LIKE it or not, there’s only six full weeks left to shop for your Christmas gifts.
There are so many East Lancashire markets offering quality produce, it’s not hard to find a place to shop.
Here is a round up of farmers markets and Christmas markets to visit for all your festive gift ideas and tasty treats.
What Farmers’ Market and Craft Fair, Barrowford.
Where Pendle Heritage Centre.
When Second Sunday of the month, except January and February.
Time 10am until 2pm.
A popular market combining a delicious display of the county's finest produce with hand-made art and craft stalls, perfect for small gifts this season.
What Chorley Food and Craft Market.
Where Fazakerley Street.
When On the second Saturday of each month.
Time 10am until 4pm.
The market runs along a tree-lined pedestrianised area in the heart of the town. The stalls will offer locally produced goods, including cakes and preserves.
What Turton Tower Farmers’ Market.
Where Tower Drive, Turton.
When Fourth Sunday of each month, except for December and January.
Time 10am until 4pm.
Award-winning organic and local vegetables and meat, handmade cakes, chocolates and jams plus a stall by Friends of Turton Tower.
What Farmers’ Market and Crafts.
Where Browsholme Hall.
When First Sunday of the month.
Time 10am until 4pm.
High quality food and crafts produced in the Forest of Bowland.
What Whalley Village Farmers’ Market.
Where King Street, Whalley.
When The last Sunday of the month.
Time 10am until 4pm.
Showcasing a selection of fresh produce, including organic fruit and vegetables, cooked and cured meats, cheeses, pickles, preserves, and cakes.
What Ribchester Farmers’ Market.
Where Sports and Social Club, Church Street.
When Second Sunday of each month.
Time 10am until 2pm.
Local and regional produce sold in the Ribble Valley village, it’s a great day out for the whole family.
What Colne Farmers’ Market.
Where Market Street.
When Third Saturday of the month.
Time 9am until 2pm.
A small monthly farmers’ market that runs by the main market and offers the finest produce from around Pendle.
What Accrington Christmas Market.
Where Accrington Market Hall.
When Every Thursday and Saturday starting on December 5.
Time Thursday 11am until 8pm and Saturday 11am until 5pm.
The very first Christmas markets to be held in the town, produce includes food, drink, art and toys.
What The Wellbeing Farm Fair and Christmas Market.
Where The Wellbeing Farm, Edgworth.
When Sunday, December 1.
Time 10am until 4.20pm.
Celebrate the festive season farmhouse-style with Father Christmas, stalls, children’s activities, cookery demos, carols and lots more.
What Crown Paints Charity Indoor Christmas Market.
Where Crown Paints Learning Academy, Hollins Road, Darwen.
When Thursday November 21.
Time 4.30pm until 8pm.
A charity market with art and craft stalls, perfect for stocking fillers and small gifts this festive season.
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