Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

THURSDAY 18

10am to 9pm - Open House, 37 Mill Street, Crediton, in aid of, The Princess Basma Centre for Disabled Children and their families from the West Bank and Gaza. Enjoy festive refreshments and find out more about the work of the Centre.

2pm to 3pm – Crediton Courier drop–in, Crediton Library.

FRIDAY 19

7.30pm - Eyes down for Sandford Parish Hall Meat Bingo, doors open 6.30pm, Sandford Parish Hall, for hall funds.

7.30pm - Solstice Live Lounge, Crediton Arts Centre, talent from the vibrant Crediton music scene with arts centre bar staff on hand.

SATURDAY 20

24-hour free parking, St Saviour’s Way car park, Crediton, courtesy of Mid Devon District Council to enhance trade and support Christmas programmes.

10am to 1pm - Christmas Crediton Farmers’ Market, Town Square.

10.30am to 12.30pm - Crediton Town Band playing Christmas Carols, Crediton High Street and Morrisons.

6pm - A Candlelit Guitar Recital by David Cottam in St Mary’s Church, Morchard Bishop, An Hour of Wintry Music from around the globe. Followed by Mulled wine and refreshments.

Entry £5 on the door for Non Members, Free to Members of the Friends of St Mary’s Church.

SUNDAY 21

10.30am - Christmas Service with Seraph, Crediton Congregational church; 5pm Carols in the Courtyard and mince pies.

3pm - Carol Service at Upham Methodist Church, led by Joy Wadsworth. Festive Refreshments at close. A warm welcome to all.

4pm - Carol Service and mince pies, Crediton Methodist Church.

6pm - Nine Lessons and Carols, Crediton Parish Church.

TUESDAY 23

7pm - Crediton Town Band present Carols in the Square, Crediton Youth Orchestra to play before the event starts.

WEDNESDAY 24

4pm - St Lawrence Chapel, Short service with Carols.

4.30pm - Crib Service, Crediton Parish Church; 11.30pm - Midnight Eucharist.

6pm - Christmas Vigil Mass, St Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Crediton.

THURSDAY 25

Christmas Day

10am - Christmas Communion, Crediton Parish Church.

10am - Christmas Day Worship, Crediton Methodist Church.

10am - Christmas Day Mass.

10.30am - Christmas Day Worship, Crediton Congregational Church.

FRIDAY 26

Boxing Day

SATURDAY 27

Sustainable Crediton Repair Cafe cancelled.

SUNDAY 28

6pm - Carols with West Gallery Quire, St Lawrence Chapel.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026

New Year’s Day

THURSDAY 8

2pm to 3pm – Crediton Courier drop–in, Crediton Library.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9

9.45am - Lapford Parish Church Service, Lapford School to become St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School, followed by ribbon cutting, blessing of the school and hot chocolate, archive exhibition at The Ark.

SATURDAY 10

6pm - Sandford Square, Sandford Wassail.

MONDAY 12

7pm - Doors open for 7.30pm start, Crediton Area History and Museum Society, Talk and Tapestries: Witchcraft and Women in Devon and the Crediton Area, Anne Jackson, Boniface Centre, admission £2 for members, £5 for non-members.

If you have a forthcoming event, email [email protected].