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On now until Tue 1 Dec · Exmoor Zoo, Bratton Fleming
Half price with an EX postcode (Marwood is EX31)Ages All ages
Half-price entry for anyone with an EX postcode: bring a driving licence to show it. Can't be combined with other offers, family tickets, online bookings or Tesco vouchers.
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Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov · RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington EX38 8PH
Garden admissionAges All ages
Christmas gifts and festive food from local artists, makers and producers.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat, 21 Nov 2026 · The Plough Arts Centre, 9–11 Fore Street, Great Torrington EX38 8HQ
See websiteAges All ages
An evening celebrating dance across Devon, with performers of all ages and abilities: ballet, belly dancing, contemporary, tap, jazz, musical theatre, ballroom and more. Check the website for times.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat 21 Nov – Wed 6 Jan · 10:00–16:00 · Arlington Court, Arlington (National Trust)
Normal admission (free for National Trust members)Ages All ages
Outdoor trail: spin the wheel at each stop to choose your character, face challenges and decide how your story ends.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat 21 Nov – Sun 3 Jan · 10:00–16:00 · Arlington Court, Arlington (National Trust)
Normal admission (free for National Trust members)Ages All ages
The house dressed for Christmas, inspired by much-loved children's classics, plus decorated gardens and grounds. Father Christmas visits on some weekends in December: see the National Trust page.
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Tue, 24 Nov 2026
For families with children starting Reception in September 2027.
Thu, 26 Nov 2026
Including brothers and sisters who aren't at the school.
Fri, 27 Nov 2026
Fri, 27 Nov 2026 · 14:00–17:00
Save the date! Games, gifts and snacks, bigger and better than last year. Friday 27th November, 2pm to 5pm. 🎄
Fri 27 Nov – Wed 30 Dec · 16:30–20:30 · RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington EX38 8PH
Off peak: adult £13, child (5-16) £7. Standard: adult £17.25, child £9.75. RHS members: off peak adult £8, child £4.50; standard adult £11.25, child £6.25. Under 5s free but still need a ticket. Pre-booked tickets only, for everyone including membersAges All ages
An evening light and sound trail through the gardens on selected nights from 27 November to 30 December, 4.30pm to 8.30pm (last entry 7pm; book an arrival slot and stay as long as you like). New this year: an old oak drawn in neon lines, a field of glowing poppies, a light-up path that plays musical notes as you step on it, and giant dandelions along the Long Border. Hot chocolate, marshmallows, pasties and sweet treats along the way. Extras on some nights: Christmas craft fair (27-29 November, 5-6 December) and a family silent disco (11-12 December, 4.30pm to 7.45pm, adults £10, children £5). There's an SEN quiet night too. No dogs except assistance dogs. Check the booking calendar for which nights it's on.
🌐 Their website ↗Fri, 27 Nov 2026 · 18:00–20:00 · St John's Garden Centre, Barnstaple
See websiteAges All ages
Santa arrives by horse and carriage from 6pm, with entertainers, and he and Mrs Claus hand out sweets to the children. Winter JungleLand, the festive lights and animal scenes, opens the same day. End time not given (our guess: about 8pm).
🌐 Their website ↗Sat 28 Nov – Thu 24 Dec · St John's Garden Centre, Barnstaple
Book a slot online; see website for pricesAges Children (our guess: under 11)
Walk through a wintry forest of twinkling lights to Santa's log cabin. Each child tells Santa their wishes and gets a gift picked by Santa and his elves, plus a Christmas tree sapling to plant. From 28 November; last date not given (our guess: Christmas Eve). There's a new ice rink at St John's, Ashford too, and Breakfast with Santa on some days.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat 28 Nov – Thu 24 Dec · 10:00–17:00 · The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, Bideford
Pre-booked tickets only, limited each day; see website for prices. Under 1s go free as observers; everyone from 1 year pays full priceAges All ages
On 28-29 November, 5-6 and 12-13 December and every day 19-24 December, 10am to 5pm. A guided tour through the Elf Academy (become an honorary elf) to the grotto to meet Father Christmas, plus a teddy bear market and gingerbread kitchen. The ticket includes the rest of the park: indoor play, jumping pillows, the animal barn, the Twister and the train. Wrap up warm and arrive on time for your slot.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat, 28 Nov 2026 · 15:00–19:00 · West Buckland School, West Buckland, Barnstaple EX32 0SX
Adult £14.40, ages 2-16 £9.60, family (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) £38.40, under-2s free; 10% off while early-bird tickets last. Meet Santa, gingerbread decorating, face painting and wreath making (£36) cost extraAges All ages
North Devon's first Christmas drone show: hundreds of lit-up drones by Afterglow make festive pictures in the night sky (quieter than fireworks). From 3pm there's a Christmas fair with craft stalls and hot food, the Chivenor Military Ladies Choir, sing-alongs, a charity Christmas tree festival, arts and crafts and a festive trail. The drone show is in the evening; the exact time isn't announced yet. Money raised goes to the Royal Marines Charity.
