Christmas markets & fairs · 2026
Christmas markets and fairs near Plymouth
We’ve checked 7 Christmas markets and fairs within 36 miles of Plymouth. 7 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Friday 13 November (Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market).
3 are free to walk in. Paid entry starts at £1. 1 welcomes dogs. The closest is Plymouth Christmas Market, in central Plymouth.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market
Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh · 18 miles from Plymouth
- When
- Thu 26 Nov – Sat 28 Nov
- Times
- 10am–5pm
- Price
- From £1
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Christmas fair
Dates: Thursday 26 – Saturday 28 November 2026
Prices: £1 per person entry; free parking; free entry for passengers on the free Christmas shuttle bus
Dogs allowed on a short lead. Live choirs and bands all three days, an Advent Carol Service on Saturday at 4pm, and turkey baps, mince pies and mulled wine on sale. A free shuttle bus runs all three days.
Parking: Free parkingDogs: WelcomeChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: buckfast.org.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
Exeter Cathedral Green, Exeter · 36 miles from Plymouth · run by Exeter Cathedral
- When
- Fri 13 Nov – Sun 13 Dec
- Times
- Mon–Wed 10am–7pm; Thu–Sat 10am–9pm; Sun 11am–5pm
- Price
- Not published
- Stalls
- 100
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: Friday 13 November – Sunday 13 December 2026
Over 100 chalets on Cathedral Green, billed as Devon's biggest Christmas market. The cathedral itself is entry by donation.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: exetercathedralchristmasmarket.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Dartmouth Christmas Market (Candlelit Dartmouth)
Dartmouth town centre, Dartmouth · run by South Hams District Council
- When
- Fri 27 Nov – Sat 28 Nov
- Price
- Free
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: 27–28 November 2026
Part of the Candlelit Dartmouth weekend: Christmas market, carols, lights switch-on and the arrival of Father Christmas. A lantern procession on Saturday has families and community groups carrying handmade lanterns.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: southhams.com Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Totnes Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping
Totnes town centre, Totnes
- When
- Tue 8 Dec – Tue 22 Dec
- Times
- 3pm–9pm
- Price
- Free
- Stalls
- 70
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: Tuesdays 8, 15 and 22 December 2026
Over 70 market stalls, two street-food areas, and 125 independent shops open until 9pm. A covered gift market runs in the Civic Hall. The Carnival Lantern Parade is on 8 December from 4:30pm.
Parking: Free Park and Ride from Follaton House 5pm–10pm (donations welcomed); shuttle bus from the train stationChecked Mon 5 Oct · source: visittotnes.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Fair at Mount Edgcumbe
Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park, Cremyll · run by Miss Ivy Events with Mount Edgcumbe Country Park
- When
- Sat 12 Dec – Sun 13 Dec
- Times
- 10:00–15:30
- Price
- From £3
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Stalls
- 50
- Entry
- Paid
- Type
- Estate or castle market
Dates: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026
Prices: Online: adult £5.00, child (3–15) £3.00, under 2 free (plus booking fee). On the gate: adult £6.50, child (3–15) £4.50, under 3 free
Over 50 artisan exhibitors, festive entertainment and Santa's Grotto. Entry and parking tickets should be pre-booked; gate prices are higher.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: mountedgcumbe.gov.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Butchers' Hall Makers Market
Butchers' Hall, Tavistock · run by Tavistock Town Council
- When
- Fri 20 Nov – Sat 21 Nov
- Times
- Fri 9:00am–4:00pm; Sat 9:00am–4:30pm
- Price
- Free admission
- Entry
- Free
- Type
- Craft fair
Dates: Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026
Local makers selling gifts under cover in Butchers' Hall. Free to enter.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visit-tavistock.co.uk Market details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Plymouth Christmas Market
Armada Way and New George Street, Plymouth · in central Plymouth · run by Plymouth City Centre Company and Market Place Europe
- When
- Thu 26 Nov – Sun 20 Dec
- Price
- Not published
- Stalls
- 50
- Type
- City Christmas market
Dates: Thursday 26 November – Sunday 20 December 2026
Times: Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–4pm
Over 50 chalet traders plus a Crafter's Cove of 20+ local artisans, with seasonal food and drink and live entertainment. Santa arrives on the Santa Bus on Wednesday 9 December. Late-night shopping until 9pm on Thursdays.
Checked Mon 5 Oct · source: visitplymouth.co.uk Market details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market | Buckfastleigh (18 mi) | Thu 26 Nov – Sat 28 Nov | £1 | — |
| Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market | Exeter (36 mi) | Fri 13 Nov – Sun 13 Dec | — | — |
| Dartmouth Christmas Market (Candlelit Dartmouth) | Dartmouth | Fri 27 Nov – Sat 28 Nov | Free | — |
| Totnes Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping | Totnes | Tue 8 Dec – Tue 22 Dec | Free | — |
| Christmas Fair at Mount Edgcumbe | Cremyll | Sat 12 Dec – Sun 13 Dec | £3 | Book ahead |
| Butchers' Hall Makers Market | Tavistock | Fri 20 Nov – Sat 21 Nov | Free | — |
| Plymouth Christmas Market | Plymouth (0 mi) | Thu 26 Nov – Sun 20 Dec | — | — |
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Common questions
When do Christmas markets near Plymouth open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market (Fri 13 Nov); Butchers' Hall Makers Market (Fri 20 Nov); Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market (Thu 26 Nov); Plymouth Christmas Market (Thu 26 Nov); Dartmouth Christmas Market (Candlelit Dartmouth) (Fri 27 Nov); plus 2 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Are any Christmas markets and fairs near Plymouth free?
Yes: Dartmouth Christmas Market (Candlelit Dartmouth), Totnes Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping and Butchers' Hall Makers Market are free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market at £1.
Which Christmas markets near Plymouth allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market. The rest don’t say, so check before you go.