Christmas market with local makers, independent businesses and artisan producers across City Hall, The Beam and Maker Building at Riverside Sunderland.
The Riverside Sunderland Christmas Market is on Thursday 12 November, running from 1pm to 7pm. It's spread across the Vaux area, with stalls in City Hall, The Beam and the Maker Building, so it's more of a wander than a single room you can see in one go. It's a good spot to get your Christmas shopping sorted early, and it's all local, which makes it a bit easier to justify the treat.
What you'll find is a mix of local makers, independent businesses and artisan producers. They're showing unique gifts, artisan food and drink, homeware and crafts, so there's plenty to pick through whether you're looking for something for the house, a few bits for the larder, or a proper gift for someone else. It's a good chance to support local businesses and get a head start on the shopping before the December rush really kicks in.
Because it's spread across three buildings — City Hall, The Beam and the Maker Building — it's worth giving yourself a bit of time to walk between them. You can drift from one to the next and take in the festive atmosphere as you go, rather than rushing through. It's a one-day thing, so if you want to make it, you'll need to head down on the Thursday.
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It runs from 1pm to 7pm, so you can pop in on your lunch break, swing by after work, or take a proper afternoon out of it. There is an entry fee, so keep that in mind before you set off. It's on Thursday 12 November, 1pm to 7pm, across City Hall, The Beam and the Maker Building at Riverside Sunderland.
