Magical market pops up at Park Lane
From Friday, Park Lane’s indoor market will be full to the brim with festive stalls, full of gifts and treats to get your mitts on.
The undercover market, which is just a hop skip and jump away from both Park Lane bus station and the Bridges, will run for five weekends on the countdown to Christmas.
The stallholders will be supplying a range of handmade gifts, bespoke festive novelties, Christmas decorations, crafts, with lots of food offerings to give you festive fuel.
To mix it up a little, some of the stalls will change throughout the five-week period, so if you see something you love, better to bag it there and then – because it might not be back.
Or if you’re not big on shopping, you can always grab yourself some food to warm you up, and be sure to keep your eyes – and ears – open for the Christmas entertainment.
The market has something for everyone. Here’s what you can expect:
It isn’t Christmas without a touch of glitter, so add a little seasonal sparkle to your do with the hair gurus at Twisted Sister Braids
Gorge on hot wood fired pizza oozing with cheese at the Truly Madly Pizza stand
Treat yourself and your friends to a pre-Christmas pamper party with products from Sonia’s Secret
Get a lovingly crafted gift from the talented bunch at Finger and Thumbs Crafts
Satisfy your sweet tooth with mouth-watering treats from Bows Bakes and Cakes
Buy something to keep you warm and toasty this winter with Reynolds Outdoor
Spoil your pampered pooch or fancy feline with a treat from Dragon Collars, Evie’s Pupcakes, Happy Pets or Piccadilly Pooches incorporating the Pooch Pocket Company
Stuff your face with an authentic Mexican taco (complete with homemade chilli salsa) at Chuchos
Keep cosy this winter with a handmade hat from The Hat Hut
Get a gift for the coffee lover in your life – and of course a cup for yourself – at Holmeside Coffee’s Yellow Label pop-up stand
Enjoy some family fun with a Christmas game from the lively lot at Randoms
Bag yourself or a loved one a sweet scented candle from Edwin Berry
Be good to the planet whilst rocking a reindeer tee from the eco-friendly Joined in Life stall
Channel your inner festive interior decorator with a Christmas decoration or two from Lilleybee Textiles
Fuel up for more shopping with some scrumptious gluten free or vegan brownies from Brownie A Day
Jacky White’s Market will also be making an appearance at the Park Lane market, along with Sunderland College Creative
Brighten up the bairns’ wardrobe with something from Bits and Bobs Bowtique
Grab an amazing advent egg or chocolate hamper from House of Smiles
Pick the perfect accessory from Daisychain Accessories
Indulge in fresh, home baked goods from Auntie Mo’s
Treat your taste buds to a tipple or two at Hidden
Or get something to get the Christmas party season started from Poetic License Distillery
Soak up the alcohol with a palate-pleasing sour dough dish from City Bistro Embrace your chocaholic side at Chocolate Delights Buy a unique printed gift from Hollybeck Design Or an exquisitely designed present from Uniquely Yours, Angel Dreams Crafts, Fancy That or Necos Gifts
And don’t forget to get all your gifts and goodies wrapped by Santa’s helpers at Gentoo, who will be working with different charities and community groups, including NSPCC, Grace House and Macmillan