There'll be a treasure trove of artisan gifts and yuletide treats thanks to more than eighty stalls taking part in the delightful Christmas market. Visitors can also expect a delicious array of street food, with two dedicated Food Courts serving up everything from BBQ's, wraps and nachos to paella. As well as cider, Herron Valley produces juices, soft drinks and cider vinegar from their farm in the South Hams. They also have a travelling bar available for events in and around South Devon. Their still and sparkling cider is made from proper Devon apples and is either bottled or bagged.

Join Miss Ivy Events (in partnership with Totnes Town Council) on December 5th, 12th and 19th December from 15:00 until 21:00 when Totnes town will sparkle with yuletide cheer! In the heart of Newton Abbot’s pedestrianised town centre, Market Walkis the newly regenerated shopping area, home to some great high street names and local, independent shops to meet all your retail needs. You can also find the Indoor Markethere, offering a wide selection of stalls showcasing local produce, vintage records, and more. Old Market Sqaure, Dartmouth

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For more about cider production and how to appreciate and identify high-quality cider see our Interview with 'real' cider expert Jim Callender. In collaboration with ‘Markets In Exeter’, Princesshay will also host a new local Christmas Market in Bedford Street with ten Christmas chalets offering an eclectic and alternative array of gifting, fashion and accessories with local traders changing on a weekly basis - so there’s always something new to see each visit! The ‘Christmashay Market’ will be open from 10am – 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. 12pm – 8pm on Thursdays and 10am – 4pm on Sundays. Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market Sandford Orchards is a traditional farm business, pressing juices and ciders. They offer a tour & tasting evening at The Cider Works, which includes a homemade meal and cheese board with a talk on how cider pairs with different cheeses. Their cider range includes still, sparkling, fruit ciders and Devon Scrumpy.

Changing BiBs could feature Hunts & Sandford Orchards Devon Red (BiB) Sandford Orchards Devon Scrumpy (Bottles) NB not all ciders / perries offered here conform to CAMRA's real cider / perry definition Join Greendale Farm Shop for a free Christmas Tasting Evening – the perfect event for testing out a few festive foodie gifts and supplies before you buy! Taking place on Exeter's Cathedral Green, the Cathedral Christmas Market is wonderfully atmospheric, set among a labyrinth of winding lanes, festooned with fairy lights and laced with the seasonal sights and smells of festive chalets, showcasing a wide range of local, regional, national and international suppliers, offering crafts and gifts, and seasonal food and drink. Combeinteignhead Artisan Market In the heart of Exeter, Princesshay Shopping Centrehouses lots of well known shops and restaurants for you to choose from. The wider Exeterhigh street also boasts lots of beautiful independent boutiques too. Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, TorquayShop a range of unique gifts and crafts from bespoke jewellery and handmade Christmas decorations to unique one-off lamps, there will be something for everyone -including the family pooch! Make sure you bring an appetite too, as there will be a variety of stalls serving hot food and local grog to enjoy. Courtney's of Whimple Taste the Force (Keg) a combined project which is a charity cider for Force. Sandford Orchards (Bottles) Head along to The Old Market in Dartmouth from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 2nd December for a Christmas Fair in aid of Children's Hospice South West.

Santa and his Elves will be on stage with special guests, who will be joining the Lord Mayor in switching on the fabulous Christmas lights - marking the start of Christmas in Plymouth! Plymouth Christmas MarketOn Thursday 30th November the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth will be hosting a unique Sustainable Ocean Friendly Christmas Market! This market evening is for adults only, to allow you a peaceful evening of looking at the animals and shopping. If you’re not able to attend any of the Christmas markets or fairs, don’t panic as we have plenty of other great places for you to get some Christmas shopping done! Princesshay Shopping Centre, Exeter Fruit ciders were becoming increasingly popular but those available were often overly sweet and Chris saw the opportunity to create a range of lighter, more refreshing ciders, which were produced locally using quality ingredients. Sandford Orchards Devon Mist (BiB) Sandford Orchards Devon Red (Keg) Plus additional BiBs in summer, typically Ridge & Furrow, Sam's Winkleigh.