Gear up for an unforgettable Christmas in Crediton

As the nights grow darker, it’s time to start looking for holiday gifts and planning your festivities. 

Across Crediton, there are plenty of great gift options, including belts and purses from Crediton Cobbler, cards and candles from Crediton Card Centre, leather handbags from Mimosa Boutique, wines and whiskies from Grape and Grain, and self-made crafts with Paint Pots of Devon, while Amapola Wine Bar could be the perfect setting for a Christmas party. 

"As Christmas swiftly approaches, make your way to Crediton Card Centre at 127 High Street to find your perfect gifts and cards.  

Stocking a fantastic range of Christmas cards in most titles, including pets, relatives, thinking of you etc,  and cards from Crediton, they also carry a full range of Christmas paper, tags, bows and bags. 

With everyday cards, gifts, balloons and more also available, Crediton Card Centre is also official stockists of Charlie Bears, Me to You, and Scentiments Candles to make any occasion truly memorable. They also stock a fantastic range of cashmere mix scarves, eco chic bags, and stunning sterling silver and costume jewellery, ensuring plenty of choice for the festive season, and for every day gift giving!’

Crediton Cobbler sells a range of items that could make great Christmas gifts including coloured keys, key fobs, a selection of black and brown leather belts, wallets, purses, leather bags and padlocks.  

Owners Mark and Di Perkin also provide an engraving service on the premises for items such as tankards, hip flasks and trophies. 

As well as a shoe repair service, the cobbler offers stitching and patching on leather items including handbags and replacement boot zips alongside a key-cutting service, which includes keys for cars and motorcycles of various makes.  

Keys can be cut while you wait and for many makes can be up to 50 per cent cheaper than the main dealers. Even keys with transponders, for some makes, can be cut.  

The cobbler also has a selection of shoe polish, laces and insoles available. 

Call in at Crediton Cobbler at 107 High Street, Crediton to see what’s available.  

Mark and Di’s motto is “If shoes are worth wearing, they’re worth repairing”. 

The shop is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4.30pm and 10am to 1pm on Saturdays. 

Mimosa Boutique in Crediton has a large range of leather handbags in a range of sizes and colours including some smaller ones which are ideal for phones and small items, and make ideal Christmas gifts and stocking fillers.

We have recently partnered with Richard Bravo Jewellery which is handmade in Kingsbridge with lovely colourful drop earrings and studs. 

The shop also has the ever popular festival boots as well as boots from Free Spirit. 

In addition to this there are bamboo, soft fleece and thermal socks as well as gloves. we also have a good selection of silver jewellery and lovely soft scarves many of which are reversible. 

A new line just in are lovely coloured and patterned tights from Pamela Mann. 

All this in addition to our quality clothing from brands such as Claudia C, Lily and Me and Alice Collins makes Mimosa the perfect destination for all your winter and Christmas needs. Pop in and have a look.

Grape and Grain Wine Merchants at 130 High Street, Crediton is the perfect place to shop for your Christmas gift. 

Owner Bruce Evans prides himself on a friendly welcome and good honest advice. 

The shop has a huge range of wines from around the world, Devon ales, lagers, ciders, local gins and interesting whiskies, brandies and calvados.  

All budgets are catered for. Call in at Grape and Grain to find out more. 

Amapola Wine Bar is the perfect place to bring your friends, colleagues and family this festive season.  A vast array of wines, craft beers, cocktails are available along with some delicious charcuterie sharing boards, all served by friendly staff in a luxurious setting.  If you are planning a Christmas party, Amapola can cater for groups from 2-40.

Paint Pots of Devon offers pottery painting for all ages in the cafe at the Creedy Centre in Crediton.

The cafe also offers breakfasts, jacket potatoes, sandwiches, toasted tea cakes and a selection of cakes including vegan and gluten free.

Fair trade coffee and speciality teas are available as well as a selection of cold drinks. There is also a takeaway menu.

Pottery painting is great fun for both children and adults and there is a fantastic selection of pottery, including dinosaurs, butterflies and plates and a great range of paint colours to choose from. 

Wedding favours and baby hand and footprints are also available. 

Events such as birthday parties can be held at the cafe and can be booked to suit your requirements.  

The cafe is open from Monday to Saturday, from 9.30am to 5pm.

To book for pottery painting telephone 07854 716032. For more information visit: www.paintpotsdevon.co.uk or find us on Facebook.