Category: Inland Walks

Exeter Christmas Market

With the backdrop of the city’s stunning cathedral, there aren’t many places prettier places to hold a Christmas market than the Exeter Cathedral Green.

Running from November 16th to 19th December 2019,  stalls laid out in little cabins across the Cathedral Green showcase the best of local and continental Christmas crafts, gifts and tasty foodie treats.

This year local bands, carol singers and choirs will also be entertaining the crowds while they shop.

Perfect for browsing for Christmas presents or grabbing a delicious bite to eat after shopping  – the churros are great!

Opening Times:

Monday to Wednesday: 10.00-19.00
Thursday to Saturday: 10.00-21.00
Sunday: 11.00-17.00

Exeter Contemporary Craft Market

Unique Boutique Events is one of the South West’s most established contemporary craft markets. Held at the Exeter Phoenix, just off Gandy Street in the centre of Exeter,  you will find handmade gifts and treasures made by folk based in Devon. Unique Boutique will showcase work for just one day across the ground floor of Exeter Phoenix from 10-4.30pm, and its free entry.

For a good few years now people have been aware of the environmental benefits of purchasing direct from the maker, and for 10 years Unique Boutique has been able to support this. Unique Boutique offers a place for people to come together to admire, to network and to shop in a lighter way.

Many makers use recycled and sustainable produced materials, package in corn starch and re-purpose forgotten and unloved items, bringing beauty back to something that might otherwise end up in landfill. The other huge beneficiary is the air we breathe: the carbon footprint of your purchases is tiny. Buying direct from the maker you are actively supporting new businesses, cottage industries and self employment, which is hugely empowering.

Unique Boutique Events

Monks Yard Christmas Craft Fair

Saturday 23rd November 2019

Monks Yard Christmas Craft Fair is an annual charity event that has become a firm favourite in the run up to Christmas. It is a festive treasure trove for those seeking unique and unusual items, handmade by over 30 local craftspeople.

Stallholders have been carefully selected to provide a wide range of high quality, affordable goods, and on offer will be soap, jewellery, paintings, woodwork, pottery, bags, scarves, floral displays, Christmas decorations, personalised gifts, home décor, preserves and much more.

You are assured of a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere at this event which will run from 10.00 to 4.00, with free entry and free parking.  Delicious refreshments will be available in Monks Yard Café.

Athelhampton House Christmas

Dorset Food and Drink Christmas Fair

NEAR DORCHESTER

Saturday 23rd November and Sunday 24th November from 10am

Get into the Festive Spirit with Dorset Food and Drink’s Christmas Fair.

Set in the beautiful Athelhampton House and Gardens near Dorchester, this is a unique opportunity to sample the wide selection of delicious produce the county has to offer.

Only £3.50 per adult, Children free and includes the Food Fair, Gardens and House

FREE park & ride. The Park & ride will start at Dorset County Council, County Hall.

More details about Athelhampton House Christmas at www.dorsetfoodanddrink.org.co.uk

Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary Christmas Fair

Kick-start your Christmas shopping or simply treat yourself at the fabulously festive Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary Christmas Fair, which is taking place on Saturday 23rd Sunday 24th November 2019 from 10am to 4pm.

Visit Santa and his reindeer (donkeys) in his grotto (£4 per child). Tickets will be available to purchase each day on a first come, first served basis.

There will be something for the grown-ups too – adults will be able to enjoy a hot drink and browse the Christmas fair which will be packed full of local traders selling unique festive gifts and edible treats at the Slade House Farm event.

Entry is £2.50 for adults, which includes entry in a free prize draw while under 12s are free.

Admission payable at entrance gate.

Free parking.

More details www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/

Killerton House Christmas

Step through the door and discover the night before Christmas at Killerton. See the Georgian mansion decorated in festive dress and continue outside following a twinkling a trail through the garden and parkland.

Don’t miss out – book your timed ticket through Killerton.

For full opening times, please visit the website. House closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Normal admission fees apply.

On selected dates book for Father Christmas‘ festive grotto to meet him dressed in his traditional Victorian green suit.

