Christmas is nearly here – here’s a brilliant chance to get everything you need (23 December)

We’ll be honest, December has been a tough month for our Outdoor Market traders, with storm after storm causing the cancellation of outdoor markets.

But … we’re delighted that loads of our Outdoor Market traders are coming along to our last Christmassy market on Monday 23rd December, open in the Market Place from 10am to 3.30pm.  Expect lots of Christmas jumpers and entertainment too!

So you have to come along too!  The weather is on side … and you can make a huge difference to small local businesses with a last shopping trip before Christmas, picking up all those last minute things.  From the Market Place, you must also pop into the adjacent Market Hall which will be open from 9am to 4.30pm.

To link to our Outdoor Market traders’ websites or social media – click through to our Saturday Outdoor Market page here.

Here’s who you’ll find trading in the Market Place this Monday.

Food and Drink

Market Cheese & Deli – cheeses for your Christmas table

Market Hall Wines – fine spirits and locally brewed beers

Ridiculously Rich by Alana – cakes and treats

Robsons of Durham – traditional sweets and fudge

Kings Ices – ice cream van

Balefire – hot sauces

Dipping Donuts – loaded donuts and milkshakes

Alpine 21 – burgers and fries

Homemade by Sandra – home-baked cakes

Fashion, Clothing and Jewellery

Rock U – licensed rock t-shirts

Benthespoonman – stunning and unique jewellery handcrafted from antique cutlery

Alpaca Wool – alpaca wool products

Durham Vintage – vintage, designer and pre-loved clothing specialising in Levi and branded jeans

Homewares, Gifts and more

JSE Photography – regional photography

HedKed Handicrafts – woodturning, carved gifts and homewares

JLH Print – original artwork transformed into sustainable clothing and gifts, and **NEW** pet caricatures

Need 4 Tweed – loads of goodies made from tweed

Alchemi Art – locally produced art

Fieldhouse Pottery – stunning and practical stoneware pottery

Tochtli Usagi – artist and illustrator

PJW Toys – vintage lego

Bert and Barns – natural doggy treats

Elvira Guo – wellness

OMB Homewares

Summerhouse Gifts – handmade gifts including candles, bookmarks, key rings and coasters