Top Family-Friendly Activities and Events in Devon this Christmas 2024
12th Nov 2024
The most wonderful time of year is just around the corner! Now that Halloween and the fireworks have come and gone in a flash, it won’t be long before you’re hanging up the mistletoe and decorating the tree.
And if you have little ones, Santa’s impending visit down the chimney is likely sending anticipation levels through the roof!
To help you plan a magical festive season for you and your loved ones, we’ve rounded up some of the top Xmas activities and events happening in Exeter and Devon this year. Whether you live locally, are visiting relatives in the area or are even enjoying one of our Festive lodge breaks on-site, there’s tonnes of fun to be had this Christmas time.
Christmas at Crealy (30th November - 23rd December 2024)
We’d be remiss not to start by mentioning the range of magical entertainment and events we have planned at Crealy this year.
December sees the park transformed into a Winter Wonderland, with sparkling lights and fun-filled festivities abound.
Don’t miss:
- Christmas on Ice Show: This years' magical ice skating show follows a fairy named Snowflake on her quest to return the stolen Christmas wishes back to the wish realm, lifting everyone’s Christmas spirit as she journeys on her merry way.
- Rides In The Dark: Experience your favourite thrills after dark, with theme park opening hours extending later into the evening. We also have dazzling light displays and illuminations – see Crealy in a whole new magical light.
- Christmas Sooty Show: Sooty & Co are back with a festive show for the whole family! What mischief will they get up to this time?
Plus don't miss out on the chance to meet and greet Santa himself in our magical grotto experience. There are interactive surprises along the way and kids get to choose a special gift from Santa's Toy Shop, including top quality branded toys.
Visit our Christmas at Crealy page to find out more and book tickets.
Cinderella at the Northcott Theatre, Exeter
(28th November 2024 - 5th January 2025)
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the theatre for some family panto. Exeter Northcott once again brings you their record-breaking modern take on the classic Cinderella story. Expect laugh-out-loud fun, great music, costumes and sets and amazing special effects.
Peter Pan at Exeter Corn Exchange
(14th December 2024 - 1st January 2025)
If the shoe doesn’t fit for Cinderella, then head over to Exeter Corn Exchange where this year they present the high-flying pantomime, Peter Pan. Enjoy slapstick fun and silly sing-alongs in this merry festive tale.
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market 2024
(15th November - 15th December 2024)
There’s something for everyone at Exeter Cathedral’s Christmas Market, with over 100 twinkling festive chalets, local gifts and produce, bars, global street food and seasonal entertainment.
Christmashay Village
(28th November - 22nd December 2024)
Building on last year’s success, the Princesshay Shopping Centre will be joined by over 25 local traders as part of the Christmashay Village. 13 Christmas cabins located in Princesshay Square and the main mall will feature a rotating programme of local businesses from jewellers and crafts to candles, bakes, art, pottery and soaps.
Salcombe Field of Light
(Daily until 10th January 2025)
See artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light in Salcombe Harbour. This winter light installation runs until the new year, lighting up Salcombe with a magical array of stemmed lights spanning 35,000 square metres of steep Devon hillside on the edge of the estuary.
