Activities· Family
An entertaining retelling of the Christmas story featuring real-life alpacas. Suits families who enjoy a nativity play with animals and a traditional seasonal story.
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Exeter CathedralArt & Exhibitions
See more datesOpen Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 11.30am–4pmUntil Thu 19 Nov
A guided walk through Exeter Cathedral from ground level up into its roof space, climbing to the top of the North Tower for views across the city. Suited to adults who can walk unaided and wear flat shoes, as children are not admitted.
Exeter CathedralTalks & Workshops
Dr Cherry Lewis, a geologist and historian of science, tells the life of apothecary James Parkinson, who first identified the disease, including his pamphlets and fossil illustrations. Suits anyone interested in medical history.
Exeter CathedralArt & Exhibitions
A sketching workshop on medieval art and iconography, looking at religious figures and artworks in the Cathedral before drawing your own in medieval style. Suits people curious about art history and sketching.
A two-hour behind-the-scenes walk around the historic Bishop's Palace beside Exeter Cathedral, led by the RIBA Exeter Branch. Suited to architecture fans and anyone interested in the city's historic buildings.
A festive family show in which a large, hairy newcomer moves into a Christmas-loving town, and a band of brave adventurers sets out to find out what it is. Original music and silliness explore friendship and courage, for all the family.
Emmanuel HallTheatre
A family show with live music about Christmas Eve in Cornwall, as two girls and their Gran wait for their fisherman dad, caught in a storm at sea. Based on Craig Barr-Green's book.
A three-actor adaptation of A Christmas Carol with songs, props and a flight around the world, made for children aged 3 to 8 and their grown-ups. Warm rather than scary, focused on kindness and generosity.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art GalleryFamily
A torch-lit after-dark visit to the galleries with Father Christmas, festive crafts, face painting and storyteller Clive PiG, who shares winter tales from around the world. Suits families with young children.
