Category: Festivals

Snowman Trail at Seaton Wetlands

Explore Seaton Wetlands and see how many wooden snowmen can you find hiding around the nature reserve.

The snowman challenge is self-guided. Pick up a leaflet from the Lookout and explore the whole site!

Complete the challenge by finding all of the snowmen for your chance to win a wooden snowman for your garden!

The challenge is suitable for all age children. Most of the wetlands is pushchair/ wheelchair friendly. Some short sections may require you to leave pushchairs/ wheelchairs on the main path.

Saturday 7th December – 7th Jan, 9am to 4pm

More details at the East Devon Countryside page

Take a look at my post all about Seaton Wetlands here.

Lyme Regis New Year’s Day Swim

Take the plunge or just enjoy Lyme Regis New Year’s Day Swim from the beach!

13.00 hours at the Cobb Beach, all for charity.

Everyone welcome, whether ‘dipping’ or contributing to the charity collection.

Fancy dress optional, wet suits allowed, preferably with fancy dress over the top,  just a paddle in the sea is enough to say  you’ve ‘done the Lyme Lunge’  for charity.   Whether watching or lunging don’t forget to arrive early.

If you would like to raise funds for the chosen Rotary charity,   The Lyme Lunge 2020 is  in aid of Dorchester Hospital Chemo Unit.   Use the downloadable sponsor form, (link to where sponsors can sign up to Gift Aid if they wish).

If you have your own charity which you wish to raise funds for then please go ahead.

If you just want a swim, feel free to join us, there is no obligation.

1pm from the Sandy Beach (time to watch the Duck Race First). Hot soup for all swimmers, courtesy of The Harbour Inn, Lyme Regis.

More details at www.whatsoninlyme.co.uk/rotary.htm

Head along early for the  Grand Duck Race at 12 noon
A New Year’s Day Tradition!  Watch the ducks race down the River Lym  Raising money for Lyme’s Christmas Lights. Starts at 12 noon from Higher Mill Flats, Windsor Terrace.

Killerton House Christmas

Step through the door and discover the night before Christmas at Killerton. See the Georgian mansion decorated in festive dress and continue outside following a twinkling a trail through the garden and parkland.

Don’t miss out – book your timed ticket through Killerton.

For full opening times, please visit the website. House closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Normal admission fees apply.

Open daily, Saturday 23 November –  5 January. Book your timed tickets. Open daily from 11am  – 4pm

Book in advance to secure a place before Christmas (top tip, after Christmas this event is less likely to be fully booked) but to secure a place you can book your tickets online

The grounds of Killerton House are extensive and great for a good walk.

Entry charges apply if you are not National Trust members. It’s one of the last Christmas Events after Christmas itself – there also lights and illuminated gardens at Kingston Lacy and Knightshayes.

More details about Killerton NT here