The Harrogate district is preparing for a bumper weekend of festive events with numerous Christmas markets and fayres over the next few says.
We've pulled together a handy guide to the festive markets and events from Harrogate to Masham.
Yesterday, Harrogate's Christmas market kicked off with people arriving from 10am to walk around the stalls and enjoy a mulled wine or two.
Here's some information on the events this weekend:
Harrogate Christmas Fayre
Around 50 local stalls will be in place on Cambridge Street, Market Place, Station Square and Cambridge Crescent until December 12.
It is open 10am and 7pm Monday to Wednesday, 10am and 9pm Thursday to Saturday, and 10am and 4.30pm on Sunday.
There is also a carousel and ferris wheel at Crescent Garden and a helter skelter at the war memorial to add to the festive offering. All rides cost £3 for a ticket.
Harrogate Christmas Artisan Market
This is the first for the town, a market for 60 local, small traders based in Valley Gardens.
Organised by
Little Bird Made, the market will be open from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5.
The festive road train will also pass by the entrance and stops on nearby Crescent Road.
Based on the town's Market Square across weekend, Knaresborough Christmas Market is making its comeback.
There will be almost 50 stalls selling Christmas decorations, gifts and locally sourced produce. There will also be live entertainment from local dancers, choirs and brass bands.
Although a lot of the stalls accept cards,
market organisers have urged visitors to bring cash with them in case the town's two remaining cash machines run out.
It will come to a close with a fireworks display over Knaresborough’s iconic viaduct at 4.30pm on Sunday, December 5.
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Masham Christmas Market
Similar to the one held last month, this weekend the town's Market Place will host numerous stalls plus a visit from Santa himself.
Many of the usual monthly stallholders will be in attendance, plus others, so visitors can expect hand bell ringing and folk music as well as a wide variety of craft and food and drink stalls.
There is also a craft fayre in the town hall, both are open on Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
Ripon Christmas Market
This year the festivities are back.. On Sunday, artisan markets will be held on the square and free children’s fairground rides will be in operation on those dates.
There will be a selection of stalls from local traders, arts, crafts, food, an outdoor bar and live music.
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