Get set for Christmas in Plymouth as Britain's Ocean City relishes in festive joy! There's lots to see and do throughout this month as we prepare to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year!
Discover all the fun you can get up to in Plymouth this month.
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Plymouth Christmas Market
Plymouth's biggest Christmas Market is open for the first two weeks of the month. Head to the city centre and check out an array of traders in the festive log cabins around the area!
From homemade crafts and accessories to tasty treats and even a Christmas tipple, there's plenty to explore at the market which is open until Sunday 15 December!
Pantomime performances
There's plenty of pantomime fun to be had in Plymouth during Christmas! From the fantastic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs panto at the Theatre Royal to the laugh-out-loud Ciderella performance at the Barbican Theatre. Check out all the magical Christmas performances you can see in Plymouth this Christmas.
Royal William Yard festivities
There's plenty of festive fun taking place at Plymouth's stunning Royal William Yard throughout December. Don't miss the Festive Christmas Markets taking place every Sunday and Wednesday in the buildup to the big day! Don't miss the Native Makers Festive Markets also taking place at the Yard, as well as Festive Wine Tasting at Le Vignoble and more! Check out all you can enjoy at the Royal William Yard this December!
Plymouth's Winter Wonderland
Check out a festive paradise at Plymouth's Winter Wonderland which is open throughout the month to celebrate the Christmas season!
Home to the city's largest ice rink, Santa's Grotto, festive stalls, treats, glittery lights and more, a visit to the Winter Wonderland is a must-visit in December.
Christmas at The Box
Plymouth's award-winning The Box Museum is full of things to do this December. From the opportunity to have Breakfast with Santa, to having the chance to explore their terrific displays including exhibitions such as Planet Ocean, Devonport 200, Broken Token and Land, Sea Sky. Discover all you festive fun can enjoy at The Box throughout the festive season.
Christmas party cruise
Take to the seas on Plymouth Boat Trips' Christmas Party Cruise! Taking place on Saturday 7 December and Saturday 14 December, enjoy a complimentary drink before departing from the Barbican Landing Stage, partying to Christmas tunes as you go!
Zooluminate
Zooluminate is back by popular demand this December at Dartmoor Zoo! Head to the Zoo after dark from Friday 13 December where it turns into a winter paradise with amazing light displays to look at! There are stunning installation spaces the entire way around the zoo - you may even get the chance to see the animals all snuggled up for the night.
Santa Fun Run
It will be impossible to miss the hundreds of Santas running through the streets of The Barbican at the Santa Fun Run on Sunday 8 December. Enter now, get a free Santa costume and help raise money for two Plymouth charities, Jermeiah's Journey and Shekinah!
Reindeer Run
A new event to look forward to this Christmas! Take part in the Reindeer Run around Plymouth's Central Park on Sunday 15 December! With 5k and 2k routes available navigate your way through the park, get your hands on a medal and receive complimentary access into Plymouth's Winter Wonderland to soak in the Christmas spirit!
Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Fair
Head across the water to Mount Edgcumbe for their magical Christmas fair on the Saturady 14 and Sunday 15 December!
Featuring over 50 quality artisan food and gift exhibitors visit the fascinating house, which is covered with festive joy and discover unique and quirky gifts for in time for Christmas while enjoying carol singing and a variety of festive entertainment to include a Festive Bubble Wonderland.
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