Dates of Christmas Fairs and Markets 2010

London/South East

Save the Children Christmas Cocktail at The Banqueting House, Whitehall

Stalls, Tombola and a Champagne Bar make this charity fundraiser a must for anyone in central London on December 7 from 1pm to 9pm. Entry is just £8, which includes a glass of wine and as many canapés as you can manage, and stalls offer everything from stylish jewellery to food and drink. For further enquiries email luguthrie@hotmail.co.uk

Taste of Christmas 3-5th December, 10am-6pm daily Excel Centre Tickets: Advance - Adults 19, Child (10-14 year olds) 10 On the door - Adults 22, Child 12 Under 10s go free Pre-ticket launch offer online until October 4th www.tasteofchristmas.com +44(0) 207 244 3164

Spirit of Christmas 3-7th November, 10am-6pm daily Grand Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre, Kensington Tickets: Advance - Adults 16, Child (13-16 year olds) 8.50 On the door - Adults 18, Child 8.50; Two-day ticket 28 www.spiritofchristmasfair.co.uk 0844 412 4650

Cologne Christmas Market at Southbank Centre 19th November- 23rd December, Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-10pm Southbank centre, Belvedere Road, London Free admission www.southbankcentre.co.uk +44 (0) 207 960 4200

Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair 27th-28th November. Sat 11am-4pm Sun 10am-4pm Chelsea Physic Garden, Swan Walk entrance, London Tickets: 5. Anybody buying a Saturday ticket can return for free on the Sunday. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk +44 (0) 207 352 5646

Save the Children Festival of Trees Charity Dinner & Auction Thursday 9th December. 7.15-11pm Natural History Museum, Exhibition Road, London For more information and to download a booking form, please e-mail festivaloftrees@savethechildren.org.uk

Highclere Castle Christmas Shopping Fair Tuesday 7th November, 9.30am-4pm Highclere Park, Newbury www.highclerecastle.co.uk 01635 253210

Waddesdon Christmas Gift Fair 4-7th November, 10.30am-4pm daily Waddesdon Manor, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Tickets: Adults - Weekdays 5.50, weekends 7. Child - 2.50. Free for National Trust members www.waddesdon.org.uk 01296 653226

Christmas Market 13th November, 10.30am-4pm Riding School Conference Centre, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire Tickets: 2. Accompanied children go free www.hatfield-house.co.uk 01707 287010

Christmas Frost Fair 19-21st November Hatfield House, Hertfordshire Tickets: Adults 5, Child (5+) 2 www.hatfield-house.co.uk 01707 287010

Leeds Castle Festive Fair 20-21st November Admission: 2 Leeds Castle, Maidsotone, Kent www.leeds-castle.com +44 (0) 1622 765400

Oxford Christmas Market Oxford Castle 26th November - 12th December Thurs-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun-Weds 10am-6pm Free admission www.oxfordchristmasmarket.co.uk

Sandringham Christmas Craft Fair 26th-28th November, 10am-6pm daily Sandringham Estate www.sandringhamestate.co.uk

Deepdale Christmas Market 4th-5th December, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, North Norfolk Coast www.deepdalechristmasmarket.co.uk

Christmas Crafts and Country Gifts Fair 4th-5th December Knebworth House, Hertfordshire www.knebworthhouse.com +44 (0) 1438 812661

Christmas Arts, Crafts, Food & Drink at Wood Green 11th-12th December,10am-4pm daily Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire Tickets: Adults 2.50 Concessions 2.00 www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/christmascrafts 0800 141 2823

The Essex Christmas Craft and Gift Fair 6th-7th November Park Inn Hotel, Harlow, Essex www.avalonevents.net 07707 574 602

Festive Food & Drink Fayre 4th -5th December, 9am - 4pm daily South of England Centre, Ardingly, West Sussex Tickets 2.50, Concessions 2 www.seas.org.uk 01444 892700

