Dulverton by Starlight once again brings the festive spirit to Exmoor in 2023 – with most of the 40+ independent shops open for the event, craft market, entertainment and of course the wonderful Fireworks too!
Taking place from 2-7pm on Sunday 3rd December the annual winter festival sparkles with white lights on the Christmas trees that line the streets of this pretty moorland town. The shops and businesses will be traditionally dressed for the season and many of them will open all day for browsing and buying for Christmas goodies.
The popular Indoor and Outdoor Winter Market will run from 2pm to 7pm selling local crafts, gifts and food. Roaming entertainers will keep you enthralled wherever you are in town with their pop-up performances, juggling, tricks and endless jokes. Look out for Santa in the Heritage Centre from 3pm, carols to sing along to by the big Christmas tree at 5.45pm and the ever popular fireworks to finish off a fun day at 6.15pm.
Parking and Park & Ride available!
Dulverton Town Council has liaised with Somerset Council to ensure that parking in the town’s car parks will be free of charge on Sunday 3rd. Park and Ride available from Brushford, Masons Kings and The Anchor Inn in Exebridge.
Thanks to our Sponsors
Dulverton by Starlight would like to thank Pugsley Farms and Dan Woollacott Fencing for sponsoring the Starlight fireworks; and our other event sponsors Dulverton Town Council, Exmoor News, Remote Therapies, and Exmoor Distillery.
A visit to Dulverton by Starlight will lift your spirits and give some festive cheer to all who come along.
Enjoy this gallery of images of the pretty Exmoor town of Dulverton at Christmas and at Dulverton by Starlight…
The Entertainment Schedule
for Dulverton by Starlight 2023
In the Town Square…
2pm Merlin
2:20 Elf Attack
2:45 Arrival of Santa
2:55 Wizardry Skills of Merlin
3:30 Blackdown Choir
4pm Morris Dancers
4:20 Magic Luke
5pm Helen the Hoopist LED Experience,
featuring Matt Lemon and Merlin
In Bank Square…
2pm Elf Attack
2:15 Dave Hendy Magic
2:45 Morris Dancers
3:10 Magic Luke
3:45 Helen the Hoopist LED Experience
4:15 Coconut Bubble Mania
5pm Blackdown choir
5:45 Carols by the Christmas Tree
6:15 Fireworks
Walkabout Entertainment…
2pm – 5:30pm The Bubble Queen, Matt’s Penny Farthing,
Stilt Walkers, Helen the Hoopist,
Dave Hendy’s Magic Balloon Modelling
At the Dulverton Heritage Centre…
3pm – 5:30pm Santa in his Grotto with Naughty Elves!
Face Painting
At All Saints’ Church…
2pm – 4:45pm Hot Drinks, Cakes, Mince Pies & Festive Music
Stallholders at Dulverton by Starlight 2023
Please find below a list of the stallholders you’ll discover selling festive gifts and products at Dulverton by Starlight 2023. The stalls will be situated outside in Dulverton’s pretty streets and also inside the iconic Town Hall. And don’t forget to buy your Dulverton by Starlight raffle tickets well in advance of the day – you could win one of many amazing prizes that will have been generously donated by Dulverton’s shops and traders.
A Hint of Grey – Wax Melts and Candles
Annabel Greenfield – Children’s Books
Barnet & Bows – Hair Dressing
Beeswax Alchemy – Bees Wax Products
Blind Date with a Book – Surprising Wrapped Books
Cocoas – Handmade and Personalised Chocolates
Cottage Beer Project – Locally Brewed Beer
Dale Cherry – Exmoor-based Photographer
Davey the Tractor – Tractor Stories
Dionne’s Garden – Nest Boxes and Hedgehog Houses
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance
Exmoor by Katie – Artist
Exmoor Cider – Locally Brewed Cider
Exmoor Distillery – Spirits Brewed in Dulverton
Exmoor Engraving – Wooden Engraved Gifts
Exmoor Feasting Company – Exmoor-made Sausage Rolls and Mince Pies
Exmoor Fudge Kitchen – Locally Handmade Fudge
Exmoor Salty Glass – Jewellery made from Sea Glass
Exmoor Tea – A Range of Quality Teas
Hat a Cakes – Christmas Cakes, Gingerbread Men and Cookies
Hedgewitch Soapery – Soaps and Skincare
Helena Elliott – Beautifully Illustrated Homeware and Prints
Herby 4 – Chai, Cider and Apple Juice
India Lawrence Ceramics – Ornamental Ceramics
Lattitude 50 Landscapes – Eco Conscious Gifts
Lloyd Maunder Butchers – Hot Food and Delicatessen
Martha Williams – Knitted and Crocheted Toys
Meadow Folk – Christmas Wreaths
Miss Elsie – Knitted Bags and Stained Glass Decorations
Myrthill Silver – Silver Jewellery
Nicola Mary Ceramics – Timeless Handmade Ceramics
Oaktop Hog Roast – Beef Brisket and BBQ Chicken
Owls R Us – Birds of Prey Rescue Centre
(to be located at the Dulverton Heritage Centre)
Painted Crow Designs – Sun Printed Botanicals
Selworthy Pantry – Exmoor Jams and Pickles
Simply Hide – Beautiful Leather Products created in Dulverton
Sip Shed – Locally made ready-mixed Cocktails
Starlight Raffle
Steph’s Mulled Wine – Delicious Mulled Wine created by Steph Hooper
The Exmoor Pony Centre – Exmoor Pony Centre Gifts
Ware in the Wood – Wood Turning Products
Warm Hugs Devon – Cushions and Pouffs
West Country Blacksmiths – Bespoke Metalwork Gifts
(to be located outside the Bridge Inn)
Visit Seven Fables Bookshop in Fore Street between 2 and 5pm and join best selling author and harpist Hazel Prior beside the fireside as she celebrates her latest title ‘Life and Otter Miracles’ set on Exmoor.
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Dulverton by Starlight would like to thank Pugsley Farms and Dan Woollacott Fencing for sponsoring the fireworks; and their other event sponsors Dulverton Town Council, Exmoor News, Remote Therapies and Exmoor Distillery.
A visit to Dulverton by Starlight will lift your spirits and give some festive cheer to all who come along.