Enjoy the Best Christmas Fairs in the South West

The South West is home to some of the best Christmas fairs in the UK. We introduce you to the best.

Christmas fairs are the perfect way to avoid the annual chaos that is getting ready for the Holidays. From tree shopping to gift getting, local Christmas fairs are the perfect way to enjoy the season with local, often handmade gifts and crafts.

These fairs are fun evenings out for the whole family, and a great way to get into the swing of the holiday season. Gaining popularity year on year, these fairs are well established in the South West.

Here's our top 5:

Exeter Christmas Market

Blossoming out of the Exeter Cathedral Green, the Christmas Market is a holiday destination for the region. Exeter is known for its collection of wooden cabins filled with artisan crafts, sumptuous foods and handmade clothing. The environment is warm and welcoming. With the magnificent cathedral looking over the entire fair, this market is one of the finest you can find.

Nearby National Trust Properties: Killerton, Castle Drogo.

Totnes Christmas Shopping

A favourite among the South West Christmas fairs, the Totnes High Street comes alive as stores and traders co-mingle along the street. Renowned as a centre for local craftsmen and food producers to show off their wares, they offer late night Christmas shopping events in Totnes to increase the fun. The fair is known for pottery, art, candles and organically produced local foodstuffs.

Nearby National Trust Properties: Greenway, Compton Castle

Bristol German Christmas Market

Traditional German Christmas fairs offer a wonderful experience. But if jetting off to Berlin is not an option, a trip to the Bristol German Christmas Market is a perfect alternative. This market includes a collection of traditional German chalets offering holiday goods including toys, soaps, candles and handcrafted jewellery. There is also a Nativity scene, a giant advent calendar, as well as food and drink. This is definitely one of the more memorable Christmas Fairs in the South West.

Nearby National Trust Properties: Tyntesfield, Blaise Hamlet

Bath Christmas Market

Tucked in between the beautiful Bath Abbey and Roman Baths, the Bath Christmas Market is legendary. With more than 170 wooden chalets lining the Bath streets, this festive market offers beautiful gifts, fine food and delicious drinks. This market focuses on local artisans and businesses. At this market, you’ll be able to grab some lovely Christmas gifts to make your entire family smile.

Nearby National Trust Properties: Westwood Manor, Dyrham Park

Bournemouth Christmas Market

Bournemouth’s Christmas market attracts quality businesses from around the UK. Also inspired by traditional German markets, expect a mix of Balinese handcrafts, quirky clothing, high quality leather goods and our very own National Trust Dorset stand!

Nearby National Trust Properties: Kingston Lacy, Corfe Castle

National Trust Christmas Fairs In The South West

The National Trust is also offering a series of Christmas fairs. More information about our events can be found here: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/

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