Supporting your local market town and their independent traders has been made easy with this comprehensive list of festive fairs
Here are 14 Christmas Markets in the Yorkshire Dales set to brighten up December, and give the whole family a reason to wrap up and check out the local crafts on offer.
5. Food and Gift Fair, Ripon
For those that love the tastes and smells of the festive season the Christmas Food and Gift Fair located in Ripon will take from Friday November 24-25 from 9:30am. Photo: Food and Gift Fair, Ripon
6. Ripon Community House
Ripon Community House Christmas Craft Fair will take place on Sunday, November 19, from 10am. Photo: Ripon Community House
7. Little Birds Christmas Market
The ever popular Little Birds Christmas Market will take place in Ripon on Sunday, November 26, from 10am until 3pm. Expect quality artisan gifts and food. Photo: Little Birds
8. Christmas light switch-on, Ripon
The Christmas light switch-on in Ripon will take place on Saturday, November 18, from 1-6pm. Father Christmas in his Grotto with a Reindeer will also be there. Photo: Visit Ripon