Where better to start your Christmas shopping than at one of the many Christmas markets in Devon this year? In this festive guide I’m sharing where to pick up unique gifts, enjoy winter treats and soak up all the sparkle this season can offer.
PLEASE NOTE: this guide is under construction for Christmas 2024 as dates for many events are still to be announced. Read on to find out what was on last year.
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Devon Christmas markets happening this year
Some festive shopping events were still to be confirmed as I hit publish but I will be adding updates.
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Here’s the Christmas markets happening around the county:
Christmas markets in East Devon
Tick some treats off your Christmas shopping list at these markets:
Exeter Christmas Market – 17 November to 17 December 2023
What’s on
Located in the heart of the city at Cathedral Green Exeter’s Christmas Market is the ultimate Christmas destination for shoppers and tourists.
This year there will be Bavarian-style chalets offering global cuisine, pop-up bars, local traders and craftspeople selling unique gifts and decorations – all accompanied by a programme of live entertainment.
Where
Exeter Cathedral Green, EX1 1HS
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Light Up Axminster Christmas market and parade – 25 November 2023
Axminster’s Christmas lights will be lit alongside a Christmas market and a lantern procession taking place between 4pm and 7.30pm in South Street.
There will be food stalls, children’s entertainment and live music.
Find out more on the Light Up Axminster Facebook page.
Christmas Shopping Fayre at Westpoint, Exeter – 1 to 3 December 2023
What’s on
Browse through more than 250 exhibitors’ stalls who transform Westpoint into an Aladdin’s cave of wonderful gift ideas and essential Christmas items.
There’s also music, the entertainment and a free Santa’s grotto.
Where
Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ
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Christmas Craft Fair at Exe Valley Farm Shop – 2 December 2023
What’s on
Visit the farm shop to find local homemade crafts, wreaths, trees and Christmas gifts while treating yourself to a mince pie and mulled wine.
Santa will also be visiting on 3 December fort breakfast. Advance booking is essential.
Where
Exe Valley Farm Shop, Silverton, Exeter, EX5 5LZ.
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Late Night Shopping and Craft Fair at Bicton Park Gardens – 8 December 2023
What’s on
Find craft stalls in the garden grounds.
Where
East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton, Exeter, EX9 7BJ
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Christmas markets in West Devon
Find the perfect present at these markets:
Tavistock Love Local Christmas Market – 18 November and 10 December 2023
What’s on
Pick up gifts, Christmas cakes, candles and cookware as well as cards, home furnishings and handcrafted decorations from the best local traders in the South West.
Entry is free.
Where
Butchers Hall Dairy, Tavistock, PL19 0AE
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Moretonhampstead Christmas Market – 25 November 2023
What’s on
Supporting local, independent businesses at this market in The Square from 2pm until 6.30pm. Stalls will have hand crafted gifts, Christmas decorations, candles, wood craft, pottery and sweet treats.
Throughout the afternoon, there will be entertainment leading up to the grand Christmas light switch on at 6pm followed by the Primary School choir.
Father Christmas is looking forward to meeting children in his grotto at Baskervilles ice cream parlour from 4 until 7pm.
Where
The Square, Moretonhampstead
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Moretonhampstead Christmas Market
Christmas markets in South Devon
Get in the festive spirit at these Christmas shopping events:
Michaelmas Fair at Powderham Castle – 2 November 2023
What’s on
The yuletide spirit starts early at the home of the Earl of Devon, Powderham Castle. The fair is in aid of the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
There will be a wide array of things not found on the high street from jewellery and Christmas puddings to homewares and spirits.
Buy tickets in advance for the best price.
Where
Powderham Castle, Kenton, EX6 8JQ
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Michaelmas Fair at Powderham Castle
Lanterns, Lights and Luminations in Brixham – 24 to 25 November 2023
What’s on
There will be market stalls and much more as part of this popular event in South Devon. Enjoy a magical lantern parade, a firework display, live music, street entertainment, and a Christmas shopping.
This event is free to attend.
Where
Brixham Habour, The Quay, Brixham, TQ5 8AW
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Lanterns, Lights and Luminations
Wintertide in Buckfastleigh – 25 November 2023
What’s on
More than 30 artists, designers, makers and creators from all around the South West will be attending this market at Devonia Sheepskins Yard.
