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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ December 20, 2013; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Come and join in with one of our famous Fossil Walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Lyme Regis Museum Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew.Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/whats-on/fossil-walksLyme Regis, West Dorset, England
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:39 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ December 21, 2013; 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. ] Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Come and join in with one of our famous Fossil Walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Lyme Regis Museum Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew.Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/whats-on/fossil-walksLyme Regis, West Dorset, England
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Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks
By: | February 1, 2013 – 7:39 pm | No Comment
Lyme Regis, West Dorset, England – Fossil Walks

[ December 23, 2013; 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Get Fossilling on the Jurassic Coast! Come and join in with one of our famous Fossil Walks along this historic stretch of Dorset coast with Lyme Regis Museum Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew.Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Englandhttp://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/whats-on/fossil-walksLyme Regis, West Dorset, England
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Sheffield, Yorkshire, England – Sheffield Sheffield Christmas Market
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Sheffield, Yorkshire, England – Sheffield Sheffield Christmas Market

[ December 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Set in the heart of the main shopping district, over 70 picturesque Christmas stalls adorn the streets offering a magical array of handmade gifts, decorations and food items – everything you need for the perfect Christmas celebration and a truly unique ex

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London, London, England – The Cologne Christmas Market
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London, London, England – The Cologne Christmas Market

[ December 23, 2012; 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. ] The Cologne Christmas Market brings shopping, Santa, Glhwein and Bratwurst to the Southbank by the London EyLondon, London, EnglandLondon, London, England
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Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland – The Market – Design and Makers Christmas Fairs
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Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland – The Market – Design and Makers Christmas Fairs

[ December 15, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] St Columbas by the Castle, 14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2PWFree EntryPrints, textiles, homewares, jewellery, confectionery, illustration, cards, gifts and more from local artists, designers and makers!Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland

London, London, England – Orange Dot Christmas Market
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London, London, England – Orange Dot Christmas Market

[ December 18, 2012; 11:00 am to 8:30 pm. ] Orange Dot Christmas Market at Orange Dot Gallery, 54 Tavistock Place WC1H 9RG combines late night shopping, gallery viewing and mulled wine sipping. With a great selection of purse-friendly handcrafted creations, gifts and goodies.London, London, E

Broughton, CHESTER,, Cheshire, England – Celtic Winter Fayre
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Broughton, CHESTER,, Cheshire, England – Celtic Winter Fayre

[ December 1, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] In December 2010 we held the first Celtic Winter Fayre on this very busy, very large shopping park located just 4 miles outside Chester. The shopping park attracts around 65,000 cars over the 4 days of the show.The event has now been changed from Winter F

Norwich, Norwich, England – Christmas Country Craft Market
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Norwich, Norwich, England – Christmas Country Craft Market

[ December 8, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Modern Country Crafts offers a selection of bespoke crafts, handmade jewellery, unique ladies clothes, beauty and health products with a Christmas flavour at The Forum in Norwich. Perfect for unique gifts and stocking fillers.Norwich, Norwich, Englan

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Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Burghley House Crafts for Christmas
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Grantham, Lincolnshire, England – Burghley House Crafts for Christmas

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Crafts for Christmas offers a unique opportunity to find special presents for special people, the perfect place to work your way enjoyably through your Christmas list.New products and ideas are a feature of every Crafts for Christmas event. Indulge yourse

Lightwater Shopping Village, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Dickensian Festival
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Lightwater Shopping Village, Ripon, North Yorkshire, England – Dickensian Festival

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Join us for our enchanting Dickensian Christmas Festival. With over 100 stalls selling a huge range of high quality contemporary and traditional merchandise, as well as special Christmas displays from our permanent outlets, why not come along and soak up

Bradford, North Yorkshire, England – Bradford Christmas Markets
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Bradford, North Yorkshire, England – Bradford Christmas Markets

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] This bustling market with over 30 stalls on Darley Street, Kirkgate, Bank Street and Tyrell Street has something to offer everyone! As well as lots of festive treats for the family theres lots of lovely Christmas cuisine on offer.Bradford, North York

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland – Edinburgh Traditional German Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland – Edinburgh Traditional German Christmas Market

[ December 24, 2012; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] Sun Wed: 10am 8pmThu Sat: 10am 10pmChristmas Eve: 10am 6pmChristmas Day: ClosedChristmas markets have been a tradition throughout the world since medieval times. Edinburghs Traditional German Christmas Market sells a mix of classic and contemporary

Orchard Centre, Didcot , Oxfordshire, England – Didcot Christmas Street Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Orchard Centre, Didcot , Oxfordshire, England – Didcot Christmas Street Fair

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] 19th annual Didcot Christmas Street Fair Vintage Theme celebrating the Best of British Stalls, funfair, parade, live bands refreshments Open Thurs 4-9 pm, Fr, Sat, Sun 9am-5pmOrchard Centre, Didcot , Oxfordshire, England

