Event details
Date: Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: St Margaret’s Hospice, Heron Drive, Taunton, TA1 5HA
Entry: £1 per adult (includes free entry into the Christmas Hamper draw). Children go free.
What’s on at our Taunton Christmas Fayre
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Meet Santa
Children can visit Santa and receive a special festive gift.
Tickets are £8 per child (ages 18 months–10 years) and must be booked in advance online. -
Festive stalls
Browse a range of local makers selling Christmas crafts, gifts, candles, decorations, homeware, and sweet treats: ideal for thoughtful, locally made presents. -
Raffle and Silent Auction
Try your luck in our festive raffle or bid for some fantastic prizes, including a one-week UK holiday, a signed Manchester United team photo, and bottles of champagne ready for Christmas celebrations. -
Family fun
Enjoy face painting, games, and a children’s lucky dip, plus a visit from a friendly festive donkey! -
Seasonal refreshments
Warm up with hot chocolate, mulled wine, cider, and mince pies as you listen to a live brass band performing Christmas favourites throughout the afternoon.
All proceeds from this charity event will go directly towards helping St Margaret’s continue providing free, specialist care and support for patients and families across Somerset when it matters most.
Book your child's visit with Santa
All children will get a special moment with Santa and a festive gift. Booking ahead is essential.
FAQs
The Christmas Fayre takes place on Sunday 30 November 2025, from 2 to 5 pm.
The Fayre is taking place at St Margaret’s Hospice, Heron Drive, Taunton, TA1 5HA.
The hospice is wheelchair accessible with disabled parking available.
Free on-site parking is available, but spaces may be limited during busy times.
St Margaret’s Hospice is wheelchair-accessible, and staff and volunteers will be on hand throughout the event to support visitors.
If you have specific accessibility questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Entry to the Fayre does not require advance booking.
However, Santa visits must be booked online in advance as places are limited.
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Adults: £1 entry (includes one free entry into our Christmas Hamper draw)
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Children: Free entry
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Santa visits: £8 per child (ages 18 months–10 years)
All proceeds support free, specialist hospice care across Somerset.
Santa visits are suitable for children aged 18 months to 10 years. Each child receives a special festive gift.
Children will enjoy a warm, personal moment with Santa and receive a festive gift to take home.
The afternoon includes:
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Festive stalls with local artisan gifts and crafts
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A Christmas raffle and silent auction
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Face painting, games, a children’s lucky dip
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A visit from a friendly festive donkey
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Seasonal food and drink
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Live Christmas music from a brass band.
Every penny raised helps St Margaret’s Hospice provide free, specialist care and support for patients and families across Somerset.
You can book online using the link on this page: Book your visit!
Early booking is recommended as slots are limited and will fill quickly.