Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fairs, Bazaars & Markets 2011 will be taking place during November and December and there are dozens from which to choose.

From smaller primary school events such as St Joseph's Primary School Christmas Shopping Evening, to those involving the whole village such as the fantastically well organised & popular Takeley Christmas Fayre, up to large charity fundraising events like Hanbury Manor Christmas Fair there is something for everyone. If you are looking for Christmas Fairs in Bishop's Stortford or the surrounding area, then you will be spoilt for choice.

Most of the Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fairs & Bazaars are run by local primary schools and charities for which the festive season is an important time for fundraising. More often than not, you can find some unusual gifts at these events as well as enjoying some festive refreshments in a fun atmosphere. At many events, Father Christmas often makes an appearance so the kids can visit him in Santa's Grotto and pick up an early Christmas present.

We have searched endlessly to produce our list of Bishop's Stortford Christmas Fairs, Bazaars, Markets and Late Night Shopping events below so you can find them all in one place. However, if you know of any we have missed out, please let us know and we will happily add them for you.

November

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5 November 2011
Hatfield Heath School Christmas Shopping Extravaganza
Hatfield Heath CP School Hall
Large variety of interesting stalls with stationery, interior gifts, books, children's gifts, jewellery, wooden gifts, girlie gifts, cards and many others. We are raising vital funds for our school and would like to invite you to come and see our selection of sellers.

5 November 2011
Albury Christmas Art & Craft Fair
Albury Village Hall
Raising funds for Isabel Hospice and St Elizabeths. Great Christmas Gift Ideas. Local artists and crafts people exhibiting. Delicious home made cakes, teas and coffees. Plenty of parking and a warm welcome guaranteed.

6 November 2011
Hanbury Manor Christmas Fair
Hanbury Manor, Ware
In aid of Isabel Hospice and being held in the Garden Court. Please support us and come along to purchase your Christmas gifts and crafts nice and early. You can also relax and enjoy some delicious refreshments.

8 November 2011
Buffy Playbus Christmas Gift Fair
Saffron Walden Town Hall
A large variety of stalls suitable for everyone to buy their Christmas gifts. We are proud of the reputation that our gift fair has built up over previous years. We also offer delicious home cooked food.

11 November 2011
St Mary's School Christmas Fair
St Marys School, Hatfield Broad Oak
We only allow stalls that sell different items to each other, rather than have lots of similar products, so we have a wide range and choice. All the money raised goes to the school.

12 November 2011
Ware Christmas Craft Fair
Place House Hall, Ware
Gift ideas for Christmas - Free entrance -Refreshments on sale.

12 November 2011
Puckeridge Handmade Christmas Craft Fair
Standon & Puckeridge Community Centre
Handmade and handcrafted items made/created by the stallholder. There will be 23 stalls in total, refreshments available and a charity raffle in aid of Help for Heroes.

13 November 2011
Newport Christmas Fayre
Newport Free Grammar School, Newport
Lots of stalls including Christmas gifts, local crafts and produce stalls.

16 November 2011
Mad Hatters Shopping & Pamper Evening
St. Michaels Mead Community Centre, Bishop's Stortford
Various stalls. Free Parking. Raising funds to keep the toddler group running for the community!

19 November 2011
Takeley Christmas Fayre
Takeley Jubilee Hall
FREE admission to this fantastic Christmas event. Lots of stalls including personalised chocolate bars, cakes, flowers, Christmas gifts, tombolas, and all day breakfasts. Kids can meet Santa in his Grotto and get an early Christmas present.

19 November 2011
Christmas Shopping Fayre
Parsonage Lane Community Hall, Bishop's Stortford
All the festive fun of a Christmas Fair in Bishop's Stortford. Gift stalls, raffle, refreshments and much more.

19 November 2011
Sawbridgeworth Grand Christmas Fair
Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth
Grand Christmas Fair to be held in the Church and two adjoining halls from 11 am to 5.00 pm, in aid of the Church Heating Fund. There will be music a raffle and refreshments for sale.

19 November 2011
Dunmow Christmas Bazzar
Dunmow St. Mary's Primary School, High Stile, Great Dunmow
Santa's Grotto, raffle, handicrafts stalls, face painting, refreshments, arts & crafts, tombola and much more.

