Winter wonderlands in Devon 2026

Winter wonderlands have it all – grottos, lights, festive food and activities for the whole family. Want to know where to find them in Devon this year? Here’s the events bringing Christmas feels in abundance:

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Exeter Winter Wonderland – 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027

Exeter’s winter wonderland returns this winter with an ice rink, Santa’s Grotto, Christmas Market, fairground rides and live entertainment.

This year’s wonderland will also include a naughty elves workshop as part of the grotto experience.

The Winter Wonderland is free entry with tickets available to pre-book online for Santa’s Grotto and the ice rink now.

Find out more and book tickets on the Exeter Winter Wonderland website.

Plymouth Winter Wonderland at Central Park – 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027

Back for another year, Plymouth’s Winter Wonderland is the place to head for ice skating, festive lights and entertainment alongside a grotto and fairground rides.

General admission is £1 per person (included in pre-booked ice skating sessions).

Find out more about Plymouth Winter Wonderland.

Powderham Castle Christmas Lights and Grotto – 1 December to 31 December 2026

Christmas at the Castle is back this winter, with two experiences, day and night, as well as a Santa’s grotto.

By day enjoy Christmas shows and circus themed fun and by night see the gardens and grounds illuminated. You can tailor your visit by adding on entrance to the castle, a ride on the ferris wheel or the grotto whatever time of day you visit.

Father Christmas can be found in the Great Barn Grotto. Meet him and his elves for a seasonal photo opportunity and to receive a gift. Bookings for the grotto need to be made separately to the Castle experience.

For more information about all the ticket and experience options see the Powerham Castle website.

Christmas at Crealy near Exeter – selected dates from 5 to 23 December 2026

Christmas is returning to Devon’s top theme park with a magical Winter Wonderland, filled with sparkling lights and festive attractions.

You can also meet Santa in his magical grotto, enjoy a brand-new Cinderella pantomime in the indoor arena and see Santa’s end-of-day farewell parade.

Take a look at our full guide to days out at Crealy Adventure Park.

Find out more about Christmas at Crealy, Exeter.

Festive Adventure at Otter Garden Centre in Ottery St Mary – 9 to 23 December 2026

Immerse yourselves in the sparkle and fun of Christmas at this hands on festive adventure raising money for Hospiscare.

Your adventure begins in the mail room and continues as you meet reindeer, enter the Christmas kitchen and take a little train ride.

Santa isn’t at this event – he’s super busy – but there’s still plenty of magic with all proceeds going to chaity.

Find out more and get tickets online.