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We all know the benefits of shopping local, but shopping in a local market can be even more beneficial as you are supporting numerous small traders all at once…
The Colwyn Bay Artisan Market runs on the third Saturday of
with a photo booth, kids carousel, magician and other street
the month, except for its Christmas market which will be on
entertainment. We’ve also heard a rumour that Father
the second weekend as a one off.
Christmas will be there!
As it was last year, the Christmas market is a fancy dress
And, a bit further down the coast, Bangor Market has been
occasion once again! Taking place between 10am and 4pm on
relaunched and is taking place every Friday between now and
11th December, at Station and Seaview Road’s in Colwyn Bay,
Christmas (apart from Christmas Eve).
the Christmas market traders would love for kids and adults alike to come in their finest festive fancy dress!
The streets of Bangor will once again be lined with exciting market stalls both old and new, with lots to discover and
The artisans themselves will also be dressing up, plus there
reminisce. There’ll be plenty of familiar faces with many of the
will be voucher prizes to spend on the market for the best
original traders returning, alongside new traders and artisans
child, adult and artisan trader fancy dress costume.
joining Bangor Market for the very first time!
In total there will be over 60 artisan stalls selling everything
With fresh Welsh produce, meats, sweets, gifts, crafts and all
from cupcakes and brownies, local art and photography,
your home, garden and lifestyle essentials, there’s every reason
Christmas gifts and decorations, top quality crafts, artisan
to come down and enjoy the return of your local weekly market.
cheeses, artisan wine, beer and spirits, award winning fudge, handmade candles and cosmetics, vintage clothing, ceramics
You can find Bangor Market on the High Street in the centre of
and flowers.
the city on Friday’s from 9am to 4.30pm. So pop on down, and support your local traders, shops and small businesses – and
There will also be hot street food and a mobile bar, along
embrace the buzz back on Bangor High Street once again. n
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