What's On in Devon

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Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM)

Address: Queen Street, Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Exhibition of the creative arts project involving 12 different community groups of children and young people around Exeter

A British Museum Touring Exhibition Egyptian Hieroglyphs: Unlock the Mystery

Venue: Torquay Museum

Website: www.torquaymuseum.org

Family friendly touring exhibition incorporating elements based around Egyptian hieroglyphs and how they were decoded

Toys and Treats Trail

Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary

Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth

Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

Find the donkeys/ favourite toys and treats hidden around the Sanctuary this festive season. This entertaining family activity combines fun, exercise and brainpower and is just £5 per trail. Open daily...

Plymouth Winter City

Venue: Treeby Court

Address: Plymouth

Website: www.plymouthwintercity.com

Festive themed event with rides and attraction including an undercover real ice rink and an option to book for the Santa's Grotto and Elf Workshop. See website for booking options - free entry

Glo Wild at Paignton Zoo

Venue: Paignton Zoo

Address: Totnes Road, Paignton

Website: https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/events/glowild/?fbclid=IwAR1eGBAhybd3h98ZEMIsOBIcn-v7jJvhGXEZ-VNgDobZ4dLc9iO-0lFGdFA

Paignton Zoo will be ending their centenary year in style with their biggest ever festive event. This after-dark immersive light experience will feature a stunning array of interactive light installations,...

Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Website: www.theatreroyal.com

Production of the classic Raymond Briggs story with relaxed, captioned, audio described and BSL interpreted performances as well as Touch Tours on selected dates

Christmas Train of Lights

Venue: Paignton to Kingswear

Website: www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk

Festive illuminated journey from Paignton to Kingswear with brand new feature displays

Saltram's Christmas In Bloom

Venue: Saltram

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/saltram

Saltram brings the beauty, magic and splendour of an 18th century pleasure garden to life within the walls of its luxuious house interiors

Dick Whittington

Venue: Exeter Northcott

Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Following their record-breaking smash hit, Robin Hood, Exeter Northcott and Le Navet Bete are teaming up once again to bring you a family panto - Dick Whittington. Expect plenty of laughs, music, special...

Plymouth Christmas Market

Venue: Piazza

Address: Plymouth

Website: wwww.visitplymouth.co.uk

Over 50 decorated Christmas cabins in the heart of the city centre with live entertainment. Late night shopping every Thursday until 9pm

Children's Christmas Play Trail at Killerton

Venue: Killerton

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton

Outdoors play trail with a variety of activities of all ages

Christmas at the Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Venue: Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Address: Tiverton

Website: www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk

Find the Christmas stockings hidden around the Museum and visit the festive Tivvy Bumber steam engine, Christmas craft on 2nd,9th and 16th December

Christmas Light Switch On and Christmas Markets in Dawlish

Venue: The Lawn and the Strand,

Address: Dawlish

Website: www.facebook.com/dawlishcelebrates

Look out for more details online on the Facebook page

Dartington Craft Fair

Venue: Dartington Hall

Website: www.dartington.org.

Craft fair with a number of stands showcasing high quality contemporary craft and design including ceramics, printmaking, jewellery, textiles and entertainment

Christmas Happy Feet

Venue: Palace Theatre

Address: Paignton

Website: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk

Festive all dancing, all-singing show showcasing many different genres of dance and performed by the local students of Miss Jenny's School of Dancing

Great Tudor Frost Fair

Venue: Buckland Abbey

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

Find out about the history of the Tudor Frost Fairs, see the tree filled barns, choir performances on selected dates and see the Abbey decorated

Magic of Christmas: Craft and Food Fair

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Craft and food fairs with carefully selected artisan traders

Tis the Season at Torquay Museum

Venue: Torquay Museum

Website: www.torquaymuseum.org

Stalls, children's choirs, Christmassy crafting and live entertainment

Bideford Light Switch On

Venue: Bideford

Website: www.discoverbideford.co.uk

Stalls, rides, attractions and entertainment

Christmas Lights in aid of the RNLI

Venue: Clovelly

Website: www.clovelly.co.uk/event

Christmas lights switch-on with refreshments, carol servies and gireworks

Drive in Cinema - Elf

Venue: Affinity Outlet

Address: Bideford

Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/elf-drive-in-cinema-tickets-752418763777?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR2HHRT-jI18bxOZun6pTW0OJZoQr2EljdAK09REIZZaoAAVvGN_5VFus-k

