In the run-up to Christmas in December, Okehampton comes alive with festive cheer as the ever popular annual late-night shopping event takes place in the town centre.
This year (2016) Edwardian Evening will be held on Thursday 1st December in Okehampton.
Edwardian Evening is organised by the Okehampton & District Chamber of Trade, and as well as local businesses opening late to greet both their loyal and new customers, it also features the Mayor’s Carol Service accompanied by the Okehampton Excelsior Silver Band, Santa often paying the Museum of Dartmoor Life a visit to meet local and visiting children, a hog roast, roasted chestnuts and a huge Barrel Organ playing festive tunes. You’ll also be able to watch a street magician performing in the Victorian Arcade, and a Barber Shop Quartet sing festive songs and carols as they tour the town’s shops, cafes and pubs etc.
The event lasts for three hours beginning at 6pm, and both the Mill Road and Market Street (Waitrose) car parks are FREE from this time.