Tuesday 5th, 12th and 19th December
Christmas Shopping in Totnes 2017
Street Market in Fore and High Street 3.30 - 9.30 pm
Fore and High Street closed 1 - 11 pm with suspended parking in all parking bays from 11 am
The Fabulous Totnes Christmas Shopping returns with 3 dates dedicated to Christmas shopping. Totnes’ incredible range of independent shops and cafes which will be opening till late from top of town to bottom and beyond offer everything from a Christmas card to the Turkey for Christmas dinner. Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce there are Twinkling lights throughout the town which will illuminate the finest buskers and a myriad of tasty seasonal food and craft Street Market stalls which lead up to the famous Totnes Market Square.Further up the street at the newly designed Rotherfold squarepubs are brimming with bands all 3 evenings till late.On the 5th from 5pm for Free, the Totnes school of English for the first time this year will offer a seasonal treat of a sparkling dream catcher workshop. Why not make a day of shopping and dining by using the Long Stay Car parks at Steamer Quay, Long Marsh and the Pavilions. All town Car Parks open (except Civic Square) Normal charges apply. Organiser Maggie from redhouse events said “We have again got booked our regular stall holders and a mix of new traders offering products you wouldn’t normally see”.
Totnes Market Square
3.30 – 9.30 pm
The Market square, a feast for the senses, its nooks and crannies, colour, smells,tastes, light and sounds will host its eclectic entertainment including Totnesschool of Dance, all the local primary school choirs, grown up choirs and even TulaMama baby choir, Totnes brass band, Beltane Border Morris dancers, the Jamming Station and Dartington Youth Theatre. Soundart radio 102.5FM, will be playing Yuletide tunes in a Totnes style from the civic hall.
Totnes Civic Hall hosts
Christmas Family Fun nights
Come and escape the Hubbub of the Street from 3pm. Hosted by Mane Events who are providing a brand new Santa’s grotto in the Civic Hall with inflatable entertainment for the little 'uns !! Santa’s grotto will be open from 5 pm with an entry fee of £3.00, which includes a present. Hot and cold refreshments will be for sale, with space to sit down, rest your legs and tick off your Xmas lists in comfort.
Car Parking with Park and Ride service provided by
Bob the Bus (donations)
Park and Ride 5 to 10 pm from Follaton House, Plymouth Road to the Rotherfold and then down to Coronation Road. Passengers can get on and off anywhere on the route. Buses every 15 minutes, please remember that Follaton Car Park closes 10.30 sharp and vehicles left at that time will be locked in.
Sunday 17thDecember
TOTNES GOOD FOOD SUNDAY CHRISTMAS MARKET
TOTNES MARKET SQUARE - 10am to 3pm
With the run-up to Christmas in full swing, Totnes will be the main town in Devon to make a bee-line to for all Westcountry ‘foodies’ who want to stock up on those extra special tasty tit-bits that make for a mouth-watering festive season. Totnes’ award winning monthly food market has more fantastic food stalls than any other farmers’/producers’ market in our region. And at this time of the year, 50+ fantastic food traders descend on Totnes on the third Sunday of December with stalls full to bursting with lots and lots of Christmas fare.
Our regions traders will fill Totnes market square and surrounding area with decorative stalls selling everything from local cheeses to farm assured meats, breads, preserves, pickles and olives; there will be the town’s own brewed beer, mulled cider and Plymouth gin and many more temptations. Plus lots of hot-food to go, keeping everyone well fuelled as they wander from stall to stall, soaking up the atmosphere of this wonderful year round food market. Ray the Market organiser said, “It never ceases to amaze me as to how much good food is being grown and produced in our area and it is a privilege to be part of helping to showcase this wonderful grub. The vitality and enthusiasm of the markets’ traders and the quality of their goods keeps the TGFS market right at the top of the Westcountry food market tree.” So remember, Totnes Good Food is not just for Christmas - It’s on your doorstep to enjoy every third Sunday of the month throughout the year, with ever changing seasonal goodies. For more details contact 07388 398196 or visit
Health and Safety issues
The organisational team are looking forward to holding a safe event on each day, and we would like to thank you in advance for your co-operation. Please be aware that safety cameras will be deployed throughout the event to assist with event safety. HQ and Lost children's area is at Birdwood House & Mediwest 1st aid services will be throughout the town. If you have any concerns please do bring those to the attention of one of the Security staff. Emergency telephone number for use on these dates 01752 ??????
For further details on any of these events, please call Maggie 01548 532932 or visit the websites or