Where better to experience a festive and funfilled Christmas Market this winter than in the beautiful, historic town of Oundle? For the third year running, Oundle Town Council will fill the market place with a variety of stalls selling a diverse range of Christmas food, gifts and crafts - everything you need from cards and decorations to charcuterie, gin and handbags! Starting at 12noon on Saturday 5th December the fun will last all afternoon until 8pm and the town’s Christmas lights will be turned on at 6pm by the Town Mayor and two Minions.
Be prepared for a merry experience as Father Christmas will have his grotto in a surprise location; there will be a whole host of choirs singing around the Christmas tree as well as children’s fairground rides. Masses of mulled wine and mince pies and other street food delicacies will keep you warm. With a park and ride service running into the market place and the town’s fabulous independent shops and cafés open for late night shopping, there is plenty of opportunity to relax, soak up the atmosphere and to find that ‘perfect’ gift.
Oundle is one of a growing list of towns and cities across the UK that organise an annual Christmas Market for friends and locals to meet up on a cold winter’s evening, enjoy traditional entertainment and to stock up on delicious Christmas goodies. Often thought of as being predominantly German, Christmas Markets were, in fact, very popular in the UK until Oliver Cromwell banned the celebration of Christmas altogether. Thankfully, times have moved on and Oundle Christmas Market is set to be a truly memorable highlight of the Christmas season.
Keep an eye on the website for details at www.oundle.gov.uk
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