Enjoy the magic of Christmas with Stockton Sparkles: Here's all the fun still to come!
The countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway following the fantastic Stockton Sparkles launch night and opening weekend - and there's still plenty more to enjoy, including the Victorian Fair and Sparkles Christmas Market!
The ever-popular festival promises to bring some Christmas cheer to residents and visitors alike - here's all the fun still to come this weekend:
Gifts galore at Sparkles Christmas Market
The three-day Christmas Market runs from Friday (5 December) until Sunday (7 December) on Stockton High Street, offering tasty treats and festive goodies from local artists, makers and traders, all housed in traditional winter wonderland wooden cabins.
The market is open from 10am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sunday.
Traders include:
- Jerk and Rum Street Food
- The Street Diner Junior
- Churros Barcelona
- The Seahorse Coffee Box
- The Cocktail Box
- Parm-O-Rama
- Three Brothers Brewing Co
- Tasty Tarts
- Bethanie's
- Sip & Sugar
- Stewy's Ices
- Butterflies Florist
- The Scruffy Sheep
- Abby + Owen
- Glass Haus Art
- Blueberry Hill Preserves
- Wilks Candle Creations
- Jurassic Creations
- Smellifiscent
- Jess McGowan Design
- SBC Community Engagement
- SBC Community Day Options
All the fun of the Victorian Fair
Ride the 50-foot Ferris wheel, carousel and more, all for free, at the fantastic Victorian Fair which will be on the High Street on Friday and Saturday (5 and 6 December), from 10am to 6pm and on Sunday 7 December from 11am to 5pm.
With the Victorian Fair once again running during the Sparkles Christmas Market weekend visitors can enjoy the fair and get some lovely things to eat and drink while shopping for Christmas gifts too!
Feel the magic of Christmas with the spectacular Lantern Parade
The stunning Lantern Parade will also be lighting up Stockton High Street on Sunday (7 December).
Hundreds of school children and community groups will dazzle their way along the High Street from 4pm, sporting a glittering array of community created lanterns in a celebration of Santa's reindeer friends, supported by street theatre and atmospheric festive music.
What does the Cabinet Member think about Stockton Sparkles?
Councillor Nigel Cooke, Cabinet Member for Environment, Leisure and Culture at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, said: "Our always popular festival got off to a glittering start last week with thousands of people turning out for the annual Christmas lights switch-on and a fantastic launch night packed full of entertainment. Stories with Santa and Santa's Disco were also a big hit in our festive marquee.
"But there is so much more on offer for residents and visitors alike and it'll be great to see the High Street come alive with Christmas spirit once again this weekend. So wrap up warm and make sure you don't miss any of it!"
This all sounds great! Where can I find out more?
For all the information you need about the events, parking, public transport, road closures information, visit the Tees Valley website.
