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Christmas at the Castle is BACK, with the special gift of a sign-language grotto.

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...

Community Heroes to Light Up the Plymouth Barbican!

Special guests will be lighting up the Barbican on Saturday 19 November, in the culmination of an afternoon of festive fun which will see Santa travelling across the water with the RNLI on the Plymouth Lifeboat.

This year’s Christmas lights will be switched on at 5.30pm, from the festive bus on Southside Street, by the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Sue Dann, Santa and three very...

Santas on a Bike will be a little different this year but keep an eye out between 4 - 6 December

Santas swap sleighs for bikes

Over the weekend of 4 – 6 December motorbike lovers across the South West are being asked to don their festive attire and take part in Santas on a Bike to raise vital funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) and its children’s hospices; Little Bridge House in north Devon, Charlton Farm in Somerset and Little Harbour in St Austell.

Santas on a Bike is an annual festive fundraiser...

Festive food fun with Santa

They say you shouldn’t play with your food – but at Living Coasts this Christmas, that’s exactly what kids are being encouraged to do. The coastal zoo’s Breakfast with Santa event features food, presents – and penguins.

Living Coasts spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “Children get a pancake to decorate. They can choose from things like banana, strawberries, chocolate drops, cream and...

Santa unveils spectacular Smeaton's Tower themed grotto at Drake Circus

Santa has just revealed details of his fabulous new Christmas grotto at Drake Circus shopping centre, Plymouth which this year will feature it's very own 8 metre tall Smeaton's Tower.

The grotto's red and white lighthouse, inspired by the original iconic Plymouth landmark on Plymouth Hoe, will provide a dramatic and spectacular backdrop for Santa and his elves, as they carry out their...

Santa set to arrive by RNLI lifeboat at Royal William Yard Christmas Wonderland Market

Royal William Yard’s historic Grade 1* Listed naval victualling buildings are to provide a magical backdrop to a range of exciting Christmas events and activities this year - including a unique appearance from Christmas’s most popular visitor - Santa!

Christmas Wonderland Market - starring Santa - Sunday, Dec 4, 10am til 6pm

Santa has revealed he will make an extra special...

Santa leaves sleigh behind to go by train

Santa will once again surprise Plymouth’s children on board specially decorated trains in the lead up to Christmas.

Leaving the reindeer aside Father Christmas will climb on board two Sunday special Great Western Railway trains operating between Plymouth and Totnes, providing local children with the chance to share their Christmas wish list and offering a special Christmas gift to each...

Santa and Cookies at Otter Nurseries

This year we are once again running our popular Santa and Cookies event at Plymouth, featuring ZigZag the Magician.

The available dates are:

Saturday 12th November 9-10am Sunday 13th November 10-11am Saturday 19th November 9-10am Sunday 20th November 10 – 11am

Tickets cost £6.25 per child and will be available from our Plymouth coffee shop from Sunday 1st November.

Track Father Christmas

Any parent who has ever been asked the question ' But how does Father christmas deliver all the presents in one night?' needs to visit http://www.noradsanta.org

This fantastic website allows its users to ' track' where Father Christmas is currently flying with his reindeer.

At 13.50 today St Nicholas had just visited Tokyo, with his next stop being Kyto.

The man in red...

Visit Santa in his Grotto

Venue: 
The Piazza, Plymouth
Event Date: 
Monday, December 16, 2013 - 09:00 to Tuesday, December 24, 2013 - 16:00
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From Thursday 14 November to Tuesday 24 December, you can bring your little ones to visit Santa and his elves in Plymouth City Centre. Open for visits until Christmas Eve, you’ll find Santa’s Grotto on the Piazza next to the Ice Rink.

Every child visiting Santa will receive a gift and the chance to have their photo taken to capture the special moment.

For more information, go to www.iceangelevents.co.uk or visit the booking office on the Piazza.