Join us travelling at a relaxing pace as we sail along Exeter Canal, sit back and soak up the scenery, watch the locks come to life, and the swing bridge majestically open, before enjoying the seaside town of Exmouth or Exeter’s Historic Quayside.

This is a one-way trip where you can either board from Exmouth to travel up to Exeter or depart from Exeter to travel to Exmouth. For your return journey, there are ample public transport links within a few minutes flat walk at both Exmouth and Exeter and our crew will be happy to point the way.

Depending on your departure point you will either arrive at the seaside town of Exmouth or Exeter’s Historic Quayside.

Exmouth is one of the oldest and most picturesque seaside towns in Devon with two miles of white sandy beaches, The Marina, and the seafront. The town centre has plenty of delicious local cafes and restaurants along with shops and entertainment venues.

Exeter Quay is one of the most beautiful parts of the city with its unique architecture and mix of historic and contemporary design. There are plenty of antique shops, boutiques, and a range of cafes, restaurants, and bars for you to enjoy some great food whilst soaking up the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the Quay.

All Fares: £14.00

Duration: 2hrs 30 mins

Dates:
Monday 12 June
Tuesday 27 June
Monday 10 July
Tuesday 11 July
Friday 8 September
Thursday 7 December

Join us with your toddler for a two-hour play session at Bear Town during term time.

These sessions are exclusively for children aged 4 and under to enjoy.

Tickets are just £9.95 and include a complimentary regular hot drink for the grown-up and unlimited squash for the toddler.

Additional toddlers are £7.95 and additional adults are £4.00 including a regular hot drink.

Visit www.beartown.co.uk to book.

The River Exe is a RAMSAR Site of Special Scientific Interest, internationally recognised for its prolific migratory bird life during winter.  We are delighted to offer award-winning wildlife cruises during this time and whether you consider yourself a novice or an expert, leading local ornithologists will guide you with an informative live commentary.

All Fares: £14.00

Duration: 3 hours approximately

Advance booking is essential.

The Guided Bird Watching cruises run on the following dates and times:

Friday 27 October: 12:30pm
Saturday 28 October: 1:30pm

Friday 10 November: 10:30am
Saturday 11 November: 11:15am
Friday 24 November: 10am
Saturday 25 November: 11am
Sunday 26 November: 11:45am
Monday 27 November: 12:45pm

Monday 11 December: 11:15am
Tuesday 12 December: 12:15pm

Monday 8 January: 9:45am
Tuesday 9 January: 10:45am
Wednesday 10 January: 11:45am
Thursday 11 January: 12:45pm
Monday 22 January: 10am
Tuesday 23 January: 11:15am
Wednesday 24 January: 12:15pm
Thursday 25 January: 1pm

Wednesday 7 February: 10:15am
Thursday 8 February: 11:30am
Friday 9 February: 12:45pm
Tuesday 20 February: 10am
Wednesday 21 February: 11am
Thursday 22 February: 12noon
Friday 23 February: 12:45pm

Thursday 7 March: 10:00am
Friday 8 March: 11:15am
Saturday 9 March: 12:30pm

The Polar Express is returning to Seaton Tramway on selected dates through November & December.

Families will enjoy the magical tram ride to Santa's home at the North Pole in one of the specially decorated single-deck tramcars, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, a delicious treat, speak to Santa, and admire the awesome lights whilst you walk around the North Pole.

All guests will receive their first gift of Christmas - A Silver Sleigh Bell - from Santa himself. Upon the return journey, you will be able to enjoy singing along to Christmas carols. For the grown-up kids too, this is a trip down memory lane to a traditional Christmas of old.

A round trip lasts approximately 2.5 hours. There are only a limited number of seats on our snug single-deck tramcars.

The Polar Express runs:
24-26 November
29 November - 3 December
6-10 December
12-17 December
19-24 December

Come and join us for an unforgettable Christmas experience at Bear Town! Please visit our website for full details of our wonderful Christmas packages and to secure your place.

CHRISTMAS GROTTO EXPERIENCE

Join us for a magical Christmas Grotto Experience!

Upon arrival, you will receive your very own Christmas buzzer, a special device that Father Christmas will activate when he’s ready to welcome you into his magnificent grotto! This means more time to enjoy our festive town and no queues.

