Christmas in Halifax: 9 pictures from this year's Shibden Winter Craft Fair at Shibden Hall in Halifax

By Abigail Kellett

Published 19th Nov 2024, 06:00 GMT

Calderdale is starting to get into the Christmas spirit as the Shibden Winter Craft Fair returned over the weekend.

Shibden Hall was filled with stalls selling a range of local produce, including artisan crafts, in time for Christmas shopping.

There was also be a number of stalls in the courtyard offering festive treats and refreshments.

Here are nine festive pictures from this year’s Shibden Winter Craft Fair.

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Karen Greenbank with decorations made from recycled wood

1. Christmas market

Karen Greenbank with decorations made from recycled wood Photo: Jim Fitton

Rachael Gorton with her paintings

2. Christmas market

Rachael Gorton with her paintings Photo: Jim Fitton

John Cook on Mag's Totally Christmas stall

3. Christmas market

John Cook on Mag's Totally Christmas stall Photo: Jim Fitton

From the left, Freya Shields, Anne-Marie Shields and Karson Shields, one

4. Christmas market

From the left, Freya Shields, Anne-Marie Shields and Karson Shields, one Photo: Jim Fitton

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