If you're a fan of shopping local and supporting small businesses, shopping at Christmas markets and craft fairs can be the perfect place to find unique gifts for your loved ones.
There are plenty of options in and around Teignmouth. Here's our pick of the best. I'll be adding to this post as and when I find more, so keep checking back.
Michaelmas Fair
Thursday 3rd November 2022 10am-3pm
Powderham Castle EX6 8JQ
Tickets £3.50 in advance or £5 on the door.
Get an early start on your Christmas shopping with this fair in aid of ABF The Soldiers Charity South West. As well as plenty of stalls there will be specialists from fine arts and antiques auctioneers Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood on hand for free advice on your jewellery, antiques, silver and collectibles. Find out more.
Kenton Village Christmas Market
Saturday 5th November 2023 11am-3pm
Kenton Victory Hall EX6 8LJ
Free entry and free parking. Get an early start on your festive shopping at this fair in the nearby village of Kenton.
Courtenay Centre Christmas Fair
Saturday 19th November 2022
The Courtenay Centre, Newton Abbot TQ12 2QA
£1 entry. Children free.
Browse the stalls for plenty of gift ideas. All money raised will go towards the running of this community centre.
Teignmouth WI Christmas Fayre
Saturday 19th November 2023 10am-4pm
Masonic Hall, Hollands Road, Teignmouth
The WI are renowned for their crafty talents, so you're sure to find some one-of-a-kind, quality gifts on sale at this Christmas Fayre. There's also a raffle and plenty of delicious cakes, tea and coffee for sale.
Combeinteignhead Artisan Market
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th November 10am-4pm
Combeinteignhead Village Hall TQ12 4RG
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You are guaranteed to find the perfect gift as you browse more than 20 stalls of high quality hand-made arts, crafts and produce.
Christmas Craft and Gift Fair
Wednesday 23rd November 2022 10am-4pm / Thursday 24th November 2022 10am-3pm
Pavilions Teignmouth TQ14
www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk
T: 01626 249049
With over 40 stalls including small wooden gifts, photography, knitted items, china, glassware, jewellery, dog collars and Christmas cards, you're bound to find the perfect festive purchase. Stalls are spread around the ground floor foyer, auditorium, studio and the outside on the seafront side of the building.
Once you've shopped until you've dropped, why not stop for a cuppa and bite to eat in the on-site View bar and cafe.
Christmas Shopping Fayre
Friday 25th and Saturday 26th November 2022 9am-5pm /Sunday 27th November 9am-4pm
Westpoint Arena, Exeter EX5 1DJ
www.christmasshoppingfayre.com
T: 01805 603943
Three days with over 300 stands featuring a massive range of gift ideas for all the family. There's also a free Santa's grotto and plenty of entertainment and demonstrations to help you hone your Christmas gift shopping list.
Ullacombe Christmas Market
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November 2022 10am-4pm
Ullacombe Farm, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9LL
Free entry. As well as loads of gift stalls from local businesses, this Christmas extravaganza boasts snow, carol singers, good food and a Santa experience (needs booking in advance)
Clipper Christmas Artisan Market
Monday 28th November 2022 From 6pm
The Clipper Cafe, Shaldon
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Just over the river in the beautiful village of Shaldon, this market boasts the best of our local craftsmen and women. You'll be so taken with the beautiful things for sale you'll find it hard to gift them because you'll want to keep them for yourself.
Buckfast Abbey Christmas Market
Thursday 1st December - Saturday 3rd December 2022 10am-5pm
Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh TQ11 OEE
Free parking and entry. A plethora of independent stalls selling everything from food and drink to unique gifts and crafts made by local artisans. Click here to find out more.
Teignmouth Christmas Market and Christmas Lights Switch-On
Saturday 3rd December 2022 From 10am Christmas Lights switch on at 5:30pm
Teignmouth Triangle
Browse a range of Christmas market stalls, enjoy mince pies and mulled wine and take in the jovial atmosphere. There's plenty of entertainment planned including carol singing and Santa greeting children in his grotto.
OLSP Christmas Bazaar
Saturday 3rd December 2022
Our Lady & St Patrick RC Church Teignmouth
Stalls with local crafts and a tombola.
Marldon Christmas Tree Farm Market
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December
Saturday 17th and Sunday 19th December
9am-5:30pm
Marldon Christmas Tree Farm TQ3 1RR
Handmade crafts and beautiful gifts including candles, natural skincare, craft kits and wooden curiosities. Plus, kids can visit Santa in his grotto and meet his reindeer. Refreshments are available in the cosy log cabin. And while you are there, why not pick out your Christmas tree as well?
Totnes Christmas Market and Late Night Shopping
Tuesday 6th / 13th / and 20th December 3pm-9pm
Totnes Town Centre
Not just a Christmas market, but a chance to shop throughout the whole town. Christmas Tuesdays in Totnes are full of festive spirit with plenty of entertainment, food, drink, lights and, of course, a chance to pick up all your gifts.