Held in the picturesque South Devon town of Dartmouth where pageantry, glamour and romance is the name of the game. By day the medieval streets are filled with entertainers, children's activities and live music. Shoppers explore the festive market and browse in over 200 independent stores, but at dusk the town is transformed into a glittering wonderland. Highlights over the two day event include a spectacular procession with hundreds of beautiful, hand-made paper lanterns and Father Christmas's boat gliding silently through the moonlit waters of the river Dart!
Mayflower 400
Rounding off the year and also closing off the year long Mayflower commemorations is Candlelit Dartmouth Mayflower, this two day Christmas celebration sees Santa visiting by boat, stalls and entertainment. Taking place on the 27th and 28th of November the highlight of the event is a lantern procession through the streets with local school children showing off their handmade lanterns.