Pateley Bridge and Bridgehousegate are set to stage their renowned annual event on December 6.

Featuring Santa, a lantern parade, reindeer, choir, craft stalls and studios, wreath-making, an old-time Xmas trail, market stalls and pop-ups, and of course the independent shops that have won Britain's High St of the Year.... all set to music from the choir church bells, and local performers with the twinkling of the Christmas lights in the background.

Merrymakers visiting Pateley Bridge from 4pm on the day will have a feast of festive fun to enjoy as well as opportunities to spot interesting Chistmas gift bargains from local craftspeople, and unique independent shops.

With so much to enjoy, it's worth knowing what's on. It officially kicks off with a Lantern Parade at 5.30pm but other activites are also available from 4pm:

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4pm - 8pm; open craft studios, makers market, wreath making, coffee van, Christmas stalls, up in Pateley Makers Yard (top of King St) - also on Sat 7th, 10am - 4pm
4pm onwards: Makers Market, stalls showcasing local artisans, over at Bridgehouse Gate Auction Mart Cafe
4.30pm - 8pm; Nidderdale Museum will be opening for free so that people can enjoy their mini 'Xmas Trail' ... with prizes at the end!
from 6pm: come and meet the reindeer in The Crown Courtyard. Free mulled wine and mince pies.
from 6pm: come and see Santa in his grotto at Paper People
The Lantern Parade leaves the Auction Mart at 5.30pm and meets St Cuthbert's School Choir outside the Pet shop on the High St for the official opening at 6pm
6pm - 8pm: try on a costume, be a star on the stage, take a selfie; at the Playhouse on Church St
6pm - 8pm: Listen to the church bells and come into the bell tower to see how it all works. Plus refreshments. Up at St Cuthbert's Church
Christmas music from local performers
5.30pm - 8.30pm: Indoor Xmas market, HUngarian street food, mulled wine and mince pies at Wildings Riverside Cafe
Free samples of 'Xmas spice' hot chocolate at Cocoa Joe's ("the country's best hot chocolate" according to the Daily Mail)
Live CPR demo with Nidderdale First Responders - not to be missed!