Devon


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.dartsfarm.co.uk/events/outdoor-christmas-carol-service-131223">Outdoor Carol Service</a>, Darts Farm, Topsham, Weds 13 Dec</h2>



<p>Help the award-winning farm shop raise money for Exeter Foodbank with this evening singalong with Christ Chuch Woodbury, plus minces pies, mulled apple juice and the SW Comms Band, outside by The Shack. The stores are open until 9pm for a spot of Xmas shopping too. Free/collection for charity.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-carols-at-the-millbrook-inn-south-pool-fri-15-dec"><a href="https://millbrookinnsouthpool.co.uk/whats-on/">Christmas Carols at the Millbrook Inn</a>, South Pool, Fri 15 Dec</h2>



<p>Head to the tidal creek pub to sing all your festive favourites and enjoy a glass of home made mulled cider. All welcome, starts at 6pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/viewevent?EFID=3169&amp;ESRC=CMS">Victorian Christmas Carol Concert</a>, RHS Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Sat 16 Dec</h2>



<p>If the sculptures and lights of Rosemoor Glow are not enough for you festive fanatics, why not go back in time with a Victorian Carol Concert as part of Rosemoor Live. Comes with a seat, complimentary warm mince pie and a glass of warming mulled wine and entrance to RHS Glow, a fabulous festive light trail around the RHS gardens. From £7/£14 members/£20/£10 non-members.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://allevents.in/barnstaple/carols-on-the-square-2022/200022117518851" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carols on the Square</a>, Barnstaple, Sat 16 Dec </h2>



<p>Don your best Christmas jumpers and fancy dress and head to the Square for a singalong organised by The Veterans Charity, with Appledore Band and singing from Tamsin Ball.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/faith-worship/advent-christmas-at-exeter-cathedral/">Exeter Cathedral</a>, throughout December</h2>



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<p id="block-f86b34ef-2d41-4b54-b747-0d2863ecd6d4">Calm your frazzled Yuletide spirits with a trip to Exeter Cathedral, where you&#8217;ll find an array of festive harmonies, including the Lord Mayor&#8217;s Carol Service (4 Dec), Cathedral Choir (6,8,11 Dec), <a href="https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/events/lunchtime-carols-2/">Lunchtime Carols at Exeter Cathedral</a> (19 Dec) <a href="https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/events/hospiscare-light-up-a-life-service/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Light up a Life Hospiscare Service</a> (20 Dec) and the Grandisson Carol Service on 23 Dec. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-carols-at-the-white-hart-dartington-weds-20-dec"><a href="https://www.dartington.org/event/carols-at-the-white-hart/">Carols at The White Hart</a>, Dartington, Weds 20 Dec</h2>



<p>Dartington Estate&#8217;s medieval eatery invite you to join them for carols with a big dollop of hearty Christmas cheer, in the company of Dartington Community Choir. It&#8217;s at 7.30pm, so why not book in for a slap-up meal, locally sourced from the estate&#8217;s kitchen garden and producers, while you&#8217;re there. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.north-devon-concert-diary.org.uk/event/choir-concert-at-affinity-village">Choir Concert</a>, Affinity Village, Thurs 21 Dec</h2>



<p>Join the carolling while grabbing a few presents &#8211; plus lots more concerts up in North Devon, including with the popular Exmoor Carollers, <a href="https://www.north-devon-concert-diary.org.uk/events">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-carols-in-the-courtyard-otterton-mill-otterton-sat-22-dec"><a href="https://www.ottertonmill.com/news/courtyard-christmas-carols-friday-22-dec-2023">Carols in the Courtyard</a>, Otterton Mill, Otterton, Sat 22 Dec</h2>



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<p>Ooh, if this doesn&#8217;t get you feeling festive, nothing will: a festive singalong at this charming working flour mill, with free mince pies while they last and the Otterton team serving up hot chocolate, mulled wine and hot Devon apple chai.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://ashburtonandmoor.org.uk/services" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dunstone Outdoor Carol Service</a>, Widecombe in the Green, Fri 22 Dec, 6pm</h2>



<p>Wrap up warm and sing your heart out in this iconic Dartmoor village. Top tip, get there early so you can grab a winter warmer from The Cafe on the Green first.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://ashburtonandmoor.org.uk/services" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carols by Candlelight</a>, St Raphael&#8217;s Chapel, Huccaby, TBC</h2>



<p>Nothing like carols by candlelight in a remote little chapel on Dartmoor to make you feel festive, we think. Then make a note to go back to see their snowdrops in late winter.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-the-national-trust-carriage-museum/events/92d5cab0-0ef6-40b2-acea-1e162dc19564">Christmas Carol Walk</a>, Arlington Court, nr Barnstaple, from 18 Nov</h2>



<p>Not a concert but a bauble-filled trail around the grounds to discover some of the National Trust&#8217;s favourite festive carols, while having fun and singing along. Find the hidden letters to claim their prize.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://Royal School of Church Music">Royal School of Church Music Carols</a>, Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Sat 2 Dec</h2>



<p>A free A ‘Come and Sing’ Carol Service for Advent sung by associated choirs of the Royal School of Church Music.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/events/09-12-2022/carols-by-candlelight" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carols by Candlelight</a>, The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Fri 8 Dec</h2>



<p>Darkness, carols, candles, donkeys and the slight whiff of manure: you could almost be in the manger.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk/events/christmas-events-in-newton-abbot/">Dog-friendly Carol Service</a>, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, Sat 9 Dec</h2>



<p>Part of a day-long of festive activities, families are encouraged to bring their pooches into town for a special dog-friendly concert. Woof!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.dartington.org/event/a-christmas-cracker/">A Christmas Cracker</a>, Dartington Estate, Totnes, Mon 11 Dec</h2>



<p>Raise the roof at this magical evening in Dartington&#8217;s medieval Great Hall celebrating the joys of Christmas. Dartington Community Choir joins with The Playgoers for a mix of Christmas favourites, festive surprises and much-loved audience carols. £12pp</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://thegreatbarndevon.co.uk/christmas-carol-concert-2023/">Christmas Carol Concert 2023</a>, The Great Barn, Higher Ashton, Tues 12 Dec</h2>



<p>Christmas words and music in the company of Exeter Chamber Choir, and readers from the Maynard School, with complimentary mulled wine and mince pies, in the very special atmosphere of the Great Barn Devon. Proceeds go to the Teign Valley Larder and Plan UK. £12 adult/£6 kids or £30 family ticket.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.mediaevalbaebes.com/live">Medieval Baebes</a>, Exeter Cathedral, Fri 9 Dec </h2>



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<p>The Ivor Novello award-winning babes and a Gothic cathedral atmosphere spells festive-feels alright. Expect haunting folk harmonies and an ethereal twist on well known classics.</p>


Carols by candlelight and other local seasonal singalongs

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