New research has revealed that 1 in 2 people (52 per cent) living in Plymouth experience feelings of loneliness at Christmas, with 20 per cent saying they expect to feel lonelier this year than they did last Christmas.
The research, commissioned by Drake Circus in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation, also found that over a third (37 per cent) of those surveyed in Plymouth...
This December, Cofton Holidays in Dawlish will sparkle brighter than ever before as it opens the gates to its first-ever Christmas Wonderland — an enchanting, immersive festive experience where families can share laughter, wonder, and a touch of North Pole magic, right in the heart of the Devon countryside.
Running from Friday 5th to Sunday 21st December, this brand-new event brings...
Bovey Castle is appealing for the public to help it solve a ‘whodunnit’ mystery after losing one of its cherished Christmas decorations stretching back decades.
The five-star resort will be rolling out a series of daily, light-hearted teaser reels on social media from 1st December to try and solve who stole the star from the top of Bovey’s Castle’s signature 17-foot Christmas tree in...
Arlington Court has been transformed into a festive wonderland inspired by the classic tale of The Nutcracker .
Visitors can wander through rooms dressed in shimmering snow, blooming flowers, twinkling lights and sweet delights - all created using dried flowers from the garden and handcrafted decorations.
Outdoors, the magic continues with a mince pie mystery trail around...
Buckland Abbey near Plymouth will open its doors on Saturday 29 November for a Christmas season inspired by the legendary tales of King Arthur. Running until 4 January, this year’s display transforms the medieval Great Barn and the Abbey into a world of myth, magic and immersive winter storytelling.
Visitors stepping into the Great Barn will find themselves in a shimmering forest of...
‘Christmas in Dawlish’ - an exciting two-day community event filled with festive cheer is coming to Dawlish Town Centre later this month!
Organised by Dawlish Town Council in partnership with Dawlish Chamber of Trade - a wonderful programme of Christmas events has been arranged to kick start the festive season in Dawlish on Saturday 29th November and Sunday 30th November 2025....
As the festive season approaches, Open Up , the official charity of Devon Partnership NHS Trust , is preparing its much-loved Christmas Hamper Project and is calling on people across the county to get involved.
Run in partnership with Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD), the project brings comfort, connection and festive cheer to young people in care and care leavers across Devon...
This December, families are invited on a swashbuckling adventure like no other as Santa and the Pirates (that don’t want Christmas!) docks for a special festive performance on Sunday 14th December 2025 at 3:00 PM.
In this lively seasonal tale, Father Christmas faces his biggest challenge yet – his reindeer have been stolen, the naughty list has vanished, and the elves are nowhere to...
The Polar Express™ Tram Ride is returning to Seaton Tramway on selected dates through November & December! Families can take a once-in-a-lifetime trip on a magical tram ride to Santa’s home at the North Pole in one of the specially decorated single-deck tramcars. Passengers are encouraged to travel in their favourite pyjamas whilst they enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, a delicious treat and...
Throwleigh pensioner Dawn Hatton is looking forward to a warm and cosy Christmas with her daughter and friends this year, free from the worry of heating oil bills, thanks to an early Christmas present from Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels .
In a surprise announcement, the company contacted retiree Mrs Hatton to tell her that she had become the inaugural winner of the Moorland Fuels Cosy...
