Get the festive spirit with local Tavistock businesses

Starting to think about the festive season? Local businesses in and around Tavistock have you covered. 

If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Christmas, you have plenty of options, with festive food at The Arundell, Christmas parties at Horn of Plenty, an evening of musical and culinary delight at The Castle Inn, delicious Christmas menus at The Rising Sun and at Who’d Have Thought It, and Christmas party nights at the Ashbury Resort, plus performances from the Plymouth Symphony Orchestra. 

You can also find unique and thoughtful gifts for your loved ones, with Hatherleigh Market’s Christmas fair, and by shopping locally, which Tavistock BID is encouraging with their Dickensian Evening, Christmas Tree Festival, and a variety of markets and events. 

Christmas Day lunch at the Arundell is truly special.  Roaring log fires, a lovely glass of fizz in the sitting room on arrival, beautiful fairy lights and Christmas decorations and our delicious three course lunch.  

Bookings have filled up fast, but we still have tables available in the bar, which is dog-friendly and a wonderful cosy place to spend Christmas.  We also still have available our private dining room for nine people in the fireside Ottery Room. 

Please call and speak to our bookings team on 01566 784666 or email [email protected]. 

Listen up, folks - it's the update we've all been waiting for!

Hatherleigh Market is getting ready to move to its brand new purpose-built home in the new market quarter this December.

We’re hard at work putting the finishing touches on our shiny new market hall, meaning we will soon be able to accommodate up to 30 indoor stalls, plus a cafe. Alongside this we have an outdoor market square which will accommodate up to an additional 60 traders. We also have a purpose-built ‘Fur & Feathers’ building and we're looking forward to bringing back poultry and general auctions in the new year.

Starting in December, the regular Tuesday market will move from the Hatherleigh Community Centre to the new market building. We also plan to launch a new Saturday farmer’s market and Sunday car boot sale, as well as hosting a variety of different events throughout the year.

Don't forget to join us on December 6 and 7 for our two day Christmas fair, where we will have a fantastic mix of traders selling locally made crafts, gifts, food and drinks, plus so much more.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for regular updates: www.facebook.com/hatherleighcommunitymarket/

Tavistock at Christmas is a truly special place to be. From Dickensian Evening to the Christmas Tree Festival plus a host of markets and events, this Christmas it’s all about being local. 

Tavistock’s Dickensian Evening is the most anticipated evening of the year - a magical late-night shopping event that transports you back in time. From 5pm on December 6, the streets fill with crowds coming to enjoy the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned, traditional Christmas experience. 

2024 will kick off with a Lantern Parade around the town centre, with the Christmas lights formally switched on at 5:45pm. 

Shoppers can experience Christmas under our beautiful lights and win a number of fantastic prizes from local businesses for doing so. Sounds pretty good to us! Amid the cost-of-living crisis and people turning to the internet more readily for their gift and everyday purchases, the message here in Tavistock is simply that the True Spirit of Christmas is not found online but right here in your town centre. Here you can enjoy a festive shopping experience like no other, one you can’t find with the click of a mouse! 

Here are some reasons why shopping locally is where it is at this festive season: 

Taking part could earn you one of three lovely prizes – a meal for four at Taylors Bistro, an Air Fryer from Towl’s of Tavistock and a local produce hamper. For full details / terms & conditions see www.visit-tavistock.co.uk/spirit-of-christmas. 

Make the most of the build up to Christmas by gathering together with friends and family. What could be better than enjoying a fabulous meal together before the happy busy chaos of Christmas itself.  With just five weeks to go until the big celebration, it’s always best to make a reservation.

Throughout December, experience fine dining with a festive flair. Our menus feature classics and seasonally inspired dishes for lunch, Afternoon Tea and for dinner. Whether meeting for a catch-up or simply treating yourself, Horn of Plenty has incredible wintery views, a warm welcome, fantastic food and festive ambience. You can see our menus online where you can also book your table or call us on 01822 832528 / https://www.thehornofplenty.co.uk/offers/category/christmas. 

We are happy to help you plan a work Christmas lunch or evening party. Talk to our events team about booking a large party lunch or sole use evening reservation.

Unable to meet up in person? Then one of our gift vouchers would make a fantastic Christmas present, these popular gifts are available in the monetary amount of your choice.

November 24, Public Hall, Liskeard at 17:30 or November 27, St Andrew’s Plymouth at 19:30.

This programme begins with Verdi’s exciting overture to The Force of Destiny - a popular work with themes of fate, love, and tragedy woven throughout, reflecting the turbulent story of the opera itself.

The first of three French works is Debussy's La Mer - three symphonic sketches, capturing different states and moods of the sea through impressionistic textures and innovative harmonies.

Ravel's Alborada del Gracioso is a vibrant, Spanish-inspired piece marked by rapid, rhythmic guitar-like figures and playful, whimsical melodies in the spirit of a morning serenade.

Continuing the Spanish feel, the orchestra will be joined by guitarist Alexandra Whittingham for Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez. This timeless concerto, written in 1939, brought Rodrigo great fame and today is a very popular work in the virtuoso guitar repertoire. Alexandra has performed extensively across the world, recognised by The Guardian as ‘a young 21st-century virtuoso’. She is known for her expressive playing, unique interpretations and diverse repertoire.

The final work is Ravel’s hypnotic and well-known Bolero, which features a relentless, repeating rhythm building in power and complexity achieving an almost trance-like crescendo.

The Plymouth Symphony Orchestra is a vibrant community ensemble known for performing classical and contemporary works. Engaging local audiences, it showcases talented musicians and promotes music appreciation in the Plymouth area.

Join us and support your local symphony orchestra and live classical music! For ticket information visit www.plymouthsymphony.co.uk.

Join The Castle Inn, Lydford for a fantastic festive-filled evening with the Orchard Café Quartet getting us all the Christmas spirit in the beautiful surroundings of St Petroc's Church, Lydford, illuminated only by candlelight. With Christmas classics and festive movie favourites, there’ll be something for everyone! Tickets £20 for concert only or £30 to include two course dinner at The Castle Inn either before or after the concert. Concert running time is one hour. Purchase tickets at www.castleinnlydford.co.uk or direct at The Castle Inn, Lydford.

Christmas Menu

3 Course Meal - £65

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Two courses - £31 | Three courses - £39

E10 non-refundable deposit per person taken at time of booking.

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Whether you’re joining us with work colleagues, a group of friends, or for a family reunion, our Christmas party nights are guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit. 

For just £29 per person, our Party Packages Include:

Begin your Christmas Party with a complimentary drink from the bar, followed by a delicious Christmas dinner in our festively decorated dining rooms. After your meal, head over to our entertainment lounge, where a Live Band will be ready and waiting to get you up on the dance floor. Our resident DJ will finish the night, playing non-stop hits until you’re ready to drop!

If you don’t want your night to end there, add an overnight stay for just £50 per person. All stays include an unlimited breakfast buffet, plus use of the resort facilities, including our state-of-the-art hydro spa.

The Ashbury Resort offers exceptional choice, value and service making us the ideal venue for your next Christmas party!

For more information visit our website: manorandashburyresorts.co.uk/christmasparty

To make a booking please email [email protected] or call 0800 197 7584.