The big man himself will be coming to Tavistock as usual this year and it wouldn't be Christmas without paying him a visit. Whether you call him Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, he is sure to spread joy wherever he goes. This is where you can find the big man or his Elves in and around town plus a rundown of everything else fun on offer through the festive season.. 

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Visit Father Christmas in his grotto

Meet Father Christmas and his Elves at his beautiful grotto in The Bedford Hotel and enjoy a 
variety of Christmas workshops before meeting the big man himself. 

Each experience lasts 50 minutes and includes a gift plus a photo to take home. 

Brought to you by the Lions of Tavistock.  

• 13th December 10am, 11am, 12noon, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm.  

• 20th December 10am, 11am, 12noon, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm​
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Father Christmas comes to Bedford Square

Father Christmas and his beautiful sleigh will be making an appearance in the heart of Tavistock. 

• 20th December  

• 23rd December

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Tavistock Christmas Festival​

Get into the Christmas spirit and soak up the joyous atmosphere at our Christmas Festival.

There will be a fun and festive gnome trail for the little ones, a choir, elves, festive bouncy castles
and yummy food! This event is entirely FREE to attend.

• Sunday 7th December | Butchers' Hall, Tavistock Pannier Market & Bedford Square 

• 10:30am to 3:30pm

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Father Christmas in the Pannier Market

Can you find Father Christmas wandering among the festive stalls in our award-winning Pannier Market?  

• 22nd December  
   

​​Buckland Abbey

Step into the Great Barn and into a forest of trees which will transport you into the story of King Arthur.

You'll be surrounded by beautiful twinkling trees where you can listen to the story of Gawain and the Green Knight before you step forward to see a wicker sculpture of the battle itself!

Be sure not to miss the tallest tree at the end of the Barn where you will see the mythical Excalibur surrounded by stars.

• Christmas at Buckland Abbey

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