Croyde Village, Croyde, Devon, EX33 1PA
Croyde has all the ingredients for a perfect fair: a beautiful setting, a deeply creative community and a crowd with genuine taste and real enthusiasm. The village hosts seasonal vintage and craft fairs that bring together local makers, vintage dealers and artisan food producers in an atmosphere that feels completely in tune with Croyde’s character.
These events typically take place in the spring, summer and early autumn months, making them very well aligned with a Byron holiday. The fairs draw traders from across North Devon and beyond, with a strong emphasis on handmade and locally sourced goods. You will find jewellery, clothing, art, ceramics, woodwork, textiles, plants, food and drink and a general sense that everyone present really cares about what they are selling.
Croyde is around fifteen minutes from Byron and even on a non-fair day the village is worth visiting for its own shops and atmosphere. When a fair is on, it adds an extra layer of energy and colour that makes the trip feel very special indeed.
Check local event listings at Byron’s welcome pack or on local community boards during your stay to find out what is happening while you are here. The fairs tend to be well publicised within the local community and are genuinely popular, which means arriving early gives you the best selection and the most relaxed experience.
For anyone who loves the combination of beautiful objects, good food and a village atmosphere that feels alive and authentic, a Croyde fair is a highlight of the North Devon calendar. Pick up something handmade, have a pasty in the sunshine and watch the surfers heading down to the beach. This is what a properly good holiday day looks like.
Keep an eye out too for similar events at Saunton and Braunton throughout the year.
