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Music, performance and cinema in and around Totnes

From live music and performance to cinema, you'll find venues hosting events in and around Totnes all year round Click here to see what's on and where.
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30th
Dec

Totnes Market

The Market Square has been home to the bustling weekly markets for hundreds of years, and today you can still stumble across this gem of a shopping experience every Friday and Saturday 9-4pm. There's also a Sunday Food and Craft Market, held in the Market Square every third Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm. Meet the friendly traders, soak up the colourful sights and discover a huge array of interesting items from local honey to delicious cake; clothes, plants, antiques and lots of other wonderful gifts and treats.   For more information on market dates and timings, please contact [email protected]

Other markets in Totnes

From April to October, you'll find the Totnes Indoor Artisan Market 9.30am-3pm in the Civic Hall (up the slope next to the Market Square).  And from May to September, step back in time with the Totnes Elizabethan Society, which holds a weekly charity market on Tuesdays with stallholders dressed in Tudor costume.
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11th
Dec

Mixed Media Mosaics

Mosaics classes at the Mansion with Jan O'Highway - create with glass, stone, old jewellery, china, recycled and found objects. On five Mondays from 13th November till 11th December in Room 1 - £200 all materials included. booking: [email protected]
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Nov
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2nd
Jan

GloWild-Paignton Zoo

OUR BIGGEST EVENT YET! We’re ending our centenary year in style with our biggest ever festive event! Join us after dark for an immersive light experience featuring a variety of beautiful, interactive light installations, entertainers and a silent disco. book online here
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Nov
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30th
Dec

Train of Lights

The multi award-winning Christmas experience and the UK's first ever steam train of lights! The Christmas Train of Lights is now the must-see event in the South West festive calendar and of course the 2023 show will capture the magic of our previous shows and will also have new displays and surprises.

Train of Lights services still have seats available.

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Nov
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23rd
Dec

The Polar Express Train Ride at South Devon Railway

The most iconic feature of The Polar Express is its sleek black steam engine. It’s even inscribed with the ‘1225’ signage to identify it as Santa’s own train. Your children will gasp with amazement as the Polar Express train pulls into the station.  Billowing steam all the way, your authentic steam train ride will last around an hour. Even the tickets feature the beautiful train. Whether Grandad is a steam train fan, Dad wants to ride the footplate or the children love trains, there’s something for everyone.  Make sure the whole family has their Polar Express tickets! Throughout your train ride you’ll be entertained, meeting the Conductor and his crew. All the while the train steams towards the North Pole!  Here you’ll meet Santa and one of his friendly elves. He will climb on board the train to meet you all. The Conductor will even  clip your Polar Express tickets just like in the film. After the show, there’ll be a photo opportunity. The whole family can pose with the Polar Express train – especially if you have a selfie stick. With the steam covering the platform, it makes a magical Christmas photo. dates for 2023 are: November 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th and December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, click here for availability and booking tickets
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23rd
Dec

Christmas Exhibition – Davidson Fine Art

Davidson Fine Art at 22 High Street, Totnes are delighted to announce their Christmas Show which opens at the gallery on Saturday November 25th at 10am. The show includes some truly stunning works by their stable of West Country artists, to include paintings by Academy Members Robert Dudley, David Norman and Tony Williams as well newcomers Jamel Akib and Wayne Janisch. All are welcome to come along and meet some of the artists, have a glass of bubbles and soak up this feast for your eyes. Whether you are looking for an investment or just something incredible to grace your home, you won't be disappointed. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Dec
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19th
Dec

Santa’s Grotto at Dartington Estate

 Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd, Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th, Saturday 16th – Tuesday 19th December 2023 A little bird has told us that Santa himself is set to pay Dartington Estate a visit each weekend and during the school holidays this December! Father Christmas will be parking his sleigh and settling into a magical Grotto in Dartington’s historic Courtyard. He cannot wait to meet little ones and tell them all about life in the North Pole, how Rudolph and friends are, and about all the hard work his helper elves are doing to get ready for the “big night”. Santa will of course be giving out little gifts too! WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE EXPERIENCE?
  • 5 – 10 minutes exclusively with Santa in his pretty Grotto
  • A small gift for each child 
VENUE: Musson Room, Dartington Trust, South Devon PRICING: £10.00 per child – includes a gift from Santa Book your slot (10 a.m - 4 p.m) with Santa via the website link below: https://www.dartington.org/event/santas-grotto/
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Dec
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19th
Dec

Special Christmas Museum opening

Whatever your interest in history, Totnes Museum is a brilliant place to come spend of few hours feeding your curiosity. Admission is FREE ........... all donations big or small are greatly appreciated!  The Museum will be partially open for this special Christmas event,
Saturday openings
2nd, 9th and 16th
11:00am to 3:00pm
Late night shopping openings
5th, 12th and 19th
Open 2:00pm to 8:00pm
Family activities 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Totnes Museum is set in a beautifully restored Elizabethan merchant's house built in the 16th century. The Grade I listed Elizabethan building is arguably the most important object in our collection and has many stories to tell. First opened in 1961 to share the fascinating heritage of Totnes with the public. Today the museum is an independent charitable organisation, Totnes Museum Trust. Together with volunteers we work tirelessly to celebrate the stories, lives, objects and histories of Totnes to inspire the future.  
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6th
Dec

Festive Willow Garland Workshop

Weave willow stars and Christmas trees into a festive, decorative garland. These garlands also make unique gifts if you can bare to give them away!
Suitable for ages 12+ with adult supervision (no ticket required for non-participating adult)
Wednesday, 18:00 - 21:00 at the Albatross
£48.00 book here

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