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Christmas in Dawlish 2026
The Lawn, The Strand, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9PT
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Tel01626 863388
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| Season (21 Nov 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 12:00 | - 19:00 |
| Season (22 Nov 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
Welcome to Christmas in Dawlish, where your cheer starts here!
On Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November 2026, Dawlish town centre will play host to a wonderful two day community Christmas celebration.
Highlights include –
Meet Father Christmas and write a letter to the North Pole – free of charge
Christmas Light Switch On
Festive Market with over 50 stalls on both days
Lantern Parade
LOTS of Live Music
Children's Entertainment
Christmas Carol Sing-along
Brass Bands
Programme of events –
Saturday 21st November 2026
12pm – The Mayor opens Christmas in Dawlish 2026, followed by the fantastic Dawlish Daytime Brass Band on The Strand.
12pm – 7pm – 50+ Festive Market Stalls along The Strand, with entertainment, live music and selfie board fun throughout the afternoon.
1 – 3pm – Meet Father Christmas in The Gingerbread Cottage (Dawlish Bowling Club) with colouring in activities and write a letter to send to the North Pole. Free of charge.
4.30pm – Start of the magical Dawlish Lantern Display along The Strand, leading the crowd onto The Lawn in preparation for the light switch on.
5pm – Dawlish Christmas Light Switch on with The Mayor followed immediately by a live 40 minute set from the magnificent Bay Brass band – join in with the Christmas Carols!
5.40pm – Enjoy the evening market with live music from the roof top on The Strand.
7pm – Market Closes.
Sunday 22nd November 2026
10am – 4pm – 50+ Festive Market Stalls along The Strand, with entertainment, live music and selfie board fun throughout the day.
11.15pm – Father Christmas arrives on The Strand.
12 – 2pm – Meet Father Christmas in The Gingerbread Cottage (Dawlish Bowling Club) with colouring in activities and write a letter to send to the North Pole. Free of charge.
4pm – Market closes.
Please support your local independent shops this festive period, we look forward to seeing you here at Christmas in Dawlish!
This event is organised by Dawlish Town Council in partnership with Dawlish Chamber of Trade.
Where possible please travel by public transport.
This outdoor event may be affected by adverse weather conditions, for up to date information and any changes to the schedule please check www.facebook.com/dawlishevents
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