Beekeeping Experience with Lunch at Gidleigh Park

Join beekeeper, Tom Waterfall, as he introduces you to the world of the honeybee, learning more...

BMAD Motorbike Festival

The Bikers Make a Difference (BMAD) Festival was started in 2002 by a group of bikers who decided...

Axe Vale Show

Axe Vale Show is a weekend long event run on the Showground just outside Axminster. Marquees and...

Late Night Christmas Shopping

Late night Xmas shopping in Devon is about carol singers, twinkling lights, hot toddies and Christmas cheer … as well as ticking off some gifts from your list.

Lots of Devon’s towns, villages and cities will be decking the streets in the upcoming weeks so you can get in the Christmas mood whilst buying lovely presents from both independent and well-known shops.

Here are 5 of the most popular favourite late night Xmas shopping spots - but follow the links below to find many more.

Dartmouth

November 24 &25
Candlelit Dartmouth is a weekend of festive fun that’ll totally get you into the Christmas spirit, with an appearance from Santa, the magical Candlelit Lantern procession, and lots on for kids. Expect market stalls and street entertainment as well as late night shopping – the Old Market craft stalls and Christmas markets in Royal Avenue Gardens are will offer some great gift ideas. Traditionally on the Saturday, Dartmouth’s Candlelit Lantern procession lights the streets with hundreds of willow and tissue lanterns created by children and families in the area.
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Exeter

Thursdays from November 30 to December 21
Exeter’s late night shopping events are focussed on Thursdays, though many shops in the centre extend their opening hours on other days too around Christmas. Much of the Thursday night festive fun happens around the modern Princesshay shopping area – there’ll be a great welcome from street entertainers including acrobats, musical entertainers and dancers, particularly on November 30 and 7th December.
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Sidmouth

December 1
This pretty coastal town’s Christmas Late Night Shopping Extravaganza is one of the highlights of its calendar, and the town’s traders go all-out to make the night really special. There’s usually live entertainment in the form of traditional carols, street performances, a festive DJ, and Sidmouth’s town band, and lots for the kids too. Sidmouth has a great mix of independent and specialist shops; take your pick of unique books, jewellery, toys, cards, collectables, homeware, antiques, clothes and accessories.
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Totnes

December 5, 12 & 19
Enjoy the atmosphere of Totnes’ medieval High Street – as well as more than 50 craft stalls, locally made food and drink, local entertainments and shopping in the town’s great independent shops. Buskers and carol singers will relax you into the Xmas shopping mood, and most of the cafes and bars will be open and offering seasonal favourites.
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Chagford

December 12
Chagford will host an evening of festive food, stylish fashion, hand-made arts & crafts, a Christmas market and live entertainment on December 12. With its historic square, octagonal market house and beautiful independent shops covered in lights and lights Christmas, this historic Stannary town on Dartmoor is a wonderfully atmospheric place to be at Christmas. Expect hot chestnuts, a hog roast, Christmas carols, live music and a Santa’s grotto.

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Exeter Street Food Market

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From May to September the Exeter Street Food Market takes places in various locations across Exeter. Experience street food at its best with locally sourced fresh produce...

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Westpoint - The Vintage Home and Antiques Fair

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Exeter

If antiques & vintage are your thing, then don't miss the Antique & Vintage Home Show at Westpoint Exeter.
With up to 400 stands from all over the UK, offering an...

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1 June 2019to2 June 2019
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Christmas Pudding Workshop

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Crockernwell

Two hours of festive fun. . . and go home with a delicious twist on the traditional Christmas Pudding; Chocolate and Cardamom Christmas Pudding. Not only is it delicious that...

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8 Nov 2019to8 Nov 2019

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Christmas Lights 'Switch On'

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Sidmouth

The Switching on of Sidmouth's Christmas Lights Display and the drawing of the Golden Ticket for the children of local schools.

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16 Nov 2019to16 Nov 2019
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Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations

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Brixham

Brixham will celebrate its Christmas Lights Switch on with a ‘Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations’ parade.
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23 Nov 2019to23 Nov 2019

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Combe Christmas

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Ilfracombe

Lighting of the lights switch on is Friday 23rd November and will start when the lantern parade arrives at the war memorial. This year's parade will start from The Candar and...

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29 Nov 2019to1 Dec 2019
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Christmas Lights in aid of the R.N.L.I.

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Bideford

Christmas lights in the village makes this such a magical time at Clovelly. It starts at 3:30 pm in the afternoon. A local brass band leads the procession down to the...

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1 Dec 2019to1 Dec 2019
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Sidmouth Late Night Shopping

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Sidmouth

Support your local traders and buy your Christmas presents with Sidmouth's many Independent Traders.
The Regency town of Sidmouth offers a great choice of independent shops,...

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6 Dec 2019to6 Dec 2019
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Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas

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This years event will be bigger and better then ever before. Once again we will have the Farmers Market set-up on the Town Square, stalls lining Fore Street, Father Christmas...

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Santa By Steam at South Devon Railway

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Buckfastleigh

Come and see Santa in his special, unique Grotto on the train, with singing, magic, festive cheer and a present for all the children. Pre-booking essential, please.

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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Santa Specials

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Lynton

December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 - 24: Santa Specials
Every child wants to see Santa at Christmas but busy shops with long queues and hour-long waits to see Santa can quickly drain...

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7 Dec 2019to8 Dec 2019
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Lantern Parade and Christmas Street Fayre

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Newton Abbot

Lantern Parade, Christmas street fayre and light night shopping Wednesday 11th December Local primary schools processing with handmade lanterns Street food, live music and...

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11 Dec 2019to11 Dec 2019
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Carols Down the Line at South Devon Railway

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Buckfastleigh

Enjoy a festive train trip, full of joyous carols, with a complimentary tea or coffee and a mince pie before departure. The Exeter Railway Band will be leading the carol...

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12 Dec 2019to13 Dec 2019
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Mayors Carol Service and Christmas Street Fayre

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Newton Abbot

Mayors Carol Service, Christmas street fayre and late night shopping Wednesday 18th December Carol Service in the Market Square Late night shopping
This Christmas Newton...

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18 Dec 2019to18 Dec 2019
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Christmas at the Model Village

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Christmas

Torquay

Christmas Wonderland ILLUMINATIONS
Enjoy the Model Village with some seasonal miniature scenes and sparkling illuminations from dusk. As you explore the beautiful gardens...

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Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay

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21 Dec 2019to2 Jan 2020
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Christmas at the Model Village

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Christmas

Torquay

Dec 21st to 24th & December 26th to January 2nd
The Christmas Experience -
* Enjoy a visit to the Model Village with some magical miniature Christmas scenes
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Boxing Day Barbecue

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Christmas

Bideford

Boxing Day Barbecue should make the perfect follow-up to Christmas day for all your family and friends.
Enjoy a lunch barbecue with live music on the quay with FREE entrance...

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26 Dec 2019to26 Dec 2019
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South Devon Railway - Mince Pie Specials

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Participatory Event

Buckfastleigh

Enjoy a mince pie as you watch the winter countryside of the Dart valley gently glide past your window from the warmth and comfort of one of our steam trains.

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27 Dec 2019to1 Jan 2020
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Princesshay

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Shopping Centre

Exeter

The award-winning Princesshay is in the heart of the city, with over 70 stores including big brands such as Next and Debenhams, as well as smaller independent and regional...

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1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2019
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Trago Mills Discount Shopping & Family Fun Park

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Stover, Newton Abbot

Trago Mills is a family-friendly discount retailer and leisure park nestled into the beautiful Devon countryside with views out towards Hay Tor. Located conveniently just off...

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1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2019