04/11/2026
The festivities are fast approaching - and there's plenty of festive magic to look forward to in and around Bude this Christmas.
With Christmas markets, carols, family fun and plenty of opportunities to support our wonderful local businesses, there's ample to get involved with, and here's just a few:
BUDE CHRISTMAS FAYRE, Saturday 5th December 11amβ4pm at The Parkhouse Centre & The Castle, Bude. A fantastic festive day featuring local makers, artisan gifts, Christmas treats, live entertainment, family activities and workshops. A great opportunity to shop local!
CHRISTMAS AT EBBINGFORD Friday, December 18, 6.30pmβ7.30pm at Ebbingford Manor, Bude. An outdoor festive celebration with Bude Metric Brass, Christmas carols, poetry, a torchlit treasure hunt, mince pies and mulled w**e. There are also special Father Christmas visits for under-10s earlier in the evening. Proceeds go to local good causes.
BIDEFORD Christmas Lights Switch-On, Sunday, November 29 with Festive stalls, family entertainment and the big lights switch-on at 5.30pm.
CLOVELLY Christmas Lights, Sunday, December 6: A magical harbour-side celebration with carols, brass band entertainment and festive refreshments.
NORTH DEVON Christmas Market, Braunton, Saturday, December 5th. A festive market with over 130 traders, handmade gifts, street food and family entertainment.
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Keep an eye out for announcements about Bude's own Christmas lights switch-on with the town's local independent galleries and shops taking part.
π The famous Christmas Day dip at Crooklets Beach β for all those brave enough to take the plunge on 25th December!
Whether you're looking for unique Christmas presents, festive food, family activities or simply a lovely excuse to get together with friends, there's plenty to enjoy across our beautiful corner of Cornwall.
If you know of any other Christmas events, school fairs, Santa's grottos, pantomimes, craft markets, carol services or festive activities happening in and around Bude, Stratton, Kilkhampton, Widemouth Bay, Crackington Haven and the surrounding villages, please share them in the comments.
Let's make this a one-stop guide to everything happening locally this Christmas!
π Merry Christmas planning, everyone! β€οΈ