Christmas Artisan Markets at Haddon Hall taking place over three long weekends

Haddon Hall is hosting its ever popular Mercatum Christmas Artisan Markets over three long weekends tis Christmas, bringing together some of the finest artisans in the country in a beautifully curated event like no other. So if you missed the first one, there’s another two weekends to enjoy it: Thursday 24^th – Sunday 27^th November and Thursday 1^st – Sunday 4^th December.

One of the biggest events on the East Midlands calendar, Haddon’s Christmas Markets will feature over 100 artisans set in the magnificent grounds of the Haddon estate. With the hall beautifully decorated, each room will be designed to come to life, with music, winter scents and twinkling lights creating a sense of the unusual, combined with a grandeur befitting of this historic fortified manor.

Visitors are invited to weave their way round the grounds, starting in front of the Stables, where a host of delicious food and drink stalls will be in situ, before moving into the Lower Courtyard, where a Gingerbread House will be on display amongst the artisan stalls. Each room will feature a selection of makers and producers, with food in the Medieval Kitchens, a gifting area in the Earl’s Apartment and a magnificent Christmas tree in The Banqueting Hall. Visitors can wander out into the Elizabethan gardens, where there will be more stalls on two of the terraces, lit by fairy lights, before heading into The Long Gallery and Great Chamber and back out into the Lower Courtyard.

Enjoy a luxury hot chocolate or a mulled wine while browsing a variety of stalls and taking in the magnificence of the hall, before sitting down with something delicious to eat from an array of street food traders. This year sees a host of new artisans joining the line-up, with ceramicists, silk artists, jewellers, candle makers, chocolatiers, woodwork, stationery and more, offering plenty of inspiration for Christmas gifts.

Lady Edward Manners said: “Christmas is a wonderfully joyous occasion at Haddon and over the past few years our Mercatum Christmas Artisan Markets have become a stand-out event on the region’s calendar. With over 100 incredibly talented artisans joining us this year over three long weekends, the festive atmosphere at Haddon is truly a sight to behold! With music playing, lights twinkling and beautiful décor in each and every room, visitors are given the unique opportunity to shop and experience the hall at its very best, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back this winter for a really special day out.”

Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market

Thursday 24^th – Sunday 27^th November and Thursday 1^st – Sunday 4^th December

From 9.30am – 5.00pm (last entry at 4pm)

Tickets £7.50 per adult (children under 16 – free). Ticket price includes parking.

All entrance tickets can be pre-booked online or bought on the day.

www.haddonhall.co.uk / 01629 810917 / [email protected]

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