I went to the Grassington Dickensian Christmas 2 years ago and would not go again. I'm sure it was wonderful but it was so packed it was impossible to see anything. I have never seen so many people packed shoulder to shoulder like that before. You could only go with the flow and not deviate right or left without being in danger of getting trampled under foot. It is very,very popular and a nightmare to park.
Carol
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hi gowser yes that is the one oak hill. and caroline hartsholme is a lovely park it is right next to where we live hope you have a nice time at the market but be warned it gets very busy.
Quote: Originally posted by magicaly on 17/10/2005
I went to the Grassington Dickensian Christmas 2 years ago and would not go again. I'm sure it was wonderful but it was so packed it was impossible to see anything. I have never seen so many people packed shoulder to shoulder like that before. You could only go with the flow and not deviate right or left without being in danger of getting trampled under foot. It is very,very popular and a nightmare to park.
Carol
This is what Lincolns market is like if you go in the evening, you have to hope for rain and only then might you get anywhere near the stalls. In theory it is lovely the reality I'm afraid is a little different. We have given up going.
Thanks for the advice it looks like Lincoln may be a bit to busy for us and to be honest the first week in Dec is bit to early for Xmas despite what the shops say. Its now looking like York week before the 25th any comments on what it is like at the Yuletide
I don't know if I am too late, but I noticed whilst flicking through the latest "Out and About" magazine a feature on Christmas events with recommended sites.
I didn't get to read it but it looked right up your street with some good suggestions. (one of which was LIncoln)
Gail
Post last edited on 19/10/2005 10:26:34
------------- Gail
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Its not got a market that I know of but if you want a traditional little town, Looe in Cornwall is beautiful any time of year but is supposed have a big tradition of lights, and everyone lights up thier houses at christmas and its very friendly, Im sure it would be a wonderful place to visit at christmas.
I know this is not exactly what you are looking for but tought some of you maybe interested if you live nearby.
Lincoln showground have got a xmas show on with crafts gifts e.t.c.on 5th and 6th Nov 10am to 5pm £3.00 adults £1.00 children. Saw it in our local paper, don't know what it will be like but I expect it must be a quite a big event with it being at the showground, think it's in the exhibition halls.
How about Ulverston - driving through today I noticed this -
26 - 27 November DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL A wonderful free event for all the family. Hundreds of festive stalls, free entertainment, period costume competition, Santa, Mr Bumble, horse drawn processions, Christmas lights, and lots of fabulous shops and cost pubs and cafes.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Christmassy Town
