Festive fun for all the family

It’s time to get into the festive spirit - and Devon is the perfect place to do so.

Santa will be visiting Paignton Zoo throughout December, with various other Christmas activities available too, while the Osborne Hotel’s Christmas Fair will provide a magical day full of unique gifts.

And the fun doesn’t stop there - visit Creeping Thyme for festive food and New Year’s celebrations.

Santa will be visiting us at the zoo on dates throughout the festive season, so book your visit to see him in his grotto. Each child ticket booked includes a gift from Santa and zoo entry (at a reduced price) for the day of their grotto visit.

Mrs Claus will be spreading further festive joy hosting storytelling sessions at various times throughout the day.

With live music every weekend, adults can enjoy a mulled cider and mince pie from our restaurant whilst soaking up the festive atmosphere.

There will also be family friendly activities on site to add to the fun. Decorate a bauble for our Christmas tree, create some Christmas themed enrichment for our animals and make some eco-friendly reindeer food to take home to sprinkle in your garden on Christmas Eve!

On select dates Scarlett Photography will be on site to capture your visit to Santa’s grotto, offering printed photos in a Paignton Zoo personalised frame for you to purchase as a keepsake of your Christmas visit.

Santa will be visiting on these select dates -

Find out more at paigntonzoo.org.uk.

Step into the festive season and join us at the Osborne Hotel for our Christmas Fair, open from 11am to 3:30pm. Discover a magical day filled with:

Bring the whole family, soak up the festive cheer, and make it a day to remember.

If you still need that extra nudge into the Christmas Spirit… Our Festive Afternoon Tea is here!

Indulge in a delicious selection of seasonal treats, crafted by our talented chefs to bring you the flavours of Christmas. From sweet delights to savoury favourites, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season.

Available throughout December, so gather your loved ones and join us for a cosy, festive experience!

We can’t wait to welcome you!

We are thrilled to announce new Friday and Saturday lunch hours from 12pm-2pm throughout December and a one-off special Breakfast on December 20 9am - 12pm. We also want everyone in the festive spirit, so all who dine with us will be getting a free Bailey’s topped with edible holly!

It’s not too early to be thinking about New Year’s Eve!!

We will be offering a six-course taster menu, with live music from the hugely talented Naylee’s Theory during your meal, with a disco to take us into the new year.

Tables will be limited for this event so book ASAP to secure your table, but do not worry if you didn’t want to join us for the meal (although you will be missing an absolute treat!) as entry for the disco afterwards will be free with complimentary canapés and a glass of bubbly available on arrival so you can party with us into the new year. Head over to our website (https://www.creepingthyme.co.uk/) to see our menu and book your spot.

Creeping Thyme is ending 2024 on such a high and we can’t wait to head into 2025 with all our wonderful customers!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us here at Creeping Thyme.