The Christmas season is upon us and to give our local traders a boost, Axminster Nub News has launched a Virtual Christmas Market to encourage more shoppers to the high street.

We'll be regularly updating this list of local businesses throughout December and promoting it on our social media pages. It's completely free to take part for all independent businesses in the Axminster and Seaton areas.

Simply send us details of what you're offering in the run-up to Christmas - any new products, special offers, festive menus, opening hours, etc. - and we'll promote them free of charge!

Send your details to [email protected] to join the Virtual Christmas Market, or call 07810 221 420.

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Devon Art Supplies

We offer a wide range of arts, crafts and hobby supplies from value basics to professional art brands. We have a great variety of creative kits for children and adults including paint by numbers, candle making, card making, sewing, pyrography, diamond dotz and so much more. Our yarn and wool range has expanded this year so it is well worth a visit if you love knitting and crochet!  Find us at 30 Queen Street, Seaton (EX12 2RB), open 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 7pm Fridays, and 10am to 2.30pm Saturdays, or shop online 24/7 with free local delivery or click and collect service.  

Lou La Belle

Open 9.30am to 4.30pm with new stock of women's clothing and gifts, just in time for Christmas! Find us in Axminster's new-look Trinity House.

Not Just Travel Let's Go

Your local travel experts - we would like to offer 25% off all standard travel insurance policies minus any medical top up if required. Please quote 'Xmas Market' to make use of this offer - call us on 01297 441355.

Piccolo Plants Nursery

We are a small, specialist succulent nursery in Branscombe, just above the Fountain Head pub on Berry Hill (Ex12 3BD). We're open 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday with awide selection of garden plants, indoor and outdoor succulents, compost and a small selection of mini pots and terrariums.

Ric's Kitchen

Open for breakfast and lunch with a new lunch menu including winter warmers such as cottage pie, peri peri chicken, spinach and ricotta cannelloni, mussels in white wine and garlic, and our signature Spanish tortilla. Open 9am to 3pm Monday to Saturday - find us at Castle Mount, Victoria Place, Axminster (EX13 5NH).

The Cow & The Bean

Axminster's new burger bar, continuing to operate a takeaway -only service Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm to 9pm - call on 01297 792782.

The Crafty Hobbit

Unique gifts from local artists and craftspeople, as well as personalised mugs, coasters, T-shirts, bags and lots more, plus a wide range of craft supplies to make your own gifts this Christmas. Find us in Axminster's new-look Trinity House.

The Shed Steakhouse

Open 12noon to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 9.30pm, offering a special early bird December menu with two courses for £16 or three courses for £19 between 5.30pm and 6.30pm, along with the regular menu. Find us at 4 Harbour Road, Seaton (EX12 2LS) or call 01297 625 926 to book.

Triptych Gallery & Picture Framing

Unique, handmade gifts, furniture, homeware, paintings and photography from local artists and craftspeople, including cards, wrapping paper, advent bunting and Christmas decorations starting from under £10. Open 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, plus late night shopping until 7pm on Fridays in December, and open until 3pm Christmas Eve. Find us at 39 Queen Street, Seaton (EX12 2RB).