23 November 2011
Hanbury Manor Christmas Shopping Evening
Hanbury Manor. Ware
A variety of stalls including jewellery, clothing, kids toys, Christmas gift ideas, cooking and lots more as well as special promotional treatments available which require pre-booking.

23 November 2011
Ware Christmas Shopping Evening
Orchard House Pre School, Ware
Entry includes a glass of mulled wine. Lots of stalls selling cards, crafts, cookware, cosmetics, bags, books, jewellery and much more. Christmas raffle includes fantastic prizes.

25 November 2011
St Joseph's Primary School Christmas Shopping Evening
St Joseph's Primary School, Bishops Stortford
Lots of stalls including christmas gifts, local crafts, etc. Plus your child can visit Santa Claus, but booking advisable!

25 November 2011
Sawbridgeworth Festive Family Fun
Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall
Festive family fun to coincide with the turning on of the Sawbridgeworth Christmas Liights. We will have special festive stalls, games and activities.

25 November 2011
Little Hallingbury School Christmas Shopping Evening
Little Hallingbury School
Stalls include cards, beauty products, Christmas gifts, sweets, stocking fillers. Free entry and refreshments available. Fundraising for School PTA.

26 November 2011
St Elizabeth's Xmas Bazaar
St Elizabeth's Centre, Perry Green, Much Hadham
This is a popular annual event for early Christmas shoppers who are looking for gifts! Children can meet Santa and try their luck on some of the many game stalls. Enjoy some of the homemade refreshments that will be on offer. Entry is free and everyone is welcome!

26 November 2011
Braughing Arts and Crafts Fair
St Mary's Church, Church End, Braughing
High quality hand made crafts and original art work by local people. To include original art, exhibition of dolls houses and quilts, Americano hand made gifts, cards, sculptures and photographs.

26 November 2011
Birchwood Christmas Shopping Fair
Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford
Lots of stalls including cookery, jewellery, christmas gifts, cards, candles.

26 November 2011
Northgate Primary School Christmas Fair
Northgate Primary School, Bishop's Stortford
All the festive fun of a Christmas Fair in Bishop's Stortford. Gift stalls, raffle, refreshments and much more.

December

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2 December 2011
Ware Christmas Bazaar
Place House Hall, Ware
To coincide with the town's Dickensian Evening. FREE entrance, lots of gift ideas for Christmas, tombola, games. Mulled wine & mince pies.

3 December 2011
Holly Fair Bishop's Stortford
Saint Michael's Church, Bishops Stortford
Everyone welcome at this fantastic event with a wonderful festive atmosphere. Lots of stalls to purchase your Christmas gifts including holly wreaths, personalised chocolate bars, plus tombolas, refreshments, raffle and much more. Kids can also meet Father Christmas and take part in fun activities.

3 December 2011
Dunmow Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
Foakes Hall, Great Dunmow
Over 30 stalls selling Christmas gifts, refreshments and much more. Good parking facilities and refreshments available.

4 December 2011
Uniquely Stortford Christmas Shopping Festival
Bishop's Stortford Town Centre
A Christmas shopping festival in Bishop's Stortford town centre with live music & entertainment. Including the Herts & Soul Choir, characters from the Rhodes Pantomime, Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood, Santa Claus in his Grotto, face painters, child entertainers, treasure hunt with prizes and goodie bags and much more. Several of the towns cafes, stores and salons will be open as well.

9 December 2011
Saffron Walden Late Night Christmas Shopping
Saffron Walden Town Centre
An evening of fun and shopping in Saffron Walden Town Centre. Seasonal Market (all day), Father Christmas, etc.

9-11 December 2011
Saffron Walden Christmas Craft Fair
Saffron Walden Town Centre
The annual Saffron Walden Christmas Craft Fair.

11 December 2011
St Mary's School Christmas Christmas Craft and Produce
St Mary's Catholic School, Bishops Stortford
Around 20 stalls with a variety of crafts and produce. Tea, coffee and homemade cake for sale. Free hot mulled wine with entry. Christmassy folk music and Santa Claus popping in for a visit.

11 December 2011
Much Hadham Christmas Market
Much Hadham - 3 different locations
Over 50 stalls selling everything from books, handbags, candles, gifts, handmade goods and more. Dedicated Food Hall, mulled wine and refreshments. Raising money for local charities.