Events in Devon - Devon's Top Attractions

Find the biggest selection of events in Devon. See what’s on in Devon, from festivals to family days out, it’s all here, whatever your age or taste you can find your perfect day out.
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Christmas at Pennywell

NOW - 03                Dec

Pennywell Christmas Experience

This festive season, enjoy the perfect Christmas experience for all the family. At this time of year, the Farm is transformed…

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07 Dec

Exeter Canal Cruise – Exeter to Exmouth

Sail the oldest working shipping canal in Europe at Christmas! This is the first time we will be operating this…

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Winter Fest poster - winter fest in white wriiting with blue background and holly in the corners.

NOW - 03                Dec

Winter Fest (Christmas Craft Fair)

Torre Abbey’s popular Christmas gift and craft fair is returning for two weekends this year. Set in the stunning Spanish…

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21 Dec

Sail with Santa!

Our Sail with Santa Cruises have been the family’s festive favourite for over 20 years. Join us as we set…

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09 - 22 Dec   Dec

Christmas Boat Party

Look no further for a Christmas Party in Devon that everyone will remember! Our 3-hour Christmas Boat Party Cruise has…

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GloWild

NOW - 02                Jan

GloWild at Paignton Zoo

Our biggest event yet! We will be ending our centenary year in style with our biggest ever festive event! Join…

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Father and Mother Christmas sat in front of a fireplace with toys

NOW - 03                Dec

Father Christmas Experience

We are delighted to announce that Father and Mother Christmas will be joining us at Torre Abbey for the last…

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NOW - 23                Dec

Polar Express

The most iconic feature of The Polar Express is its sleek black steam engine. It’s even inscribed with the ‘1225’…

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Janet Sainsbury in her studio

09 Mar

Art display by Janet Sainsbury – An International Women’s Day Celebration

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Janet Sainsbury will be on hand to talk about the additional drawings and paintings she…

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07 Dec

Exeter Canal Cruise – Exmouth to Exeter (Christmas Special)

Sail the oldest working shipping canal in Europe at Christmas! Exeter Quay is one of the most beautiful parts of…

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27 - 02 Jan   Jun

ARTIST ROOMS Bill Viola

American artist Bill Viola (born 1951) is recognised internationally as a pioneer of video art, and today remains one of its leading…

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Avocets

11 Dec

Guided Bird Watching Cruise

The River Exe is a RAMSAR Site of Special Scientific Interest, internationally recognised for its prolific migratory bird life during…

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08 Dec

Christmas Craft Fair

Join us on the 8 December 2023 between 16:00 and 20:00 for a complimentary mince pie and drink (while supplies…

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Exeter Cathedral

24 Jan

Behind the Scenes: a talk with the Exeter Cathedral architect Camilla Finlay

Exeter Cathedral is embarking on its most significant building project in over 100 years. Join Camilla Finlay, the cathedral architect, to learn more…

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23 Oct

Apple Day

Bring a bag of apples, have them pressed at the Visitor Centre, taste the juice, or bring more for pasteurisation…

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31 Dec

New Year’s Eve Fancy Dress Party

A fantastic New Year’s Party will be taking place for both resident and non-resident guests.  You will find it a…

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23 Dec

Museum Mischief

Meet Santa’s elves Sparkles, Bumble and Mistletoe. They have been tasked with arranging an afternoon for a very special group…

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NOW - 24                Dec

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAM RIDE

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ is coming to Seaton Tramway in Devon on selected dates through November & December! Families will enjoy…

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20 Dec

Sail with Santa!

Our Sail with Santa Cruises have been the family’s festive favourite for over 20 years. Join us as we set…

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16 Dec

Sail with Santa!

Our Sail with Santa Cruises have been the family’s festive favourite for over 20 years. Join us as we set…

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Children wearing orange cardboard dragon wings running towards a sign that says Zog Trail

NOW - 31                Dec

Zog’s Christmas Code

Get ready for a festive and exciting adventure at Haldon Forest Park’s Zog activity trail. Your task is to find…

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a collection of antique cameras

01 - 14 Jan   Jul

What Do You Collect? Picturing a collection

The antique and vintage cameras in this collection will be recognised by many who have used them over the years…

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22 Jan

Guided Bird Watching Cruises

Our Guided Bird Watching Cruises are ideal for anyone who would like to see the many thousands of birds that…

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Visitors at Glow

NOW - 30                Dec

RHS Glow 2023 at Rosemoor

Experience this jewel of a garden on a wondrous trail of festive light and colour. With even more amazing displays…

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