Ice skating in Exeter

Why not indulge in the delights of a small town Christmas and visit Lyme Regis over the festive period. On Wednesday the 23^rd (from 7:00pm) and Thursday the 24^th of December (from 10:30am) the town band performs carols around the Christmas tree in Broad Street. The Christmas lighting on Broad Street is always delightful and it’s the perfect place to find a few last-minute Christmas presents in the wide selection of small independent shops.  If you have children to entertain you could pay a visit to the Marine Theatre in the town to see their production of ‘Nickolai of the North’ running from the 18^th of December to the 3^rd of January. This Christmas treat for all the family tells the tale of young Santa set to music.

For more fun with the kids visit Father Christmas in the beautiful setting of Bicton Park Botanical Gardens in East Devon. Meet Father Christmas in his grotto on the following dates: Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th, Sun 13th, Sat 19th, Sun 20th, Mon 21st, Tues 22nd & Wed 23rd December between 11:30am & 4:30pm and on Christmas Eve between 11:30am & 2:00pm. You can also stroll around the stunning grounds and discover the wonderful glass houses and the children’s play area.

Why not combine fun with the kids and some serious Christmas shopping in Exeter city centre. The Exeter Christmas Ice Rink is located in the heart of the city, next to the bus station and there are themed sessions and refreshments are available. Enjoy family fun with toddlers’ bob skates and push-along penguin cars as well as carol singing sessions. For the first time ever there is a traditional German Market running for four weeks in Exeter’s Sidwell Street, from Monday 27th November to Saturday 23rd December.  There will be a carol service around a magnificent Christmas tree outside Exeter Cathedral on Monday 4th December.

Holiday cottages for Christmas