Where to see Santa in Exeter this Christmas

Santa will be making his way around Devon in the run up to Christmas, offering some unique experiences sure to create wonderful memories for your little ones. Let us be your one-stop guide on where to see Santa in Exeter this Christmas...

Santa will be cycling (yes cycling) around Princesshay on the 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd December handing out festive bells as he goes along!

The Donkey Sanctuary will have a special visit from Santa on 23rd and 24th November at their Christmas Fair. Tickets here are only £4, however there is a £2.50 entry fee for over 13s to the fair (but this includes a complimentary prize draw entry)!

Another amazing experience is a ride on The Polar Express™ which will be at Seaton Tramway from 28th November all the way to 24th December, for only £24.95-26.95 per person. Enjoy the magical tram ride to Santa's home at the North Pole in one of the specially decorated single deck tramcars, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, a delicious treat, speak to Santa and admire the awesome lights whilst you walk around the North Pole. On the return journey there will be carol singing!

Crealy Theme Park & Resort are joining in on the magic again from 30th November to the 24th December with their Christmas Spectacular from £7-£19.95 per person dependent on age. Check out the brand new festive attractions, with an all-new Christmas on Ice Show. Featuring Santa’s Toy Factory and Santa’s Magical Show Time, every child will get to choose their very own present to take home from thousands of wonderful hand-picked toys and gifts.

You can even Sail with Santa on 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd or 23rd December with Stuart Line Cruises, for only £10 per person (under 1s are £4). These hour-long cruises set sail from Exmouth Marina and sail up the calm and sheltered waters of the River Exe. The lower deck gets transformed into the perfect Santa’s Grotto where the children have the chance to meet the man himself, tell him all about their year and receive a special gift. Expect plenty of fun with balloon modelling, face painting, the hilarious Punch and Judy show and conditions permitting, a boat driving lesson!  The grown-ups can enjoy a glass of hot mulled wine with a mince pie!

A magical experience South Devon Railway are offering for 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th and 18th-24th December is to meet Santa by Steam! Tickets for this range from £9 to £18 but under 1s go free. Step aboard the traditionally decorated carriages and stations as you take a warm and cosy journey to Totnes behind a majestic steam locomotive. Enjoy festive refreshments in your seat as the beautiful Devon countryside passes by the window and visit Father Christmas in his Grotto carriage with a gift for every child.

 

Visit Killerton between Saturday 23 November and Sunday 5 January 2020 to see the Georgian mansion’s decorations inspired by Clement Clarke Moore's popular festive poem, 'Twas the night before Christmas', then meet their traditional green Father Christmas on weekends in December and Monday 16 to Monday 23, 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm.

For a full list of Christmas events visit our Christmas page.