Cotehele Christmas Garland
Devon’s National Trust properties host a range of festive events in the lead up to Christmas. You can browse the full collection here. One of our favourites is the famous Christmas Garland at Cotehele. The annual 60-ft garland takes pride of place in the Great Hall and is built by Cotehele’s gardeners using flowers grown on the estate.
22 November 2025 – 5 January 2026, 10:30-16:00
nationaltrust.org.uk
Tavistock Christmas Tree Festival
This much loved annual community event is at Tavistock Parish Church and raises funds to preserve it. The festival features a festive, light-filled display of Christmas trees in the church and has accompanying music events each day.
Monday 1 December 2025, 10:00-16:30
visit-tavistock.co.uk
Okehampton Edwardian Evening
Step into the spirit of Christmas in Okehampton. This event includes the all-important Christmas light switch-on, and there’s music, food stalls and fairground rides to keep you and any little ones entertained. Local businesses will stay open late to give you time to get some of that Christmas shopping done.
Thursday 4 December 2025, 18:00 – 21:00
visitdevon.co.uk
Tavistock Dickensian Evening
Staying on the theme of historic throw-backs, this delightful late-night shopping event sees the historic market town of Tavistock revert back to Dickensian times. The streets fill with the smell of roasting chestnuts, shop owners dress up in traditional attire and there’s entertainment on every corner. Enjoy stilt walkers, street entertainers, choirs and bands, and there'll be lots of local food and drink. Arrive early to beat the rush. There’s lots of parking information on their website, including details for the Park & Ride and disabled parking.
Friday 5 December 2025, from 17:00
visit-tavistock.co.uk
Christmas Light Trails
Lewtrenchard Manor is well placed to visit some of the UK’s most celebrated botanical gardens, from The Lost Gardens of Heligan to RHS Garden Rosemoor. In winter, after dark, the gardens glow with amazing light displays. It’s the perfect festive fun for all the family. These are some of our favourites:
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Buckland Abbey
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Eden Project