THE UK’s largest one-day Christmas market is returning for its thirtieth anniversary this December.
The Beverley Festival of Christmas - the UK's largest one day festive market - will take place on Sunday, December 13 from 10am to 4pm.
More than 120 stalls - which are spread across Saturday Market, North Bar Within and Wednesday Market - will offer seasonal gifts, food, and crafts from independent traders,
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The event draws thousands of visitors to East Yorkshire each year with its mix of food, drink, gifts, and seasonal entertainment.
Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: "Beverley Festival of Christmas is our flagship tourism event for East Yorkshire and is an important date in the calendar for businesses and traders.
"We look forward to welcoming visitors from all over the UK and are confident that the event will provide a welcome boost to the local visitor economy at such a wonderful time of the year."
The event is organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and sponsored by The Beverley Arms, part of hospitality group Thwaites.
Rick Bailey, executive chairman at Thwaites, said: "At Thwaites, we’re all about warm hospitality, it’s literally one of our founding core pillars.
"To be able to support The Beverley Festival of Christmas by welcoming people to the town this festive period feels super special."
The day will begin with a Christmas parade starting at 10am, travelling through Wednesday Market and Toll Gavel before ending in Saturday Market.
Entertainment will include a visit from Santa and his reindeers and the North Bar’s Georgian Quarter will highlight East Yorkshire businesses and producers.
More information and updates will be shared to East Riding of Yorkshire Council's website
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