Pensthorpe Natural Park is bringing back its ever-popular Christmas market, which is one of the largest in the region, for another day of shopping and festivities. This year, East Anglia’s best food and drink producers, artists and crafters will showcase a selection of treats, presents, and local products spread over 80 stalls. From interiors, decorations, dog treats, food, gifts and so much more, Pensthorpe will also welcome lots of themed food trucks and a brass band to embrace the festivities. The event takes place 10am–4pm on Sunday 24 November. New for 2024 sees a Marshmallow toasting station over firepits for visitors to enjoy. Tickets for the market are £3pp and parking is free. The Christmas Market takes place at the entrance of the site, and Pensthorpe is offering reduced entry
to reserve and indoor play for anyone
who is wishing to make a day of it.

www.pensthorpe.com

Get ready to sleigh your Christmas gifting with Baked By Steph’s ultimate festive treats. The countdown to the most magical time of the year has begun, and now is the perfect moment to get organised.

The Baked By Steph Christmas Shop is open, filled with delicious handmade goodies designed to make your loved ones feel extra special this holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a standout centrepiece for the table, a fun family activity with DIY icing kits, or something sweet for Secret Santa, they’ve got it covered.

The best part? You can pre-order now and schedule delivery for closer to the big day, taking one more thing off your festive to-do list.

www.bakedbysteph.co.uk

Looking for a thoughtful and unique gift for the food lover in your life? This Christmas, treat culinary enthusiasts to a present that will inspire creativity and add a touch of gourmet flair to their meals – the Maldon Salt Gift Pack, RRP £10, from Amazon UK. This premium set, featuring the world-renowned 125g Original Maldon Sea Salt, alongside the savoury depth of 100g Garlic Sea Salt and the fiery kick of 100g Chilli Sea Salt, is the ideal choice for anyone who loves to cook and explore new flavours in the kitchen. Available on Amazon UK from 6 November, RRP £10.

Goat Shed is a family-run business with a passion for food, farming and community. From the tasty delights of their farm shop and kitchen to unforgettable events and family-friendly holidays – enjoy a taste of the countryside at the Goat Shed.

Butcher, baker, cheese maker — you’ll find it all at the Goat Shed. The newly expanded farm shop is a countryside treasure trove bursting with tasty, fresh, regional produce and their very own award-winning cheese and skincare ranges.

As we move into the festive season, the Goat Shed team are prepped and ready to help you make it the most delicious Christmas to date. Goat Shed proudly supports artisan producers and makers, and their shelves, freezers and fridges are stocked with the very best food, drinks, and gifts. Christmas turkey, meat, cheese and deli pre-orders open from November the 4th and the super friendly Goat Shed team are always on-hand for tasty samples, special requests and questions. Goat Shed have also partnered up with a range of producers for in-store samplings throughout November and December, the perfect opportunity to meet the faces behind the brand and ‘try before you buy’. Goat Shed have also lined up a range of great workshops, events, demonstrations and festive performances to help you get into the Christmas spirit – for their full events calendar, head to goat-shed.co.uk/events

Goat Shed Kitchen is open daily and offers delectable treats for every appetite based on the seasons. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, a Sunday roast or something sweet, there’s something for everyone. Goat Shed’s menu of freshly made food proudly features some of the best regional producers who share their passion for flavour and quality, and the beef, lamb and pork on their menu comes straight from the Goat Shed butchery, all locally sourced from within East Anglia.

Located just off the A47 near Honingham, a short drive from Norwich, Goat Shed are your one-stop shop for everything delicious.

www.goat-shed.co.uk