# Tavistock Dickensian Evening 2026

> Tavistock Dickensian Evening runs 4 December 2026 in Tavistock. Opening times, where it is and entry cost, checked against the organiser on 11 October 2026.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tavistock/

Tavistock, [Devon](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/devon/)

One day only: Friday 4 December 2026

| Dates | Friday 4 December 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Opening Times | Friday 4 December: **5.30pm to 9pm** Lantern parade at 17:30 and lights switch-on at 17:45. Butchers Hall market is open 09:00 to 21:00 that day |
| Where | Town centre streets around Bedford Square, with stalls in Butchers Hall and the Pannier Market PL19 0AL [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.5503,-4.1442) |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Tavistock BID. [Official page](https://visit-tavistock.co.uk/event/tavistock-dickensian-evening/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and times come from the organiser's own page, not from another guide.

- [Visit Tavistock (Tavistock BID)](https://visit-tavistock.co.uk/event/tavistock-dickensian-evening/), checked 11 October 2026
- [Visit Tavistock (Tavistock BID)](https://visit-tavistock.co.uk/event/butchers-hall-dickensian-market/), checked 11 October 2026

Organisers sometimes change hours or close early in bad weather. On the day, check the [official page](https://visit-tavistock.co.uk/event/tavistock-dickensian-evening/). Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Tavistock Dickensian Evening: Quick Answers

### When is Tavistock Dickensian Evening in 2026?

It is on Friday 4 December 2026, for one day only.

### What time does Tavistock Dickensian Evening open and close?

Friday 4 December 5.30pm to 9pm. Lantern parade at 17:30 and lights switch-on at 17:45. Butchers Hall market is open 09:00 to 21:00 that day.

### Is Tavistock Dickensian Evening free to enter?

Yes.

### Where is Tavistock Dickensian Evening?

Town centre streets around Bedford Square, with stalls in Butchers Hall and the Pannier Market, Tavistock PL19 0AL.

## About Tavistock Dickensian Evening

A one-evening Victorian-themed late night shopping event with shopkeepers in period dress, street entertainers, a lantern parade and craft, food and gift stalls around the town and in Butchers Hall.

## Where Is Tavistock Dickensian Evening?

Town centre streets around Bedford Square, with stalls in Butchers Hall and the Pannier Market, Tavistock PL19 0AL. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Where to Stay Near Tavistock Dickensian Evening

**Staying the night?** See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Friday 4 December.

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