13 Oct Festive Events in Devon and Cornwall
We know it’s not quite the festive season yet but with so many great events happening in it’s good to get them in the diary before it gets too full!
The Eagle House is within easy travelling distance of all these festivals, shows and markets, so if you want to have a pre-Christmas getaway whilst picking up some unique gifts, book a stay with us.
Warm-up to Christmas -Tavistock
9th November 2019
Visit Tavistock’s Christmas market and get in the mood for Christmas. The diverse market will help you find the perfect Christmas gifts and treats with a difference.
From jewellery to Christmas cakes, candles to cookware, and Christmas cards to handcrafted decorations, there will be a wide variety of handmade and commercial items from the best traders in the South West.
Saltram Christmas Festival
16th – 18th November
The very best in local crafts and food produce returns to Saltram again this winter with Christmas gift ideas for every taste and budget.
Soak up the atmosphere among the stalls with a warm glass of mulled wine and get lots ticked off your Christmas shopping list. You’ll find unusual gifts, hand-crafted decorations, hot food and even your Christmas turkey.
Sterts Theatre
Perched on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Sterts Theatre is hosting a range of seasonal delights.
Sun 24th November 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Annual Craft Fair at Sterts
Mon 23rd December 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm Christmassy Christmas Show – Squashbox Tickets £6
From fir trees, fairy lights, sleigh bells and snowflakes to crackers, carols and presents and puddings. A delight at Christmas time.
Sat 21st December 7.00 pm Candlelit Christmas Carol Concert with Sterts Singers Tickets £8/£6
Wrap up warm to celebrate the start of Christmas and to raise funds for charity.
Further details can be found on the Sterts Theatre website or by ringing the Box Office on 01579 362382.
Fowey Christmas Market
6th – 8th December
Festive fun and shopping will take place throughout the town with stalls spread across the stunning Fowey Town Quay, Albert Quay, Webb Street, Town Hall and Leisure Centre venues. There will be almost 200 quality local traders.
You can look forward to finding an extensive collection of handmade, locally produced gifts, arts and craft as well as some of the regions finest locally produced food and beverages.
Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Market
6th – 7th December
Set in the grounds of Mount Edgcumbe County Park, the fayre will run 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. You can expect to see inspirational cookery demonstrations, local produce and crafts as well as Christmas carols.
Make the most of the beautiful setting and take a walk around the parkland and formal gardens.
Port Elliot Christmas Market
13th-14th December
A truly magical Christmas experience is guaranteed at a unique event taking place at the beautiful Port Eliot estate in Cornwall this December.
The two-day Christmas Festival on Friday December 13th and Saturday December 14th will embody everything you could possibly wish for at this very special time of the year, with more than 30 quality artisan exhibitors offering a fantastic array of individual and imaginative gift ideas.
Feeling creative and want to add your own unique touch to Christmas this year? There will be workshops running through the festival in which you can create your own printed wrapping paper, make indulgent truffles or turn your hand to jewellery making to name but a few.