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Worcester, Warwickshire, England – Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Worcester, Warwickshire, England – Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. ] Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre is the leading themed street market in the West Midlands. Hundreds of stalls fill the atmospheric streets of Worcesters historic heart with the colours, sounds and smells of Christmas. Explore the wonderful range of me

Salisbury, England – Salisbury Christmas Market
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Salisbury, England – Salisbury Christmas Market

[ December 16, 2012; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Come to Salisburys gorgeous new Christmas Market! We hope you will find it to be one of the prettiest, loveliest and most tasteful Christmas Markets in the country. With beautifully decorated chalets, inspiring and desirable gifts and gourmet foods, a war

York, Yorkshire, England – St Nicholas Fayre at Barley Hall
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
York, Yorkshire, England – St Nicholas Fayre at Barley Hall

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Includes living history and unique gifts, plus enjoy traditional wine and ale at the bar!York, Yorkshire, England

Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England – Cirencester Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England – Cirencester Christmas Market

[ December 16, 2012; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Cirencester Town Council are delighted to announce that the Christmas Market will return for its 3rd year in 2012. The market will run from Friday 30th November – Sunday 16th December. Hours are 10am to 6pm daily.Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Englan

York, Yorkshire, England – St Nicholas Fayre at Parliament Street
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
York, Yorkshire, England – St Nicholas Fayre at Parliament Street

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] St Nicholas Fayre is one of the most popular Christmas markets in the UK, with thousands of visitors coming to York over the four-day event.The Fayre offers a range of markets specialising in gifts, crafts, and the very best in local farm produce. Outside

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Burghley House, Stamford, , Lincolnshire, England – Lincolnshire Crafts for Christmas
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Burghley House, Stamford, , Lincolnshire, England – Lincolnshire Crafts for Christmas

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] The Crafts for Christmas events source talented makers and designers from all over the UK and bring together these small individual firms producing top quality products under one roof at four venues around the UK.Crafts for Christmas offers a unique oppor

Paddington, London, England – Paddington Christmas Market Week
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Paddington, London, England – Paddington Christmas Market Week

[ December 3, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Paddington Christmas Market Week with a late night on Weds 1 Dec when Paddington Bear will turn on the Christmas lights on Praed Street at 6pm. Norfolk Square Gardens and Praed Street, W2.Paddington, London, EnglandPaddington, London, England

Rochester Castle, Rochester, , Kent, England – Dickens Christmas Market
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Rochester Castle, Rochester, , Kent, England – Dickens Christmas Market

[ December 18, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Set in the beautiful grounds of Kents Rochester Castle, overlooking the River Medway and just a few steps from Rochesters picture-postcard Victorian High Street, the market will open from Wednesday to Sunday over four weekends.Come along and enjoy a trul

Durham, Co. Durham, England – Durham City Traditional Christmas Festival
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Durham, Co. Durham, England – Durham City Traditional Christmas Festival

[ December 2, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Durhams award-winning, annual Christmas Festival returns in 2012 with a wide range of festive entertainment for all the family in and around the World Heritage Site of the Cathedral and the Castle. The huge, heated Craft and Gift Marquee on Palace Green f

Great Yarmouth , Norfolk, England – Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre
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Great Yarmouth , Norfolk, England – Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Taking place in St. Nicholas Minster, the Priory Centre and on the Market Place, this annual Christmas craft and gifts event provides ample opportunity to find unique presents and speciality foods whilst enjoying a festive atmosphere in the heart of Great

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Christchurch, Dorset, England – Christchurch Christmas Festival
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Christchurch, Dorset, England – Christchurch Christmas Festival

[ December 1, 2012; 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] A fun packed day with loads of entertainment throughout Christchurch town centre plus late night shopping in town centre shops until 7pm – a great opportunity to see what Christchurch has to offer, stock up on those Christmas gifts and have fun at the sam

Warrington, Cheshire, England – Warrington Festive Gift Fair
By: | November 15, 2012 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Warrington, Cheshire, England – Warrington Festive Gift Fair

[ December 23, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Looking for that extra special present for the one t seem to find that unique gift youve been searching for? Then visit the gift marquee at Golden Square this Christmas, where you will find a massive range of festive ideas and treats for young and old. Si

Chelsea, London, England – Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair
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Chelsea, London, England – Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair

[ December 2, 2012; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] This years Christmas Fair at Chelsea Physic Garden is set to be bigger than ever before, with the opportunity to visit Londons oldest Botanic Garden in winter and to taste and buy exclusively selected products and gifts, Chelsea style! Stallholders will p

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland – St Mary’s Christmas Market
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Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland – St Mary’s Christmas Market

[ December 23, 2012; 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] Local food and gifts fair brought to you by Edinburgh Markets including music, kids activities and carol singing. Come and join us for mulled wine, hot food and quality arts and crafts.Full details: www.edinburghmarkets.co.uk Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Sc