Festive market of makers, artisans and independent traders with festive food and drink, Santa's Grotto, craft workshops and children's activities.
The Stade Christmas Village opens at The Stade Open Space in Hastings Old Town on Friday 20 November, and it stays open right through to Saturday 19 December. It's run by Hidden Beach, who take one of the Old Town's best-known public spaces and turn it into a festive destination for the month. The site gets dressed in Christmas trees and warm festoon lighting, so it's as much about the atmosphere as the shopping.
The shopping side is built around a carefully selected group of makers, artisans, food businesses and independent traders. It's not just a few stalls; it's a whole village of them, so there's plenty to browse through. Alongside the stalls, there's festive food and drink, mulled wine and Christmas treats to keep you going while you look around.
There's more to it than just the market, though. Santa's Grotto is there for the kids, and throughout the month they run craft workshops and children's activities. The entertainment side brings in choirs, acoustic music and community events, so it's the kind of thing you can drift in and out of over a few weeks rather than doing in one go.
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It runs from Friday 20 November to Saturday 19 December at The Stade Open Space in Hastings Old Town.
Date
20 November – 19 December
Recommended Age
+6 years
