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Kids’ What’s On
BUCKLAND ABBEY
OLDE FATHER CHRISTMAS
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18 & 19 December, 10am - 3:30pm Traditional Olde Father Christmas, dressed all in green, needs your help - a lot of his elves had to work from home last year. Father Christmas will be meeting small groups of children in the kitchen around the crackling fire and asking you to create some Christmas magic and make a small toy. Tickets: £4 per child including gift, book at Visitor Welcome on day of visit. Admission charges apply.
DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK
TIME FOR NATURE CHALLENGE
Until March 2022 Celebrating DNPA’s 70th anniversary, Time for Nature encourages people to discover, enjoy and protect landscapes. Download an activity sheet or pick one up at a DNPA visitor centre. For more information go to dartmoor.gov.uk.
RANGER RALPH CLUB
Enjoy free outdoor activities on Dartmoor with our rangers when you become a member of the Ranger Ralph Club, open to all children aged 5-12 years.
NATURE’S DECORATIONS
4 December, 2-4pm Get crafty for Christmas using natural materials along with campfire treats & hot chocolate. Meet at Burrator Discovery Centre car park, PL20 6PE. Booking is essential on 01626 831080 or education@ dartmoor.gov.uk.
LAUNCESTON TOWN HALL
POLAR EXPRESS PYJAMA PARTY
21 December Come along in pyjamas, for hot chocolate & sweet treats and watch The Polar Express! All proceeds go to the League of Friends of Launceston Hospital. 6:00 pm at Launceston Town Hall, PL15 7AR; tickets: £5 per child (pre-booked), £6 on the door, Under 3s free entry. Book at facebook. com/events/416267873474744 or email polarexpresspyjamaparty@gmail.com
RHS ROSEMOOR
CINDERELLA FAMILY CHRISTMAS SHOW
18 December, 2pm Hotrock Productions presents this classic rags-to-riches story of a beautiful young girl, cruelly treated by her jealous ugly step-sisters. She’ll need all the magic her Fairy Godmother can muster. Advance booking essential at wonderpanto.co.uk/ tickets
SANTA EXPERIENCE
20 to 24 December Meet Santa in RHS Rosemoor’s Wonderland Cob Shelter, and receive a little gift decoration from the tree. Advance booking essential at rhs.org.uk/gardens/ rosemoor/whats-on
SOAPBOX CHILDREN’S THEATRE
THE MAGIC LANTERN AND THE STORY THIEF
5-31 December Stiltskin’s festive outdoor Christmas show where people’s stories are brought to life by the light of the magic lantern – whilst the story thief waits in the shadows, looking for a story of her own. Full of fun and wonderful surprises for all the family.
THE CHRISTMAS MOUSE
8-16 December An enchanting tale about the mouse who sets out in search of a new home, making unusual friends on the way. Snowy scenes, colourful characters and enthralling puppets at Soapbox Children’s Theatre, Devonport Park, Plymouth, Tel: 07754 177678
SOUTH WEST LAKES TRUST
FAMILY ACTIVITY DAY
18 December @ Roadford Lake Our Water, Willow and Wreath sessions include a short walk and talk about the reservoir, cutting willow for your wreath and making a Christmas wreath to take away. Tickets are free, with a charge of £8 per wreath - part of our ‘I Love Water’ project. Book in advance at learning@ swlakestrust.org.uk.
STERTS
THE CHRISTMASSY CHRISTMAS SHOW
22 December, 12pm The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness! is an overstuffed stocking of seasonal surprises crammed with puppets, songs, quizzes and comedy, and overflowing with crazy characters, silly slapstick, tall tales and fantastic facts - in that unique Squashbox Theatre style!
THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH
THE MAN WHO WANTED TO BE A PENGUIN
1 December to 22 January This is the story of an extraordinary explorer, curious conjurer and pioneering problem-solver. He is learning to speak Penguin and hopes you will too! When he arrives at the Antarctic, will the penguins welcome him with open wings? Enjoy a mix of puppetry, music and song!
PLYM VALLEY RAILWAY
THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS
Various dates in December Board at Marsh Mills Station (PL74NW) and travel to Plym Bridge, receive a gift from Father Christmas and play in the snow on one of the many trips this December, all hauled by steam engine. Booking is essential at plymrail.co.uk
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