The hugely popular Ford & Etal Christmas Market is returning in 2026 and will be spread over two days; Saturday 28th November and Sunday 29th November, from 10:00-16:00. The market has stalls in Ford, Etal and Heatherslaw, with entertainment, activities and decorations in four hubs so you can make a merry day of it. Stalls will also be found in Ford Castle, a venue normally closed to the public. Everything is spread out to avoid a crush with lots of lovely things to do everywhere you go.
Visitors can enjoy browsing over 70 stalls selling delicious food and drink, cakes and sweet treats, local crafts, gifts, pottery, presents for your pets, confectionary and much, much more. Outside stalls will tempt you with delicious things to eat and drink. You can buy tickets to ride on Heatherslaw Light Railway between Heatherslaw and Etal, or enjoy a journey on vintage double-decker buses running between Etal, Heatherslaw and Ford.
The local shops and cafes will be open. In addition, there will be all kinds of festive entertainment.
Dogs are welcome at all the Christmas Market venues, however they must be kept on a lead. Please make sure you pick up after your dog.
There will be Information Points in Etal, Heatherslaw and Ford where you can purchase tickets for admission to the market including the vintage buses and get information on everything there is to see and do. Check back here closer to the time for advance ticket purchase options.
Information sheets will be available here in November to tell you about all the traders and where and when to find the various entertainments.
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