Once the buzzer twinkles to life, you will embark on an immersive journey through our winter woodland. With the help of a cheerful elf, each child will create their own bag of enchanting reindeer food.

Then it's time to join Father Christmas in his splendid grotto, where all children will receive a beautifully wrapped present!

Dates: December: 2, 3, 9, 10 and 16 - 24

FESTIVE PLAY SESSION

Come and join us for a delightful two-hour playtime adventure, where you and your little ones will explore our 12 enchanting role-play areas, each sparkling with the magic of Christmas!

Please note these Festive Play Sessions DO NOT include any of the grotto experience.

Dates: December: 4 - 8 and 11 - 15

CHRISTMAS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Have the most magical birthday celebration at Bear Town this Christmas! We offer two incredible all-inclusive stress-free party packages for you to choose from, please visit our website for full details.

CHRISTMAS SEND SESSION

Our Christmas Grotto SEND session is on Sunday 17th December 5pm - 7pm. This session exclusively designed for SEND explorers, to ensure a more comfortable experience, we have reduced our capacity making the environment calmer and less crowded.

This much-loved celebration of the start of the festive season will take over The Strand for a day of music and entertainment, with the theme ‘FIRE & ICE’. The event will see local choirs and walkabout entertainment perform throughout the day, culminating in a fire show and the Christmas Tree light switch-on. The children’s lantern parade is always very popular, with hundreds of local children led by drummers, and Centre Stage will be holding a charity Firewalk on site as well. A life-size snowglobe with Ice Queen will also be making an appearance, and there will be mulled wine and mince pies on sale by Palm. With a whole host of Christmas music throughout the day, it’s the perfect kick-off to the festive season, and is sure to give you your first Christmas tingles! The Arts Manager at Exmouth Town Council says “we provide the entertainment, you do the shopping! Local shops will stay open late so that you can come and support local independents. There are so many amazing shops in Exmouth, from jewellers and gift shops to arts and crafts, clothing stores and delis, as well as specialist shops like kitchenware, cycleware and bookshops. It’s a great place to find something special as well as pick up stocking fillers and classic gifts.” This event is funded by Exmouth Town Council with support from the Deaf Academy.

Look no further for a Christmas Party in Devon that everyone will remember!

Our 3-hour Christmas Boat Party Cruise has everything you need to get Christmas started. With a welcome drink as you board the boat, locally produced food, and classic disco all included – this will definitely be a Christmas party to remember.

The festively decorated boat has an indoor heated lower deck and an outdoor upper deck complete with twinkly lights for that welcome breath of fresh air. Book with family, friends and work colleagues for that Christmas party with a difference!

All Fares: £22.50

Duration: 3 hours

Running on the following dates from 7.30pm:

Saturday 9 December
Saturday 16 December
Friday 22 December

Elf trail, Devon! Elves have invaded the vineyard! Join us for a seasonal trail around the vineyard between 16th December and Christmas Eve, to track down their position and gather the letters they’ve stolen from our mystery word! Meet us back at the café once you’ve discovered the 8 letter word and collect your prize! £5 per child! For all you BIG kids we’ve got our Autumn lunch menu, a set-menu Christmas lunch (bookings please!), Sunday brunch menu, specials, very large glasses of wine and some delicious cocktails to keep you warm (kids don’t notice the cold!) Tickets are only needed for children (and we don’t need to know which day!) but if you wish to book to eat when you come for the trail, please do book a table too as it will be very busy https://heron-farm.co.uk/book-a-table/ We recommend sensible footwear that you don’t mind getting either wet/muddy, if it’s been raining! £5.00

Tickets:

Adult £13

Under 16 £8

Family £36

2 COURSES £25 | 3 COURSES £29.5 An intimate Christmas Supper Evening in our vineyard kitchen! If you’re seeking something a little bit special to celebrate with family & friends or thank your team this year, our Vineyard Kitchen on 23rd December will be a welcoming and cosy, candlelit spot. Where love for good food meets the essence of the season, nestled overlooking our breathtaking walled gardens, come and immerse yourself in the warmth of our vineyard kitchen and indulge in the culinary delights, prepared with passion and creativity. For smaller groups, families and couples on one special night just before Christmas! These exclusive evenings sell out fast and we have limited tables, so booking is essential. No payment on booking, but this will be taken at the end of your meal! Please do however note any dietary requirements when booking! You may be contacted for your menu choices before the event, depending on the size of your booking. For groups of 40 or more please contact hello@heron-farm.co.uk

‘Tis the season to be jolly aboard our festively decorated, modern vessels. Hop aboard this holiday season for a warming River Exe cruise with an informative live commentary from the Skipper, detailing the history, beauty, and wildlife of the Exe Estuary and surrounding areas. Homemade mulled wine and a warm, locally produced mince pie included.

