Alnwick Gardens

THE ALNWICK GARDEN CHRISTMAS MARKET BRINGS A TASTE OF GERMANY TO NORTHUMBERLAND The Alnwick Garden’s first ever Christmas Market opened to the public at the weekend, featuring market traders from all over Europe as well as closer to home. Organised by the company behind the Edinburgh Christmas Market for many years, She’s Gott It Events, The Alnwick Garden Christmas market saw hundreds of visitors try the Gluhwein, Baileys Hot Chocolates and seasonal food on offer to get into the festive mood. The Alnwick Garden’s Christmas Market also supports local craftsmen by selling local hand-made gifts, festive stocking fillers and local crafts and produce. The family attraction also saw children take a ride on the children’s merry go round or pose for a photo in the ‘Snowglobe’ experience. Nickie Gott said: “Christmas Markets are such a popular thing in Northern Europe and have really taken off in the UK in recent years – The Alnwick Garden is the perfect place to bring a traditional festive experience that creates magical Christmassy feeling for all the family.” Mike Amann from Spencerfield Spirit, said: "It is always exciting to be on board with a new project. In three years' time when the market is three times the size we can say we were here from the beginning and watched it grow." Peggy Jane Pauli who is operating a traditional German craft stall said “I am delighted to be part of such an amazing event at this wonderful venue.” The only place to be this Christmas, the market will be located just below The Garden’s magical Treehouse.Entrance is FREE to the Christmas Market area with a suggested voluntary donation of £1 to support The Garden’s charitable projects (Usual admission charges to The Alnwick Garden apply, visitors to the Market are not required to purchase a ticket to the Alnwick Garden).