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Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy
18th May-1st January 2022
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
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
18th November-18th December 2021
Venue: Exeter Cathedral Yard
Address: Cathedral Yard, Exeter
Website: www.exetercathedral.org.uk
Food, drink and craft stalls. Exmouth Miniature Railway Elf Express on Friday evenings from 5pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. No pre-boking required. Free entry to Exeter Cathedral during the duration...
Glow
18th November-30th December 2021
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
Christmas at Killerton
26th November-2nd January 2022
Venue: National Trust Killerton
Address: Killerton
Website: https://christmasatkillerton.seetickets.com/raymondgubbay/christmas-at-killerton
The Polar Express Tram Ride
26th November-14th December 2021
Venue: Seaton Tramway
Address: Harbour Road, Seaston, EX12 2WD
Website: www.tram.co.uk
Enjoy a magical tramride, a cup of hot chocolate, a delicious treat and speak to Santa. Christmas carols on the return journey
School of Rock
30th November-4th December 2021
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....
A Christmas Carol
1st December-1st January 2022
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
1st December-1st January 2022
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.
Father Christmas at Bear Town
1st-24th December 2021
Venue: Bear Town
Address: Cullompton
Website: www.beartown.co.uk
Alongside a one and a half hour play session, meet Father Christmas and receive a present. Tickets remain stictly limited. Book early.
The Man Who Wanted To Be a Penguin
1st December-22nd January 2022
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
2nd-5th December 2021
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...
Dickensian Evening
3rd-3rd December 2021
Venue: Tavistock Town Centre
Address: tavistock
Website: www.tavistock.gov.uk
Various entertainment and events. Shop open until late and tavistock Pannier Market is open until 9pm
Breakfast With Santa
4th-5th December 2021
Venue: The Box Plymouth
Address: Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Website: https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/christmas/breakfast-with-santa-2019
Enjoy Breakfast With Santa in The Box and Bar in the run up to Christmas. Santa will be on hand to greet you as you arrive and sit down to either; pancakes with maple syrup or blueberries or a delicious...
Buckland's River of Light
4th December 2021
Venue: Buckland Abbey
Address: Yelverton
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey
Enter a Christmas Tree Forest in the Great Barn leading the large Buckland Estate tree
Family Christmas Workshops:Clay candle holders
4th-5th December 2021
Venue: The Box Plymouth
Address: Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Website: https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/christmas/family-christmas-workshops-clay-candle-holders
Create a very special candle holder
Percy the Park Keeper's Winter Wander Trail
4th-5th December 2021
Venue: Coleton Fishacre
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/090de7fe-d89f-411c-8910-44eab1355c4d/pages/details
Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand this winter season. Take part in the trail for £2 on arrival. The trail includes a note from Percy and clues to...
Percy the Park Keeper's Winter Wander Trail
4th December-3rd January 2021
Venue: Killerton
Address: Broadclyst, Devon
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/dc4c10db-b89a-4be1-8b6b-7a489d2b226d/pages/details
his winter, treat your little ones to a world of adventures at Killerton on the Percy the Park Keeper's winter wander trail. Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping...
Seaton Tramway: The Polar Express Tram Ride
8th-12th December 2021
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...
What the Ladybird Heard
8th December-2nd January 2021
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+
Humbug!
9th-24th December 2021
Venue: St Nicholas Priory,
Address: Exeter, EX4 3BL
Website: Humbug! at St Nicholas Priory event tickets from TicketSource
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...
Cinderella
10th-31st December 2021
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
10th December-2nd January 2022
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)
10th December-2nd January 2022
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)
10th-21st December 2021
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
10th-11th December 2021
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
11th December-2nd January 2022
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...
Breakfast With Santa
11th-12th December 2021
Venue: The Box Plymouth
Address: Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Website: https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/christmas/breakfast-with-santa-2020
Enjoy Breakfast With Santa in The Box and Bar in the run up to Christmas. Santa will be on hand to greet you as you arrive and sit down to either; pancakes with maple syrup or blueberries or a delicious...
Family Christmas Workshops: Bookmaking and marbling paper
11th-12th December 2021
Venue: The Box Plymouth
Address: Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Create your own book filled with Christmas wishes
Percy the Park Keeper's Winter Wander Trail
11th-12th December 2021
Venue: Coleton Fishacre
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/090de7fe-d89f-411c-8910-44eab1355c4d/pages/details
Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand this winter season. Take part in the trail for £2 on arrival. The trail includes a note from Percy and clues to follow...
The Magic Lantern and the Story Thief
11th-12th December 2021
Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre
Address: Just inside Devonport Park at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Rd, Plymouth, PL1 4!H
Festive outdoor Christmas show.
The Polar Express screening
11th-11th December 2021
Venue: The Landmark Ilfracombe
Address: Ilfracombe, EX34 9BZ
Website: www.landmark-ilfracombe.com
Festive showing of the classic film
What the Ladybird Heard
11th December-2nd January 2021
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
11th December-2nd January 2022
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
14th-24th December 2021
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
17th December-15th January 2022
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!
An Audience With Olde Father Christmas
18th-19th December 2021
Venue: Buckland Abbey
Address: Yelverton
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/ff7dc6d1-cb4d-4949-a215-0dc8a3fbf58f/pages/details
Father Christmas will be meeting small groups of children in the kitchen around the fire and there will an opportunity to make a small toy. Tickets can be booked from Visitor Welcome on the day of the...
