Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December, 10am–4pm | Free entry, Parking £2 per car
There’s something rather special about Christmas at Symondsbury, and this year we think we’ve found the perfect recipe for a really lovely Christmas Market. Having listened to feedback from visitors over the last few years, we’re creating something that feels relaxed, welcoming and easy to enjoy, but with plenty to discover and linger over. Just over 40 beautifully curated stalls will bring together some of the South West’s finest independent makers, growers, craftspeople, artists and artisan producers.
Expect a wonderful selection of thoughtfully made gifts and delicious foodie treats, from Dorset vineyard wines, chocolates and brownies to knitwear, ceramics, jewellery, Christmas wreaths, willow baskets, candles, local charities and much more. All from people who share our love of craftsmanship, sustainability and beautiful things made with heart and soul.
Set within our gorgeous 14th-century Tithe Barn and, for the first time, a festive marquee in the heart of Manor Yard, the Market will be a joy to mooch around. Enjoy live entertainment from local performers, delicious seasonal food and drink, free tastings, family activities and plenty of festive fun. Santa will be in his grotto welcoming children and dogs for Christmas photos, there’s a Christmas Trail with a luxury Estate hamper to be won, and Julia Colfox will be signing copies of her new cookbook, The Symondsbury Seasonal Kitchen.
There’s plenty more to explore, too, including our lovely independent Estate shops and a special social media competition with the chance to win a holiday in one of our beautiful cottages. A wonderful celebration of community, creativity and wholesome Christmas fun for all the family. Come and enjoy some festive magic, the Symondsbury way.
Stallholders include:
Aleksandra’s Chocolate Shop | Alpha Alpacas | Andrew Spilsbury Shaker Boxes | Bay Tree Willow | Bayside Bakery | Bramble Glass | Bride Valley Wines | Bridport Art Centre | Deuxberry Design | Dorset Wildlife Trust | Eddie & Mathilda Vintage | Elly Harvey Jewellery | Flora Percival | Flowers of Eden | Fossil Coffee Co | Frank and Luisa | Fruit Bodhi Mushrooms | Furleigh Estate | House Martin Jewellery | | Isaac Cider | Julia Barham Ceramics | Julia’s House | Lore Botanicals | Maiden Candles | Meadowsweet Floristry | Mercato Italiano | Nix Hawkins Ceramics | Pia Elliot Art | Pottery by Jo Burnell | Prints by the Bay | Rare Bear | Rosemary Jacks | Rowan Beecham | Sarah’s Cakery | Sardine Stan | Shanty Spirit | Stony Groves | Symondsbury School PTA | Tamarisk Farm | The Handloom Room | The Noble Badger | The Shoal | Weymouth 51 | Wyldlands Cider