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The Wintertime Hotel

By Alibi & Angel Exit Theatre

In a place where snowflakes fall in perfect rhythm and hot chocolate never cools, stands a hotel like no other. 

Following the success of Winterwood in 2024, The Wintertime Hotel is a brand-new immersive winter experience for the whole family. Packed with peculiar characters, wondrous creatures, snowy surprises and more than a touch of festive magic, this frosty adventure has something for all ages to discover.  

Explore the magical hotel at your own pace. Uncover secret passageways, peek behind doorways and take part in mysterious quests. The ice is melting, and as secrets start to thaw a curious bellhop needs your help. Can you save the hotel in time for some festive celebrations? 

Inspired by children’s ideas, The Wintertime Hotel is a collaboration between Alibi and Angel Exit Theatre featuring Co-Created songs by Above Bounds and Laura Loft. A unique festive experience for everyone to enjoy, step into Emmanuel Hall as you’ve never seen it before, and see where your curiosity might take you… 

1 hour (approx)
Tickets: £8 / £10 / £12 + Booking Fee 
(under 1s come free)

Relaxed Sessions

Please note, the shows on Sunday 14th December at 11am & Monday 29th December at 4pm will be relaxed sessions. Fewer tickets will be on sale and small changes will be made to The Wintertime Hotel for those families who might find a quieter experience easier to navigate.

THE WINTERTIME HOTEL LULLABY

This autumn Alibi’s Big Silly Sing choir, led by Laura Loft and Helen Bovey, devised and recorded a brand-new lullaby for visitors to The Wintertime Hotel.

You’ll hear this lullaby as part of The Wintertime Hotel experience, but you can listen to it here too!

THE WINTERTIME ACCESS GUIDE

If it would benefit anyone if your group to know a little more about what to expect from The Wintertime Hotel, you can view our access guide here

Event Dates

Sat 13 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sat 13 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*4:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sun 14 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Sun 14 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sun 14 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*4:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Thu 18 Dec 2025

*off-peak* Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall10:00am | £3/£5/£6/£8

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Thu 18 Dec 2025

*off-peak* Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall1:30pm | £3/£5/£6/£8

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Sat 20 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Sat 20 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sat 20 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*4:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sun 21 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Sun 21 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sun 21 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*4:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Mon 22 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Mon 22 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Mon 22 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*4:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Tue 23 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Tue 23 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Tue 23 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*4:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Wed 24 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Wed 24 Dec 2025

*SOLD OUT*2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sat 27 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sat 27 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall4:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sun 28 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Sun 28 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sun 28 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall4:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Mon 29 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Mon 29 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Mon 29 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall4:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Tue 30 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Tue 30 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Tue 30 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall4:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Wed 31 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Wed 31 Dec 2025

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Fri 2 Jan 2026

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Fri 2 Jan 2026

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sat 3 Jan 2026

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Sat 3 Jan 2026

*SOLD OUT*2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sat 3 Jan 2026

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall4:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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Sun 4 Jan 2026

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall11:00am | £8/£10/£12

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Sun 4 Jan 2026

Theatre Alibi, Emmanuel Hall2:00pm | £8/£10/£12

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FAQs

Alibi’s home is Emmanuel Hall, St Thomas Exeter EX4 1EJ.  

We are located 0.7 miles from Exeter city centre. Our closest bus stop is 0.3 miles away, at Exe Bridges.  

Public parking at Alibi is reserved for staff and Blue Badge holders only. Unless you are using a Blue Badge parking space, to avoid disturbing our neighbours please don’t drive down Emmanuel Road – there’s very little space and it’s hard to turn around!

There is one Blue Badge parking space which is available on a first come, first served basis, and there is another Blue Badge parking space on Emmanuel Road. Our closest pay and display car park is 0.2 miles away on Okehampton Street, and costs £2 for 2 hours parking and £3 for 3 hours. If you have any concerns about parking please get in touch with access@theatrealibi.co.uk.

To help you know what to expect when you’re with us, our events are grouped into a few simple categories. The Wintertime Hotel is an EXPLORE event: a self-guided experience, where all children need to be accompanied by a grown up. 

The Wintertime Hotel is not a show in the traditional sense – it’s a beautiful space designed for you to explore at your own pace. You can move around freely, and as you explore you will encounter different characters, stories will unfold and you’ll be invited to take part in adventures, if you want to!

No – all children must be accompanied by a grown-up.  

There will be a café serving hot drinks and delicious snacks – we take our coffee seriously at Alibi— expect nothing less than excellent brews!

Yes, Emmanuel Hall has a step-free entrance at the back of the building. We have an accessible toilet on the same floor as the event. 

All shows will be relaxed and child-led, and there will be no expectations on silence or behaviour. For those who might want a quieter experience, there are reduced-capacity sessions on offer. Check the booking page to find out more about these. 

We aim to create an inclusive and welcoming space for all our visitors. If you, or anyone in your group, have specific access needs or sensory requirements, feel free to get in touch in advance so we can support your visit: access@theatrealibi.co.uk

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