Drive in screening from Affinity Devon and Bideford Round Table

Plymouth Santa Fun Run

Venue: Plymouth

Website: www.plymouthsantafunrun.co.uk

Festive themed fancy dress fun run benefiting Jeremiah's Journey and Shekinah

Santa's Christmas Wish

Venue: Exmouth Pavilion

Website: www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk

Festive song-filled, interactive family show particularly suitable for 2 to 8 year olds followed by a special meet, great and treat with Father Christmas himself

Snow Globe at Affinity Devon

Venue: Affinity Devon

Address: Clovelly Road, Bideford

Website: www.affinitydevon.com

Vintage Christmas Fairground Fun

Venue: Dingles Fairground Museum

Website: www.dinglesfhc.co.uk

Free admission, music from Hatherleigh Silver Brass Band, Children's Christmas Choir, vintage rides and side stalls and more

Christmas Crafts at Totnes Library

Venue: Totnes Library

Website: https://www.facebook.com/TotnesLibrary/videos/357879733318205/?locale=en_GB

Make pine cone Christmas trees and more between 3 and 5pm - also nearly new children's book sale

Mother Goose

Venue: Lipson Cooperative Academy

Website: www.thewranglers.co.uk

Pantomime performance from Wranglers Theatre Company

Totnes Christmas Markets

Venue: Totnes

Website: www.visittotnes.co.uk

Festive event with entertainment, food and drink, artisan shopping and more

A Christmas Carol

Venue: Exmouth Pavilion

Website: www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk

Traditional and family friendly production of the festive story with period costume, song, dance and original music score from Chapterhouse Theatre Company

Victorian Evening in Newton Abbot

Venue: Newton Abbot

Website: www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk

Victorian themed evening - see the website for details

Arlington After Dark

Venue: Arlington Court and the National Carriage Museum

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum

Experience the magic of after hours at Arlington and see the house decorated for a Victorian Christmas evening.

Gifts and garlands

Venue: Thelma Hulbert Gallery

Address: Hontion

Website: ww.thelmahulbert.com

Family crafts and after shopping. Create a mini wreath and enjoy mince pies, cookies and apple juice. 10% discount on gifts, decorations in the Present Makers exhibition and soup

Gifts and garlands - family crafts

Venue: Thelma Hulbert Gallery

Address: Honiton

Website: https://www.thelmahulbert.com/?q=whats-on%2Fevents%2Fgifts-garlands-family-event&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Drop in anytime from 3pm to 6pm. Create a mini wreath to take home, enjoy mince pies, cookies and apple juice - 10% discount on gifts and decorations in the exhbition and shop.

Late Night Shopping and Christmas Market at Affinity Devon

Venue: Affinity Devon

Address: Clovelly Road, Bideford

Website: www.affinitydevon.com

Topsham Christmas Markets - November

Venue: Topsham

Website: www.topshamcommunityassociation.co.uk

Market with artisan local products

Castle Hill Illuminated

Website: www.castlehilldevon.co.uk

See Castle Hill's beautiful gardens illuminated after dark. A variety of street food and festive drinks will be available

Humbug! Wandering Tiger's Christmas Carol (selected dates)

Venue: St Nicholas Priory

Website: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wanderingtiger

An atmospheric and immersive Christmas experience taking place throughout Exeter's oldest building. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey through past, present and future in this theatrical reimagining of...

Beauty and the Beast

Venue: Princess Theatre

Address: Torquay

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

Pantomime with live music, stunning sets, slick choreography, sensational costumes and of course lots of audience participation and panto fun

Carols In The Park

Venue: Heavitree, Exeter

Website: www.facebook.com/parklifeheavitree

Carol singing event with refreshments available

Christmas activities with Children's Hospice SW

Venue: Affinity Devon

Address: Clovelly Road, Bideford

Website: www.affinitydevon.com

Join Affinity's Charity of the Year and enjoy a variety of activities including bauble decorating and gingerbread house colouring

Christmas Craft and Shopping Fayre

Venue: The Beehive

Address: Honiton

Website: www.beehivehoniton.co.uk

Festive Market

Christmas craft at the Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Venue: Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Website: www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk

