Devon

<p>Devon Artist Network Craft Market in the Beachcomber Teignmouth run by Devon Artist Network 20-26 November 10-4 <a href="http://www.devonopenstudios.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.devonopenstudios.co.uk</a></p>


<p>Craft Market in the Beachcomber Teignmouth run by Devon Artist Network 20-26 November 10-4 <a href="http://www.devonopenstudios.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.devonopenstudios.co.uk</a></p>


<p>Dawlish Christmas lights and fair Nov 27th</p>


<p>Ooh we liiiike twinkly Sidmouth &#8211; thanks for the heads up xx</p>


<p>You missed the fab late night shopping evening in twinkly Sidmouth Friday Dec 3 , free mulled wine and nibbles , entertainment and stalls in the Parish church inc hand crafted silver jewellery and stocking fillers, fab shops, roving carollers and lots more x</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-biggies-amp-street-markets">THE BIGGIES &amp; STREET MARKETS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="668" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/09/ECCM-Emma-Solley-01.jpeg" alt="Exeter Cathedral Christmas market " class="wp-image-80226" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/09/ECCM-Emma-Solley-01.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/09/ECCM-Emma-Solley-01-800x534.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/09/ECCM-Emma-Solley-01-768x513.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Exeter Cathedral &#8211; what a spot for festive chalets / Credit Emma Solley </figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-exeter-cathedral-christmas-market-cathedral-green-thurs-20-nov-fri-19-dec"><a href="https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/events/exeter-cathedral-christmas-market/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Exeter Cathedral <strong>Christmas Market</strong></a>, Cathedral Green, Thurs 20 Nov &#8211; Fri 19 Dec</h2>



<p>Just what you imagine when you think of a European Christmas market &#8211; twinkly wooden chalets and a huge beer tent. Located right next to the Cathedral in the heart of the city, this is Devon&#8217;s largest Christmas market, with over 100 stalls open daily and <strong>late night</strong> for a month. It has a really local feel, excellent street food and lots of Devon gifts, drinks and foodie treats. You can also take advantage of Exeter Cathedral’s Entry By Donation offer to explore its 100 year-old architecture. <em>Free entry, Mon &#8211; Weds 10am &#8211; 7pm,&nbsp;Thur &#8211; Sat 10am &#8211; 9pm, Sun 11am &#8211; 5pm.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-market-amp-late-night-shopping-totnes-tues-2-9-amp-16-dec"><a href="https://visittotnes.co.uk/whats-on/totnes-christmas-markets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Market &amp; Late Night Shopping</a>, Totnes, <strong>Tues</strong> 2, 9 &amp; 16 Dec</h2>



<p>The classic street market &#8211; and one of the many, many reasons we love Totnes. This <strong>late night</strong> market is rammed with 70+ indie stalls, carols outside St Mary&#8217;s Church, great food all over, and Santa sackfuls of seasonal character. Most of the stores open late too, and with all of them being indie, it&#8217;s brilliant for shopping local. <em>Free entry, 3pm &#8211; 9pm </em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-plymouth-christmas-market-armada-way-thur-27-nov-sun-21-dec"><a aria-label="Plymouth Christmas Market (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/plymouth-christmas-market-p2118903" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plymouth Christmas Market</a>, Armada Way, Thur 27 Nov &#8211; Sun 21 Dec </h2>



<p>Another city centre city centre shopping destination, with 60+ wooden chalets set up in the Piazza, plus an open air festive bar, serving up French chocolate crèpes, bite-sized Dutch pancakes and giant bratwurst sizzling on the iconic Schwenkgrille. Open every day with <strong>late night</strong> shopping every Thursday until 9pm. There&#8217;s a daily entertainment programme of live music and stiltwalkers in festive costumes every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. <em>Free entry.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-westpoint-shopping-fayre-exeter-fri-5-sun-7-dec"><a href="https://westpointexeter.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-shopping-fayre-4/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Westpoint Shopping Fayre</a>, Exeter, Fri 5 &#8211; Sun 7 Dec </h2>



<p>Three days of shopping under one roof – festive fun for shopaholics with hundreds of stalls covering everything&nbsp; from fashion to jewellery, fancy food, toys, hobbies &#8211; it&#8217;s all here &#8211; and so is Santa if shortages mean that you&#8217;re having to order things by sleigh. <em>Parking and Santa’s Grotto is free, Adults £5pp/kids free.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-big-sheep-christmas-market-bideford-sat-6-13-amp-20-dec"><a href="https://www.thebigsheep.co.uk/christmas-market-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Big Sheep Christmas Market</a>, Bideford, Sat 6, 13 &amp; 20 Dec</h2>



