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Caerphilly – Ghost Tours
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – Ghost Tours

[ December 17, 2011; 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Contact: Llancaiach Fawr on (01443) 414011Cost: 15.00Booking: EssentialA tour around the Manor to hear true stories of the uncanny things that have happened to staff and visitors over the years.To celebrate the season the price of 15.00 per person includes a hot turkey and cranberry roll or cheese melt roll, slice of [...]

Caerphilly – Ghost Tours
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – Ghost Tours

[ December 10, 2011; 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Contact: Llancaiach Fawr on (01443) 414011Cost: 15.00Booking: EssentialA tour around the Manor to hear true stories of the uncanny things that have happened to staff and visitors over the years.To celebrate the season the price of 15.00 per person includes a hot turkey and cranberry roll or cheese melt roll, slice of [...]

Caerphilly – Ghost Tours
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Caerphilly – Ghost Tours

[ December 17, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Contact: Llancaiach Fawr on (01443) 414011Cost: 15.00Booking: EssentialA tour around the Manor to hear true stories of the uncanny things that have happened to staff and visitors over the years.To celebrate the season the price of 15.00 per person includes a hot turkey and cranberry roll or cheese melt roll, slice of [...]

Grassington, Yorkshire – Grassington Dickensian Festival
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Grassington, Yorkshire – Grassington Dickensian Festival

[ December 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Grassington Dickensian Festival30th Anniversary YearDuring these three Saturdays Grassington is transported back to the time of Charles Dickens. See the Christmas lights, the village square and the streets transformed into a traditional market with shopkeepers, villagers and visitors dressed in Victorian costume.Enjoy the musicians, dancers, street entertainers and exhibitions of traditional country crafts. Grassington, [...]

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Grassington, Yorkshire – Grassington Dickensian Festival
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Grassington, Yorkshire – Grassington Dickensian Festival

[ December 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Grassington Dickensian Festival30th Anniversary YearDuring these three Saturdays Grassington is transported back to the time of Charles Dickens. See the Christmas lights, the village square and the streets transformed into a traditional market with shopkeepers, villagers and visitors dressed in Victorian costume.Enjoy the musicians, dancers, street entertainers and exhibitions of traditional country crafts. Grassington, [...]

Peterborough – Peterborough Christmas Market
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Peterborough – Peterborough Christmas Market

[ December 23, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Peterboroughhttp://www.visitpeterborough.com/Peterborough

Great Yarmouth – Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre, Market Place
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Great Yarmouth – Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre, Market Place

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Come and enjoy the 2011 Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre: a weekend of festive activities and entertainment with Christmas gift ideas, unique handcraft stalls, specialist foods, fun fair rides and Norwegian specialities in St. Nicholas Church, The Priory Centre and the Market Place – more details to follow.Great Yarmouthhttp://www.great-yarmouth.co.uk/Great-Yarmouth-Great-Yarmouth-Christmas-Fayre/details/?dms=13&feature=1003&venue=0110352Great Yarmouth

London – Ham House Christmas Fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
London – Ham House Christmas Fair

[ December 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The annual Ham House Christmas Fair takes place over three consecutive December weekends in a heated marquee in the gorgeous landscaped grounds of this fine Stuart mansion on the banks of the River Thames near Richmond. Local traders man the stalls, selling arts, crafts and artisan foods, while the Orangery is open all day for [...]

Grassington, Yorkshire – Grassington Dickensian Festival
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Grassington, Yorkshire – Grassington Dickensian Festival

[ December 17, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Grassington Dickensian Festival30th Anniversary YearDuring these three Saturdays Grassington is transported back to the time of Charles Dickens. See the Christmas lights, the village square and the streets transformed into a traditional market with shopkeepers, villagers and visitors dressed in Victorian costume.Enjoy the musicians, dancers, street entertainers and exhibitions of traditional country crafts. Grassington, [...]

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Hatton, Warwick – Hatton Shopping Village Christmas Craft Fayre,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Hatton, Warwick – Hatton Shopping Village Christmas Craft Fayre,

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Enjoy festive roasted chestnuts FREE mulled punch and mince pies whilst Christmas shopping in our 20 independent shops crammed with wonderful and special gift ideas. Watch the Traditional Nativity Show at 12.30pm and 3pm and enjoy listening to our festive choirs.Free AdmissionHatton, Warwickhttp://www.hattonworld.com/Hatton, Warwick

Purley – Purley Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:22 pm | No Comment
Purley – Purley Christmas Market

[ December 3, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Purleyhttp://www.sechc.org.uk/Adverts/2011-christmas-fair.htmlPurley

Margate, Kent – Pilgrims Hospice Christmas Party
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:21 pm | No Comment
Margate, Kent – Pilgrims Hospice Christmas Party

[ December 2, 2011; 7:30 pm; ] Why not hold your Christmas Party at the Winter Gardens in aid of Pilgrims Hospices.Entertainment by EK1 and the Winter Gardens resident DJ.Margate, Kenthttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1204&GroupId=1&venue=3150708&easi=trueMargate, Kent

Hatton, Warwick – Hatton Shopping Village Christmas Craft Fayre,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:21 pm | No Comment
Hatton, Warwick – Hatton Shopping Village Christmas Craft Fayre,

[ December 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Enjoy festive roasted chestnuts FREE mulled punch and mince pies whilst Christmas shopping in our 20 independent shops crammed with wonderful and special gift ideas. Watch the Traditional Nativity Show at 12.30pm and 3pm and enjoy listening to our festive choirs.Free AdmissionHatton, Warwickhttp://www.hattonworld.com/Hatton, Warwick