Drop-in event. £3 per child with paying adult

Christmas Market at The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk

Free entry to the market only with handmade gifts and fresh food

Christmas Tree Festival

Venue: St Michael's Church

Address: Plymouth

Website: www.facebook.com/stokeanddevonportchristmastreefestival

Even raising donations for Trevi

Dog Friendly Carol Service

Venue: Newton Abbot

Website: www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk

See the website for details

Festive Love Local Market - Tavistock

Venue: Butchers hall

Address: Tavistock

Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk

Fun and festive market with local artisans

Magical Christmas Fun at The Milky Way

Venue: The Milky Way

Website: www.themilkyway.co.uk

Christmas experience with elves, gingerbread decorating, opportunity to write a letter to Santa, make reindeer food, festive refreshments, special themed show and opportunity to book a ticket to meet Santa

Make a Gift Box

Venue: Devon and Exeter Institution

Address: Exeter

Website: www.devonandexeterinstitution.org

Family stay and play session for children aged 5+ with accompanying adults - booking essential

Santa Slide

Venue: Eden Project

Website: www.facebook.com/plymouthhospcharity

Dress up as Santa and zoom down a zip-line at Hang Loose Eden to raise money for the children's ward at Derriford Hospital. Anyone over 8 can take part - see website for details

Christmas at the Musicals

Venue: Exmouth Pavilion

Website: www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk

Christmas show packed with Broadway hits and festive favourites from Exmouth Youth Theatre

Cirque: The Greatest Show

Venue: Plymouth Pavilions

Website: www.plymouthpavilions.com

Musical theatre meets circus spectacular show

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/garden/rosemoor

Performance of the classic Pantomime as part of Rosemoor Live. Event booking includes admission to the garden

Snow Globe at Affinity Devon

Venue: Affinity Devon

Address: Clovelly Road, Bideford

Website: www.affinitydevon.com

Tavistock Christmas Festival

Venue: The Butcher's Hall

Address: Tavistock

Website: www.missivyevents.co.uk

Artisan and gift market, gnome trail and festive rides

More Christmas Crafts at Totnes Library

Venue: Totnes Library

Website: https://www.facebook.com/TotnesLibrary/videos/357879733318205/?locale=en_GB

3D stars and more - 3 to 5pm - £1 per child. (also nearly new children's book sale

Totnes Christmas Markets

Venue: Totnes

Website: www.visittotnes.co.uk

Festive event with entertainment, food and drink, artisan shopping and more

Lantern Parade in Newton Abbot

Venue: Newton Abbot

Website: www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk

Lantern parade event -see the website for details

Sleeping Beauty

Venue: Queens Theatre

Address: Barnstaple

Website: www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com

North Devon's panto version of the classic story with family, group and school tickets available as well as signed and relaxed performances on selected dates

Humbug! Wandering Tiger's Christmas Carol (selected dates)

Venue: St Nicholas Priory

Website: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wanderingtiger

An atmospheric and immersive Christmas experience taking place throughout Exeter's oldest building. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey through past, present and future in this theatrical reimagining of...

Late Night Shopping and Christmas Market at Affinity Devon

Venue: Affinity Devon

Address: Clovelly Road, Bideford

Website: www.affinitydevon.com

Once Upon A Christmas

Venue: Torre Abbey

Website: https://www.torre-abbey.org.uk/whats-on/family-theatre-once-upon-a-christmas/

An interactive, multi-sensory show for children in Early Years up to age 8. Set in the home of Mother and Father Christmas by the festive fireplace as they prepare for the big day with scents of Christmas...

Christmas Family Fun Day with Children's Hospice South West

Venue: Affinity Devon

Address: Clovelly Road, Bideford

Website: www.affinitydevon.com

Christmas themed crafts plus festive entertainment for all the family

Christmas Village Exmouth and Events

Venue: Exmouth

Website: www.christmasvillageexmouth.co.uk

Experience Exmouth Christmas village and events this year and enjoy a festive day out for all the family all under one roof. With more than a hundred local vendors, regional produce and gifts, bars, street...

Goldilocks and The Three Bears

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Website: www.theatreroyal.com

Pantomime show for all ages with a cast headed by Brendan Cole, Dame Kelly Holmes and Alexandra Mardell. All ages welcome - audio described, captioned, BSL interpreted, Relaxed performances available...

