Markets are one of the best things about the run-up to Christmas, helping to get you into the festive spirit while presenting the opportunity to discover some fantastic and unique gifts. Whether you want to purchase some local produce or enjoy a warming cup of mulled wine, there are plenty of Christmas Markets in Devon near Dartmoor for you to experience.
Exeter Christmas Market 2025
Thursday 20th November – Friday 19th December 2025 | Cathedral Green, Exeter
Exeter Christmas Market is one of the biggest and best in Devon and is well worth a visit. You can find the market outside Exeter Cathedral from Thursday 20th November to Friday 19th December 2025.
Set against the backdrop of the cathedral, the market features over 100 festive chalets offering hand-crafted gifts, Christmas decorations and local West Country produce. As well as the fabulous market stalls, you’ll be able to find plenty of food and seasonal drinks to choose from, with global street food and themed bars to enjoy.
Open times:
Monday – Wednesday: 10am – 7pm
Thursday – Saturday: 10am – 9pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Exeter is about a 30-minute drive away from Mill End Hotel, making it a perfect place to visit for the day before returning for a delicious meal and a great night’s sleep while staying at our hotel.
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Westpoint Christmas Shopping Fayre 2025
5th – 7th December 2025 | Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary
For those who love a good browse, the Westpoint Christmas Shopping Fayre is a must-visit. With more than 250 exhibitors all under one roof, it’s a treasure trove of gifts, homeware, festive decorations, and delicious local food. Entrance costs £5 per adult, free for under 16s. There is a free Santa’s Grotto for families. Most of the stalls will be cash only, so plan accordingly!
Opening Times:
Friday 5th Dec & Saturday 6th Dec: 9am – 5pm
Sunday 7th Dec: 9am – 4pm
Plymouth Christmas Market 2025
27th November – 21st December 2025 | Armada Way & New George Street, Plymouth
Plymouth’s city centre comes alive each winter with its dazzling Christmas market. Rows of traditional wooden chalets line Armada Way and New George Street, selling handmade crafts, unique gifts, and gourmet food from across Devon and beyond. You’ll also find festive food and drinks, plus family fun with a traditional carousel and a vintage Helter Skelter.
Opening Times:
Monday – Sunday: 10am – 6pm
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Totnes Christmas Market 2025
Tuesdays 2nd, 9th and 16th December 3pm-9pm | High Street, Totnes
One of South Devon’s most loved festive events, the Totnes Christmas Market offers a magical mix of quirky stalls, local food producers, and live entertainment. Totnes’ independent shops stay open late, while street performers and choirs fill the town with music. It’s the perfect place to pick up unique gifts!
On Tuesday 16th December, the town will be aglow with beautiful lanterns for the spectacular Totnes Carnival Lantern Parade, which starts at The Rotherfold Square at 4.30pm.
Opening Times:
Tuesdays 2nd, 9th and 16th December: 3pm-9pm
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Kingsbridge Celebrates Christmas 2025
6th December 2025 | Kingsbridge Town Centre
In the heart of the South Hams, Kingsbridge’s annual Christmas event is a joyful day out for all ages. The streets fill with craft stalls, local food, and live entertainment. Children can visit Father Christmas at his grotto and receive a gift for free.
RHS Garden Rosemoor Magic of Christmas Food & Craft Fair 2025
21st-23rd November, 28th-30th Nov, 6th-7th December 2025 | RHS Rosemoor, Great Torrington, North Devon
Combine your shopping with an evening of enchantment at RHS Rosemoor’s festive events. The Magic of Christmas Food & Craft Fair features local artisans and food producers, while the famous Glow light trail transforms the gardens into a magical illuminated landscape. Expect twinkling lights, festive music, and a cosy Christmas feel surrounded by nature. Entrance fee to RHS Rosemoor & the Glow event are required to access the market.
Opening Times:
Friday and Saturday: 11am–4pm and 4.30pm–7pm (part of Glow)
Sunday: 10am–4pm
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Moretonhampstead Christmas Market 2025
29th November 2025 | The Square, Moretonhampstead
In the heart of Dartmoor, Moretonhampstead hosts a delightful one-day Christmas market filled with crafts, handmade decorations, and local produce. As well as the market, there will be live music, a Christmas parade and the light switch on at 5.30 pm.
Opening Times:
2pm – 6pm
Teignmouth Christmas Market 2025
Saturday 22nd November 2025 | The Triangle & Bank Street, Teignmouth
Down by the coast, Teignmouth’s Christmas Market brings a burst of colour and cheer to this seaside town. Stalls line The Triangle and Bank Street, selling local crafts, handmade decorations, and seasonal food and drink. You’ll find mulled wine, gifts from Devon makers, and plenty of festive music to keep the mood merry.
Santa’s Grotto and the festive fun fair rides are a big draw for families, while live music plays throughout the day. With the sea just a short stroll away, Teignmouth’s market offers that lovely blend of coastal charm and community celebration!
Opening Times:
10.30am – 6pm
Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market 2025
Thursday 27th – Saturday 29th November 2025 | Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh
Set within the stunning grounds of Buckfast Abbey, this Christmas fair is one of the most atmospheric festive experiences in South Devon. The Abbey’s beautiful setting provides a calm, peaceful backdrop to a bustling marketplace of local craftspeople, food stalls, and festive entertainment.
Expect handcrafted jewellery, home décor, Christmas cards and artisan gifts, alongside mulled wine, mince pies and plenty of seasonal treats. It’s an ideal day out for those looking to combine shopping with a moment of festive reflection and beauty.
Opening Times:
10am – 5pm
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Woolley Animals Christmas Markets 2025
Weekends from 6th – 21st December 2025 | Woolley Animals , Winkleigh
For a family day out with a difference, the Woolley Animals Christmas Markets offer a mix of festive fun and friendly animals. Taking place on weekends throughout December, these markets offer handmade crafts, local food, and visits with Santa himself at the Gingerbread Grotto.
Children can also meet the farm animals, with opportunities to handle and feed farmyard favourites. There’s plenty of food and drink to enjoy too, making it a relaxed countryside celebration that’s full of charm.
Torre Abbey Winter Fest 2025
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November 2025
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December 2025 | Torre Abbey, Torquay
The stunning setting of Torre Abbey plays host to Winter Fest, two weekends of different market stalls and festive fun. Offering a wide variety of local crafts, gifts, festive food, and seasonal treats, it’s perfect for finding unique Christmas gifts.
Alongside the market, there is festive music, seasonal food and drink and the chance to see the Abbey and Gardens decorated for Christmas.
Opening Times:
11am – 8pm
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Cockington Court Christmas Artisan Market & Grotto 2025
Sunday 14 December 2025 | Cockington Court, Torquay
If you love handmade crafts and charming settings, the Cockington Court Christmas Artisan Market is not to be missed. Explore artisan, handmade products from local artists and small businesses at the Sea Change Studios behind the Manor House. In addition to the market, you can explore the resident makers’ studios at Cockington, from glassblowers to chocolatiers. Entry is free.
Opening Times: 10.30 am – 4.00 pm
Tavistock Christmas Market 2025
7th December 2025 | Butchers Hall & Bedford Square, Tavistock
Tavistock’s beautiful market town charm makes it a natural setting for a festive celebration. The Christmas Festival and Market transforms Bedford Square into a hub of activity, with 70 local traders selling artisan gifts, food, and decorations. Enjoy enchanting choir performances, live singing and an appearance from the Ice Sisters. There’s also festive rides, a festive trail and a mulled wine bar to enjoy.
Opening Times:
10am – 3.30pm
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