

The Magic Lantern and the Story Thief

Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre

Address: Just inside Devonport Park at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Rd, Plymouth, PL1 4!H

Website: https://stiltskin.org.uk/soapbox-childrens-theatre-devonport-box-office/#!/THE-MAGIC-LANTERN-AND-THE-STORY-THIEF-DEC-2021/c/116569271

Festive outdoor Christmas show.

Santa's Best Ever Christmas

Venue: The Landmark, Ilfracombe

Address: Ilfracombe

Website: https://www.landmark-ilfracombe.com/event/santas-best-ever-christmas/

Join Father Christmas and friends in this brand new, festive, musical, interactive adventure to make 2021 Santa’s Best Ever Christmas! It’s a family show most suitable for 2-7 year olds, where every...

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Address: Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR

Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/lion-witch-and-the-wardrobe/

Smash-hit production of the classic CS Lewis story

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Address: Plymouth

Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/lion-witch-and-the-wardrobe/

Direct from London, the smash-hit production of C.S Lewis' classic promises pure theatrical magic

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Venue: Princess Theatre Torquay

Address: Torbay Road, Torquay, TQ2 5EZ

Website: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea/princess-theatre-torquay/

Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation...

Bedknobs and Broomsticks

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Address: Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR

Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/bedknobs-and-broomsticks/

Enter a world of magic and fantasy as Disney’s classic movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks makes its world premiere as an exciting new stage musical for 8 shows only!

Gangsta Granny

Venue: Princess Theatre Torquay

Address: Torbay Rd, Torquay

Website: https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay/

Stage adaptation of David Walliams' classic story

School of Rock

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Address: Plymouth

Website: https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/school-of-rock/

Based on the hilarious hit movies, this new music features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and all the original songs from the movies

Shrek the Musical

Venue: Princess Theatre

Address: Torquay

Website: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/shrek-the-musical/princess-theatre-torquay/

The award-winning TOADS Stage Musical Company is proud to present the Torquay premiere of the much loved anti-fairytale story.

Shrek the Musical

Venue: Princess Theatre

Address: Torbay Road, Torquay, TQ2 5EZ

Website: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/shrek-the-musical/princess-theatre-torquay/

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical brings the fairytale to life in this all-singing, all-dancing, visually-spectacular musical comedy. Join unlikely hero, Shrek, as...

Shrek The Musical

Venue: Princess Theatre Torquay

Address: Torbay Rd, Torquay

Website: https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/princess-theatre-torquay/

Musical stage adaptation on the classic film

Zog and the Flying Doctors

Venue: Exeter Northcott Theatre

Website: https://www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/events/zog-and-the-flying-doctors/

Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler's best selling swquel. Can Pear make her uncle better and prove that princessess can be doctors to. All ages welcome but most suitabl efor 3 +

Zog and the Flying Doctors

Venue: Exeter Northcott Theatre

Address: Stocker Road, Exeter

Website: https://www.exeternorthcott.co.uk/events/zog-and-the-flying-doctors/

Based on the classic book.

The Little Mermaid

Venue: Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple

Address: 100 Boutport Street, Barnstaple

Website: https://www.landmark-ilfracombe.com/event/the-little-mermaid/

Family musical pantomime of the classic tale.

The Sea Show

Time: pm

Venue: Minack Theatre

Address: Porthcurno

Website: https://www.minack.com/whats-on/sea-show

A quirky and hilarious mix of puppet show, natural history and comedy cabaret

An Incredibly Curious Adventure

Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth

Address: Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU

Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

Find the A-Z of fun facts and complete the trail activities along the way to claim a prize and sticker on completion

Family activity trail at Killerton

Venue: National Trust Killerton

Address: Broadclyst, Exeter, EX5 3LE

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Killerton

Pick up get, set go! Challenge cards from reception, solve a puzzle and develop map reading skills

Heligan Harvest

Heritage Open Days: Tucker's Hall Exeter

Princesshay trail

Venue: Various locations

Address: Princesshay, Exeter City Centre

Website: https://princesshay.co.uk/treasurehunt/

Complete the hunt around Princesshay and crack the code. Submit your answer along with your address and if you’ve got it correct you could receive a certificate and badge through the post! Not only that...

Santas on the Run

Treasures of the Museum Trail

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX

Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk

Discover sixteen objects cared by RAMM on this special trail

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Address: Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3RX

Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk

World-renowned exhiibition on loan from the Natural History Museum in London. £8 adult., £6 concessions, under 19s free

Woodland Witchcraft Trail

Venue: Buckland Abbey

Address: Yelverton, PL20 6EY

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey

Dress in your spookiest outfit and join for a fun Halloween woodland witchcraft trail