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6th November 2015
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All over Devon, we are gearing up for the most magical time of the year – Christmas!
We have a joyful list full of events for you to discover… With sparkling lights, festive markets, Yuletide crafts, choirs singing classic carols, ice skating and more, enjoy Christmas 2015 in the winter wonderland of Devon…
Christmas Craft & Food Market
Wrap up warm and enjoy Christmas shopping in Plymouth. The craft and food market has a number of festive stalls where you can find great gifts for your nearest and dearest. Treat yourself to a cup of warming mulled wine or a smooth hot chocolate.
26th November – 6th December 2015. Find out more.
Plymouth Winter Ice RinkPlymouth on ice! Once again, the fun and festive outdoor ice skating rink will be back in Plymouth city centre. Get your skates on and enjoy gliding on the ice under the beautiful Plymouth lights. 19thNovember 2015 – 31st January 2016. Find out more.
Wreath Making Workshop & Afternoon Tea
Deck the halls with boughs of holly! Enjoy a Christmas wreath making workshop and afternoon tea event at the Moorland Garden Hotel. Create your very own Yuletide wreath to take home, and when you’re done, indulge in a festive afternoon tea.
7th December 2015 at 2pm. Find out more.
Carols at Dingles Vintage Fairground
Get your vocal chords ready for Christmas carols at Dingles. The Hatherleigh Silver band will spread festive cheer through a number of classic carols. Dingles Vintage fairground is truly magical at Christmas time and is sure to get you in to the Christmas spirit.
13th December 2015 from 2pm. Find out more.
Lanterns, Lights & ‘Luminations
Watch Brixham light up at the lanterns, lights and ‘luminations parade. Follow the parade or bring your own lantern to enter into the procession. All the lanterns are made from completely recycled products, which come in all creative shapes and sizes! This beautiful parade is sure to get you into the festive spirit as the sparkling lights bounce off the Brixham quay side. 28th November 2015. Find out more.
Santa Express Steam Train
Choo choo! Induldge yourself and treat the kids to a true Christmas experience on board the Santa Express steam train. Parents can enjoy a delicious mince pie and glass of warming mulled wine, whilst the little ones chase off Captain Hook to make sure Santa can visit the children. Children who scare Hook away get a special Christmas gift. Selected dates between the 12th & 24th December 2015. Find out more.
Ilfracombe Harbour Lighting of the Lights
Ilfracombe Harbour will be lit up for the Christmas festivities. There will be a table top sale at Pip & Jim’s Church Hall in the afternoon followed by the lighting of the Quay. There will be a short parade with a marching band and special guest, Father Christmas!
29th November 2015. Find out more.
Woolacombe Gift Evening
Enjoy a festive evening where you can shop for unique, locally crafted Christmas gifts. Woolacombe School Choir will open the event with beautiful Christmas carols. The event will include a festive raffle, tombola, cake stall, mulled wine plus mince pies, of course!
25th November 2015, 6 – 8pm. Find out more.
Christmas with the
Exeter Cathedral Choir
Capture Christmas in all its glory at the Exeter Cathedral. The Cathedral choir will sing our most loved carols and Christmas tunes, old and new. The stunning cathedral is the perfect place to enjoy a Christmas carol and get into the festive mood. 12th & 19thDecember 2015. Find out more.
Magdalen Road Christmas Fair
Find some real Christmas gems at the Magdalen Road Christmas Fair. Find specially crafted and unique gifts from over 50 stalls, as well as delicious fresh produce and great entertainment. The fairground will keep the little ones entertained whilst you shop for Christmas goodies! 5thDecember 2015. Find out more.
Hannah’s Christmas Craft Fayre
Join in the Christmas Craft fayre festivities, with over 90 stalls, magical entertainment and fun activities. Children can search for the 12 doors of Christmas and enjoy a festive story followed by a visit from Father Christmas himself. Enjoy yummy dishes from the food marquee and get ready for the jolly Christmas season.
13th & 14th November 2015. Find out more.
Alpine adventures at Model Village
Model village will be ho-ho-holding a wonderful Christmas event. Under the magical fairy lights you can enjoy Christmas scenes and displays, Alice in Wonderland themed crazy golf, a mini panto, a hidden Santa hunt and a chance to meet Santa in the Lapland log cabin.
3 – 8 year olds can also have a go a skiing on the alpine ski slope! 12th December 2015 – 1st January 2016. Find out more.
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