Christmas Shopping

Drake Circus shares opening times for last minute Christmas shoppers

For those looking to fit in some last-minute festive shopping, Drake Circus has confirmed its opening times in the run up to Christmas.

From now until Friday 23rd December, the centre’s shopping hours will be 9am – 6pm.

Visitors can also enjoy festive late-night shopping on Thursday 22nd December until 8pm, with more than 30 retailers open even later until 9pm for late-night...

Host of Black Friday deals at Drake Circus

A range of retailers at Drake Circus are offering exclusive Black Friday deals for shoppers in Plymouth – with many discounts already available in stores now.

Greg Lumley, centre director at Drake Circus and The Barcode, said: “Whether you’re looking to get Christmas gifts for friends and family or treat yourself ahead of the festive period, lots of our retailers will be offering a...

Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping goes Christmas mad this weekend

Amid a challenging economic climate for everyone the much anticipated Christmas Market at Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping near Bideford will take place this Saturday and Sunday (12 and 13 November), thanks to Devon based events management business Miss Ivy Events.

With less than six weeks to go, Miss Ivy has pulled out all the stops to ensure visitors can soak up a joyous atmosphere...

MAKE 2019 - exhibition of Contemporary Crafts for Christmas

Saturday 16 November 2019 – Sunday 5 January 2020

Our annual Christmas selling exhibition of handmade contemporary crafts by the finest designer-makers across the UK. Such variety of materials and price range mean the Guild is ideal for Christmas shopping when seeking thoughtful gifts for someone special. Events include Felt Slipper Making on 23 November (£55) and a Christmas Celebration Day (free) on 7 December.

Free entry, open daily 10am - 5.30pm

Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Fore St., Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF

Telephone: 01626 832223

Late night Christmas shopping begins at Drake Circus

Plymouth’s premier shopping venue is set to get people in the festive spirit this Christmas.

With everything from real snow, local choir performances and Santa’s very own grotto Drake Circus has everything you’d expect of Christmas and more!

Every Thursday, from November 16, Drake Circus will be open until 9pm – giving everyone the chance to experience not only the shopping...

Help Africa - eat chocolate

A Devon charity is raising money this Christmas by selling a very special chocolate.

Paignton Zoo, a registered education, science and conservation charity, is believed to be one of the first zoos in the UK to stock Madecasse Chocolate, made from the finest Madagascan cocoa.

Paul Bellingham, of Paignton Zoo, said: “This is really special, as most chocolate is processed outside...

Have an ethical Christmas!

A zoo might not be the first place you think of when it comes to Christmas shopping, but the Living World shop at Paignton Zoo is brimming with Fair Trade products, quality ethical gifts and the sort of quirky local items that make great Christmas gifts. Plus, you don't need to pay Zoo entry to browse and there’s plenty of free car parking!

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park and...