Wiltshire


<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="999" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2022/11/image-028-resized.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-29071" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2022/11/image-028-resized.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2022/11/image-028-resized-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2022/11/image-028-resized-1000x666.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2022/11/image-028-resized-768x511.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wilts/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2022/11/image-028-resized-788x525.jpeg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption>Bath Christmas Market</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">INDOOR</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-local-makers-market-st-margaret-s-hall-bradford-on-avon-10am-4pm-12-nov-10-dec"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_local_makers_market/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Local Makers&#8217; Market</a>,  St Margaret&#8217;s Hall, Bradford on Avon, 10am-4pm, 12 Nov &amp; 10 Dec</h2>



<p>A whole hall full of talented food producers and artisans putting on the glitz for Christmas. Once you&#8217;ve had a browse, a nibble and a buy, take a stroll by the river or canal, browse the indie shops in town and stop for a cocktail or glass of red at either <a href="https://timbrellsyard.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Timbrell&#8217;s Yard</a> or <a href="http://www.thebunchofgrapes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bunch Of Grapes</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.ukcraftfairs.com/craft-events/23213/salisbury-craft-and-gift-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Salisbury Craft and Gift Market</a>, Salisbury Guildhall, 12, 25, 27 Nov and 9, 11 Dec</h2>



<p>Established craft market with a large turnout and plenty of dates to choose from. Book to go Mexican at<a href="https://www.tingasalisbury.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Tinga</a> or gulp gin like it&#8217;s the 1920&#8217;s at <a href="https://www.caboosesalisbury.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caboose</a> afterwards.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://rovesfarm.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-craft-food-fair/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Craft &amp; Food Fair</a>, Roves Farm Shop, Swindon, 10am-4pm, 19 &amp; 20 Nov</h2>



<p>Sample festive foods from the farm, like pigs in blankets, turkey, mince pies and all the trimmings while picking up some hand-crafted Christmas presents too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lepetit.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Le Petit</a>, Swindon, 20 November</h2>



<p>Swindon&#8217;s most gorgeous wellness centre is giving over its three floors to talented designer-makers and crafters and promising plenty of cake too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.steam-museum.org.uk/event/christmas-at-steam/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas at Steam</a>, Steam Museum, Swindon, 10am-5pm,  3 &#8211; 4 Dec</h2>



<p>Every year, this transport museum holds its own Christmas fair with around 50 stalls, a session with Santa (additional cost) and plenty of singing from local and stage school choirs. Ticketed event as it includes entrance to the museum, book in advance, but hurry, sells out quick.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://www.enosisevents.com/events-diary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Deck the Halls</a>, Ceres Hall, Devizes Corn Exchange, Devizes, 12-13 Nov</h2>



<p>First Christmas craft market by Enosis Events in this market town. Head to the <a href="https://www.muckanddunder.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muck &amp; Dunder</a> Rum Bar afterwards for some warming festive spirits.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A BIT OF BOTH</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/clemsfairs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clem&#8217;s Fairs</a>, Lower Lawn Barns, Fonthill Gifford, Sat 18 &#8211; Sun 19 Nov and Sat 25 &#8211; Sun 26 Nov</h2>



<p>Taking over the courtyard and barns at the former Compton Marbling shop site, this long-standing fair is always packed with premium designer-makers and a loyal crowd of shoppers. It&#8217;s a good excuse to book a table at the nearby <a href="https://www.beckfordarms.com/">Beckford Arms</a> too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.trowbridgeweaversmarket.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trowbridge Weavers Market</a>, Trowbridge Town Centre, Sat 19 Nov and Sat 10 Dec</h2>



<p>Any growing town needs a market to showcase its talents which is exactly what Trowbridge does on the last Saturday of every month. See their website for the full list of traders attending who set up shop in the main pedestrianised centre and in the Town Hall too and details of their special pop-up on the 18 November alongside the Christmas Light Switch On.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://m.facebook.com/FieldKitchenHolt/posts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wild Herb Artisan Market</a>, The Glove Factory, Holt, 10am-4pm, Sun 27 Nov</h2>



<p>Fill up on delicious local food from the Wild Herb cafe and the bunch of talented traders they&#8217;ve invited along for their last market of the year. There&#8217;ll be plenty of gorgeous gifts to buy direct from the makers too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://ticketlab.co.uk/event/id/12744/Wiltshire-Winter-Fair-Craft" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wiltshire Winter Fair</a>, Salisbury Racecourse, Salisbury, Sat &amp; Sun 10-11 Dec</h2>



<p>Raising money for the Salisbury Hospice Charity, there&#8217;ll be over 90 traders to tempt you to spend your money for a good cause</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://whitehartatworth.co.uk/atworth-artisan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atworth Artisan Christmas Market Spectacular</a>, 12 November</h2>



<p>How can one little village pack their streets and venues with 80 food and artisan stalls? Pop along and find out how Atworth near Melksham does it a their annual festive market which includes The White Hart pub as one of its venues. I&#8217;m starting there first.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1247505919315702/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Corsham Christmas Market</a>, 10am-4pm, Saturday 12 Nov</h2>



<p>This pretty Wiltshire town knows how to dress up for Christmas. Head there for a day full of handmade and independent shopping from stalls in the Town Hall then revive your flagging feet with a nice sit down and a very big drink in <a href="https://butcombe.com/the-methuen-arms-wiltshire/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmaibBhCAARIsAKUlaKQ0OD-HMQs56M1jLasfrlw88_7Dg4C80wbdYc-3ekyGDp4Cm7_T01saAtzoEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Methuen Arms</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">OUTDOORS</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://bathchristmasmarket.co.uk/">Bath Christmas Market</a>, Bath 24 Nov-Sunday 11 Dec</h2>



<p>Bigger and better than ever after a two-year gap and now in its 20th year, with 170 stalls (and 200 traders) from the South West and beyond selling artisan crafts, jewellery, homewares, kids’ toys and as much chocolate, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts as you can manage. Choirs and street entertainers add to the atmos &#8211; and all just over the border from us in Wilts. Mon to Weds 10am – 7pm; Thurs to Sat 10am – 8pm; Sun 10am – 6pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/538950964907099?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kennet &amp; Avon Winter Floating Fayre</a>, Bradford on Avon, Sat 26 &amp; Sun 27 November</h2>



<p>Shop for handmade food and gifts made by the canal boating community and sold from the towpath near their moored boats. Hot food, mulled wine and even a live busking tent too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/salisburyartsscene/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Art in the Square,</a> Festive edition, Market Square, Salisbury, 10am-4pm, Sunday 5th Dec</h2>



<p>Join this monthly art fair&#8217;s last market of the year in Salisbury&#8217;s market square. Always colourful, with plenty of stalls, live music and creative ideas.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://thefromeindependent.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frome Independent Christmas Market</a>, Frome, Sunday 5 Dec</h2>



<p>Frome is so near parts of Wilts so it won&#8217;t take long for you to get to their last Frome Independent market of the year – local, seasonal and regional food/drink producers, sustainable products, contemporary design, vintage fashion, collectibles and furniture – is sure to be a corker! 10am – 3pm.</p>


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