Alternative shopping

Rufford Christmas Gift and Craft Market

Rufford Abbey Country Park

7-8 November, 10am-5pm

With 50 stalls selling handmade quality craft goods, it's an ideal opportunity to start Christmas shopping away from the chaos and bustle of the high street. Held in the coach house courtyard against the backdrop of Rufford Abbey, the hustle and bustle of traders selling their wares will inspire you to choose unique gifts for friends and family.

A Christmas Shopping Evening

Colwick Hall Hotel, Lakeside Pavilion

12 November, 7pm-10pm

A Christmas shopping event in the Lakeside Pavilion to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. There'll be a wide variety of stands to tempt shoppers. Entry to the hall costs £5. This includes a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine. Tickets can be bought on the night or in advance from ‘Kreem Events’, call on 0115 937 6467.  Take advantage of an ‘Early Bird’ meal in Georgetown Restaurant from 5.30pm till 7pm.

Winterfest Art 09

Thoresby Riding Hall, nr Ollerton

14-15 November, 10am-5pm

A two day Christmas shopping event showcasing some of the regions top artists and craft makers. Meander around the stands in the unique Victorian Riding Hall and Gallery, and enjoy the winter festivities in Thoresby’s Courtyard. Give original art as a truly creative Christmas gift, bring stylish works into your home, or just feel like an Art Collector.  For ceramics, jewellery, textiles, prints, glass, fine art and sculpture, whatever your budget, Winterfest Art 09 is a must. Admission and car parking is free and refreshments available.

Holme Pierrepont Hall Christmas Fayre

Holme Pierrepont Hall

19 November, 10am - 4pm

Winter Food Fest at Thoresby

Thoresby Courtyard

21-22 November

A feast for the eyes and the table with the opportunity to buy direct from local and regional producers.

Patchings Christmas Market

Patchings Art Centre, Calverton

27-29 November, 10am-4pm

Pick up a variety of original Christmas gifts and cards from the region's most talented professional artists and craft workers. Over 50 exhibitors throughout the centre. Free admission and ample parking.

Don't miss the Patchings Carol Concert on 13 December, 7.30pm - one of the most popular events of the year as Sinfonia Chorale leads the Christmas celebrations with seasonal music and readings. Tickets £8 and £7 concession, including wine and mince pie.

Art and Food Market and Artists Open Studio Day

The Harley Gallery, Welbeck

28-29 November, 10am-5pm

Meet the producers and makers. A weekend one stop shop for those special gifts and foodie treats including Welbeck Farm Shop’s winter barbecue.

At the market: work by 30 local artists, from handbound books to felted hot water bottles. Also 12 local food producers including award winning Lincolnshire Poacher cheese, real ales brewed in Newark and traditionally milled flour from Tuxford.
 
At the studios: meet the Harley Foundation artists and explore 15 studios.  Chat about sculpting with Peter Ball, warm your hands and watch the wonder of glass-blowing with Anthony Wassell and best of all, buy work directly from the artists, from jewellery and fashion accessories to ceramics and prints. More info...

Christmas at Clumber

Clumber Park, Worksop

28-29 November, 5-6 and 12-13 December, 11am - 5.30pm

Craft stalls, music and children’s activities. Visit Father Christmas in his grotto and follow the lantern-lit trail. Gifts in the Laundry Shop and seasonal fayre in the restaurant. This year there will also be an ice rink!

Arts and Crafts Fair 2009

Surface Gallery

28-29 November, 10am–5pm

Surface Gallery is holding an Arts & Crafts Fair to be held in our gallery, situated opposite Sneinton Market in the centre of Nottingham - a brilliant opportunity to buy handmade gifts and original artworks. Stalls will be open to the public from 10am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
 

Christmas Carnival at Newark Market Place

Newark Market Place

29 November

Newark’s annual charity market with funfair rides and food and drink. Also the date of the Christmas light switch on, there will be real reindeer.

Christmas craft market in association with Mansfield Museum

Mansfield Market Place and Mansfield Museum, Leeming Street

3-5 December, 10am-4pm

Over two dozen stalls at the Museum and Market Place featuring local crafts. From hand crafted wooden ornaments to glass jewellery, you’ll find gift ideas for everyone.

Sneinton Artists Christmas Showcase

Green's Windmill

5-6 December, 10am–4pm

Looking for a special Christmas present? Paintings, ceramic, wood, recycled textiles, jewellery and felt items - all at reasonable prices, created by members of Sneinton Artists’ Group.

Aurora Gift Market

Rufford Abbey

5-6 December, 11am – 6.30pm

Forget the stress of the High Street and enjoy a leisurely browse for that special gift as traders from 50 stalls tempt you with a variety of handmade quality craft goods. Then, as darkness approaches, the market will be bathed in light as all 50 stalls will
be illuminated to enhance your shopping experience and complement the Aurora Christmas lighting extravaganza. The market is held in the coach house courtyard against the backdrop of Rufford Abbey.

Tuxford Christmas Market

6 December, 3pm – 7pm

Tuxford Christmas Market 3pm-7pm. Christmas lights to be switched on by Snow King and Queen at 6pm.

Late night Christmas shopping event - plus cheese and wine

The Harley Gallery and The Welbeck Farm Shop

9 December, 6pm-8pm

A late night shopping evening with complimentary wine and locally produced Stichelton cheese. Tickets £5, book on 01909 501700.

Christmas Craft Fair

Wollaton Hall

12-13 December, 11am-4pm

Make this Christmas extra special by purchasing unique craft gifts for your family. Products made by local craft workers.

Newark Market Place

14,17,21 and 28 December

In addition to the regular farmers' and retail markets, visit the special Newark antiques and craft stalls in the Market Place during December.

Nottingham tourism centre

Festive fayre will be available throughout the season at Nottingham tourism centre, just off the city’s Old Market Square on Smithy Row.

Browse the range of locally produced Nottingham lace, jewellery, pottery, greeting cards, beautiful framed prints and hand painted pure silk scarves. Plus individually hand painted Nottingham baubles, available in three different designs which come in a lovely gift box.

Or why not treat someone special to a bespoke hamper - choose from Pitchforks Pickles, Richard Carter Honey, Gringley Gringo Sauces and Cherizena Coffee and have it beautifully wrapped. We also stock a range of perfume bottles, mugs designed by celebrities including Gwen Steffani, Armani and Nottingham born Paul Smith, hand decorated wine and martini glasses and many other seasonal gifts and novelty stocking fillers. Open late night Wednesdays.

Call the Nottingham tourism centre on 08444 77 5678 to find out more about arts and crafts fairs in Nottinghamshire.