<p>The South West&#8217;s biggest indoor market is popping up at The Big Sheep theme park where you can stock up free range turkeys, organic meats, sprouts on stalks, cheeses, cakes, fresh fish and pick your tree. Plus, handmade gifts and a chance to win a £200 hamper. Christmas sorted. <em>Free entry (market only), theme park extra.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-historic-places">IN HISTORIC PLACES</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/dartington.jpg" alt="Dartington Estate Christmas" class="wp-image-60589" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/dartington.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/dartington-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/dartington-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/dartington-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/dartington-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/dartington-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dartington Hall dressed up like, well, a Christmas tree </figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-xmas-makers-market-dartington-hall-dartington-nr-totnes-fri-5-dec"><a href="https://www.dartington.org/events/christmas-fayre?_gl=1*10w43ao*_gcl_au*MTY5Njc3OTM2MC4xNzY0Njg0MzAz&amp;_ga=2.131765895.903188306.1764684304-1067353611.1764684304" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Xmas Makers Market</a>, Dartington Hall, Dartington nr Totnes, Fri 5 Dec </h2>



<p>A historic and creative setting and because it&#8217;s Dartington you&#8217;re sure of quality local makers, as well as topnotch food, jazz, carols and a fairy with a magic bubble show. <em>Free entry.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-fest-torre-abbey-torquay-sat-6-sun-7-dec"><a href="https://www.torre-abbey.org.uk/whats-on/winter-fest-in-the-barn/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Fest</a>, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Sat 6 &#8211; Sun 7 Dec</h2>



<p>Hosted in the stunning setting of the Spanish Barn, here’s your chance to buy a range of unique handmade Christmas gifts, enjoy a glass of mulled wine, and nab 50% off a visit to the house and gardens admissions during the weekend.&nbsp;And tick-tick, you can also take the sproglets to visit <a href="https://www.torre-abbey.org.uk/whats-on/father-christmas-experience/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Father and Mother Christmas</a>&nbsp;while you&#8217;re there. <em>Free entry with £11.50 admission to Torre Abbey; grotto £14.50 pp.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brilliant-for-local-craft">BRILLIANT FOR LOCAL CRAFT</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sunshine-amp-snow-bideford-fri-12-dec"><a href="https://www.sunshineandsnowshop.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sunshine &amp; Snow</a>, Bideford, Fri 12 Dec </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1250" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/11/sunshinesnow-xmas.jpg" alt="Sunshine and Snow owners decorating a Christmas tree for their late night opening in B Bideford Devon " class="wp-image-81915" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/11/sunshinesnow-xmas.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/11/sunshinesnow-xmas-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/11/sunshinesnow-xmas-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/11/sunshinesnow-xmas-768x960.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Always a super fun evening &#8211; it&#8217;s the Muddy award-winning lifestyle store&#8217;s annual late night Xmas shopping event. They throw open an independent market, serve up cocktails by Heartbreak Hotel, Stone baked pizza, and Origin coffee are giving out tiramisu, and a local Indian couple doing Indian street food. Plus, there&#8217;s a DJ to set the tone. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wonderworks-contemporary-christmas-craft-fair-chagford-sat-6-sun-7-dec"><a href="https://www.wonderworkscontemporarycraft.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wonderworks Contemporary Christmas Craft Fair</a>, Chagford, Sat 6 &#8211; Sun 7 Dec </h2>



<p>Proper Devon craft, showcasing the work of the very best of the South West, including ceramics, woodwork, jewellery, textiles and art. If you&#8217;re a fan of homemade quality crafts, anything bought here will be <em>very</em> hard to give away. There&#8217;s also posh nosh from Wild Dartmoor Kitchen. <em>Free entry.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-victorian-christmas-fayre-ashley-court-tiverton-13-dec"><a href="https://www.ashleycourtdevon.co.uk/product/victorian-christmas-fayre/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victorian Christmas Fayre</a>, Ashley Court, Tiverton, 13 Dec  </h2>



<p>An authentically&nbsp;Victorian Christmas Fayre&nbsp;full of candle light, open fires, chestnuts, mulled wine and mince pies!&nbsp;Tiverton’s finest traders and craftspeople have set up in the house to supply you with a vintage shopping experience.&nbsp;<em>Free entry.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-good-food-and-craft-market-royal-william-yard-plymouth-weds-sun-in-dec"><a href="https://royalwilliamyard.com/whats-on/festive-good-food-craft-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Good Food and Craft Market</a>, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, Weds/Sun in Dec</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/11/rwy-xmas.jpg" alt="Royal William Yard Christmas market" class="wp-image-37586" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/11/rwy-xmas.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/11/rwy-xmas-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/11/rwy-xmas-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/11/rwy-xmas-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/11/rwy-xmas-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/11/rwy-xmas-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/11/rwy-xmas-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>The Weds/Sunday markets at the historic Melville Building and courtyard are very atmospheric &#8211; the place to get into the Christmas spirit. <em>Free entry.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pop-ups">POP-UPS</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pop-up-61-totnes-totnes"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pop_up_61_totnes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pop Up 61 Totnes</a>, Totnes </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/12/popup-georgi.jpg" alt="Popup Number 61 Georgi Gilpin " class="wp-image-82722" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/12/popup-georgi.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/12/popup-georgi-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/12/popup-georgi-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/12/popup-georgi-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/12/popup-georgi-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Ceramist Georgi Gilpin, who we featured in our pick of Devon Open Studios has opened a shop at 61 High Street in Totnes which is open in the run-up to Christmas. She&#8217;s gathered together some really wonderful, talented, local makers and gone all out to decorate the window to be an enticing festive show of work. Open for Totnes&#8217; late night shopping events each Tuesday and open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Go support those makers!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-just-missed">JUST MISSED</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-michaelmas-fair-powderham-castle-thurs-6-nov"><a href="https://www.powderham.co.uk/event/michaelmas-fair-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michaelmas Fair</a>, Powderham Castle, Thurs 6 Nov</h2>



