Great Tudor Frost Fair
The Great Barn will be filled with frosty trees and Tudor themed displays to send you back to a Christmas gone by!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
You are invited to step back in time to the Tudor era and immerse yourself in our Tudor Frost Fair! Find out about the history of these fairs, and immerse yourself in the frosty trees and ice décor used to recreate this magical time. The barn will be filled with trees and twinkling lights to create a beautiful and frosty display.
The Abbey will also be dressed for a very frosty Christmas for all to see.
Please note that this is a historical and Christmas tree display, all stalls will be displays and not have goods for sale.
Choirs will perform in the Great Barn throughout December:
Saturday 2nd December Callington Singers - 1:30pm & 2:30pm
Sunday 3rd December Grace Notes - 11:30am & 12:45pm
Saturday 9th December A-Tone-Meant - 11:30am &12:45pm
Sunday 10th December Sterts Singers - 11:30am & 12:45pm
Saturday 16th December Buckland Scouts - 11:30am & 12:30pm Great Sea Choir & Wheelhouse Folk Choir - 1:15pm & 2:15pm
Sunday 17th December Tavistock Tapestry Choir - 1pm & 2pm
Monday 18th December Moorland Mandolins - from 12pm
Wednesday 20th December Plymouth Area Police Choir (times TBC)
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- What to bring and wear
The Great Barn will be cold so please wrap up appropriately. The barn floor may also be wet so please wear appropriate footwear.
- Accessibility
The Barn is accessible and the pathway amongst the trees will be wheelchair and buggy friendly.
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