Wales

Corfe Castle Christmas market: A selection of quality handcrafted goods, including silver jewellery, pottery, art, textiles, glass and lots more. Saturday 4th December 2010 -1pm - 5pm - Corfe Castle Village Hall, East Street, BH20 5EE. Free entry, parking available. Refreshments available - all proceeds to the village hall and local charities. Contact - Jill Thompson info@jillyflowerjewellery.co.uk

South West

Bath Christmas Market City centre 25th November - 12th December Mon-Weds 10am-7pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm Free entry www.bathchristmasmarket.co.uk

Truro Victorian Christmas Fair 8th-12th December Back Quay, Truro, Cornwall www.tourism.truro.gov.uk +44 (0) 7974 870 397

Fowey Christmas Market 4th-5th December Fowey Community College, Fowey, Cornwall www.fowey.co.uk Information: Dibb Events, 07974 763 671

South Hill Park Christmas Craft Fair Wilde Theatre and Mansion Spaces 13th-14th November, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm Advance tickets: Adults, 3.50, Concessions 3 www.southhillpark.org.uk +44 (0) 1344 484123/484858

Wincanton Christmas Fair Tuesday 30th November Wincanton Racecourse, Speeds Farm Tickets 3 www.wincantonchristmasfair.co.uk Information: Mary Staib 01749 813011

Mary Howard Christmas Fair 9th-12th November, 10am-4pm daily Tickets: 13 Hullavington Airfield, Chippenham, Wiltshire www.maryhowardsales.co.uk

South West Christmas Equine Fair 4th - 5th December, Sat 8am-8pm Sun 8am-5pm Westpoint Centre, Clyst St Mary, Exeter Tickets: Advance - Adults 8 OAPs 7 Child (5-16 year olds) 6 On the door - Adults 10 OAPs 9 Child 7 www.contour.uk.net/equinefair 01749 813 899

Hestercombe Gardens Christmas Market 20th-21st November, 10am - 5pm daily Hestercombe, Taunton 3 admission, under 16s free. Admission to the Gardens is 8.90 www.hestercombe.com 01823 413923 Cheltenham Christmas Market 19th November - 5th December The Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire www.geraud.co.uk 01512 332 165

Midlands Worcester Christmas Fair City centre 2-5th December Various opening times Free entry www.visitworcester.com

North /Scotland

Living North Christmas Fair 4th - 7th November Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tickets: Advance - Adults 5, Concessions 5 Under 12s - free On the door - Adults 7 Tickets booked on or after Saturday 30th October will be held for collection at the entrance to the Living North Christmas Fair. Advance ticket rates apply until Wednesday 3rd November 2010. After this time, tickets will be available to purchase on the door Newcastle.livingnorthfair.co.uk 01434 609933

Crafts for Christmas Fair 11th-14th November, Thurs-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm The Yorkshire Events Centre, Great Yorkshire Show Centre, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Tickets: Advance (subject to 60p booking fee) - Adults 7 OAPs 6 Students 4 Children free On the door - Adults 8 OAPs 7 Students 4 Children free www.ruralcraftassociation.co.uk 01428 684494

Christkindelmarkt Market Leeds 12th November - 19th December, Mon-Sat 10.30am-9pm, Sun 10.30am-8pm Millenium Square Free entry www.leeds.gov.uk

Christmas Craft Festival 13th-14th November, 10am-5pm daily Duncombe Park, Helmsley Tickets: Adults 3, Under 16s free www.york360.co.uk 01423 545377

St Nicholas Christmas Fair York 25th-28th November Parliament Street, York city centre www.york360.co.uk

St Nicholas Craft Fair York 25th-28th November, 9.30am-5pm daily St William's College, York www.yorkshirefairs.co.uk 01423 545377

Durham Victorian Christmas Festival 3rd-5th December, various times Palace Green, Durham www.thisisdurham.co.uk +44 (0) 1913 847 641

Edinburgh Christmas Fair 25th November - 2nd January 2011 City-wide locations +44 (0) 131 529 3180

Glasgow Christmas Market 18th November - 23rd December, Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm St Enoch's Square Free entry www.glasgow.gov.uk

Please note: Country Life advises anyone wishing to visit these fairs to call ahead to confirm opening times and days