Devon town braced for magical Christmas spectacles

Totnes is to host three Christmas shopping events in December. The events will run on Tuesday, December 3, 10 and 17, between 3pm and 9pm.

As well as shopping, there will be live music, choirs, and performers. There will be two food courts in the Civic Hall and the Mansion serving up street food.

More than 80 local traders and crafters will be selling alongside Totnes shop owners who will stay open late. The Totnes Carnival Lantern Parade will also be held on December 17.

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Totnes Town Councillor Emily Price, Mayor of Totnes, said: “Totnes is a magical place at Christmas, with lights in the trees and buildings and in the beautifully decorated shop windows. After months of planning, it’s nearly time to enjoy an extra special festive experience in Totnes on the first three Tuesdays of December at our Christmas Markets and Late Night Shopping nights.

"There will be lots of live music, local food and drink, and fun to help the community and our visitors to get together to meet friends, chat to stallholders, and to really get into the Christmas spirit. On the last of the three evenings the streets will also be lit up by the fabulous Totnes Carnival Lantern Parade – a real spectacle that promises to be even bigger and better this year!

“The markets are an important boost for our local businesses, including established local shops and market traders as well as smaller new start-ups from the local area. By bringing new people into the town for these special events, we help our businesses to reach new customers and make it easier for people to shop small and local.”

Jo Macaskie, Director of Miss Ivy Events, says, “We’re absolutely thrilled to be part of these festive celebrations once again. The people of Totnes know how to embrace the Christmas spirit, and we can’t wait to see the town come alive for three amazing nights!”

Anyone interested in visiting Totnes Christmas and Late Night Shopping events can find out more about it here.