Christmas markets · Devon and Cornwall
Christmas Markets in Devon and Cornwall 2026
4 Christmas markets in Devon and Cornwall, in 4 towns and cities: 4 of them have 2026 dates announced, and the multi-week markets open between 13 November and 26 November. Best known: the markets of Exeter, Plymouth and Truro.
4 markets · checked October 2026
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Christmas markets in Devon and Cornwall
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towns where we list markets
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towns with a full guide
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markets with 2026 dates announced
Devon and Cornwall's Christmas markets are in the cathedral cities and market towns. Exeter's is the cathedral Christmas market, Plymouth has a city-centre market, Totnes holds Christmas markets and late-night shopping evenings, and Truro, the only city in Cornwall, has a Christmas market in its cathedral streets. Cornwall has fewer large markets than Devon, so plan Truro as a day out rather than a market weekend.
The best-known and prettiest Christmas markets in Devon and Cornwall
Picked by search interest, visitor reviews and our own verdict, the strongest market in each town. 2026 dates only where the organiser has confirmed them; otherwise last season's dates, marked as such.
Exeter
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
Christmas market
2026: 13 Nov – 13 Dec 2026
Nice if you're in Devon; time it for a weekday.
✨ Date night🎉 With friendsPlymouth
Plymouth Christmas Market
German Christmas market
2026: 26 Nov – 20 Dec 2026
A foodie city market — worth a stop on a Devon weekend.
🎉 With friends🧒 With kidsTruro
Truro Christmas Market
Christmas market
2026: 21 Nov – 24 Dec 2026
Cornwall's main Christmas market — the best bet in the far South West.
🎉 With friends🧒 With kidsTotnes
Totnes Christmas Markets & Late Night Shopping
Weekend Christmas market
2026: Tue 8, 15 & 22 Dec 2026, 3pm–9pm
Totnes's quirky shops by lamplight — worth it if you're in South Devon.
✨ Date night
🧒 With kids
- Plymouth Christmas Market · Plymouth
- Truro Christmas Market · Truro
✨ Date night
🎉 With friends
- Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market · Exeter
- Plymouth Christmas Market · Plymouth
- Truro Christmas Market · Truro
Christmas markets in Devon and Cornwall by town
All 4 Christmas markets in Devon and Cornwall: dates at a glance
Sorted by town, checked in October 2026. Each market links to its guide with opening times, how to get there and our verdict.
- ExeterExeter Cathedral Christmas Market2026: 13 Nov – 13 Dec 2026Free entry.
- PlymouthPlymouth Christmas Market2026: 26 Nov – 20 Dec 2026Free entry.
- TotnesTotnes Christmas Markets & Late Night Shopping2026: Tue 8, 15 & 22 Dec 2026, 3pm–9pmFree.
- TruroTruro Christmas Market2026: 21 Nov – 24 Dec 2026Free entry.
Tips for your trip in Devon and Cornwall
- Exeter, Totnes, Plymouth and Truro are on the same main railway line through Devon into Cornwall, so two of them fit into one day.
- Totnes's market evenings are limited to a few dates: check the guide before you go.
- Dress for the weather: the markets are open-air and December weather in the South West can be wet and windy.
How we check the dates
Dates, prices and travel details come from the organisers and councils; ratings are from Google, as a guide only. Where the 2026 date is missing we show last season's, marked as such. Last checked in October 2026: opening times can change, so check the organiser's website before you travel.
Questions about Christmas markets in Devon and Cornwall
- When do the Christmas markets in Devon and Cornwall open in 2026?
- For 4 of the 4 markets in Devon and Cornwall, 2026 dates are already announced. The multi-week markets open between 13 November and 26 November, half of them by 21 November, and most close around 20 December. For example: Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market: 13 Nov – 13 Dec 2026; Plymouth Christmas Market: 26 Nov – 20 Dec 2026; Truro Christmas Market: 21 Nov – 24 Dec 2026. Smaller markets often run only for a few days or weekends, so check the dates on each town's guide, and check the organiser's website before you travel as opening hours can change.
- What is the best Christmas market in Devon and Cornwall?
- It depends what you like. Going by search interest, visitor reviews and our own verdict, the standouts in Devon and Cornwall are: Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market (Google 4.3 ★, 772 reviews) – In the Cathedral Green; Plymouth Christmas Market – 50+ traders in chalets; Truro Christmas Market – Alpine-style cabins on Lemon Quay. For a quieter visit pick a smaller town; the «with kids, for two, with friends» tags on each market say who it suits.
- How many Christmas markets are there in Devon and Cornwall?
- Our list currently has 4 Christmas markets and festive events in 4 towns and cities in Devon and Cornwall, 4 of them with a full city guide. We list markets announced by the council, the organiser or the tourist board, not one-day school or church stalls, so the real number is higher.
- Do you have to pay to enter the Christmas markets in Devon and Cornwall?
- Mostly no: the markets in Devon and Cornwall are free to walk around, and each guide says whether rides, ice rinks, grottos, parking or park and ride cost extra.
- How do I get to the Christmas markets in Devon and Cornwall?
- Exeter St Davids, Totnes, Plymouth and Truro are all stations on the main railway line from Exeter to Cornwall. Each market is a walk or a short bus ride from its station; park and ride operates at Exeter during the Christmas weeks.
- Which Christmas markets in Devon and Cornwall are best for children?
- According to our guides: Plymouth Christmas Market (50+ traders in chalets); Truro Christmas Market (alpine-style cabins on Lemon Quay). Some rides and grottos are paid; the guide for each market says which.
- Which Christmas markets in Devon and Cornwall are the most romantic?
- For an evening for two our guides point to Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market and Totnes Christmas Markets & Late Night Shopping. Go around dusk or on a weekday, when it is less crowded.