🌐 Their website ↗Sun, 29 Nov 2026 · 10:30–12:00 · Meet at Mill Rock, Woolacombe
Free, no bookingAges All ages
Monthly beach clean with headphones and a silent disco. Gloves, litter pickers and bags provided; dress for the weather. The disco only goes ahead if the weather allows.
🌐 Their website ↗Wed 2 Dec – Wed 23 Dec · Unit 11, Affinity Devon, Bideford
Pre-book a slot for each child; see website for prices. Doesn't include soft playAges Children
On 2, 9, 10 and 15-23 December. A new grotto in its own unit at Affinity Devon (just inside the main entrance). Write a letter to Santa and do Christmas crafts with the elves while you wait, then meet Santa, take a photo and get a small (sweet) gift: list allergies when you book. A professional photographer is there on most days.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat 5 Dec – Sun 6 Dec · Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple
£8 per child, booking essential, plus normal admission (free for National Trust members); see websiteAges Children
The traditional green-robed Father Christmas is in the Reading Room on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December. Book a slot in advance. Times: see website.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat 5 Dec – Sun 20 Dec · Woolley Animals, near Winkleigh
Farm park entry plus a Santa slot (book online); see website for pricesAges All ages
On the weekends of 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20 December. Visit Santa in his Gingerbread Grotto in a decorated barn and get a present, with festive animals, a snowy Winter Wonderland, a model Christmas village, animal handling and feeding, and a festive craft market.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat 5 Dec – Wed 23 Dec · The Milky Way Adventure Park, Clovelly
Christmas tickets, booked online; meeting Santa is an optional extra that must be booked with your tickets. See website for pricesAges All ages
On 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19-23 December. Walk through a snowy forest to Buzzlewick's Elf Emporium to decorate gingerbread, write to Santa and make reindeer food, then a festive train ride with hot chocolate, indoor snowball fights in a giant igloo and a Christmas show by Merlin, plus the rest of the park. Optional: a private visit to Santa in his Christmas Cottage (up to 6 children), then each child picks a present from the toy shop.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat, 5 Dec 2026 · 11:30–15:30 · Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe, Parracombe
Adult £15, young adult (14-21) £12.50, child (under 14) £6.50, carer free. Pre-book: no tickets on the dayAges All ages
A calmer, sensory-friendly Santa train with fewer people on board. A 20-minute festive steam train ride in decorated carriages; Santa greets the children, and each gets a present (colouring book, pencils and a cuddly toy) and a sticker. Trains at 11.30, 12.15, 1.30, 2.15 and 3pm. No buggies on the trains.
🌐 Their website ↗Sun 6 Dec – Thu 24 Dec · 10:45–16:30 · Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe, Parracombe
Adult £15, young adult (14-21) £12.50, child (under 14) £6.50, carer free. Pre-booking recommended; any spare tickets sold on the dayAges All ages
On 6, 12, 13 and 19-24 December. Meet Santa and his elves at the decorated station, ride a festive steam train (about 20 minutes) and post your letter to Santa. Every child gets a present and a sticker. Trains at 10.45, 11.30, 12.15, 1.30, 2.15 and 3pm (plus 10am and 4pm on Christmas Eve). Hot chocolate and treats can be pre-booked. No buggies on the trains.
🌐 Their website ↗Sun, 6 Dec 2026 · 16:00–22:00 · Clovelly Harbour
Entry fee at the Visitor Centre (Devon with Kids says £5 per adult after 2pm); money raised goes to Clovelly RNLI. See websiteAges All ages
A brass band leads a procession down to the harbour with carols, treats and Christmas grog at the lifeboat station, and a visit from Father Christmas. After a carol service the whole village and harbour light up.
