Artisan Christmas Fair
News item · 29 November 2015
Kick-Start Your Christmas Shopping at the Canterbury Tales
The Canterbury Tales is throwing open its doors in November for the return of its popular Christmas Artisan Gift Fair – a special festive market with a medieval twist.
On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, shoppers will be able to enter the attraction free of charge and enjoy some authentic mead at the famous Tabard Inn, before stepping back in time to the streets of 14th-century England and browsing gifts from a host of talented Kent artisans and crafters. Confirmed stallholders so far include Yarns from the Bolt Hole and Black Wolf Survival & Bushcraft.
The stalls will be set among the attraction’s vibrant tableaux, which depict five of Chaucer’s most famous stories. Entrance to the fair will be free and visitors will be given discount vouchers for a future visit to the attraction, so they can return with family and friends and experience The Canterbury Tales over Christmas and the New Year.
The attraction’s general manager, Lyndsay Ridley, says: “Our Christmas Artisan Gift Fair is a unique experience, offering quality gifts that showcase the very best of local craft and design. Last year’s event was a huge success, and we are looking forward to throwing open our doors again and welcoming festive shoppers from across the country.”
The Canterbury Tales’ Christmas Artisan Gift Fair is taking place between 10am and 4.30pm on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2015. For more information, visit www.canterburytales.org.uk.
The Canterbury Tales provides a great introduction to the cathedral city and its famous literary connection as well as being a hugely entertaining day out for the whole family. The Canterbury Tales remains one of Kent’s ‘must see’ attractions.
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