Best Things To Do in Devon This May Half Term: Family Events & Days Out Across the County
Discover the best May Half Term events in Devon, from adventure parks and animal attractions to steam railways, castles, gardens…
Read MoreAs 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
‘The Polar Express’ TM at Seaton Tramway
Festive River Cruises at 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
The Magic of Christmas at The Milky Way
Quince Honey Farm Christmas Wreath Workshop
A Very Miniature Christmas at Babbacombe Model Village
Woodlands Christmas Grotto
Dartington Crystal Christmas Shopping and Teddy Factory
Red Dress Project at Killerton, National Trust
Buckfast Abbey’s Christmas Market
Christmas at Crealy
RHS Rosemoor Gardens & Garden Centre – Glow Winter Wonderland
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
Pennywell – The Magic of Christmas
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
