A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
Find your fragrance. Make an afternoon of it.
A Fore Street fragrance shop with bookable candle workshops and scents inspired by the South Devon coast.
There is something especially fitting about finding a holiday keepsake by its scent. The Salcombe Candle Company began in a home kitchen, inspired by candles that captured the character of places visited in Australia. That idea now lives on Fore Street, with locally named fragrances sitting alongside a wider collection of candles, diffusers and home fragrance. A browse fits easily into an afternoon wandering around town; booking a workshop turns the stop into a proper activity. Over two hours, participants choose fragrances and make two small candles, with refreshments along the way. It is a lovely option for a catch-up with friends or a creative break between beach days. Leave room in the plan for collection later, though: freshly made candles need time to set before they can travel home.
The lovely little details
- Fore Street shop and fragrance collection.
- Two-hour workshops make two 6oz candles.
- Workshop candles need 48 hours to cure.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
Choose a local scent
Compare the locally named fragrances before choosing a keepsake for home.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
Find the shop on Fore Street in central Salcombe; use its current contact details to check access before a special journey.
Before you set off
Browse the shop during opening hours. Workshops require a date and booking through the official workshop page.
Check bookings & availabilityBook a workshop date
Check the date selector for current availability; a shop visit does not include a workshop.
Check the detailsSmall groups
Workshops accommodate up to eight, with a minimum of four bookings needed for a session to run.
Check the detailsCollect later
Candles cure for 48 hours. The business offers collection or complimentary posting after the workshop.
Check the detailsMake it private
For a private workshop or a larger group, contact the team at info@salcombecandlecompany.co.uk.
Check the detailsDetails checked 24 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
About this feature & our sources
This is an editorial discovery, researched from the venue’s own information and any visitor sources linked here. It is not a paid partnership or a first-hand review. Individual visitor tips reflect that person’s experience; they are not a live rating or a promise about your visit.
- Salcombe Candle Company — shop and collection ↗
- Salcombe Candle Company — origins ↗
- Salcombe Candle Company — workshop details ↗
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