Babbacombe Model Village Christmas Illuminations
Visitors can wander through handcrafted miniature scenes decorated for the holidays, featuring twinkling illuminations and seasonal music as daylight fades. Children can search for miniature Santas and elves hidden among the exhibits using a spotter sheet to earn a festive treat. Admission also includes access to crazy golf and indoor attractions such as model railways and the Victorian Snowy Village.
What to Expect
Miniature Christmas scenes, evening illuminations, spotter sheet trails, and crazy golf.
Event Details
Duration
For a day-and-night visit, the page suggests allowing around 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Babbacombe
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Babbacombe Model Village
Food & Drink
The coffee shop serves refreshments, with hot paninis, pizzas and sausage rolls available from 12:00 to 17:00.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Miniature and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adult (16+) £22.95; Child (3 to 15 yrs) £18.95. One free return visit for the same people within 7 days, subject to the stated conditions.
- Hours: November 21–December 18 weekends: 11.00am to last entry 5.00pm; park closes 6.30pm; illuminations from 3.30pm. Weekdays: 10.00am to last entry 2.00pm; park closes 3.30pm; no illuminations. December 19–24 and 27–31, and January 2–3: 11.00am to last entry 5.00pm; park closes 6.30pm; illuminations from 3.30pm. Food and refreshments are open 11.00–5.30; hot food is served 12.00–5.00pm.
- Parking: The car park next door is a council pay car park, reached from St Marychurch Road (A379).
Tips & Advice
- Arrive with at least an hour of daylight left, because many of the tiny details and jokes in the scenes are hard to see after dark.
- Do the spotter sheet and Crazy Golf in daylight, then walk round the village again once the illuminations are on.
- Bring a card, because tickets are sold by card only at the gate and no bookings are taken.
- Keep your admission receipt safe if you might use the free return visit, because lost receipts cannot be replaced.
- If you want the illuminations before December 19, come on a weekend, because weekday visits until then show the Christmas scenes only.
Special Events & Promotions
- Up to December 18, the illuminations run on weekends only. Weekday visits in that period show the Christmas scenes without illuminations.
- From December 19, the Christmas scenes and illuminations run on every open day (closed Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1).
- The same group gets one free return visit within 7 days. Ask for the voucher at admissions and keep your receipt.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there something for children to do?
During the day, children can use the Christmas Character Spotter Sheet to find the miniature Santas and elves hidden around the village. Children who finish it get a small festive gift, suitable for ages 3 and up.
Do I need to book in advance?
No. They don't take bookings and you don't need one. Buy your tickets by card at the gate, and you'll get in as long as you arrive before last entry.
How long should we allow?
To see the village by day and after dark in one visit, allow about 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Arrive while there is still at least an hour of daylight, because the tiny details are harder to see once it's dark.
Can we come back another day?
Yes. The same group gets one free return visit within 7 days. Ask at admissions for the voucher and keep your admission receipt safe. When you come back, bring the receipt, the voucher and the card you paid with. Everyone has to return together, and the person who paid must be there.
Is there food on site?
Yes. The coffee shop serves refreshments and hot food such as paninis, pizzas and sausage rolls.
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