Welcome to North Shields Victorian Christmas Market
The 2012 North Shields Victorian Christmas Market will take place over the weekend of 8th – 9th December, in North Shields' famous Victorian Northumberland Square.
This will be the fourteenth time that the market has been staged and following the success of the 2011 market, organisers are expecting strong demand for stalls, so potential stallholders are encouraged to apply early to avoid disappointment as the total number of stalls is limited to just over 100.
Applications from stallholders offering goods, crafts and foodstuffs appropriate to the theme of the Market are particularly welcome. All prospective stallholders are strongly encouraged to attend in Victorian costume to contribute to the very special atmosphere of the event.
This site will be updated with the latest news as plans progress.
Latest news
That's it folks!
Posted: 12/12/2011
Well the market is over for another year - and if you missed it - well you missed what was probably the best event ever. Great stalls, terrific weather (remember 2010?) fabulous entertainment - especially the school choirs performing on our splendid new bandstand, all in the incomparable setting of Northumberland Square.
A big thanks to our stallholders, entertainers, and especially the army of staff who made it all possible.
We'll do it all again in 2012 so put Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December in your diaries now!
A new Bandstand for the Market!
Posted: 20/09/2011
The 2011 Market will see the unveiling of a new bandstand, which has been built to our specification by Key Enterprises in Benton. Replacing the old wooden structure which had come to the end of its useful life after more than ten years of faithful service, the new bandstand is steel framed and provides more space for performers whilst being capable of assembly on site in less than half a day.
We're delighted that we have such a splendid structure to form the centre piece of the market for many years to come - so make sure that you visit the market on either Saturday 10th or Sunday 11th December this year, and see for yourself why we're so delighted with our new baby!