Double whammy as craft village gets festive

Christmas revved up a gear at Holme Grange Craft Village as they held their Christmas festive market and their festive fun day on consecutive weekends.

Following the annual fun day, a spokesman for the tenants said: “We were very pleased with how the day went. Multiple stores had record days and it was great to see customers returning from previous events as well as people who had never visited before!

“We had a range of activities and festive offerings including a Santa’s grotto, story time in the stable with local children’s author Steph Williams, Christingle making, mulled wine, Christmas classes and workshops and performances from a variety of local bands and groups.”

And with more than 25 additional stalls at the market over and above the unique, independent shops around the village, there was plenty to whet your appetite for Christmas shopping. With many of the stalls selling items lovingly handmade, it provided the perfect opportunity to source some unique gifts.

And why shop on an empty stomach when you could enjoy a mouth-watering bratwurst topped with sauerkraut and mustard from JL Butchers or something from The Grange Chocolate Café’s Christmas menu. There was free wine tasting available as well as mulled wine from The Tasting Barn made with their own secret recipe.

And for the children Elsa and Olaf popped by, there was live singing with Boogie Magic Parties, bouncing in the paddock on bungee trampolines while toddlers could have a go on a little merry-go-round.

With live singing from performing arts group Platform YP and Christmas tunes from Ascot Ukuleles, it really did get everyone into the Christmas spirit. The village has a final mini market on December 17th with craft stalls and children’s entertainment including bungee trampolines and sand art.