Affinity Christmas Inddor Market

Venue: Affinity Devon

Address: Clovelly Road, Bideford

Website: www.affinitydevon.com

Week long Christmas market showcasing gifting ideas and produce from local supplier

Aladdin

Venue: Palace Theatre

Address: Paignton

Website: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk

Pantomime production of the classic story from Paignton Pantomime Productions

Bookworms Junior Members Club - Create Gingerbread People

Venue: Devon and Exeter Institution

Website: www.devonandexeterinstitution.org

For children age 5 to 8 years. Booking is essential and the taster session is free

Christmas craft at the Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Venue: Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Website: www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk

Drop-in event. £3 per child with paying adult

Christmas Family Fun and the Grinch

Venue: The Gateway,

Address: Seaton

Website: www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk

Festive fun afternoon with activities and refreshements followed by a screening of The Grinch (2018)

Christmas Market at The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk

Free entry to the market only with handmade gifts and fresh food

Greendale Christmas Ball

Venue: Greendale Farm Shop and café

Website: www.greendale.com

Two hours of fun and festive entertainment where children will meet six Disney characters, as well as visiting Santa in person and receiving a gift. A hot meal for each child is also included in the ticket...

Heddon Valley Christmas Trail

Venue: Heddon Valley

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/heddon-valley

Christmas trail going to the beach and back and suitable for an all terrain pushchair. Free and no booking required.

Light Up Lanterns at Totnes Library

Venue: Totnes Library

Website: https://www.facebook.com/TotnesLibrary/videos/357879733318205/?locale=en_GB

£3 per child - 10 to 12pm

Peter Pan

Venue: The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk/events-gigs

Panto version of the classic story with songs and free entry to the Ewetopia indoor playzone

Sleeping Beauty

Venue: Exeter Corn Exchange

Website: www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

Panto show with delightful fairytale sets and costumes, sing-a-longs, slapstick and fun for everyone

The Whoville Christmas Party

Venue: The Grand

Address: Torquay

Website: www.richardsonhotels.co.uk/the-grand-hotel

Interactive Christmas party including 3 course meal and live DJ and dancing until midnight

Festive crafting with Naturemake

Venue: Buckland Abbey

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/buckland-abbey

Join Naturemake for magical festive family craft workshops over the Christmas holidays. Choose from an array of local natural materials to create winter wonderlands, elf houses, cheeky reindeer, snowy...

Five Children and It

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Quirk Theatre festive production of the much loved story where a group of lucky children find the Psammead who can grand their wishes

Glowkids Christmas Family Rave

Venue: The Landmark Pavilion

Address: Ilfracombe,

Website: www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com

6 hour live DJ rave set suitable for all ages. Children's ticket includes snack pack

Snow Globe at Affinity Devon

Venue: Affinity Devon

Address: Clovelly Road, Bideford

Website: www.affinitydevon.com

Step Into Christmas

Venue: Exmouth Pavilion

Website: www.exmouthpavilion.co.uk

Show with Christmas music and new tunes from Centre Stage. Competition for best dressed adult and best dressed child

The Festive Drive By

Venue: Beginning at Station Road Car Park

Website: www.facebook.com/boveycarnival

Passing through Bovey Tracey and Heathfield, feel free to join in by decorating a vehicle

Animated Christmas Card Workshop

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Half-day session for ages 7 to 14 - use 2D cut out animation to bring to life your very own digital Christmas card

Christmas Circus - Born To Sleigh

Venue: Greendale Farm Shop

Website: www.thechristmascircus.com

Festive themed circus show

Christmas Tiny Tales at Totnes Library

Venue: Totnes Library

Website: https://www.facebook.com/TotnesLibrary/videos/357879733318205/?locale=en_GB

Contact library for details

Elf The Musical

Venue: Westpoint Exeter

Website: www.westpointexeter.co.uk

Interactive arena staging based on the festive movie with interactive activities, giant TV screens, audience snowball fight, an indoor snowstorm and more

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: The Gateway,

Address: Seaton

Website: www.thegatewayseaton.co.uk

Pantomime performance of the classic story from Wonder Pantomimes

Christmas Elf House Making at Ullacombe

Venue: Ullacombe Farm Café and Shop

Website: www.facebook.com/ullacombefarmshopandcafe

Design and create your own magical elf house from foraged materials

Festive Wildlife Decorations

Venue: RAMM

Address: Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Decorate your own wooden bauble featuring one of the animals in a seasonal setting

