Fri 4th Dec 2026 Tavistock Dickensian Evening

From 5pm. The smell of chestnuts cooking on steam engines will waft through the streets bringing excitement to children and adults alike. Shops will be open late, and the town will come alive with entertainment on every corner. 

The streets are filled with crowds who come to enjoy the old-fashioned traditional Christmas experience. There will be stilt walkers, choirs, bands, street entertainers all performing throughout town. For children there's an old-fashioned merry-go-round fairground ride and a traditional Punch & Judy Show. 

​Festive Craft, Food & Drink and gift stalls can be found in Butcher’s Hall and around town. While you're in town, you can take in the festive scenes in St. Eustachius Church.