As well as stalls there will be hands-on creative workshops including Naturemake where you can create your own nature inspired magical structures and model making with Jim Parkyn of Aardman Animations.
You can also buy food and drink from a range of traders, including freshly baked sweet treats and wood fired sourdough pizza.
The event is free to attend with parking on-site and disabled access.
Where
Devonia Sheepskins Yard, Mardle Way Industrial Estate, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0AG
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Wintertide at Devonia Sheepskins Yard
Devonmade Christmas Market at Palace Theatre, Paignton – 25 to 26 November 2023
What’s on
Devonmade is bringing together 40 stalls of handmade crafts and gifts from local makers and small businesses.
Stalls include everything from crochet and crystals to coffee, cards and stationery – all locally made.
The market is open from 10am to 3pm each day and entry is free.
Where
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 3HF
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Christmas Gift & Craft Fayre at Pavilions Teignmouth – 25 to 26 November 2023
What’s on
There will be more than 40 stalls with local crafts and gifts at the Pavilions Christmas event.
Where
Pavilions, Den Crescent, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
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Christmas Fayre at Pavillions Teignmouth
Winter Fest in the Barn at Torre Abbey, Torquay – 25 November to 3 December 2023
What’s on
This atmospheric gift and craft fair returns to the stunning setting of the Spanish Barn as part of Torre Abbey’s programme of Christmas events.
Expect unique handmade Christmas gifts and all sorts of other festival treats on offer including hot chocolate and mulled wine.
Where
The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, The King’s Drive, Torquay, TQ2 5JE
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Plymouth Christmas market – 30 November to 17 December 2023
What’s on
Head to the Piazza where you’ll find Plymouth’s Christmas Market. This year there will be an open air festive bar, food and drink, and plenty of artisan gift stalls run by traders from the South West and beyond.
Where
Piazza, Plymouth, PL1 1HH.
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Dawlish Christmas Street Market – 1 to 3 December 2023
What’s on
Dawlish Christmas street market will follow the town’s light switch on which takes place on 25 November.
There will be a range of stalls as well fun activities on the lawn in the centre of Dawlish.
Where
The Strand, Dawlish, EX7 9PW
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Dawlish Christmas Street Market
Newton Abbot Good Food Sunday Christmas Food Fair – 2 December 2023
What’s on
Good Food Sunday will be back at Newton Abbot Racecourse for a day of festive food, gifts and fun.
Where
Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Rd, Kingsteignton, TQ12 3AF
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The Great Hall Craft Fair at Dartington – 1 to 3 December 2023
What’s on
There will be more than 40 ceramics, jewellery and textiles makers from Devon and beyond as well as live music, workshops and food to enjoy over the weekend.
Where
The Great Hall, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6EL
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Bovey Tracey Christmas Market – 2 December 2023
What’s on
The market has gift and craft stalls, street food, mulled wine, kiddie rides and Christmas carols. Father Christmas will also be waiting in his grotto.
The Christmas lights will also be switched on.
Where
Fore St, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AD
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Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas – 2 December 2023
What’s on
Take a trip to Kingsbridge for a thoroughly festive day with market stalls selling scrumptious hot food and gifts ranging from metal garden ornaments to Salcombe Gin.
Father Christmas will also make a special appearance and there will be a free grotto.
Where
Fore Sreet, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PP
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Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas
Wonderworks Contemporary Craft Fair – 2 to 3 December 2023
What’s on
Meet and chat to some of the best South West-based makers and see a diverse range of beautiful handmade contemporary craft, including toys!
A cafe open throughout the weekend and there will be face painting for children in return for a charitable donation to this year’s benefitting charity, Cruse Bereavement Support (Devon).
Where
Jubilee Hall, Chagford, TQ13 8HS.
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Wonderworks Contemporary Craft Fair
Royal William Yard Christmas market – 3 December 2023
What’s on
The Good Food and Craft market is coming to Riyal William Yard this December. There will be festive wares and unique gifts, Christmas lights, a choir and children’s crafts adding to the atmosphere.
Where
Royal William Yard, Plymouth, PL1 3RP.
