Supporting your local market town and their independent traders has been made easy with this comprehensive list of festive fairs
Here are 14 Christmas Markets in the Yorkshire Dales set to brighten up December, and give the whole family a reason to wrap up and check out the local crafts on offer.
1. Markington Village Hall
Markington Village Hall Christmas Fair will take place on Saturday, November 26, from 10am-2pm. Artisan stalls, food, raffle, cake, kids activities and more. Photo: Markington Village Hall
2. Masham Christmas Market
Masham Town Hall Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday, December 2, from 10am. Also a good chance to explore the town and its amenities. Photo: Google Maps
3. Late Night Shopping, Pateley Bridge
Late night shopping in Pateley Bridge will be on Friday, December 8 from 6pm. It has a strong reputation for its friendly atmosphere with shops providing testers , and a Santas Grotto to entertain children. Photo: Natasha Audsley
4. Christmas Shopping, Hampswaite
Hampswaite Memorial Hall will be supporting artisan makers and artists in the Dales with a variety of unique gifts on offer on Thursday, December 7, from 6-9pm. Photo: Hampswaite Memorial Hall