Fountains Abbey to host Christmas artisan market with 40 stalls

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 21:02 · Archive

Fountains Abbey near Ripon will host a two-day Christmas artisan market on November 28 and 29 with 40 independent makers.

Fountains Abbey near Ripon will host the Little Bird Christmas Artisan Market on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November. The two-day event features 40 independent makers, artists and food producers at the Unesco World Heritage Site, with a mix of returning traders and newcomers.

Stalls will sell handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, homeware, textiles, artwork, fashion accessories, food and drink, gifts and Christmas decorations. The market offers visitors unique, handcrafted products in what organisers describe as a spectacular historic setting, supporting independent makers and small businesses.

Jackie Crozier, Managing Director of Little Bird Made, said the response to last year's inaugural market 'exceeded all expectations'. She said every trader has been 'carefully selected for the quality and originality of their work', adding that discovering handcrafted gifts in the historic setting is 'incredibly special'.

Jason Scully, General Manager of Fountains Abbey, said the artisan market was 'a fantastic addition to our festive offer last year' and praised the team for returning this Christmas.

How it is being reported

• Popular landmark to host two-day Christmas market with 40 independent stallsFountains Abbey Christmas market returns on November 28 and 29, with 40 independent makers, festive gifts, food and drink at the North Yorkshire landmark.Darlington & Stockton Times · 27 Oct, 20:00
• Popular landmark to host two-day Christmas market with 40 independent stallsFountains Abbey Christmas market returns on November 28 and 29, with 40 independent makers, festive gifts, food and drink at the North Yorkshire landmark.The Northern Echo · 27 Oct, 20:00

In this story: Fountains Abbey · Ripon · North Yorkshire · Little Bird Made · Jackie Crozier · Jason Scully

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