Christmas Craft Fair in the City set to delight shoppers thanks to St. Peter's BID team

The event takes place on Saturday 14th December and will be held in St. Peter's Church on St Peter's Street in the city featuring more than a dozen local crafters and artists bringing their unique gifts to the city, allowing shoppers an opportunity to pick up presents for friends and family.

The market open at 11:00am and runs until 4:00pm and entry is free.

The craft fair forms part of a series of Christmas entertainment planned by the St Peters Quarter Business Improvement District. On the same day, look out for a novelty Christmas characters as they wander around the St Peters Quarter. You can also pose for pictures with them on Saturday 30th November and Saturday 21st December.

On Saturday 21st December, a huge snow globe will be positioned at St Peter’s Cross for visitors to enjoy. Jump in and capture the perfect Christmas photo. It will be set up from 11:00am to 4:00pm, and entry is free.

Gemma Pindard, BID Project Executive for St Peters Quarter, said: “There are such a lot of talented crafters here in our city that it was a pleasure to organise this event to showcase their work. Bringing local makers together, under one roof, to show off their gifts and crafts will certainly help to get us all in the Christmas spirit.”

Brad Worley, Manager for St Peters Quarter BID, said: “This year we have pulled out all the stops to bring some Christmas cheer to Derby as shoppers enjoy their visit to the city.

“The team works hard to bring a family-friendly Christmas atmosphere in Derby and all of these events are a super way to celebrate the build-up to Christmas.”