Christmas events in Devon
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The festive season is just around the corner so now is the perfect time to start planning what Christmas events you want to enjoy this year.
Usually there is so much going on in the area that it can be hard to figure out what you want to be doing. So, to make things easier we’ve put together a list of a range of Christmas events on in Devon this year. From markets to fairs there is plenty in the list below to suit you all. Whether you are from the area or you are planning on heading to Devon for a holiday this winter this list will be useful for you all.
Christmas at Crealy
where? Crealy Theme Park & Resort, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DR
closest resort? Hawkchurch Resort & Spa
when? 6th December – 23rd December 2025
time? 11am – 7pm
how much? tickets from £18
other info:
- festive shows and entertainment
- meet and greet with santa
- live Christmas on ice show
Christmas Farmers Market
where? The BIG Sheep, Abbotsham Rd, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP
closest resort? Beach Cove Coastal Retreat
when? 6th December – 20th December 2025
time? 9am – 3pm
how much? Free
other info:
- North Devon’s largest indoor market
- fresh produce, handmade products
- drinks and food hampers and more
Winter Twilight Fest
where? Crealy Theme Park & Resort, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DR
closest resort? Hawkchurch Resort & Spa
when? 15th November – 30th November 2025
time? 11am – 8pm
how much? tickets from £12
other info:
- enjoy winter light displays
- selected rides open in the dark
- see the park lit up with festive illuminations
Victorian Christmas at Knightshayes
where? Knightshayes, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RQ
closest resort? Beach Cove Coastal Retreat
when? 22nd November – 4th January 2025
time? 4pm – 7pm
how much? adults from £15, children from £7.50
other info:
- enjoy the formal garden lit up
- plenty of festive fun to explore
- shop and café open for Christmas shopping
Christmas at Lyme Regis
where? various locations
closest resort? Hawkchurch Resort & Spa
when? 22nd November 2025 – 1st January 2025
time? various times
how much? various prices
other info:
- enjoy the Christmas season in Lyme Regis
- great selection of festive events
- meeting Santa, light switch on, markets and more
Christmas at Arlington Court
where? Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4LP
closest resort? Beach Cove Coastal Retreat
when? 7th December – 16th December 2025
time? 10am – 4pm
how much? adults from £15, children from £7.50
other info:
- family festive trail around the gardens
- house will be decorated with a Christmas theme
- perfect festive day out
Carols by Candlelight
where? The Donkey Sanctuary, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, EX10 0NU
closest resort? Hawkchurch Resort & Spa
when? 5th December 2025
time? 6pm – 7pm
how much? TBC
other info:
- 1000s of candles lit around the sanctuary
- Christmas carols
- hot food and drinks available
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
where? 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS
closest resort? Hawkchurch Resort & Spa
when? 20th November – 19th December 2025
time? from 10am
how much? free
other info:
- Exeter’s most iconic Christmas experience
- wander through twinkling chalets
- great for buying handmade gifts
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