Killerton House will throw open its festive doors on Saturday 21 November to unveil its much anticipated Christmas transformation inspired by ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’, by C.S. Lewis.
The National Trust property, just outside of Exeter, invites visitors to step through the wardrobe and embark on a festive journey to experience the magic of this Christmas classic.
A beautifully transformed mansion themed on the story will send shivers down spines, each room adorned with decorations and sparkling displays. The house will reflect places from the classic story,...
10am - 5pm, free entry. Join us for a day of Christmas festivities! Carol singers, free mulled wine and homemade shortbreads, DIY making action for kids in the gallery, plus drink and food tastings in the cafe. Join our expert potter Taja, for drop-in porcelain modelling - part of the BBC GetCreative campaign: Hey Clay! Select from a huge range of Christmas decorations, cards and handmade gifts in the shop too.
A seasonal celebration of the hand-made, showcasing over 50 of the UK’s best contemporary designer-makers working in a variety of craft media. With a range of prices to suit everyone, MAKE 2015 is an excellent opportunity to buy an individual piece of craft this Christmas. In addition to the exhibition our shop has everything you need to decorate your home and choose the perfect gift as well as seasonal cards, wrapping and decorations. Also join BBC Get Creative's 'Hey Clay' campaign, with free porcelain modelling on 5 December.
Where did Christmas come from and how have people celebrated it through the ages? Come along to our fun-packed Christmas workshop in the Pearson Education Centre to find out! From Christmas trees to carol-singing, discover where these Christmas traditions came from. Experience a Medieval and Victorian Christmas and make your own Christmas crafts to take home with you. Suitable for ages 6-12. £6 per child.
Drop in to the Cathedral to make a range Nativity themed crafts. Create an angel or a hanging nativity scene to go on your Christmas tree, or have a go at making your own Nativity set! Make a manger for baby Jesus to sleep in, or design a wreath to remember the Christmas story. Suitable for children of all ages. £1-£1.50 per craft. Drop in activity, no need to book.
A big golden star has appeared in the sky and it’s going to lead us to a very special place! Join us for an exciting treasure hunt around the Cathedral, led by a shepherd who has seen a great star in the sky!
Discover the true meaning of Christmas as we journey around the Cathedral.
Follow the clues to discover the way to the stable and our life-sized Nativity.
After a Christmas story you can make a Nativity craft to take home with you.
Residents in Exminster are getting ready for Exminster Pre-school’s famous Santa Tour and Christmas Bazaar!
On Friday 4th December, Santa will tour the village in style, starting at the Stowey Arms at 4.30pm, stopping at Coffee on the Corner for mulled wine and mince pies at 5pm, then on to the Royal Oak for the grand finale.
This will be followed by the Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 5th December, from 2-4pm at Victory Hall in Exminster. Children will have the chance to visit Santa in his Grotto, make Christmas crafts and take part in festive games. There will also be a...
Saturday 12th December 2015 sees the launch of this years Exeter Axhayes adoption centre annual Santa Paws Appeal.
The launch coincides at their ever popular Coffee morning. The coffee morning starts at 11am and goes on until 2pm and is being held at Axhayes adoption centre, Sidmouth Road, Exeter. opposite the Exeter AFC training ground.Come along, meet the many cats and kittens, chat to the staff and volunteers and have a cuppa and a cake.
The Santa Paws appeal was first held in 2013 and since proved to be a very big success. The centre are hoping that this years appeal...
This year, the Exeter Big Noise Chorus annual Christmas Concert, on Thursday 3rd December, will raise deaf awareness by teaching audience members to sign popular Christmas songs alongside their usual toe-tapping musical score. Big Noise Chorus believe everyone should be able to enjoy Christmas to the fullest and have applied this approach to their upcoming performance. The concert will not only be raising money for Exeter Deaf Academy, but also raising deaf awareness by teaching the audience how to sign songs in British Sign Language and incorporating a signing choir. This means the...
Hundreds of people are expected to watch Exeter's Christmas lights being switched on this evening (Thursday 19 November 2015).
Heart Radio’s breakfast presenters Matt and Caroline will kick start the evening's activities at 4pm on stage in Princesshay with a festive programme of entertainment from local artists and performers.
The line-up includes the Exeter University Jazz Orchestra, pantomime performances from Wonder Productions and Pinhoe Pantomime cast and the gorgeous sounds of the Exeter Universities A-Capella groups. The Heart Angels will be on the ground greeting...