Glowing Festive Lanterns

Venue: RAMM

Address: Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Create your own magical festive lantern to take home - drop in event

Totnes Christmas Markets

Venue: Totnes

Website: www.visittotnes.co.uk

Festive event with entertainment, food and drink, artisan shopping and more

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York

Venue: Ullacombe Farm Shop

Address: Ullacombe

Website: www.facebook.com/ullacombefarmshopandcafe

Film screening at 6pm with hot/cold drinks and snacks available

Mayor's Christmas Carols

Venue: Newton Abbot

Website: www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk

See the website for details

The Elf Who Lost Santa Claus

Venue: The Beehive,

Address: Honiton

Website: www.thebeehive.savoysystems.co.uk

Magical interactive show where particpant are invited to meet Santa's elves and help them find a way to make sure that Santa arrives in time

Children's Christmas Party at RHS Rosemoor

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk

Party with fun actvities such as dancing, singing, party games and face painting

Late Night Shopping and Christmas Market at Affinity Devon

Venue: Affinity Devon

Address: Clovelly Road, Bideford

Website: www.affinitydevon.com

Meet characters from the past at RAMM

Venue: RAMM Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Meet characters from Christmas past including a Roman soldeir, WWII warden and Victorian Lady Collector

The Grinch

Venue: Ullacombe Farm Shop

Website: www.facebook.com/ullacombefarmshopandcafe

Film screening at 6pm with hot/cold drinks and snacks available

A Magical Christmas Variety Show

Venue: The Beehive,

Address: Honiton

Website: www.thebeehive.savoysystems.co.uk

Christmas variety show full of Christmas songs along with laughter, choreography and costumes

Elf

Venue: Ullacombe Farm Shop

Address: Ullacombe

Website: www.facebook.com/ullacombefarmshopandcafe

Film screening at 6pm with hot/cold drinks and snacks available

Family Festive Celebration at The Box

Venue: The Box

Address: Plymouth

Website: www.theboxpymouth.com

Family friendly late event, explore the galleries by night, listen to seasonal stories, decorate cookies and dance to Christmas hits

Christmas Market at The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk

Free entry to the market only with handmade gifts and fresh food

Christmas Robin Workshop

Venue: Affinity Devon

Address: Clovelly Road, Bideford

Website: www.affinitydevon.com

Created your own Robin decoration to take home - 11am to 3pm.

Museum Mischief

Venue: The Box

Address: Plymouth

Website: www.theboxplymouth.com

Interactive experience where visitors need to help Santa's elves make sure that Santa arrives on time with the Candlelight Theatre Company

Santa's Christmas Wish

Venue: The Landmark

Address: Ilfracombe

Website: www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com

Fun, festive musical adventure suitable for 2 to 8 year olds followed by a special meet, greet and treat with Father Christmas after the show. Family ticket offer available

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Venue: Pavilions Teignmouth

Address: Teignmouth

Website: www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk

Performance of the much loved story from The Teignmouth Players

The Polar Express

Venue: Ullacombe Farm Shop

Address: Ullacombe

Website: www.facebook.com/ullacombefarmshopandcafe

Film screening at 6pm with hot/cold drinks and snacks available

Boxing Day Barbecue at Clovelly

Venue: Clovelly

Address: Clovelly

Website: www.clovelly.co.uk

Free entrance to the village all day - BBQ and live music on the quay

Bubblicious Baby and Family Raves

Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre

Address: Plymouth

Website: www.stiltskin.org.uk

New Year's Eve Party at The Big Sheep

Venue: The Big Sheep

Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk

Fancy dress party sessions with family entertainment

Mother Goose

Venue: Shaftesbury Theatre

Address: Dawlish

Website: www.shaftesbury-dawlish.co.uk

Pantomime version of the classic story from Dawlish Reperatory Company

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Palace Theatre

Address: Paignton

Website: www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk

Pantomime production form Wonder Pantomimes

Crown and Coronation

Venue: Exeter Cathedral

Website: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

New sound and light show combining soundscapes and historic imagery

Nerubashenko Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Venue: Princess Theatre

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

Ballet pantomime of the classic story with a live orchestra recommended for age 5+

Aladdin

Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth

Website: www.theatreroyal.com

Broadway and West End musical version of the Disney film featuring the iconic music, magic, comedy and spectacle. Recommended for ages 6+ with captioned, BSL interpreted, audio described and relaxed performances...