Breakfast With Santa
18th-19th December 2021
Venue: The Box Plymouth
Address: Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Website: https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/christmas/breakfast-with-santa-2021
Enjoy Breakfast With Santa in The Box and Bar in the run up to Christmas. Santa will be on hand to greet you as you arrive and sit down to either; pancakes with maple syrup or blueberries or a delicious...
Christmas Bonfire at Fireworks
18th-18th December 2021
Venue: The Big Sheep
Address: Abbotsham Road, Abbotsham, Bideford. EX39 5AP
Website: www.thebigsheep.co.uk
Enjoy the bonfire, toast your marshmallows, spin your sparklers and enjoy the firework display
Christmas Extravaganza including The Snowman Animation
18th-18th December 2021
Venue: The Great Hall, Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4PY
Website: www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
2 live perfomances providing the backing track to Raymond Briggs' The Snoman 45 minute performance with the Snowman as well as other favourites. Also available, an evening spectactular of The...
Family Christmas Workshops: Christmas Decorations
18th-18th December 2021
Venue: The Box Plymouth
Address: Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Website: https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/christmas/family-christmas-workshops-christmas-decorations
Make your very own felt and fabric Christmas decorations
Father Christmas at Arlington Court
18th-19th December 2021
Venue: Arlington Court
Address: Arlington, Barnstaple, EX31 4LP
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlingtoncourt-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum
Visit the festive grotto in the stables and meet a traditional Father Christmas. All children receive a present. Book place in advance.
Olde Father Christmas
18th-19th December 2021
Venue: Buckland Abbey
Address: Yelverton
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey
Father Christmas will be meeting small groups of children in the kitchen around the fire and there will an opportunity to make a small toy. Tickets can be booked from Visitor Welcome on the day of the...
Percy the Park Keeper's Winter Wander Trail
18th-19th December 2021
Venue: Coleton Fishacre
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/090de7fe-d89f-411c-8910-44eab1355c4d/pages/details
Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand this winter season. Take part in the trail for £2 on arrival. The trail includes a note from Percy and clues to follow...
The Magic Lantern and the Story Thief
18th-19th December 2021
Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre
Address: Just inside Devonport Park at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Rd, Plymouth, PL1 4!H
Festive outdoor Christmas show.
The Polar Express and PJ Party
18th-18th December 2021
Venue: Exeter Picturehouse
Address: 51 Bartholomew Street west, Exeter, EX4 3AJ
Kids can take part in this Christmas adventure by dressin up in their most festive pyjamas and collecting a golden train ticket on arrival to the cinema to watch this classic film
Autism Friendly Screening: Frozen 2
19th-19th December 2021
Venue: Exeter Picturehouse
Address: 51 Bartholomew Street west, Exeter, EX4 3AJ
Website: https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/007/HO00009893/frozen-2?date=2021-12-19
Showing of the classic family film especially for people on the autisum spectrum or with other special needs and their families, friends and carers.
Christmas Late 2021 at The Box Plymouth
19th-19th December 2021
Venue: The Box Plymouth
Address: Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX
Website: https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events/christmas/christmas-late-opening-2021
Come and get in the Christmas mood with this special late event. 6pm to 8pm - book online
Rhia and The Tree of Lights
19th-28th December 2021
Venue: Exeter Phoenix
Address: Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3LS
Website: www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Rhia’s favourite thing ever was hanging out with Grandma at the wild Jurassic Coast – playing games on the beach, finding funny creatures, and telling stories in her magical treehouse. So it all feels...
Quiet At The Aquarium
20th-20th December 2021
Venue: National Marine Aquarium
Address: Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth
Website: www.national-aquarium.co.uk/ejxperiences-events
Special two-hour after hours event for families and people with autism to enjoy the exhibits without noise and distraction. Tailored for people with autism and other sensory needs. 2 sessions available
The Magic Lantern and the Story Thief
21st-24th December 2021
Venue: Soapbox Children's Theatre
Address: Just inside Devonport Park at the corner of Milne Place and Exmouth Rd, Plymouth, PL1 4!H
Festive outdoor Christmas show.
Santa's Best Ever Christmas
24th-24th December 2021
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...
Percy the Park Keeper's Winter Wander Trail
27th-31st December 2021
Venue: Coleton Fishacre
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/090de7fe-d89f-411c-8910-44eab1355c4d/pages/details
Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand this winter season. Take part in the trail for £2 on arrival. The trail includes a note from Percy and clues to follow...
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
22nd-26th February 2022
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
22nd-26th February 2022
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
7th-8th March 2022
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
8th-12th March 2022
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
24th-26th March 2022
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
3rd-3rd May 2022
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
29th June-3rd July 2022
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
30th June-3rd July 2022
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
30th June-3rd July 2022
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
1st-3rd July 2022
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
1st-3rd July 2022
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
23rd-23rd August 2022
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
30th May-2nd June 2021
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
Follow The Glow
Venue: The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth
Address: Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU.
Website: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
Stories of donkeys around the world, spot the Christmas items hidden on each board and complete the Christmas crossword. Finish the trail at the 'Glow Room' for a fairytale ending and collect a prize...
Percy the Park Keeper's Winter Wander Trail
Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends and give nature a helping hand. Head around the gardens and find all of Percy's friends who need help getting ready for Winter. Trail £2...
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...
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
