Following on from last year’s success, the Christmas Markets will return to Grand Parade this year, opening at weekends from the 30^th of November, 10am – 8pm, and then every day from the 13^th to the 23^rd of December. Artisan food producers will showcase their locally sourced produce ranging from crepes and gourmet sausages to spiced beef and sushi. There will be a variety of crafts for sale which include paintings, jewellery and glass.

Bishop Lucey Park will once again become a glittering winter wonderland opening from 4pm to 8pm across the four weekends leading up to Christmas starting November 30^th. This year’s theme is inspired by The Nutcracker so don’t miss the chance to bring the kids along to meet the Sugarplum Fairy.

The English Market will also have extended opening hours this Christmas with a late night opening Friday 21^st December until 8pm and a special Sunday opening on the 23^rd December. That’s in addition to its usual opening hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Saturday.

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