The Greatest Magician

Venue: Exeter Phoenix

Address: Exeter

Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Magic show with laughter hilarity, wonderment and mystery

The Sooty Show 75th Birthday Spectacular

Venue: Exeter Northcott

Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Join Sooty Sweep and Soo for a very special birthday party with audience participation and giggles

The Sooty Show 75th Birthday Spectacular

Venue: Queen's Theatre

Address: Barnstaple

Website: www.queenstheatre-barnstaple.com

Join Sooty Sweep and Soo for a very special birthday party with audience participation and giggles

West African Drumming Workshop

Venue: RAMM

Address: Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Fun and energetic workshop exploring rhythms from West Africa. Book online

The Story Explorers Show

Venue: RAMM

Address: Exeter

Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk

Join Neillie and Nathaniel who will spin a fiesta of tales with words, pupptery and movement

Nativity! The Musical

Venue: Barnfield Theatre

Address: Exeter

Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Stage production featuring all your favourite songs from the film series

Dear Santa

Venue: Barnfield Theatre

Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Festive show based around Rod Campbell's book with BSL interpreted and relaxed performances on selected dates

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Barnfield Theatre

Address: Exeter

Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Pantomime performance from Wonder Pantomimes

A Picture of Health: Exeter's Medical History

Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM)

Address: Queen Street, Exeter

Website: www.rammmuseum.org.uk

Exhibition focusing on the stories and experiences of real people associated with Exeter’s medical past to engage audiences of all ages. See elsewhere in What’s On for family friendly half term activities

Autumn Apple Trail

Venue: Lydford Gorge

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/lydford-gorge

Follow the trail around the orchard to get stuck into some apple activities

Autumn Spotter Trail

Venue: Knightshayes

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/knightshayes

Pick up an Autumn Spotter Trail and go on an adventure around the gardens and parkland. See if you can find all of the colours on the colour wheel and match the leaves you find on the Autumn leaves guide....

Autumnfest celebrations at Arlington Court

Venue: Arlington Court and the National Carriage Museum

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum

Discover displays around the grounds, visitor reception, tea rooms and gardens, as they celebrate the autumn colour. Family crafting and activities

BEAR HUNT SCULPTURE TRAIL

Venue: Various locations in North Devon

Website: www.chsw.org.uk/event/bear-hunt-sculpture-trail

Find 25 5 foot bears painted by a local artist around Bideford, Barnstaple, Great Torrington and Ilfracombe. Use the Bear Hunt app or download the trail map and make a donation to support Children's Hospice...

Big Schools' Birdwatch

Address: Everywhere

Website: www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/ for-teachers/schools-birdwatch/

Count birds in your school grounds and submit results online. See the website for helpful ID resources

Catapult Building at Powderham

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CHINESE ZODIAC TRAIL

Venue: Torquay Museum

Address: 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay,

Website: www.torquaymuseum.org.uk

Find all the Zodiac animals around the Museum

Coat of Arms Explore and Find Trail

Venue: Exeter Cathedral

Website: https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/events/coat-of-arms-explore-and-find-trail/

The Coat of Arms Explore and Find Trail is an exciting new children’s activity arriving at Exeter Cathedral in time for the Easter holidays.  Coats of Arms have been used since Medieval times...

Easter Activities at World of Country Life

Time: 1080624:00

Venue: World of Country Life

Address: West Down Lane, Sandy Bay, Exmouth

Website: https://www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk/event/easter-holiday-family-fun/

Special Easter arts and craft sessions, Easter Egg Trail as well as their programme of daily activities and play areas

Follow the Sensory Trail at Seaton Wetlands

Venue: Seaton Wetlands

Website: https://eastdevon.gov.uk/wildeastdevon/wild-east-devon-events/february-2023/follow-the-sensory-trail-at-seaton-wetlands/

New sensory trail - follow the trail and each board highlights an activity to help you connect to nature

Guess Who Adoption Donkey Trail

Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary

Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth

Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events

Put your knowledge about the Sanctuary's adoption to the test in their new summer trail combining fun, exercise and brainpower - £5 per trail. Open daily until 9am, general admission and parking is free....

