North Tyneside will see the return of one of the region’s favourite Christmas markets this weekend.
North Shields Christmas Market will take place in Northumberland Square, in North Shields town centre, on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 December.
The event will see around 70 stalls offering a wide variety of goods including Christmas crafts, giftware, food and drink.
A bandstand will feature live music with local choirs, school groups and soloists from across the borough singing Christmas carols.
Other entertainment across the weekend will include a small fairground for children and alpacas.
There will also be a range of hot food and drink including German sausage, hog roast, churros, waffles, Indian street food, fresh coffee, mulled wine and festive gin cocktails.
The market opens at 10am on Saturday morning, with the traditional carol service led by local churches and the Salvation Army, and trades until 5pm. On Sunday the market is open 10am until 4pm.
Thousands of shoppers are expected to attend over the weekend to support local traders.
The town centre will also have free car parking in all council operated pay and display bays and car parks.
Cllr Davey Drummond, Chair of North Tyneside Council, said: “The market is a wonderful event for all the family and visitors come from far and wide so it is a fantastic opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit.”
The event is organised by North Tyneside Council and supported by The Beacon Centre.
For more information and the full bandstand programme see www.visitnorthtyneside.com.
