Two Christmas Craft Market Weekends will go all-out to bring festive goodwill to families
As the festive season approaches, families from across Suffolk will be looking forward to the joy and excitement of Christmas craft markets. The feature-packed and brightly-lit Christmas Craft Market will be staged again at Stonham Barns Park this year over two weekends – 22 and 23 November and 29 and 30 November (from 10am – 4pm) to enable more visitors to start the festive season early with some Christmas shopping and activities.
With mince pies, mulled wine, hot chestnuts, live music and Christmas lights Stonham Barns Park – one of Suffolk’s premier leisure and entertainment venues – is preparing to pull out all the stops and put on two weekends of ‘festive fun’ for both adults and children. The Snow Queen, Snow Princess and some magical elves including Snowball, Sparkle, Holly and Tinsel will be attending as part of the weekends for photo opportunities. There will also be a Santa’s Grotto too where children can visit Santa and receive a special Christmas gift!
Talented Suffolk exhibitors will bring their handmade crafts, artisan foods and unique wares. From intricately designed decorations and pottery to scented candles, textiles, children’s toys and gourmet treats, the stalls are a celebration of Suffolk’s creative spirit with some exhibitors offering demonstrations of their skills.
Explains Terri Forward from Stonham Barns Park, ‘Christmas is all about families spending time together and – as always – we are planning to make the season truly magical with our annual Christmas Craft Markets.’
‘We are arranging our biggest and best yet with all the ideas we can put into it including Santa’s Grotto, a funfair for the children, train rides and delicious food and drink outlets.’
‘All the gift ideas and more besides will be here as well as lots of Christmas traditions and activities that will help to start the celebrations this year.’
‘The gift and craft retailers attending will be offering some delightful gifts and decorations, and we think many people will support these local businesses by coming to see what’s on offer. Suffolk is known for its creativity, and we will be exhibiting some of the best artists and craftspeople the county has to offer here in one place!’
The markets will feature uniquely handmade, handcrafted gifts and products. In addition, visitors will be able to shop at the retail village which is packed with 1000s of Christmas gift ideas. There are arts and craft shops, the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Carters of Suffolk pottery and newly enhanced tearooms and Legends Bar.
The events offer visitors free parking and free entry.
Tickets for the grotto – suitable for the under 12s – will cost £10 per child. Advanced booking is recommended, with limited on the day bookings also available.
Other retailers at Stonham Barns Park include Aspal Antiques, Aspal Emporium, Aspal Reclamation Yard, Stonham Garden Centre, Carters of Suffolk, Hemingstone Frames, Hot Tub Village, Tiger Sheds, Stonham Village Stores, Suffolk Bridal Outlet, The Beauty Barn, The Vintage Cellar, The Book Cellar and The Little Dance Barn. Among the most recent retail additions to the village La 3D Print Artistry, Sakura Studio Gallery and Glen’s Collectables.
For more information call Stonham Barns Park on 01449 711111 or visit www.stonhambarns.co.uk
