Weston Park’s popular Christmas Markets will return this festive season with more than 100 artisan food and craft traders.

The markets will take place over two weekends at the stately home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border with the first one being held on November 30 and December 1.

The second will take place on December 7 and December 8, with shoppers invited to enjoy a selection of mouthwatering treats and browse a range of handcrafted gifts between 10am and 4pm. 

More than 100 traders selling unique gifts and artisan food from all over the world have confirmed their attendance at this year’s markets ready to kickstart the festive season.

There will also be live music, festive drinks and a new Festive Friends woodland trail on offer to those visiting.

Jennifer Astbury, head of estate operations at Weston Park, said: “Weston’s Christmas Markets are set to kick off our season of joy by offering a unique shopping experience over the first two weekends in December.

“They will feature a whole host of local businesses, which means people can start their Christmas shopping early. We’re certain they’ll find a unique gift for everyone with such a vast array of homemade and crafted items on offer. 

“We have traders lined up who will be selling everything from luxury candles and homemade wax melts to tree decorations and gifts for pets. 

‘’Our specially selected line up of local food traders will also be selling a range of mouthwatering, flavoursome treats including gourmet burgers, stone baked pizza, delicious Greek cuisine, freshly-made donuts and warming hot chocolate, we’ve got it all.

“We are really proud to have once again partnered with some of the best local artisan food producers and crafters from the area and we hope that Weston’s Christmas Markets will encourage visitors to support local businesses.”

The House at Weston has already received its festive makeover and will also be open on December 1 and December 8 for guests to visit.

Tickets for the Christmas Markets can be pre-booked in advance online at https://weston-park.com/westons-christmas-market/. Standard admission prices to the park and gardens apply on the day.

Weston Park will also be open for Twixmas Walks between Boxing Day and January 4 and for all of Weston’s festive events visit https://weston-park.com/whats-on/christmas/.