Discover the magic of Devon this Christmas
Staying at The Barnstaple Hotel this festive season? Make your Christmas getaway even more memorable with a wonderful variety of festive events and experiences across North Devon. From charming Christmas markets and dazzling light displays to magical family attractions and seasonal celebrations, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Wrap up warm, soak up the festive atmosphere and discover all the wonderful things happening nearby, adding an extra sprinkle of Christmas magic to your stay!
Christmas at Arlington Court
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Celebrate "A Storybook Christmas" at Arlington Court with classic literary-themed house decorations, an interactive outdoor story trail, and traditional green Father Christmas visits. Families can also enjoy special late-night open evenings featuring marshmallow-toasting, crafts, live carols, festive food, and local gift shopping.
Barnstaple Christmas lights switch-on
Kick off the festive season at Barnstaple’s Christmas lights switch-on, featuring the official town light switch-on, live entertainment, local food and drink, and late-night shopping at the historic Pannier Market and High Street.
Santa’s Mistletoe Lodge Grotto
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Visit Santa’s Mistletoe Lodge Grotto at Green Lanes Shopping Centre in Barnstaple. Kids can meet Father Christmas, take a keepsake photo, share their wish list, and receive a gift straight from the workshop.
Lynton & Lynmouth Christmas Shopping
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This year, the charming twin towns of Lynton & Lynmouth are pulling out all the stops for an extended Christmas Weekend. Promising twinkling lights, festive markets, community competitions and heart-warming entertainment for the whole family.
Christmas at The Big Sheep
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Celebrate the magic of the season at The Big Sheep this year. Enjoy festive activities for all the family, seasonal treats, fun rides and the chance to meet Santa himself.
Festive Bauble Painting
Join us this festive season for a fun and creative bauble painting workshop, led by an experienced instructor, Georgia Morgan Art.
Festive Psychic Supper with Sue Pengelly
This festive season, enjoy a 2 course festive dinner and private one-to-one reading with a talented local Medium, including North Devon’s beloved Sue Pengelly.
Christmas Party Nights
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Party nights from £39 per person | Enjoy a three-course carvery in the Arlington Suite or a relaxed two-course carvery in the Brasserie, followed by music and dancing until midnight.
North Devon Christmas Market
The North Devon Christmas Market is one of the largest outdoor holiday markets in the region, featuring over 150 stalls with crafts, gifts, and festive treats alongside a wide variety of international food and drink. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy live entertainment - including choirs, acoustic music, dancers, and carol singing. As well as children's rides and inflatables, making it a complete festive experience for all ages.
The Magic of Christmas at The Milky Way
Step into a world of festive wonder at The Magic of Christmas at The Milky Way Adventure Park.
Clovelly Christmas Lights
The Christmas lights turn on is a magical time of year in Clovelly, all in aid of raising money for the RNLI, Royal National Lifeboat Intuition.
Murder Mystery
Step into a thrilling night of intrigue at The Barnstaple Hotel with our immersive Murder Mystery Dinner. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal as a gripping, interactive story unfolds around you - filled with secrets, suspense, and unexpected twists.
Christmas Day Lunch
3 Course Christmas Day lunch from £110 per adult | Guarantee a cracking Christmas Day surrounded by family at The Barnstaple Hotel. We’ve got plenty of festive spirit, a cosy Christmassy atmosphere and seasonal, hearty menus to make the big day a memorable one.
Clovelly Boxing Day Barbecue
Quickly becoming a must-do tradition in North Devon, the Boxing Day Barbecue at Clovelly Village is considered to be the perfect follow-up to Christmas day, with a walk and BBQ by the coast in the historical and beautiful setting of Clovelly.
New Year Rock 'n' Roll Party
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Allways Music returns to North Devon with another fabulous festive Rock and Roll event with us at The Barnstaple Hotel. Prepare for an incredible lineup of top-notch rock and roll acts from across the UK this New Year's Eve.
Faulty Towers the Original Dining Experience
Get ready for side-splitting laughter and classic British comedy as Fawlty Towers the Original Dining Experience arrives in North Devon this December.