christmas

Devon hotel launches Christmas charity campaign to support its local community

Christmas cheer will be spread to children, families and elderly residents in Devon as part of a festive campaign launched by a local hotel.

Bovey Castle has launched its ‘Giving Back’ initiative to support good causes in the area and to help people in need in the community over the Christmas period.

As part of the campaign, the hotel will donate food to Moretonhampstead...

Donkeys in their barn at The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth

A festive bray out with the Sidmouth donkeys  

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has the festive season all wrapped and is the perfect winter’s day out for the whole family.

With a new winter trail, free admission and parking, an award-winning gift shop and restaurant, the sanctuary in the heart of the East Devon countryside is open every day except Christmas Day. There is lots to see and do, both indoors and outside, and dogs on...

Dogs Trust delivers Christmas hope to people experiencing homelessness across Devon 

The Christmas elves at Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, are busy getting ready to spread Christmas cheer across Devon by delivering gifts to the canine companions of people experiencing homelessness.

Every Christmas, through its Together Through Homelessness scheme, Dogs Trust brings festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing homelessness by delivering canine...

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Exhibition - The Winter Show

The Brownton Gallery 's annual Winter Show never fails to delight and this year they have put together a collection of forty original paintings by their resident artists which includes some fabulous new work.

From big masterpieces to little gems, there is something for everyone. Plenty of small, affordable paintings and limited edition prints as well as some larger pieces and a varied selection of sculptures.

The gallery always celebrates The Winter Show with a party. This year the party is being held on Thursday, 7th December from 5.30-7.30pm and everyone is welcome. So...

Christmas at the Castle is BACK, with the special gift of a sign-language grotto.

Powderham Castle, a historic gem nestled in the heart of South Devon, is set to transport visitors to a winter wonderland with the return of its highly-anticipated Christmas at the Castle event, which this year sees the introduction of a BSL Christmas grotto.

As part of this magical celebration, Powderham Castle invites visitors to experience the historic grounds in a whole new light...

Christmas at The Mole Resort in Devon

Winter Wonderland Festivities at The Mole Resort

Santa is coming to North Devon along with cocktail and wreath making workshops, Christmas carols, festive cheese and wine tasting, Yuletide campfires and more!

Christmas has arrived at The Mole Resort Devon, with a jam-packed season of festive fun, food and frolics for families, friends and couples to enjoy.

Until 26th December, the luxury resort destination will be...

Festive fun with Fern Britton and ShelterBox: Christmas Carol Concert at Truro Cathedral 

Join international disaster relief charity, ShelterBox and Fern Britton for a festive evening of singing and goodwill at Truro Cathedral in support of its winter fundraising appeal.

ShelterBox is hosting its inaugural carol concert fundraiser at Truro’s historic cathedral this December with special guest, presenter, writer and journalist, Fern Britton.

The charity supports...

Entrance hall decorated for Christmas at Castle Drogo in Devon

Castle Drogo’s Cracking Christmas Celebrations 

The volunteers at Castle Drogo have been busy unpacking the Christmas decorations and turning the castle into a traditional festive scene ready for Christmas opening on Friday 1 December.

Local musicians from nine different musical groups are volunteering their time to create a cacophony of sound in the Castle, to get people in the Christmas spirit, with performances on most days....

Christmas at Knightshayes set to sparkle  

Winter Lights return to illuminate Knightshayes on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Starting on Saturday 2 December, visitors to the National Trust property near Tiverton, Devon, can wander at their leisure and take in the dazzling displays.

The route explores some of the most magical places in the formal & woodland garden via an illuminated route.

‘There’s...

Get that festive feeling with the National Trust in Devon this Christmas 

Across Devon, National Trust places are full of warmth, magic and sparkle as the festive season approaches. Wrap up and embrace the chilly days with a family walk around a country estate, or get into the Christmas spirit with carols, open fires and mince pies. There’s lots on offer this season, from Father Christmas stopping by to festive family trails and Christmas markets to Beautifully...

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