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Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is coming to town and visiting lots of magical places in the lead up to Christmas. There's still time to get on his 'nice list' but you'll have to promise to be good and know where to find him.
Princesshay
Don’t miss Santa in his golden sleigh under the glass canopy in Princesshay. Families will have the special opportunity to pose with Santa and his Elf for a festive photo before taking home a little keepsake for the tree.
Princesshay’s charity partner ELF will be accepting donations (£2.50) from families queuing up to meet Father Christmas.
Dates - every Sunday in December (leading up to Christmas) between 10.30am – 4.30pm
Crealy
Visit Crealy this Christmas and there's the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive meet and greet with Santa in his grotto - he even has a present waiting! Make it a magical day out by experiencing Crealy's Christmas on Ice Show, rides in the dark, twinkling light displays and the Christmas Sooty Show.
Dates - Select dates through December
Winter Wonderland
Get ready for a festive extravaganza as Winter Wonderland returns to Nothernhay Gardens. Alongside the undercover ice-rink, exciting rides and attractions, Santa is making a grand return in a brand new Grotto that's complete with a workshop made by his mischievous elves.
Dates - 22nd November to 24th December (no pre-booking required)
Pets at Christmas
Your furry friends needn't feel left out on the festive fun as they can have their photo taken on the new Santa Paws throne in the Guildhall Shopping Centre. A special festive 'paw-trait' event is also taking place at John Lewis!
Santa Run
There's nothing quite like the spectacle of hundreds of Santa's dashing through the city and Exeter City Community Trust's Santa Run is always a crowd pleaser. Cheer on Santa on 1st December and hopefully he'll finish in time with enough energy still for the big day!
Westpoint Exeter
Full of Christmas gift ideas, Westpoint Exeter are hosting their annual Christmas Shopping Fayre and you can visit Santa's grotto for free when visiting. There will be over over 250 stands spreading lots of festive joy, along with delicious seasonal treats and entertainment.
Dates - 6th to 8th December
Powderham
Step into the magic of Powderham's Christmas Grotto, where you’ll be welcomed by the jolly man himself! Families are invited to meet Father Christmas, and if you’ve been good this year, he’ll have a special gift waiting just for you.
Dates - daily through December
Stuart Line Cruises
Set sail on the calm waters of the River Exe, taking some well-deserved time out to enjoy Christmas together with Stuart Line Cruises. Come and meet Santa in his enchanting on-board grotto where every child will receive a good-quality, handpicked gift, whilst the grown-ups can enjoy a glass of the top secret recipe homemade mulled wine and a warm, locally baked mince pie.
Dates - select sailings through December
Bear Town
Bear Town's enchanting Christmas Grotto Experience is back and this year you're invited to the magical Elf Workshop. A Christmas wonderland awaits, with festive touches around every corner and when the special time comes to meet Father Christmas you'll receive a beautiful wrapped present.
Dates - select dates through December
Seaton Tramway
All aboard, the Polar Express is coming to Seaton Tramway. Families will enjoy the magical tram ride to Santa's home at the North Pole in one of the specially decorated single deck tramcars, speak to Santa and admire the magical lights whilst you walk around the North Pole. All guests will receive their first gift of Christmas - A Silver Sleigh Bell - from Santa himself.
Dates - select dates from 23rd November
Wildwood
Nestled in the scenic beauty of Wildwood Devon and featuring authentic Saxon homes, Wildwood Devon’s Saxon Village sets the stage for an unforgettable Christmas experience. Young elves will receive a a fluffy toy and a tree sapling from Earth Santa, which you can then take home to plant and watch it grow alongside you.
Dates - 19th to 24th December (11am - 3pm)
South Devon Railway
"The next train arriving on the South Devon Railway platform will be the Polar Express". For traditional train lovers this is an authentic experience for all the family to enjoy. Throughout the journey you’ll be entertained, meeting the Conductor and his crew. All the while the train steams towards the North Pole where you can all meet Santa and one of his friendly elves.
Dates - select dates from 29th November
With so much going on in Exeter this festive season, check out our Christmas guide to see what's on this winter.
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Discover award-winning family fun at Crealy Theme Park & Resort in Devon, home to over 60 rides and attractions, with spectacular entertainment, live shows, Sooty Land and animals galore.
Westpoint Arena is Exeter's biggest venue for large scale spectacular shows such as ice shows, equestrian events, trade shows and exhibitions. It's also a popular concert venue.
Immerse yourself in over 600 years of history at Powderham, the family home of The Earl of Devon. Enjoy the flexibility of our UNLIMITED seven-day free return on all full-priced tickets, ensuring you make the most of your visit.
A family owned passenger boat business operating from Exmouth. With sailings along the East & South Devon coastline & River Exe. A large variety of trips available from scenic river cruises to all day excursions. Operating all year round.
Let the kids go wild at Wildwood Devon, with amazing animals, a magnificent maze, outdoor adventure play, indoor soft play, terrific traversing walls, heart-stopping drop-slide, a 40 metre zip line, and authentic Saxon village!
The South Devon Railway features a wonderful 14 mile round trip along a branch line of the former Great Western Railway. Gleaming, historic GWR steam engines haul trains full of enthralled passengers of all ages between Buckfastleigh and Totnes Riverside.
For a great day out in Devon, visit Seaton Tramway a attraction featuring a narrow gauge electric tramway running 3 miles from Seaton to Colyton via Colyford.
The award-winning Princesshay is in the heart of the city, with over 60 stores including big brands such as Next and Zara, as well as smaller independent and regional brands. Princesshay is seriously stylish, featuring distinctive architecture, that complements Exeter's historic buildings, and landscaped European style squares with cafes and restaurants.
Guildhall Shopping & Dining is Exeter City Centre's largest concentration of shops, eating destinations and leisure operators and even a medieval church, St Pancras Church. This quaint church in a most unlikely setting, makes Guildhall Shopping Centre the only Shopping Centre in the world to home a 12th Century Church at its heart! From fashion to food, axe throwing to spa treatments, everything you need can be found at Guildhall Shopping Centre.
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