Chefs and stalls and lots more at Christmas Market

For the first time ever, the Love Newmarket BID is hosting a town-wide Christmas Market, which runs from Thursday to Sunday, November 29 to December 2.

Shoppers will be able to find festive and quirky stalls along the High Street, Guineas Shopping Centre, Crown Walk and Sun Lane.

Independent traders from around the country will be offering foodies a spectacular range of artisan food and drinks to try and buy, including Cambridgeshire’s finest Pink Gin, Pinksters.

For those looking for unusual gifts, there will be a range of tempting stalls, including Newmarket’s The Makers Shelf, Kitchen & Things and Busy Bee of Newmarket.

Harriet Poulsom, joint owner of The Makers Shelf, said: “We are delighted to be at the first Newmarket Christmas Market as it our first Christmas too. The Makers Shelf supports independent UK designers, so if you are looking for a unique and different gift this year, pop down to the Market and drop by our stall.”

Foodies and those looking for a bit of Christmas menu inspiration can join famous chefs at the Christmas theatre stages, which will be dotted around the town and operating from 11am to 5pm each day.

Chefs appearing include Master Chocolatier Andrew Thwaite, Charlotte White, Sophie Faldo and Paul Jagger of Great British Bake-Off fame, Max Lowery and renowned chef Rosemary Shrager.

Andrew Thwaite will be appearing at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm on the Thursday, November 29.

Charlotte White will be appearing at 2pm, 4pm and 6pm on the Thursday, November 29, and at 2pm and 4pm on the Friday, November 30.

Paul Jagger will be appearing at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm on Friday, November 30, and 11am, 1pm and 4pm on Saturday, December 1,

Sophie Faldo will be appearing at 12pm, 2pm and 5pm on Saturday, December 1.

Rays Indian Kitchen will be appearing at 11pm on Sunday, December 2. Their enticing stall can also be found in the market.

Max Lowery will be appearing at noon and 2pm on Sunday, December 2.

Rosemary Shrager will be appearing at 1pm and 3pm on Sunday, December 2.

To find out more, go to https://lovenewmarket.co.uk/makingmagicalmemories

Pictured above is Paul Jagger, one of the chefs who is appearing at the Newmarket Christmas Market.