Hide and Sheep AR trail

Venue: Powderham Castle,

Address: Kenton, Nr Exeter

Website: www.powderham.co.uk

Explore this historic Estate with an Augmented Reality Trail. See the website for details on how to access the app before arrival

Hollywood Rome Trail

Venue: Torquay Museum

Website: 530 Babbacombe Road, Torquay

Explore the Hollywood Rome: Reel Life in the Ancient World exhibition and fill out the trail sheet. Also take part in an activity sheet called My Favourite Roman.

https://www.powderham.co.uk/events/view/medieval-month-1

I Am The Seed That Grew The Tree Exhibition

Venue: Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Address: Arlington, Nr Barnstaple

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum

Outdoor exhibition with nature scenes and poems for every month of the year

INCREDIBLE INSTRUMENTS TRAIL

Venue: Torquay Museum

Address: Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG.

Website: www.torquaymuseum.org/events

Explore the Made To Be Played: A Festival of Musical Instruments exhibition and answer the questions on your trail sheet and get a prize on completion.

Mail Trail 2023

Venue: Various locations across Exmouth

Website: www.hospiscare.co.uk/events/mail-trail-2023

Find over 40 decorated postboxes with maps available in aid of Hospiscare

Orchard Fortnight

Venue: Killerton

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton

Learn how the Killerton team manage a traditional orchard to reverse the decline in nature, follow an orchard trail, pick your own apples and play games. Demonstrations of apple pressing

Paddington TM The Story of A Bear

Venue: Torre Abbey

Address: The King's Drive, Torquay

Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk

Touring exhibition from the British Library with books, documents, film clips and original artwork and more associated events to be announced

Read to a Dog

Session to encourage children and teenagers to read - book onto a session with Rafa who has been assessed and is registered with Pets as Therapy.

Rediscover Church - Family Easter Trail - Cranbrook

Venue: Younghayes Centre

Address: Cranbrook

Website: https://www.rediscoverchurch.com/cranbrook-eastertrail

Organised by Rediscover Church and starting and ending at the Younghayes Centre.  Free to take part but booking essential.

Remedies, Reasons and Resilience

Venue: Torre Abbey

Website: www.torre-abbey.org.uk/whats-on

Exhibition exploring what wellbeing means to individuals

Spirit of Sanctuary Winter Trail

Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary

Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth

Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events

Discover the true spirit of the sanctuary in their wonderful winter trail. Find your donkey spirit word this winter. This entertaining family activity combines fun, exercise and brainpower and is just...

Spring Wildlife Hunt

Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary

Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth

Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

Spot the wildlife that has thrived thanks to the stewardship of the land, aided by the donkeys. Seek out some of the many species by finding the wildlife boards located around the sanctuary and matching...

Stories of Sanctuary Spirit Trail

Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary

Address: The Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth,

Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

Uncover the spirit of the sanctuary in their wonderful winter trail. Reveal your donkey spirit word this winter. This entertaining family activity combines fun, exercise and brainpower and is just £5...

Sublime Symmetry: The Mathematics Behind De Morgan's Ceramic Designs

Venue: Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM)

Address: Queen Street, Exeter

Website: www.rammuseum.org.uk

Exhibition investigating the use of mathematical principles in William De Morgan's beautiful ceramic designs

Superhero Insect Trail

Venue: Torquay Museum

Website: 531 Babbacombe Road, Torquay

Wherever you find them, insects are carrying out vital jobs that make healthy ecosystems and help us by pollinating our food and cleaning up our environment. Follow the Superhero trail of these incredible...

THIRSTY FOR FASHION EXHIBITION

Venue: Killerton

Address: Broadclyst

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton

Exhibition exploring circular fashion from the 18th Century to the present day highlighting the techniques used to repair and reuse clothing throughout history

Vineyard Nature Trail

Venue: Sandridge Barton,

Address: Stoke Gabriel

Website: www.sandridgebarton.com

Family friendly nature trail set on the edge of the River Dart

Winter Fun at Woodlands

Venue: Woodlands

Address: Woodlands, Blackawton, Totnes,

Website: www.woodlandspark.com

Indoor areas and selected rides open

Winter Sculpture Exhbition

Venue: RHS Rosemoor

Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Return of the annual exhibition with sculptures situated round the grounds

ZOG ACTIVITY TRAIL

Venue: Haldon Forest Park

Address: Bullers Hill, nr Exeter

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park

Brand new family activity trail and free app. See website for details