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Christmas Fayre & Country Market

 

Local food in the heart of the country

An historic tradition …

The market returned to Colyton with much fanfare in March 2008.  After an absence of 120 years, the town’s Market Place once again enjoyed the colours, flavours and atmosphere of a local food market, re-connecting to a tradition established in 1208.

Colyton enjoys no fewer than three royal market charters, granted over the centuries by King John, Edward III and Henry VIII.  It was the evocation of Henry’s Tudor charter that helped local enthusiasts in their campaign to return the market to its rightful place in the heart of the town.

Zero food miles …

Unique to Colyton Country Market is the Colyton Produce Stall.  The idea behind the stall is to provide local growers, bakers and preserve makers with an outlet for small quantities of goods while enabling people to buy truly local food at very reasonable prices. 

 

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A market of substance …

Colyton Country Market is now established as one of the biggest outdoor local food markets in the South West.  Stallholders from Devon, Dorset, Somerset & Cornwall offer a top quality range of food, including fresh fish, rare breed meats, west country cheeses, local fruit & veg, pickles, chutneys & preserves, juice, pies, and pastries.

A passionate belief …

Local people felt it was time to restore their market tradition and, in doing so, support their local economy; encourage a more sustainable shopping culture; celebrate local food and add to the enjoyment of community life.

Buy crafts direct from the makers …

To complement each food market, there is a local craft fair in Colyton’s Town Hall.  Acting as a showcase for local artisans and cottage industries, the craft fair is an inspiring place to find individual gifts and well-made items for the home.

Buying your groceries can be fun …

Based on the belief that a market is as much about community as it is about food, each market includes an entertainment, be it theatre, music, dance or street performers.

Rest your feet and enjoy a cuppa …

Refreshments are available throughout the morning in The Town Hall and at a variety of local establishments.

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Future Market Dates

Want to sell your produce, then sell it via our Colyton Stall

Click here for details. Booking Forms: Produce Stall - Craft Stall

The Organizers...

The original market committee: Monica, Jackie, Frances and Judith.

Please call 01297 552518 or 553992 or email France at: countrymarket@colyton.org