Lynton & Lynmouth Christmas Shopping 2022
Lynton & Lynmouth Christmas Shopping Weekend
3rd - 4th December 2022
This initiative is being managed and developed by the Visit Lynton & Lynmouth, LETA and the Lynmouth Association.
The Christmas Shopping Weekend is an initiative to drive trade and inspire people to Visit Lynton & Lynmouth during what is, commonly, a quieter time of year. A last push, if you like, to gain some additional sales before many of the businesses ‘hibernate’ for the Winter period.
- Maintain normal opening times, without overstretching
- Spread their and incentives of two days, or more
- Manage staffing levels within normal hours
- Help reduce overcrowding and maintain social distancing, as preferred
- Use the event to promote own businesses and events
- Benefit from additional revenue as 2022 comes to an end
Promotional Leaflets
A5 leaflets will be printed and distributed around local businesses and hotspots across North Devon and Exmoor.
Social Media
Help spread the word by sharing the event on your own social media pages. You can drag-drop or right-click ‘save image’ to use the graphic below.
Press Release
If you need some words, here is some inspiration …
Following the incredible success of last year’s Christmas Shopping Weekend, join us again for Christmas 2022 in Lynton & Lynmouth. Spread over two days, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December, there’s going to be lots of shopping, eating, drinking and Yuletide merriment!
Both Lynton & Lynmouth will be offering FREE Parking in select central car parks across the two towns and Visitors can also take advantage of the FREE minibus shuttle to travel swiftly between the Lynmouth Esplanade and Lynton Town Hall.
Visit the Lynton Town Hall on both Saturday and Sunday for a very festive Lynton Christmas Market with lots of local stalls and artisan traders to browse and shop. It really is a wonderful time of the year in the Lyn Valley. Explore our delightful towns by taking part in the Lynton & Lynmouth Christmas Shopping Trail and visit each of our fabulous shops for offers, discounts or treats, with the chance of winning a rather fabulous prize! You can pick up the Christmas Trail and What’s On Leaflet at any of our fabulous shops and eateries.
As you meander our streets, enjoy the festive music, Christmassy lights and appearances by our local choirs and line dancers. Get really festive by watching a lighthearted seasonal movie at Lynton’s very own cinema, in the heart of the old town. Wander the streets and enjoy more pop-up events and festive activities over this Christmas season.
Join the Lynmouth community on Saturday evening and watch as they light up Lynmouth Harbour and the Rhenish Tower with thousands of beautiful lights. Get really festive listening to Christmas carols along the harbour and the rhythmical sea shanties of days gone by. The local cafés and pubs will be serving up some real Yuletide cheer with delicious homemade snacks, warming drinks and tantalising treats to keep you warm and toasty.
We invite you to explore our beautiful towns at this very special time of year and enjoy everything they have to offer, we’re looking forward to welcoming you.
Bullet Highlights
FREE Parking in Lynton & Lynmouth Town Car Parks
FREE Minibus Shuttle between Lynton & Lynmouth
Lynton Town Hall Christmas Market – over 40 indoor and outdoor stalls on the 3rd & 4th of December. Free entry
Santa Claus on Queen Street – Santa is visiting and giving gifts on 3rd & 4th of December, visits are £5 per child
Light Up Lynmouth – the big switch-on of the harbour’s Christmas tree and lights, with singing, dancing and refreshments.
Special Offers & Discounts – across many shops and cafés throughout Lynton & Lynmouth
Christmas Shopping Trail – with the chance of winning two gift hampers worth over £100
Lynton Christmas Market
This year will see a Christmas Market in the Lynton Town Hall, over both Saturday & Sunday. Stallholders are signing up on a weekly basis, the pitches are filling up nicely.
Read more about the Lynton Christmas Market here.
Please contact Laura and/or Dan to discuss any market or market stall requirements you may have.
Santa Claus
Last year we struggled to find a Santa willing to commit to two days of being Santa. And Santa was definitely missed, especially by our Visitors – given the majority of comments we received last year. However, this year we have purchased a dedicated Santa for the duration of the weekend.
It was the intention that Santa would be located in both Lynton & Lynmouth, over the two days, however the Lynmouth Business Association confirmed that having Santa in Lynmouth would offer no great benefit.
Santa Claus will be located on Queen Street, in his “Grotto”, the Cave opposite Willow
Saturday 3rd December: 10am – 12.30pm and 1.15pm – 4pm
Sunday 4th December: 10am – 12.30pm and 1.15 – 4pm
Visits to see Santa cost £5 per child, and each child will receive a gift.
The gifts have been generously donated by the Exmoor National Park at the Lynmouth Pavilion.
Activities, Promotions and Decoration
To help make the Christmas Shopping Weekend an interesting and enjoyable family event, several pop-up activities have been arranged by local businesses …
- Lynton Xmas Market (Lynton Town Hall)
- Charlie Friday's Pop-up Market and Music
- Lynmouth in Lights (Switch On)
- Lynmouth Best Dressed Window Competition
- Santa's Grotto (Queen Street)
- Karaoke (The Queens, Lynton)
- Sessions by The Lyn Line Dancers and local choirs.
- Sea Shanties in Lynmouth
To further enhance the experience, both Lynton & Lynmouth’s Christmas lights will be installed and operating. Lynmouth Street and Queen Street will have lights, and other locations where possible.
If you know of an event that is happening locally over this weekend, let us know so we can promote it.
Lynton & Lynmouth Festive Shopping Trail and What’s On
The Christmas Shopping Trail will follow the same format as last year. This year the Shopping Trail Leaflet will be combined with a What’s On / Eating & Drinking Guide. These leaflets will be made available to local shops and cafés shortly before the event.
The What’s On Guide is available for download in A4 size, ideal for Guest Books, Posters, Coffee Tables etc.
Two Towns Shuttle
Both Lynton Taxi companies were offered the chance to provide the shuttle transport but have declined on this occasion.
However, the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway were still keen to fund some kind of shuttle transport, to support our towns, especially as they’re unable to open this Winter season due to extensive repairs and maintenance.
We are delighted to say that Ilfracombe Community Transport will be providing a minibus shuttle between the Esplanade in Lynmouth and Lynton Town Hall.
Minibus Shuttle Operating Times
Saturday 3rd December: 10.30 – 6.30
Sunday 4th December: 10.30 – 4.00
Free Parking
Free Parking is confirmed and available in the following car parks during the Christmas Shopping Weekend …
Lynton – Cross Street and Bottom Meadow
Lynmouth – Esplanade and Lower/Upper Lyndale
Funding
Last year we benefitted from funding from a Government initiative called the ‘Welcome Back (from COVID)’ fund. This provided approx. £2,500 to help cover costs of print and promotion, and entertainment.
There are no such funds available for this year, so we’re having to fund raise and ask for contributes from the local business community.
Click the link below to view our working spreadsheet for associated costs of all upcoming tourism-related projects …
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e8BTGl33mifal9emfSpvIHOq64W8JLOUF52nFGIZloI/edit?usp=sharing
Biggest Ever Raffle!
This year, to help raise funds to cover the Christmas Shopping Weekend costs, we organised one of the biggest prize-winning raffles in our recent history. Winners can win First, Second or Third prizes.
See the Christmas Raffle page to see the incredible prizes donated by our local businesses.
Other Christmas Events
We’re aware that the beginning of December is a really popular time for other markets and events to happen. Extending our event over a weekend gives visitors plenty of opportunities to enjoy our event and others too.
Get in touch
If you have any questions, queries, concerns, or even suggestions, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. Either message the Facebook page or send us an email – business@visitlyntonandlynmouth.com
