Christmas Markets in Devon
As the dark nights draw in and Devon begins to shimmer in twinkling lights, Christmas 2025 promises to bring a heartwarming blend of tradition, craft and local charm. If you are staying at our Ruda Holiday Park over the Christma period you won't be short of festive places to visit.
Exeter
At the heart of Devon’s Christmas celebrations is the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market, running from 20 November to 19 December 2025. Set on Cathedral Green, the market boasts over 100 wooden chalets packed with handmade gifts, decorations, street food and mulled drinks. Evening visits are especially magical, with strings of lights, choirs singing and the smell of festive treats are delightful.
Plymouth
Plymouth turns up the festive cheer with several Christmas offerings in 2025. Not far from our Devon holiday parks, the Plymouth Christmas Market runs on Armada Way from 27 November to 21 December with around 60 wooden chalets. Meanwhile, Plymouth Winter Wonderland (21 November 2025 – 4 January 2026) brings a full festive spectacle: ice rink, rides, live music, Santa’s Grotto and more.
North Devon
One of the crown jewels of Devon’s festive calendar is the North Devon Christmas Market, held in Braunton. Showcasing over 150 of the very best craftspeople and small businesses, we offer the very best bespoke shopping experience there is to see. Visitors will experience a truly authentic Christmas atmosphere, street foods from all over the world, every festive drink you can imagine and much more.
The Big Sheep Christmas Market is a really festive highlight in North Devon. The Christmas Farmers Market runs on Saturdays: 6th, 13th, and 20th December 2025, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Expect a really wide range of food and local produce, handmade gifts, festive drink hampers and more.
Devon in December becomes a tapestry of light, craft and community. Whether you’re in it for the artisan gifts, the festive food or simply the joy of a winter stroll under glowing lights, Devon’s Christmas markets for 2025 offer a rich and heartening celebration of the season.