<p>Your annual opportunity to have a little nosy around the castle while ticking off your Christmas list. All in a good cause, for the Army Benevolent Fund, and Bearnes Hampton &amp; Littlewood will be on hand to give you free valuations on your jewellery, silver, watches, antiques and collectibles.&nbsp; <em>£3.50/£5 on the door</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-market-at-affinity-centre-bideford-sat-8-sun-9-nov"><a href="https://missivyevents.co.uk/event-category/christmas-festive-events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Market at Affinity Centre</a>, Bideford, Sat 8 &#8211; Sun 9 Nov </h2>



<p>A two-day affair from Miss Ivy Events, with over 70 Christmas themed stalls, jam-packed with festive treats, bubble and circus shows, mulled wine and street food (and free parking too for guaranteed jollity). <em>Free entry.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-market-buckfastleigh-abbey-buckfastleigh-thurs-27-sat-29-nov"><a href="https://www.buckfast.org.uk/events/christmas-market-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Market</a>, Buckfastleigh Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Thurs 27 &#8211; Sat 29 Nov</h2>



<p>Home to an ancient order of Benedictine monks, this beautiful abbey is the backdrop to a three-day market, held indoors and outside, with lashings of gorgeous architecture with live music throughout. Sure to get you in Yuletide mode. <em>Free parking and entry.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bright-edges-maker-market-dartington-sat-8-sun-9-nov"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brightedgesmakers/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bright Edges Maker Market</a>, Dartington, Sat 8 &#8211; Sun 9 Nov </h2>



<p>Back for a second year, Bright Edges brings a thoughtfully curated selection of talented local makers selling unique crafts, including John Williamson&#8217;s heritage woodcraft and Lou Tonkin&#8217;s illustrations. Pop into the nearby Things Happen Here for fine drinks, even finer tunes, plus pizza on Saturday and vegan kebabs on Sunday. <em>Free entry.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wintertide-buckfastleigh-town-hall-amp-brew-hub-sat-29-nov"><a href="https://www.thesouthwester.co.uk/wintertide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wintertide</a>, Buckfastleigh Town Hall &amp; Brew Hub, Sat 29 Nov</h2>



<p>A beautifully curated market organised by Hannah and Zoe of the <em>Southwester</em> who have backgrounds in creating and curating so definitely topnotch pickings. Plus, a new second venue just announced so there&#8217;ll be more space to shop till you drop. Go for over 50 artists, designers, makers and creators from all around the South West. <em>Free entry. </em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-market-the-good-space-dawlish-sun-30-nov"><a href="https://www.thegoodspace.co.uk/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Market</a>, The Good Space, Dawlish, Sun 30 Nov</h2>



<p>New for 2025, the co-working space in Dawlish have put together a great collection of local makers for their free, inaugural&nbsp;Christmas Market, including contemporary womenswear from Lorna Ruby, Cake or Death brownies, Wren Pottery and Lulu Pearl charms.&nbsp;A must-do for locals.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crux-craft-fair-south-brent-rattery-fri-28-sun-30-nov"><a aria-label="Crux Craft Fair (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cruxcraftfair.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Crux Craft Fair</a>, South Brent, Rattery, Fri 28 &#8211; Sun 30 Nov</h2>



<p>High quality, hand-crafted and local, including jewellery, basketry, woodwork, the local talent at this craft fair is through the village hall roof. You won&#8217;t go away empty-handed. <em>Free entry and parking.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-native-makers-winter-market-market-hall-29-30-nov"><a href="https://www.nativemakers.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Native Makers Winter Market</a>, Market Hall, 29 &#8211; 30 Nov</h2>



<p>Run by the brilliant Real Ideas Organisation, these are makers markets will be full of festive wares to inspire and explore with more than 40 artists and makers across four areas. Now at Market Hall so loads of space to shop. <em>Free entry.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-the-mood-for-more-try-these">IN THE MOOD FOR MORE? TRY THESE&#8230;</h2>



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