Kids’ What’s On

ARGYLE COMMUNITY TRUST

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND FOOD (HAF) PROGRAMME

19 - 22 December, 10am-3pm Available locally at Horrabridge Primary School and Mount Kelly College, Tavistock, this Christmas holiday programme provides 5 free hours of activities each day, such as multi sports, invasion games, athletics, racket sports, dance, daily mile; plus animal encounters, circus skills and magic tricks. Available to all primary and secondary pupils, priority places for children eligible for free school meals. Book at argylecommunitytrust.co.uk; more info at devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies

COTEHELE

CHRISTMAS AT COTEHELE MILL

3, 4, 10 & 11 Dec; daily 17 Dec - 3 Jan (closed 25, 26 Dec), 11am-3pm Follow the festive lights to Cotehele Mill, discover the mill decorated in traditional Victorian style and see how families celebrated Christmas then. Normal admission charges apply.

BUCKLAND ABBEY

OLD FATHER CHRISTMAS

17 - 18 December, 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm and 3pm Meet Olde Father Christmas at Buckland Abbey as he returns to read Christmastime stories to groups of children and listen to your Christmas wishes. Booking essential at nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey - £6 per child, plus normal admission charges apply.

THEATRE ROYAL

PINNOCHIO

The Drum, until 14 January Three very funny men seek refuge in a grand but abandoned old house, where an extraordinary dining table becomes their playground. Grandfather, Father and Son tell tales of growing up; one of them is Pinocchio and he’s had quite a life! Stuff and Nonsense combine this classic story with hilarity, skilled puppetry, music and extraordinary tricks.

SLEEPING BEAUTY

The Lyric, 16 December - 14 January See pantomime details in What’s On.

SOAPBOX THEATRE

THE CHRISTMAS MOUSE

15 - 24 December Christmas Mouse has lost his home when the snow begins to fall. Can he find somewhere warm and snuggly before Christmas Day? Follow his adventures in this charming Christmas story with stunning puppets made by Jacqueline.

THE SNOW CAT AT YULETIDE

17 - 24 December This enchanting story from an Icelandic traditional tale, explains if we all work together, we can make incredible things happen. Will mischief and mayhem from some rather mischievous elves get in the way, or can the village pull together to make sure nothing or no-one goes astray - with incredible puppets, magical characters and a fantastic soundtrack.

THE BOX

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Until 18 December Tuck into breakfast with Santa at The Box Kitchen & Bar, including pancakes, bacon, sausage, egg or veggie sausage baps with tea or coffee for adults and hot chocolate or fruit juice for children. Children’s tickets include a gift from Santa too.

FAMILY FUN: FESTIVE PLAY WITH CLAY

3 & 10 December, 10:30am - 12:30pm; 1:30pm - 3:30pm Drop in and learn more about Andy Holden’s ceramic cats artwork on display in British Art Show 9. Make your own festive cat, or another figurine inspired by something special to you, and share some creative time. Activities are ideal for 4 to 11-year-olds and their adults. Free admission, no need to book.

FAMILY FUN: TELL ME A STORY

2, 9, 16, 23 December, 10:30 - 11:00am Join us every Friday morning for half an hour of storytelling underneath our figureheads. Our story time sessions are perfect for under 5s and their grown-ups, and don’t worry, you’ll still have time to go and say ‘hello’ to Mildred the Mammoth afterwards!

PLYM VALLEY RAILWAY

CHRISTMAS EXPRESS

Weekends 3 - 18 & 19 - 21 December Board a special steam train service at Marsh Mills Station, Plympton and travel to Plym Bridge to meet Father Christmas, receive a gift and play in the snow. Booking essential at www.plymrail.co.uk.

RHS ROSEMOOR

DICK WHITTINGTON

17 December, 2-4pm Join Dick Whittington and his faithful feline friend Tommy on their quest to seek fame and fortune in the city of London, where the streets are paved with gold and the evil Queen Rat dwells. Admission includes entry to Glow at 4:30pm.

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