Christmas Fair returns to Newbury's Watermill theatre

On Friday, the Watermill becomes a festive shopping destination with the return of its annual Christmas Fair offering a range of beautiful crafts and gifts.

A fundraising event organised by the Friends of the Watermill Theatre, the fair is open from 10am until 2.30pm and parking is free, with entry priced only £3 (free for under-5s).

This year’s festive market will welcome stallholders including Elm and Grey (home décor and fragrance), SusieP Accessories, Buds and Blossoms, Armadillo Jewellery, Facets Fashion, Paper Journaler, Hillside House Honey and Ethel’s Pies.

Executive director Claire Murray said: “We’re delighted to have the Christmas Fair back at The Watermill. We’re welcoming a range of local businesses offering home-made and unique gifts, and with free parking and our beautiful location, it certainly makes for a relaxed and enjoyable festive shopping experience.

"The Christmas Fair also helps us to raise vital funds for The Watermill and we’re grateful to the Friends of the Theatre for organising the event.”

There will also be a small number of free theatre tours offering an insight into the history of the theatre.

Family activities will be available for younger visitors to the fair.

The theatre’s Riverside café/bar will offer a menu of light bites including breakfast rolls, soup and sweet treats and anyone booking in advance for the fair will benefit from a 10 per cent discount on food.

Tickets for the Christmas Fair can be booked in advance at www.watermill.org.uk/the_christmas_fair_2022 or by calling (01635) 46044 . Or customers can just head to the Bagnor theatre on the day.