Free Artisan Christmas Market

Real Markets are bringing their artisan Christmas market to Ripley Castle and Gardens on Sunday 29 November, from 10:00 to 15:00. It's part of their festive offering this year, and they're gathering around 40 independent Yorkshire businesses under one roof.

The stalls cover a fair bit of ground, so you can do more than just a quick browse. There's art and photography, candles, preserves, skincare, home décor and clothing, and hot food and coffee to keep you going while you're at it. With 40 different makers, it's a decent spread of things to look through rather than just a handful of tables.

And there's the man in red making an appearance, too. If you're taking the kids, that's a good reason to make a day of it.

Entry is free for the market, the castle and the grounds, so you can wander through the gardens and the castle without paying extra. It runs from 10:00 to 15:00 on Sunday 29 November at Ripley Castle and Gardens, Harrogate.