Festive Food & Nights Out in Mid Devon 2025

Eat, drink and be merry with Festive Food & Nights Out in Mid Devon

The countdown to Christmas is on, and Mid Devon is ready to celebrate! Whether you’re planning a festive meal with friends, a creative evening out, or a cheerful shopping trip under the lights, there’s plenty of sparkle close to home. From elegant dinners and party nights to hands-on workshops and local markets, here’s your guide to the best festive food and nights out across Mid Devon this season.

Festive Feasts & Seasonal Menus

’Tis the season for indulgence! Local pubs, restaurants and hotels are serving up festive flavours all through November and December.

• The Globe Inn (Sampford Peverell) – classic pub comfort with hearty Christmas menus.
• The Swan (Bampton) – refined seasonal dining showcasing local produce.
• The Hartnoll Hotel (Tiverton) – perfect for a sophisticated Christmas lunch or group celebration.
• The Lost Kitchen (Chettiscombe) – wood-fired winter feasts and festive specials in a beautiful countryside setting.

Rull Orchard & The Ring of Bells – Field to Fork Feast
A collaboration worth celebrating! Enjoy a curated three-course menu of local, seasonal produce paired with a guided cider flight from Rull Orchard. Various dates from 21 November at The Ring of Bells, Cheriton Fitzpaine – a delicious way to toast the season.

Party Nights & Christmas Celebrations

• Tiverton Hotel Lounge & Venue – shared Christmas party nights with dinner and disco.
• Padbrook Park (Cullompton) – festive buffets and dancing for office groups or friends.
• Tiverton Golf Club – live music and seasonal menus in a relaxed setting.
• Ashley Court (Tiverton) – enjoy the charm of a Victorian Christmas Fair, usually an evening event filled with heritage, crafts and carols.
• Electric Nights Streetfood (Tiverton Pannier Market) – this much-loved evening market usually returns for a festive edition, bringing street food, live music and a lively community buzz.

Creative & Cosy Evenings

Not every festive night out needs a disco – some are best spent getting creative (and maybe sipping a little fizz!).

• Happy Glaze Pottery (Tiverton) – Prosecco & Painting evenings in the run-up to Christmas; paint your own baubles, mugs or decorations with friends.
• Paint Pots of Devon (Crediton) – daytime pottery fun for families and occasional festive adult sessions.
• The Five Bells, Clyst Hydon – Willow Star Workshop ⭐ Create your own illuminated willow star on 7 pm – 9.30 pm evenings in December (£40 pp incl. drink). Booking required — spaces limited!
• The Old Well, Willand – Wreath Masterclass Join Pink Cottage Flowers for their annual wreath-making workshops (5–6 Dec, 3.30–5.30 pm). Learn, create and relax with festive treats in The Glass House Café.

Festive Shopping Nights

Support local makers and enjoy a dose of Christmas cheer at these special late-night openings:

• The Old Well – Late Night Shopping (24 Nov, 5.30–8 pm) – a magical evening with Father Christmas, the North Pole Sugar Plum Fairies, carol singing and festive food.
• Crediton Late Night Shopping (5 Dec, 5–7.30 pm) – live music, food stalls and independent shops open late for festive deals.
• Cullompton Late Night Shopping (10 Dec, 5–8 pm) – artisan market, live choir and warm welcomes from local traders.
• Light Switch-Ons – local celebrations filled with carols, market stalls and lights (check out our Light Switch-On Events blog).

Festive Entertainment & Shows

• Tiverton Community Arts Theatre (TCAT) – festive concerts, comedy, and Christmas productions throughout December.
• Local Choirs & Performances – keep an eye out for community carol services and pop-up performances adding sparkle across Mid Devon’s towns and villages.

From wreath-making and painting nights to party dinners, shopping evenings and cider-paired feasts, Mid Devon is full of festive ways to celebrate. Whether you’re after a glittering night out or a cosy creative evening with friends, you’ll find something to make your Christmas season shine.