A gift for every child aged 8 or under.*

*Gifts are suitable for children 8 and under, but Father Christmas would never let any child go with out a gift.

Open daily, Saturday 23 November –  5 January. Book your timed tickets. Open daily from 11am  – 4pm

Book in advance to secure a place before Christmas (top tip, after Christmas this event is less likely to be fully booked) but to secure a place you can book your tickets online

The grounds of Killerton House are extensive and great for a good walk.

Entry charges apply if you are not National Trust members. It’s one of the last Christmas Events after Christmas itself – there also lights and illuminated gardens at Kingston Lacy and Knightshayes.

More details about Killerton NT here 

Athelhampton House Christmas

Dorset Food and Drink Christmas Fair

ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE,  NEAR DORCHESTER

Saturday 23rd November and Sunday 24th November 

Get into the Festive Spirit this year with Dorset Food and Drink’s Christmas Fair.

Set in the beautiful Athelhampton House and Gardens near Dorchester, this is a unique opportunity to sample the wide selection of delicious produce the county has to offer.

Only £3.50 per adult, Children free and includes the Food Fair, Gardens and House

FREE park & ride. The Park & ride will start at Dorset County Council, County Hall.

More details about Athelhampton House Christmas at www.dorsetfoodanddrink.org.co.uk

Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary Christmas Fair

Kick-start your Christmas shopping or simply treat yourself at the fabulously festive Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary Christmas Fair, which is taking place on Saturday 23rd Sunday 24th November 2019 from 10am to 4pm.

Visit Santa and his reindeer (donkeys) in his grotto (£4 per child). Tickets will be available to purchase each day on a first come, first served basis.

There will be something for the grown-ups too – adults will be able to enjoy a hot drink and browse the Christmas fair which will be packed full of local traders selling unique festive gifts and edible treats at the Slade House Farm event.

Entry is £2.50 for adults, which includes entry in a free prize draw while under 12s are free.

Admission payable at entrance gate.

Free parking.

More details www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/

Buckfast Abbey Christmas

Christmas Food & Craft Fair at Buckfast Abbey

Craft Stalls, Food and Drink Stalls, Christmas Gift Ideas, Carol Singing and Festive Fun Entertainment, Christmas Cocktails Workshop, Craft Demonstrations.

Advent Carol Service at 16:30 | Free Entry

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

Buckfast Abbey Christmas

Dillington House Winter Wonderland

80 + festive stalls over two days inside and out in the splendour of Dillington House, Ilminster.

Head to Dillington for your Christmas shopping in the heart of the countryside, lots going on over the weekend, with Santa’s Grotto, Festive Donkey Rides, Skate Rink, Children’s Crafts, Live Entertainment, Music, Food and Drink.

Saturdays Entertainment – Yeovil Ukuleles, Enigma Border Morris Dancers, Ilminster Ukuleles, Hinton St George First School Choir, Harmony Us U3A Choir, Greenfylde School Choir, South Petherton Combined Arts Society Choir. Sat 10am – 7pm

Sunday Entertainment – Harley Davidson Motorcycle Club Somerset, John Gudge Singer & Harmonica Player, Blackdown Community Choir, Eastern Promise Belly Dancers, Jan McNeill Singer.  Sunday 10am – 4pm.

Entrance £3

Dillington Christmas

Seaton Eats Boutique and Christmas Celebrations

Seaton will be kick starting its Christmas celebrations on Saturday 30th November. Enjoy market stalls, late might shopping, switching on the Lights, Santa, Christmas procession, Sunshine Samba music and Choirs.

Seaton Eats Boutique will be at Windsor Gardens next to the Christmas tree from 4pm to 8pm. For those looking to get into the Christmas spirit, there will be some favourite food vendors alongside the bar, which will be stocked with Gluhwein, mulled cider, festive punch and hot chocolate!

TBC – From 4pm till 8pm the Artisan Market will be back at Windsor Gardens. Featuring traders from Devon, Dorset and Somerset, the market highlights the best arts, crafts, businesses and unique products in the area. Entry is free and is the perfect opportunity to start your Christmas shopping.

Everyone is welcome and there is access for those on wheels, chairs for those who creak.

Admission FREE