Adults: £11.00
Children: £8.00
Duration: 1hrs 15mins

The cruise runs on the following dates and times:

Sunday 24 December: 11am, 12:30pm & 2:15pm
Tuesday 26 December: 2pm
Wednesday 27 December: 2pm
Thursday 28 December: 2pm
Friday 29 December: 2:15pm
Saturday 30 December: 12:30pm
Sunday 31 December: 12:30pm & 2pm
Monday 1 January: 12:30pm & 2:15pm  

Get the BEST view of Exmouth’s Christmas Day Swim!

One of Exmouth’s grandest Christmas traditions is the Christmas Day Swim and what better way to see it than from the warmth and comfort of our boats? With hundreds of people gathered on the beach, it’s sometimes hard to catch quite what an incredible spectacle this is – but the view from our boat is absolutely remarkable.

Setting sail at 10.45am we head off to see the seafront show. On board you will be kept warm and toasty with a glass of our hot homemade, secret-recipe mulled wine and a tasty mince pie from one of our favourite local bakeries. We then take a leisurely cruise up the river before returning back just in time to pop the turkey in the oven! We would love for you to join the Stuart Line family this Christmas – please make sure you book in advance.

Adults: £12.50
Children: £10.00
Duration: 1.5 hours

The River Exe is a RAMSAR Site of Special Scientific Interest, internationally recognised for its prolific migratory bird life during winter.  We are delighted to offer award-winning wildlife cruises during this time and whether you consider yourself a novice or an expert, leading local ornithologists will guide you with an informative live commentary.

All Fares: £14.00

Duration: 3 hours approximately

Advance booking is essential.

The Guided Bird Watching cruises run on the following dates and times:

Friday 27 October: 12:30pm
Saturday 28 October: 1:30pm

Friday 10 November: 10:30am
Saturday 11 November: 11:15am
Friday 24 November: 10am
Saturday 25 November: 11am
Sunday 26 November: 11:45am
Monday 27 November: 12:45pm

Monday 11 December: 11:15am
Tuesday 12 December: 12:15pm

Monday 8 January: 9:45am
Tuesday 9 January: 10:45am
Wednesday 10 January: 11:45am
Thursday 11 January: 12:45pm
Monday 22 January: 10am
Tuesday 23 January: 11:15am
Wednesday 24 January: 12:15pm
Thursday 25 January: 1pm

Wednesday 7 February: 10:15am
Thursday 8 February: 11:30am
Friday 9 February: 12:45pm
Tuesday 20 February: 10am
Wednesday 21 February: 11am
Thursday 22 February: 12noon
Friday 23 February: 12:45pm

Thursday 7 March: 10:00am
Friday 8 March: 11:15am
Saturday 9 March: 12:30pm

Elf trail, Devon! Elves have invaded the vineyard! Join us for a seasonal trail around the vineyard between 16th December and Christmas Eve, to track down their position and gather the letters they’ve stolen from our mystery word! Meet us back at the café once you’ve discovered the 8 letter word and collect your prize! £5 per child! For all you BIG kids we’ve got our Autumn lunch menu, a set-menu Christmas lunch (bookings please!), Sunday brunch menu, specials, very large glasses of wine and some delicious cocktails to keep you warm (kids don’t notice the cold!) Tickets are only needed for children (and we don’t need to know which day!) but if you wish to book to eat when you come for the trail, please do book a table too as it will be very busy https://heron-farm.co.uk/book-a-table/ We recommend sensible footwear that you don’t mind getting either wet/muddy, if it’s been raining! £5.00

‘Tis the season to be jolly aboard our festively decorated, modern vessels. Hop aboard this holiday season for a warming River Exe cruise with an informative live commentary from the Skipper, detailing the history, beauty, and wildlife of the Exe Estuary and surrounding areas. Homemade mulled wine and a warm, locally produced mince pie included.

