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Hampshire, seasonal, UK, Uncategorized, Winchester, Winter

An evening at Winchester Christmas Market 2019

December 18, 2019December 17, 2019by Rebecca Henderson3 Comments

In the crazy countdown to Christmas every weekend in the lead up was fully booked and this year’s annual trip to the Winchester Christmas Market was in jeopardy!

It always makes me feel festive and as it’s so close to home and I was gutted at the thought of missing out on it.

Spontaneity struck and Friday night after work I picked up Henry and surprised him with a visit in the evening.

Take a look at how stunning the market is as night…

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Hampshire, seasonal, Southampton, UK, Uncategorized, Winter

Etsy Made Local Festive Market Southampton 2019

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019by Rebecca HendersonLeave a Comment

How hard is it to find unique gifts for that special someone? You know, that person that’s super difficult to buy for, the one that has everything. I always find that a local Christmas market is usually the place to buy a gift for these people you might get stuck trying to find a gift for.

The third annual Etsy Festive Market in Southampton was the biggest yet!

Local independent Etsy makers showcased some incredible gifts in real life in The Spark Building at Solent University.

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Food and Drink, Hampshire, seasonal, Travel, UK, Uncategorized, Winchester, Winter

Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market 2018

November 20, 2019May 5, 2021by Rebecca Henderson13 Comments

It’s well known that Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is one of the best, regularly getting featured in top 10 festive markets guides nationally and internationally.

I go every year and it always helps kick start the festive spirit, take a look at this magical market…

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