Traders finish setting up Sheffield Christmas Markets as exciting opening draws closer

Vendors have finished setting up for the much anticipated opening of Sheffield Christmas Markets

There’s not long to wait now to explore Sheffield’s Christmas Market stalls, featuring plenty of new gifts and treats from local traders.

From Thursday, November 12, people can explore all that’s to offer across this year’s traders and officially start feeling festive.

The market will be spread across Fargate, Pinstone Street, Barker’s Pool and The Moor and is expected to be open between 10am - 6pm Sunday to Thursday, and 10am - 7pm Friday and Saturday.

From Thursday 12 November, people can explore all that’s to offer across this year’s traders.placeholder image
From Thursday 12 November, people can explore all that’s to offer across this year’s traders. | Iconic Media

Owner of The Christmas Shop, Gavin Leech has been trading since the “very first” Sheffield Christmas Market.

He said: “I always look forward to the Christmas Market, I get to talk to all the customers and I get a lot of the same customers every year.”

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From Thursday 12 November, people can explore all that’s to offer across this year’s traders. | Iconic Media

This year you can find a wide range of seasonal favourites, whether you’re looking for a Christmas gift or delicious treats.

Market traders are selling a range of different Christmas gifts such as painted baubles, handmade candles, ornaments and Sheffield prints.

Food vendors include traditional German sausages, Yorkshire pudding wraps and features sweet treats such as fudge and custard crumble.

Alongside stalls, this year the markets will feature an ice rink, a festive light spectacle and the Alpine Bar.

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