Adults: £11.00
Children: £8.00
Duration: 1hrs 15mins

The cruise runs on the following dates and times:

Sunday 24 December: 11am, 12:30pm & 2:15pm
Tuesday 26 December: 2pm
Wednesday 27 December: 2pm
Thursday 28 December: 2pm
Friday 29 December: 2:15pm
Saturday 30 December: 12:30pm
Sunday 31 December: 12:30pm & 2pm
Monday 1 January: 12:30pm & 2:15pm  

The River Exe is a RAMSAR Site of Special Scientific Interest, internationally recognised for its prolific migratory bird life during winter.  We are delighted to offer award-winning wildlife cruises during this time and whether you consider yourself a novice or an expert, leading local ornithologists will guide you with an informative live commentary.

All Fares: £14.00

Duration: 3 hours approximately

Advance booking is essential.

The Guided Bird Watching cruises run on the following dates and times:

Friday 27 October: 12:30pm
Saturday 28 October: 1:30pm

Friday 10 November: 10:30am
Saturday 11 November: 11:15am
Friday 24 November: 10am
Saturday 25 November: 11am
Sunday 26 November: 11:45am
Monday 27 November: 12:45pm

Monday 11 December: 11:15am
Tuesday 12 December: 12:15pm

Monday 8 January: 9:45am
Tuesday 9 January: 10:45am
Wednesday 10 January: 11:45am
Thursday 11 January: 12:45pm
Monday 22 January: 10am
Tuesday 23 January: 11:15am
Wednesday 24 January: 12:15pm
Thursday 25 January: 1pm

Wednesday 7 February: 10:15am
Thursday 8 February: 11:30am
Friday 9 February: 12:45pm
Tuesday 20 February: 10am
Wednesday 21 February: 11am
Thursday 22 February: 12noon
Friday 23 February: 12:45pm

Thursday 7 March: 10:00am
Friday 8 March: 11:15am
Saturday 9 March: 12:30pm

The River Exe is a RAMSAR Site of Special Scientific Interest, internationally recognised for its prolific migratory bird life during winter.  We are delighted to offer award-winning wildlife cruises during this time and whether you consider yourself a novice or an expert, leading local ornithologists will guide you with an informative live commentary.

All Fares: £14.00

Duration: 3 hours approximately

Advance booking is essential.

The Guided Bird Watching cruises run on the following dates and times:

Friday 27 October: 12:30pm
Saturday 28 October: 1:30pm

Friday 10 November: 10:30am
Saturday 11 November: 11:15am
Friday 24 November: 10am
Saturday 25 November: 11am
Sunday 26 November: 11:45am
Monday 27 November: 12:45pm

Monday 11 December: 11:15am
Tuesday 12 December: 12:15pm

Monday 8 January: 9:45am
Tuesday 9 January: 10:45am
Wednesday 10 January: 11:45am
Thursday 11 January: 12:45pm
Monday 22 January: 10am
Tuesday 23 January: 11:15am
Wednesday 24 January: 12:15pm
Thursday 25 January: 1pm

Wednesday 7 February: 10:15am
Thursday 8 February: 11:30am
Friday 9 February: 12:45pm
Tuesday 20 February: 10am
Wednesday 21 February: 11am
Thursday 22 February: 12noon
Friday 23 February: 12:45pm

Thursday 7 March: 10:00am
Friday 8 March: 11:15am
Saturday 9 March: 12:30pm

The inaugural Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival will offer the best in Jazz, Blues, RnB, Soul, Latin, Cuban and Contemporary music. The eclectic, diverse and inclusive programme will provide enjoyment to a wide audience of music lovers and families across the region. Headline concerts will take place at Sidmouth Parish Church and you can experience acclaimed world-class artistes, regional and local musicians, music workshops, free and subsidised outdoor music performance on a dedicated outdoor stage. The festival is hugely well received and attended by 10,000 visitors traveling from as far as London and from across the Southwest. Music fans and families enjoy the dynamic free music program of events on our outdoor performance stage where we present and showcase some amazing musicians and bands from across the region. The 2024 program includes ticketed headline concerts in the stunning setting of Sidmouth Parish church, featuring acclaimed and respected artists from the world of Jazz and Blues. A range of free music also takes place at various fringe venues, including hotels, restaurants, and pubs.