What's On Dec | Devon's Top Attractions

What’s On Highlights Dec 2023

There’s lots to do for all the family

Keep the whole family fully entertained and give the children a great time in Devon this December.

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10 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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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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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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24 - 01 Dec   Jan

Festive Special Cruise

Are you looking for festive things to do at Christmas? Hop aboard this holiday season for a warming River Exe…

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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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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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03 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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Christmas at Pennywell

15 - 24 Dec   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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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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NOW - 14                Jan

Earth Photo exhibition at Haldon Forest Park

Earth Photo is an international competition and exhibition created by Forestry England and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers)…

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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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25 Dec

Exmouth Christmas Day Swim

One of Exmouth’s grandest Christmas traditions is the Christmas Day Swim and what better way to see it than from…

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Christmas Nights at Woodlands

05 - 21 Dec   Dec

Magical Christmas Nights

Our Christmas evening event was so popular last year we’re having 6 this year! Running exclusively on the 5th, 7th,…

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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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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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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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01 - 02 Dec   Jan

English Riviera Bay of Lights

The spectacular Bay of Lights is returning to the English Riviera and it promises to be even bigger and better than last…

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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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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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09 Dec

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Join us at Quince Honey Farm and learn how to craft your very own natural and rustic Christmas Wreath to…

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John Akomfrah, Arcadia, 2023. © Smoking Dogs Films; Courtesy Smoking Dogs Films and Lisson Gallery.

30 - 02 Nov   Jun

John Akomfrah: Arcadia

With beautiful visuals of landscapes from across the globe, stunning underwater footage and a haunting soundtrack, Arcadia reflects on ‘The Columbian Exchange’ – the…

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16 Dec

Christmas Table Centrepiece Workshop

Spend a morning getting crafty and creative and learn how to make a stunning Christmas Table Centrepiece by hand! Using…

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Christmas Illuminations

02 - 31 Dec   Dec

Christmas Illuminations

2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th December (11am –  Last entry 4.30pm) 16th – 31st December (Daily from 11am – Last entry…

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02 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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