Hatton, Warwick – Hatton Shopping Village Christmas Craft Fayre,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:21 pm | No Comment
Hatton, Warwick – Hatton Shopping Village Christmas Craft Fayre,

[ December 18, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Enjoy festive roasted chestnuts FREE mulled punch and mince pies whilst Christmas shopping in our 20 independent shops crammed with wonderful and special gift ideas. Watch the Traditional Nativity Show at 12.30pm and 3pm and enjoy listening to our festive choirs.Free AdmissionHatton, Warwickhttp://www.hattonworld.com/Hatton, Warwick

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Hexham Christmas fair – Hexham Christmas fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:21 pm | No Comment
Hexham Christmas fair – Hexham Christmas fair

[ December 24, 2011; 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. ] Solve all your Christmas shopping under one roof at this fabulous Christmas fair.Its a great way to do that last-minute shop. There will be lots of different stalls with plenty of gift ideas for all the family, You wont fail to purchase everything you need for this Christmas.A tombola and light lunches will be available [...]

Herne Bay – Holly Hullabaloo!
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Herne Bay – Holly Hullabaloo!

[ December 3, 2011; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Herne Bayhttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1015&GroupId=1&venue=3030247&easi=trueHerne Bay

Horncastle – Horncastle Christmas Market 2011 Christmas Cracker
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Horncastle – Horncastle Christmas Market 2011  Christmas Cracker

[ December 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Horncastle Christmas Market 2011 Christmas Cracker HorncastleHorncastle

Kirkby – Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair Weekend,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Kirkby – Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair Weekend,

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Kirkbyhttp://www.kirkbylonsdale.co.uk/home/Kirkby

Knaresborough – Knaresborough Edwardian Christmas Market,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Knaresborough – Knaresborough Edwardian Christmas Market,

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] A wonderfulfestive weekendin the picturesqueNorth Yorkshiremarket town ofKnaresboroughwith quality stalls,shops andentertainment Knaresboroughhttp://www.knaresboroughchristmasmarket.co.uk/Knaresborough

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Keswick – Keswick Victorian Fayre
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Keswick – Keswick Victorian Fayre

[ December 4, 2011; 11:30 am to 6:00 pm. ] This years fayre will also feature Santa arriving with real reindeer, the reindeer remaining in the market square between 12.30 – 3pm.With lots of decorated charity stalls and a host of street entertainment the Fayre,with the Christmas tree and shops festooned with colourful lights, and equally colourful local characters providing entertainment, is an occasion not [...]

- Kelham Island Museum 19th Victorian Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
- Kelham Island Museum 19th Victorian Christmas Market

[ December 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Kelham Island Museum Victorian Christmas Market is all set to return for 2011 and bring a sprinkle of traditional Christmas cheer to the city on Saturday 3 December (10am – 7pm) and Sunday 4 December (10am – 5pm). http://www.simt.co.uk/news/tags/whats-on

Lincoln, Lincolnshire – Lincoln Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Lincoln, Lincolnshire – Lincoln Christmas Market

[ December 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Lincoln, Lincolnshirewww.lincoln-christmasmarket.co.ukLincoln, Lincolnshire

London – Kids Night at the Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
London – Kids Night at the Christmas Market

[ December 14, 2011; 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] Kids Night at the Christmas MarketThe Camden Lock Christmas Market opens on Wednesday 14th December with a special Kids Night, bringing Camden alive with kids entertainment, juggling, music, magic and more. Accompanied children will be welcomed into venues throughout Camden Lock until 7pm in a special festive event.LondonLondon

Leominster – Leominster Victorian Street Market,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Leominster – Leominster Victorian Street Market,

[ December 10, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] LeominsterLeominster

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Llanerchaeron – Llanerchaeron Christmas Fair,
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Llanerchaeron – Llanerchaeron Christmas Fair,

[ December 4, 2011; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Over 80 stalls selling the very best of local food and crafts. Music, father christmas, visit the house dressed for christmas, mulled fruit punch and mince pies. Christmas Trees for sale. The perfect way to get into the festive spirit!Llanerchaeronhttp://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-events-find_event.htm?propertyID=219&Period=Three+monthsLlanerchaeron

Jersey – La Fte d Nou
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Jersey – La Fte d Nou

[ December 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Whats on your Christmas list? A fairy-tale market? A Christmassy Film Festival? Twinkling Parades? Concerts? Or just some retail therapy? Well, you must have been very good this year because 2011s La Fte d Nou has all this and a stocking load more. La Fte d Nou, which translates from the local Jersey Norman-French language [...]

Greenhithe, Kent – Last Minute Gift Fair
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Greenhithe, Kent – Last Minute Gift Fair

[ December 17, 2011 7:00 pm to December 18, 2011 6:00 pm. ] Greenhithe, Kenthttp://visitkent.co.uk/whats-on/thedms.asp?dms=13&feature=1004&GroupId=1&venue=3094157&easi=trueGreenhithe, Kent

Liverpool – Liverpool Christmas Market
By: | November 18, 2011 – 8:20 pm | No Comment
Liverpool – Liverpool Christmas Market

[ December 22, 2011; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Travel the world this Christmas on just one street! Featuring more than 50 of the finest craft and food stalls from across five continents, Liverpools new and improved Christmas Market is offering treats from as far as China and South America. Plus new for 2011 will be a traditional German glhwein bar in the shadow [...]