The Main Season is Over but the Fun Continues!

As the curtain closes on the busy 2025 summer season, many of Devon’s much-loved attractions are celebrating a successful year of sunshine, smiles, and unforgettable memories. But while some doors are closing for a well-earned rest and to carry out maintenance, the good news is that the fun isn’t over — because Devon still has plenty to offer through the winter months.

From family days out and festive events to cosy countryside escapes and bracing coastal walks, Devon remains the perfect place to make magical memories right through to spring.

Many of our popular and award-winning attractions across the county are keeping their gates open beyond the traditional season’s end, offering visitors the chance to enjoy quieter days, seasonal surprises, and winter wonderlands. Expect sparkling lights, tasty winter food and drink, unique gifts, and the warmth of Devon’s famous hospitality.

Highlights this winter include:

Winter Wildlife Walk and Earth Photo Exhibition at Haldon Forest Park

Haldon Trail

‘The Polar Express’ TM at Seaton Tramway

Festive River Cruises at Stuart Line Cruises

Stuart line cruises

See the New Dino Dig at Jurassic Discovery

Breakfast with Santa & New Year’s Eve Family Party at The Box

House of Marbles Festive Shopping and Santa Paws

House of Marbles

The Magic of Christmas at The Milky Way

Quince Honey Farm Christmas Wreath Workshop

Quince Honey Farm Wreath making

A Very Miniature Christmas at Babbacombe Model Village

Fire-breathing dragon

Woodlands Christmas Grotto

Dartington Crystal Christmas Shopping and Teddy Factory

Dartington Crystal Teddy Factory

Red Dress Project at Killerton, National Trust

Children looking at a Christmas tree at Killerton

Buckfast Abbey’s Christmas Market

Christmas at Crealy

RHS Rosemoor Gardens & Garden Centre – Glow Winter Wonderland

RHS rosemoor glow

A family enjoy the Glow illuminations at RHS Garden Wisley.

River Dart County Park – Special Winter Admission Rates

The Big Sheep – Christmas Market

Explore the Wild at Christmas at Paignton Zoo

Christmas at Powderham Castle

Xmas at the Castle Powderham

Pennywell – The Magic of Christmas

Plymouth Christmas Market

The Polar Express TM at South Devon Railway

Carols by Candlelight at The Donkey Sanctuary

Bygones, National Marine Aquarium, R.A.M.M., Bicton Botanical Gardens all open and ready to welcome visitors throughout the winter months.

As the year comes to a close, Devon continues to sparkle — proof that the end of the season doesn’t mean the end of adventure.

For inspiration on great winter days out in Devon, visit devonstopattractions.co.uk

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