Christmas Markets at Gloucester Quays
When: Sat 7 – Sun 8 Nov 2026 (Weekend 1) Opens in 28 days
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Tavistock Dickensian Evening
Friday 4 December 2026 Opens in 55 days
Friday 5.30pm–9pm; lantern parade 5.30pm, lights switch-on 5.45pm
5.30pm–9pm (2026); Butchers' Hall Dickensian Market open longer on the day
Tavistock town centre, Butchers' Hall and Tavistock Arts Market, Tavistock, Devon · South West England
A Victorian-themed late-night shopping evening in the Dartmoor market town of Tavistock, with costumed shopkeepers, a lantern parade, the Christmas lights switch-on and festive stalls.
Tavistock's Dickensian Evening is a one-night festive event run by Tavistock BID. Shops stay open late and many shopkeepers dress in Victorian costume, while chestnuts roast on steam engines and the streets fill with stilt walkers, choirs, bands and street entertainers.
The evening opens with a lantern parade and the town's Christmas lights switch-on. Craft, food, drink and gift stalls are set up around the town centre and inside the Butchers' Hall, and there is an old-fashioned merry-go-round for children.
In 2025 there was free town-centre parking from 3pm and a free Park & Ride from Morrisons car park. The 2024 outdoor event was cancelled because of Storm Darragh.
Dates by season
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Fri 4 Dec 2026Friday 5.30pm–9pm; lantern parade 5.30pm, lights switch-on 5.45pm | Coming up Add to calendar (Fri 4 Dec 2026) |
| 2025–26 | Fri 5 Dec 2025Friday evening from 5pm; lights switch-on 5.45pm | Held |
Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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