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Late Night Shopping and Christmas Markets in Totnes – 5, 12 and 19 December 2023
What’s on
There will be food, festive entertainment and artisan stalls throughout the town on three Christmas market and late night shopping dates in December.
As well as shopping there’s a special food court area between Heath’s Garden and the Market Square offering everything from churros to world food.
Be there on 19 December for a special lantern parade.
Where
Stalls and entertainment throughout the town.
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A Very Christmas Fair at Flavel Theatre in Dartmouth – 16 December 2023
The Flavel’s auditorium will be full of stalls from crafters and artisans all over the South Hams while the top floor studio will have crafting activities.
There will be drop-in wreath making sessions for adults (for a suggested donation) and children’s crafting and activities as well as story-telling, a children’s quiz and a Splat the Sprout game.
Entertainment will be provided by a Christmas choir and local musicians.
Where
Flavel Theatre, Flavel Place, Dartmouth, TQ6 9ND
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Christmas markets in Mid Devon
Find your perfect Devon gifts at this market in Mid Devon:
Tiverton Christmas Markets – selected dates from 25 November to 23 December 2023
What’s on
Find quality West Country crafts, homeware, Christmas wreaths, decorations, and food and drink at these annual Christmas Markets held on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays in the run up to Christmas.
At the Electric Nights Street Food Christmas Special on 25 November the town lights will also be switched on and there’s a Santa’s grotto.
Where
Tiverton Pannier Market, Fore St, Tiverton, EX16 6NH
Find out more
Tiverton Annual Christmas Market
Christmas markets in North Devon
Here’s where to find Christmas markets near you:
Affinity Christmas Market – 11 to 12 November 2023
What’s on
Head to Affinity Devon Shopping Centre for a traditional Christmas Market alongside big name brand outlets.
At the market you’ll find Christmas-themed stalls, music and entertainment.
Where
Clovelly Rd, Bideford EX39 3QU
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Magic of Christmas Craft and Food Fair, RHS Rosemoor – 23 to 25 November and 2 to 3 December 2023
What’s on
Meet some of the best artisan traders from around the Westcountry and get your Christmas shopping done before the December rush.
Normal garden entry prices apply.
Where
RHS Rosemoor, Great Torrington, EX38 8PH
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Combe Christmas Market – 24 November 2023
What’s on
There will be craft stalls and late night shopping in Ilfracombe High Street and at the War Memorial as the town switches on its Christmas lights..
Where
High Street, Ilfracombe.
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Barnstaple Christmas Fayre – 30 November 2023
What’s on
As well as stall selling crafts and festive food and drink in the Pannier Market, there will be a chance to see Father Christmas and his Elves at the Guildhall.
Enjoy Carols from the Mayor and Councillors, and local Male Voice Choir and Ladies Voice Choir before the Christmas lights are switched on.
Where
Barnstaple Pannier Market, Butchers Row, Barnstaple, EX31 1SY.
Find out more
Christmas markets at Woolley Animals Farm – selected dates 2 to 20 December 2023
What’s on
Visit the farm to see the barn decorated for Christmas with animals to meet and plenty of picture opportunities as well as a covered market with crafts, refreshments and festive food.
Entry to the farm including the market costs £4 per person. You can also book to Visit Santa in his grotto for an additional charge.
Where
Woolley Animals Farm Park, just outside Winkley, What3Words location: ///monkeys.snowboard.fools
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Christmas Market at The Big Sheep – 2, 9, 16 and 23 December 2023
What’s on
The BIG Sheep at Bideford is where you’ll find the South West’s biggest Christmas market.
There will be free range turkeys, organic meats, sprouts on stalks, cheeses, cakes, fresh fish and Christmas trees to name just a few of foodie delights delights.
Entry is free on four dates in December.
Where
The BIG Sheep, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 5AP
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The BIG Sheep Christmas Market
Christmas markets at South Molton Pannier Market – TBC
What’s on
There will be a range of yuletide shopping opportunities happening at South Molton’s pannier market in the run up to Christmas.
Enjoy festive food and drink, a Christmas flea market and late night shopping.
Where
South Molton Pannier Market, Broad St, South Molton EX36 3AB.
Find out more
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