You can’t help but be captivated by a Christmas market – all those tastes, aromas and inspirational gift ideas, just waiting to be explored. Here’s a rundown of Sussex’s best.
11th November
ARUNDEL MUSEUM CHRISTMAS FAYRE
This market is a great place to start your Christmas shopping and get into the festive mood, as it's quite early in November. At the Arundel Museum, there will be stalls with Christmas cards and gifts and pretty decorations, and so much more.
Later on in the festive season, Tarrant Street Market will be held on Saturday 2nd December and the Arundel Farmers Market will be on on Saturday 16th December.
visitarundel.co.uk
18th November and 2nd December
CHRISTMAS IN RYE FESTIVAL
Rye will be hosting two big Christmas market-related events the first being Festive Late Night Shopping on Saturday, November 18.
Then on Saturday, December 2, there is a day of festive fun for the whole family with festive shopping, a carol concert, Santa's grotto, music performances and much more.
www.facebook.com/ryechristmasfestival
25th - 26th November
GREAT DIXTER CHRISTMAS FAIR
Address: Great Dixter House & Gardens, Northiam, Rye TN31 6PH
Great Dixter House & Gardens will be hosting a Christmas Fair which will have over 40 craft and designer makers selling their wares.
These will be located within the house, garden and outbuildings at Great Dixter alongside demonstrations, food tasting and live music. (Advance tickets required)
www.greatdixter.co.uk/Pages/Events/Category/whats-on
25th - 26th November
WEALD AND DOWNLAND LIVING MUSEUM CHRITSMAS MARKET
Address: Town Lane, Chichester PO18 0EU
The Weald & Downland Living Museum in Chichester will be hosting around 100 hand-selected stallholders representing the best in arts, crafts and food from the Weald region. (Advance tickets required)
wealddownland.digitickets.co.uk
3rd and 10th December
ONE GARDEN CHRISTMAS MARKET
One Garden will be hosting two Christmas markets in the first half of December, on Sunday the 3rd and 10th.
There will be businesses from Brighton and beyond selling a range of different products that will serve as a perfect gift for a loved one.
www.onegardenbrighton.com
7th -10th December
EASTBOURNE CHRISTMAS MARKET
It is a free event that will feature at least 30 stalls every day on Terminus Road,, a live music stage, plenty of street food and children's rides.
www.visiteastbourne.com/whats-on/christmas-market-p1545721
