Paignton Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Paignton and surrounding areas
Paignton kicks off Christmas 2025 with Holiday lights and festive events across the seafront and Paignton Pier, offering a coastal take on traditional things to do. Visit the Christmas Grotto & Park Admission at Woodlands Family Theme Park, experience the Enchanting Christmas Grotto or ride the Christmas Train of Lights for seasonal activities and family-friendly entertainment. With illuminated promenades and bustling markets, Paignton provides holiday attractions that are perfect for families this festive season.
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Christmas Lights
17 events1.5-mile illumination trail with 19 light installations.
Christmas Markets
17 eventsChristmas market set against Exeter Cathedral
Christmas Shows
9 eventsA GIANT pantomime adventure with a star-studded cast.
Christmas Activities
22 eventsMagical steam train ride with Santa Claus.
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Bay of Lights Illumination Trail 2025
(Torquay)
1.5-mile illumination trail with 19 light installations.
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Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
(Exeter)
Christmas market set against Exeter Cathedral
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Christmas at the Eden Project
(Cornwall)
Iconic Biomes transformed into a dazzling Christmas light wonderland.
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Plymouth's Winter Wonderland
(Plymouth)
Festive winter wonderland with ice skating and Santa's Grotto.
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Santa Express Train Ride
(Bishops Lydeard)
Magical steam train ride with Santa Claus.
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Christmas Grotto & Park Admission 2025 at Woodlands Family Theme Park
(Newton Abbot)
10-room interactive North Pole walkthrough and Santa visit.
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Paignton Christmas FAQ
The Bay of Lights festival and the Christmas Train of Lights are among the biggest annual events, featuring extensive light displays, festive activities, and seasonal entertainment.
Paignton’s unique traditions include the pixel Christmas trees with digital light shows and the steam-powered Christmas Train of Lights, which offers a festive journey through illuminated landscapes.
While specific neighborhoods vary, areas near the seafront and around Queens Park Station are known for impressive displays, including the pixel trees and festive light installations.
Christmas markets and local artisan stalls are typically found in central Paignton and at events linked to the Bay of Lights, offering a range of crafts, gifts, and seasonal foods.
Enjoying the Bay of Lights illumination trail and visiting free neighborhood light displays are great budget-friendly options. Many markets also offer free entry and affordable festive treats.
Families can enjoy the Christmas Train of Lights, the ice rink at Abbey Park during the Bay of Lights, and interactive light displays along the trails, all providing festive fun for children.