Newton Abbot Christmas Fayre
Visitors can celebrate the festive season at a traditional Christmas Fayre offering seasonal stalls, gifts, food, and family-friendly entertainment. Attractions include Santa's Grotto alongside hands-on wreath making workshops presented with the Newton Abbot Flower Club. Crafters at the workshop receive full foliage supplies, guided instruction, and complimentary hot drinks and mince pies.
What to Expect
Traditional Christmas market with seasonal stalls, Santa's Grotto, and wreath-making workshops.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Newton Abbot Racecourse
Food & Drink
Wreath workshop participants are supplied with tea, coffee and mince pies.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-craft enthusiasts
Vibe
Festive and crafty
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 17:00–18:00.
- Parking: There's plenty of free parking in the centre of the racecourse, using the Newton Road entrance at the Tesco roundabout on event days.
- Pets: Only assistance dogs are allowed on the racecourse, and dogs must not be left in cars.
Tips & Advice
- Book a wreath making workshop early, because each of the two sessions has only 15 places and they must be booked in advance.
- Book Santa's Grotto online before the day, because it's ticketed separately from Fayre entry, which you simply pay on arrival.
- If you drive, use the Newton Road entrance at the Tesco roundabout rather than Greenhill Way, which is the entrance used on racedays.
- Walking from the station, ignore Google Maps, which leads to the wrong side of the course. Follow the main roads to the Pedestrian Entrance opposite Tesco.
- Leave your dog at home, because only assistance dogs are allowed on the racecourse and dogs must not be left in parked cars.
Special Events & Promotions
- Wreath Making Workshop with Newton Abbot Flower Club, in two sessions on the day; booking ahead is required and it includes Fayre entry
- Santa's Grotto visits are booked online ahead
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book to get into the Fayre?
No. You pay for entry on the day and there's no booking. Santa's Grotto and the wreath making workshops are the exceptions: book those online in advance.
What's at the Fayre?
It's a traditional Christmas Fayre with seasonal stalls, gifts, food and family-friendly entertainment. There's also a Santa's Grotto and wreath making workshops.
How does the wreath making workshop work?
It's run with Newton Abbot Flower Club in two sessions during the day, with 15 places in each. All the foliage is supplied, you get tuition to help you make your wreath, and tea, coffee and mince pies are included.
Does a wreath workshop ticket get me into the Fayre?
Yes. Your workshop booking includes entry to the Fayre.
Where do I park and which entrance do I use?
There's plenty of free parking in the centre of the racecourse. On event days, come in by the Newton Road entrance at the Tesco roundabout rather than Greenhill Way.
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