One-day Christmas market returns to Farnham

Gifts, festive treats and plenty of family-friendly fun are the order of the day at this year’s Farnham Christmas Market on Sunday 14 December.

The market will feature over 140 stalls stretching from Castle Street to The Borough, The Bush Hotel Courtyard and Ivy Lane Club off Downing Street.

Shoppers can expect handmade gifts, seasonal food, and festive drinks along with Santa’s grotto, a nativity with real animals and children’s rides. There will also be live music including a Michael Bublé tribute on the main stage at the bottom of Castle Street.

In addition to the Christmas Market, the monthly Farnham Farmers’ Market will take place in Central car park from 10am to 1.30pm. Shoppers will be able to buy seasonal produce direct from the 40 or so regular stallholders who grow it, rear it, make it or bake it.

Councillor Kika Mirylees, Lead Member for Culture says: “We are so looking forward to the Farnham Christmas Market. Lots of people have the date in their diary and plan to make a day of it with family and friends. Whether you are coming with the intention of shopping or just browsing, there will be lots to see and do. As well as shopping at the markets, I encourage you to pop in and support the town centre shops too. We are proud to organise this event and thank our sponsors for helping to make it possible.”

Local shoppers are encouraged to leave their car at home and travel to the market on the free hoppa shuttle bus. Full details of the route and timings can be found at www.farnham.gov.uk. Visitors who are planning to drive are urged to park in Waverley’s pay and display car parks which are free to use on Sundays.

Farnham Town Council thanks Laithwaites Wine for being the Principal sponsor of the Christmas Market along with Gold sponsors Kidd Rapinet and Family Vets.

For more information about the stalls which will be at the market, visit www.farnham.gov.uk.