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.
Starting from December 1st until December 31st, visitors can purchase tickets for both the castle and grounds. Tickets are priced at £14.95 per adult and £6.95 per child.
As Christmas approaches, the city of Exeter is brimming with festive cheer, and InExeter, the Business Improvement District for Exeter, is excited to extend an invitation to all residents and visitors to experience an 'Indie ExeMas' this year.
This Christmas, we encourage everyone to step out into the heart of Exeter and explore the array of offerings from our independent businesses. 'Indie ExeMas' is not just a shopping spree; it's an opportunity to support local entrepreneurs, discover unique, handcrafted, and locally sourced gifts, and immerse yourself in the spirit of the...
Four people who are rebuilding their lives after being homeless feature in a moving Exeter homelessness charity’s Christmas fundraising campaign.
The two-minute film focuses on the question of how it feels to be homeless, especially at Christmas. “They came along and lifted me up” is one of the many moving statements made in the video, that was launched across social and traditional media on Thursday morning (23 November).
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After delivering hundreds of gifts donated by kind customers last Christmas, Dunelm, the Home of Homes, is once again launching its community-focused festive campaign, Delivering Joy, in Exeter.
Now in its fourth year, the campaign aims to help people across the UK that may not otherwise receive a gift to open on Christmas Day.
The campaign is simple – customers can collect a tag from their nearest Dunelm store with a gift request from a local good cause, including schools, care homes, refuges, and charities. Customers are asked to return the tag, attached to a gift...
Stagecoach will be hosting a FREE Festive Family Fun afternoon at Exeter Bus Station on Thursday 7th December from 3pm to 5pm.
Visitors to the city centre can begin their countdown to Christmas with a family fun afternoon featuring the Big Noise Choir and Radio Exe who will be spreading festive cheer with live entertainment, Christmas carols, and competitions.
Families will also be able to meet Father Christmas and have a photo with the big man in front of the giant Christmas Tree.
Stagecoach South West Managing Director Peter Knight said: “Following the success...
Humbug!, an immersive Christmas experience created by Devon-based theatre company Wandering Tiger, will commemorate its 100th performance on Friday 8th December.
Since its debut in 2017, Humbug! has transported over 4000 people back in time to Victorian England, immersing them in a festive world of magic and wonder.
The site-specific show takes place throughout St Nicholas Priory, Exeter's oldest building, and brings the story of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to life with a mixture of performance, video projection, and live music.
InExeter, the Business Improvement District for Exeter City Centre, orchestrates the dazzling Christmas lights in the public areas of the city which will illuminate the streets from Thursday, 16th November.
The lights extend from Fore Street to Sidwell Street, spreading festive cheer to Magdalen Road, Gandy Street, Queen Street, Paris Street, North Street, and South Street. These magical Christmas lights are made possible through the collaborative contributions of businesses within these areas, whose support and funding enable extraordinary projects in the city.
Darts Farm in Topsham is proud to announce that they will once again be hosting their Annual Christmas Carol Evening, with a collection on the night for this year’s chosen charity the Exeter Foodbank. The event will take place on 13th December when they will be joined by Christ Church Woodbury and the SW Comms Band.
Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “The Christmas Carol Service is always one of the highlights of the festive season for me. It is great to see the community come together to celebrate the countdown to 25th...
It's the pantomime dream come true and we're giving it the magical treatment.
Following a wild and wacky record-breaking 'Cinderella', Exeter Corn Exchange is going for the classic picture-book magical style for 'Sleeping Beauty'' this Christmas!
The show runs 16 December to 1 January and stars our regular favourites, Matt Finegan and Will Trafford, and they are joined by the fabulous singing star Rachel Modest from BBC’s ‘The Voice’.
Tom Jones described Rachel as ‘the greatest singer the show ever heard’, and her vocal power and comic style will blow you away....
It's the pantomime dream come true and we're giving it the magical treatment. Following a wild and wacky record-breaking 'Cinderella', we're going for the classic picture-book magical style for ' Sleeping Beauty ''!
The show stars our regular favourites, Matt Finegan and Will Trafford, and they are joined by the fabulous singing star Rachel Modest from BBC’s ‘The Voice’. Tom Jones described Rachel as ‘the greatest singer the show ever heard’, and her vocal power and comic style will blow you away.
