The Christmas countdown is on! Your Devon Escape may be biased, but Christmas is one of the best times of the year in Devon. With so much to see and do, book Your Devon Escape today for a Christmas to remember at Bigbury-On-Sea! To help convince you to stay in one of our lovely properties, we have put together a list of recommendations for activities to get involved in over the Christmas period. These are some of our favourites, and we hope they become yours too!
KINGSBRIDGE CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS, TQ7 1HS
Back for 2022, join Kingsbridge town as they celebrate Christmas. With a free ice rink on the Town Square among other activities, there is a lot to get involved in. Catch the train along the estuary footpath towards the party at the Town Square, with live music to enjoy. Santa has made some time in his busy schedule to pay a visit and say hello. There is the option for quiet sessions, suitable for those with autism and sensory or communication needs; however, booking is required for this, so head to their website to find out more. Happening on the 3rd of December, head on down to Kingsbridge for a day to remember on Your Devon Escape.
KINGSBRIDGE FARMERS MARKET, TQ7 1HS
The Kingsbridge Farmers Market is held on the first and third Saturday of every month. Pop on down this December to find all the local produce you need to make that perfect Christmas dinner. Everything is sold by the person who has grown, made or cooked the produce, and they will be there rain or shine to fulfil all your culinary needs. They put an extra market on during the festive period, on the 21st of December for you to buy all the last-minute treats you need to make your Christmas period special. Check out their website to find out more.
PANTOMINES AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH, PL1 2TR
At Plymouth’s Theatre Royal, this December and January, make Sleeping Beauty the pantomime of your dreams. Join soap star Shane Richie, alongside an excellent cast, for a Christmas to remember at Bigbury-On-Sea. Head to their website and book today!
THE CHRISTMAS MOUSE, THE SOAPBOX CHILDREN’S THEATRE, PLYMOUTH, PL1 4QH
Christmas Mouse has lost its home when the snow begins to fall. Can the Christmas Mouse find somewhere warm and snuggly before Christmas Day? Book tickets today and find out! Showing from the 15th to 24th December, this is the perfect Christmas countdown activity for little people to enjoy. The Soapbox Theatre is an award-winning specialist theatre, creating cultural projects for children and families in Britain. Check out their website to find out more and enjoy during your Christmas to remember at Bigbury-On-Sea.
THURLESTONE HOTEL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NIGHT, THURLESTONE, TQ7 3NN
Join local artisans on Thursday 24th of November for an evening of Christmas Shopping. Get those last-minute gifts for your loved ones. Happening from 5pm-8pm, head on over to see what unique and local items are on offer. Whether it be a Christmas gift or a holiday momentum to take home and remember Your Devon Escape, this is the place to find it. Head to their website to find out more.
ZOOLUMINATE LIGHT TRAIL AT DARTMOOR ZOO, PL7 5DG
A brand-new light trail is coming to Dartmoor Zoo this Christmas. Zooluminate is a series of beautiful light installations put together by the team behind the Illuminate Festival of Light. The trail extends around the whole zoo and some enclosures will be illuminated, giving you the opportunity to see the animals snuggled up at night. The park would like it known that the lighting was specifically researched and chosen to illuminate without causing harm or disruption to the animals. Book today to enjoy this unique experience on Your Devon Escape, or to find out more about Dartmoor Zoo, check out our fun for all the family journal post.
For more ideas for activities on Your Devon Escape, why not check out our journal for recommendations. Or make us all jealous on Your Devon Escape by sharing your Christmas adventures with #yourdevonescape or tag us on Facebook @YourDevonEscape or on Instagram @your_devon_escape.