Honiton Learning Community have put together a list of activities available in the Honiton area over the Christmas holidays. This is not a comprehensive list, so do check out their website for info on childcare, children’s services, and othe activity providers - www.honitonlearningcommunity.co.uk.
All Day Activities
Honiton Leisure Centre – KidZmix Day Camp: Christmas Bonanza, arts & crafts. 8.30 am – 5.00pm (half day available) Full day from £9 - £20 – Monday 23rd Dec. Early drop off available at 8.30am.
Contact Details:
- www.ledleisure.co.uk
- Tel: 01404 42325
- Location: School Lane, Honiton
Swimming
Honiton Swimming Pool – Fun Splash: Mon – Fri 2pm – 3pm. Courses available. Prices vary
Contact Details:
- www.ledleisure.co.uk
- Tel: 01404 42325
- Location: School Lane, Honiton
Pottery
Honiton Pottery Shop – all ages. Ceramic painting from £6.50, inc studio time, painting, glazing & firing. Also potter’s wheel from £8.50. Good idea to book.
Contact Details:
- www.honitonpottery.co.uk
- Tel: 01404 42106
- Location: Honiton High Street
Donkeys
The Donkey Sanctuary – Christmas Holiday Hunt - details available from the Visitor Centre
Contact Details:
- www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
- Tel: 01395 573055
- Location: Sidmouth
Outdoors
Escot Park – Snowman Hunt – hunt for the elusive Devon Snowmen, chocolate prize, until 5 Jan 2013. £1 per clue sheet.
Normal Garden entry prices apply.
Contact Details:
- www.escot-devon.co.uk
- Tel: 01404 822188
- Location: Escot Park, Ottery St Mary
Football
Exeter City Football in the Community, Soccer Road show,
Mon 30th Dec and Tue 31st Dec, Price: £27 (single day available) Age: 5 – 14, Course times: 10 am – 3 pm.
- www.exetercityfc.co.uk
- Location: Feniton Football Club
Library
Honiton Library. Mon 23 Dec – 3pm–4pm. Christmas Craft Session – Just turn up to make decorations – all ages
Contact Details:
- www.devon.gov.uk/honiton_library
- 48 – 50 New Street, Honiton
Church Service
Crib Service, Tues 24th Dec – 11am
Contact Details:
- St Paul’s Church, Honiton
Pantomime
‘Treasure Island’, various dates through to Sat 4 Jan, Family ticket £27.
‘Dick Whittington’, 20.12.13 – 04.01.14 £12.50 adults, £10.50 children
‘Aladdin’ – from 28th Dec – 5th £11 adults Under 16’s £5.50
Various times – see website
(This is a selection of lower priced pantomimes, there are many others available)
Contact Details:
- www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
- Location: Exeter Phoenix, Ghandi Street
- www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
- Location: Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
- www.manorpavilion.com
- Location: Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth
Santa’s
Otter Nurseries - £4.99 per child
Sidmouth Garden Centre – donation
Seaton Tramway – includes tram ride, refreshments, gift – adults £10, under 16’s £8, under 3’s £4. 21st,2nd,23rd/24th Dec.
Bicton Park – Normal entry prices apply, 21st - 23rd Dec, £3.50 per child. Magic Show £3, 21st Dec
Contact Details:
- Location: Ottery St Mary
- Location: Sidmouth
- www.tram.co.uk
- Location: Seaton
- www.bictongardens.co.uk
- Location: Bicton Park, nr East Budleigh
Honiton Library. Mon 23 Dec – 3pm–4pm. Christmas Craft Session – Just turn up to make decorations – all ages
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Written by Daniel H Pavey
dan@honiton.com