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Wed, 9 Dec 2026 · 14:00–15:00 · Marwood Hall
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Fri, 11 Dec 2026
Sat 12 Dec – Sun 3 Jan · Queen's Theatre, Boutport Street, Barnstaple
From £13.50Ages 5+
This year's panto, with a social-media twist: Kluane Saunders, Ollie Butt, Joy Tan and Tom Capper star. Relaxed performance on Sun 20 Dec. Many dates are already selling out. Box office 01271 316523.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat, 12 Dec 2026 · South Molton Town Square
FreeAges All ages
Hundreds of bikers dressed as Santas, elves and snowmen ride from Taunton to Little Bridge House children's hospice in Fremington, stopping at South Molton Town Square for the Mayor's fundraiser, with snow, photos, carols and Christmas gifts in the Pannier Market. The route and times aren't out yet: see the website or their Facebook page nearer the day.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat 12 Dec – Mon 21 Dec · 10:00–14:30 · Quince Honey Farm, South Molton
Child £14, adult £6 (up to 2 adults a booking); siblings under 2 free (no gift or crafts). Book a session in advanceAges Under 11
On Saturday 12, Saturday 19 and Monday 21 December. Mr and Mrs Claus and the Head Elf host about 1.5 hours of festive fun: crafts to take home such as candle rolling, a Christmas tractor ride, stories and meeting Father Christmas in his grotto for a gift, then play in the Play Hive soft play. Sessions start at 10.30, 11.15, 12.30 and 1.15 on the 12th and at 10, 10.45, 11.30 and 12.15 on the 19th and 21st. Sessions start promptly.
🌐 Their website ↗Fri, 18 Dec 2026
Thu, 24 Dec 2026 · 10:30–12:00 · Meet at Mill Rock, Woolacombe
Free, no bookingAges All ages
Christmas Eve beach clean with headphones and a silent disco. Gloves, litter pickers and bags provided; dress for the weather. The disco only goes ahead if the weather allows.
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Fri, 6 Nov 2026 · 17:00–18:30 · Marwood Community Hall
Music, dancing and dance competitions with Westy's Events, 5pm to 6.30pm at Marwood Community Hall. £5 per child. 🪩
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Thu, 5 Nov 2026 · 17:00 · The Meadow playing fields, South Street, Woolacombe
Tickets from £6.60 (with booking fee) online; see the listingAges All ages (our guess)
Firework display on Woolacombe Meadow from 5pm, with a BBQ and food trucks, a bar, live bands and a DJ, a fire performer, a bouncy castle and sweets. The time of the fireworks themselves isn't announced yet.
🌐 Their website ↗Thu, 5 Nov 2026 · 16:30–20:30 · The Big Sheep, Abbotsham, near Bideford
Book in advance (individual tickets, picnic tables or VIP pods)Ages All ages
Fire shows in the arena (5.15, 5.45 and 6.15pm), music from 5pm, the bonfire lit at 6.45pm and the main fireworks at 7.30pm. All tickets must be booked ahead. Free park and ride from Atlantic Village (first come, first served).
🌐 Their website ↗Sat, 31 Oct 2026 · 18:00–21:00 · Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, The Esplanade, Lynmouth (bottom) and Lee Road, Lynton (top)
Normal fares: adults £3.90, ages 4–15 £2.40, under 4s freeAges All ages
Ride through the railway's darker past by flickering candlelight, with eerie smoke, haunting sounds, live actors and zombie drivers. No booking: just turn up. The Cliff Top Café is open afterwards.
🌐 Their website ↗Sat, 31 Oct 2026 · 14:30–17:30 · The Plough Arts Centre, 9–11 Fore Street, Great Torrington EX38 8HQ
£8, under 18s £6Ages All ages
Come in costume (or a Halloween onesie) for Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom at 2.30pm, then a spooky disco with lights and haze from 4pm. Nothing scary.
🌐 Their website ↗Fri, 30 Oct 2026 · 14:00 · The Plough Arts Centre, 9–11 Fore Street, Great Torrington EX38 8HQ
£8.50, under 18s £6Ages All ages
Halloween family film (91 minutes). The Farmer wrecks the flock's pumpkin patch, Shaun turns mad scientist to fix it, and a beast roams the woods.
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