We’ve organised a number of community-based workshops so that children of all ages, families and friends who want to join the lantern procession all have the opportunity to make and carry their own lantern:

11th and 12th October at Dartmouth Community Cafe, Old Market Square.
18th and 19th October at Dartmouth Community Cafe, Old Market Square.
25th and 26th October at Dartmouth Guildhall.
29th and 31st October at the Flavel.
15th and 16th November at Dartmouth Academy.

Except for the Community Cafe (where space is limited) there’s no need to book. If it’s super busy, you might just have to wait a bit.

To book places for the Community Cafe workshops, please phone 07496 349234.

We’ll provide all the materials to make your lantern. But you’ll need to provide your own lights.

Also, there’s no charge for the workshop. But if you can spare a few pennies, there will be a donation tin to help with next year’s Candlelit event.

Please remember to bring your own lights. We recommend these: https://amzn.eu/d/hjzfP4O.

Candlelit Dartmouth 2025 is happening on 28th and 29th November!

Highlights over the weekend include Father Christmas (arriving by fire engine!), carol singing around the Christmas tree, Christmas markets, entertainers and a spectacular procession with hundreds of beautiful, hand-made paper lanterns.

Here’s the schedule for 28th November:

10.00am-8.00pm Market in Royal Avenue Gardens (RAG).

4.45-5.45pm Carol singing at the Christmas Tree in RAG with the Dartmouth Shine quintet.

5.50pm Mayor arrives in RAG and the opening ceremony takes place with the switching on of the Christmas lights.

6.00pm Father Christmas arrives by Fire Engine and is led to the Grotto. Presents for the kids.

6.30-8.00pm Music from Mick and Lucy in RAG.

Throughout the day (roving) – Lez the Fez balloon modelling. Free balloons!

8.00pm Close.

Many shops will be open late this evening for Christmas shopping.