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Salisbury
2014
THE
GUILDHALL
SQUARE
SALISBURY
Thursday
27th November
to Saturday
20th December
10am - 6pm Daily
until 8pm on Thursdays
and 7pm Fridays
and Saturdays
www.salisburychristmasmarket.co.uk

England’s Loveliest
Christmas Market
If you are looking for an inspiring and exceptional Christmas market,
come to Salisbury. Rated by the Daily Telegraph in 2013 as one of the
‘Top 5 in the UK’, Salisbury Christmas Market is one of the loveliest and
best quality German-style Christmas markets in the country.
The Christmas Market is located in the historic Guildhall Square and Queen Street and
is a visual delight with chalets decorated with twinkly white lights and swags. From our
new bandstand, choirs, music groups and schools will serenade you with carols and
festive music. There will be storytelling and events for children, a friendly welcome
from stallholders, fine food to tantalise your taste buds and lovely
aromas everywhere.
For 2014, we also have a very special programme
of events celebrating ‘Christmas Traditions from
Europe’.
Two of the highlights of
the Christmas Market
are the spectacular
Lantern Procession
on the first night from
the Cathedral to the
Christmas Market.
On the penultimate
night, there is also a
Torchlight Procession
from the Market
Place back to the
Cathedral.
Cover image:
Mad Lou Publishing
Christmas
Traditions
from
Europe
We hope you love our wonderful event!

At the Christmas Market this year, we will
have over 120 exhibitors attending during
the 24 days. Some will only be present for
7 days, others for 14, and some for all 24
days, so do visit more than once!
One of the highlights of the Christmas
Market is the large number of British artists,
craftspeople, designers, makers and small
artisan businesses that will be taking part,
selling goods that have been lovingly
designed and made in this country. Many
others bring more unique products from
Europe. All of them have been especially
selected for the quality of their products,
and we believe you will fi nd them to be
some of the nicest in the country.
Our
Exhibitors
Designers & Makers|British & European Crafts
Design-Led Gifts |Fine Food & Drink

Opening Night &
Lantern Procession
In the evening of the first day of the Christmas Market, there will be
a procession of spectacular paper lanterns through the streets of
Salisbury at 6pm. Starting at the Cathedral it is led by the Band and
Bugles of the Rifles, arriving in the Market Place at 6.30pm, where
the evening continues with a festive concert and the magical
atmosphere of the Christmas Market at night.
Programme – Market Place Stage
5.00pm
5.30pm
6.00pm
6.30pm
6.50pm
7.00pm
7.30pm
8.00pm
Salisbury Cathedral Junior Choir
Leaden Hall
School Choir
Romsey Male
Voice Choir
Lantern Procession
arrives led by the
Band and Bugles of the Rifles
Official Opening of the Christmas
Market with some of the cast from
Salisbury Playhouse pantomime.
Salisbury Plain Military Wives Choir
The Southern Jacobites Pipes
and Drums
Salisbury Plain Military
Wives Choir
To take part in the lantern procession
and learn how to make a willow lantern,
please go to the website.
Spectacular
Paper
Lanterns

Scottish Day
Sunday 30 November |All day
To celebrate St.Andrew’s Day, come and enjoy Scottish music, dancing,
Whisky tastings and food throughout the day at the Christmas Market.
St. Lucia Day
Saturday 13 December |All day
To celebrate the Swedish Festival of
Light, we are organising a Santa Lucia
procession followed by a performance of
Swedish festive songs and Swedish food
and drink tastings. There will also be an
opportunity, in the morning, for children
to make garlands for their hair with
Salisbury Flower Club. The procession is at
3.30pm, with a repeat at 5.30pm.
Save the Children Giant
Paper Chain
Saturday 13 December |All day
Save the Children will be in the charity chalet at the Christmas Market
from where they will organise a children’s Giant Paper Chain. Look on
our web-site to see how you can make your link for the paper chain, or
where to go to make one, then bring it to the Christmas Market.
At 5.30pm we are going to measure it and maybe we can even create
a record!
You can also go along and make your paper chain link at any of the
following venues:
• Salisbury Library
• Salisbury Museum
• Salisbury Cathedral
• Fisherton Mill
• Salisbury Arts Centre
• Save the Children Chalet
See our website for details of all events

Charity
Chalet
Every year the Christmas Market has a Charity Chalet, where 24 local
charities take part, a different one for every day. A full list of these can
be found on the website.
Children’s Story Telling
Tuesdays | 4pm – 5pm | The Bandstand | Free
Come and enjoy a Christmas story! For ages 3 - 7 tbc
Father Christmas Grotto
Saturday 6 – Sunday 21 December
Various Days |Fisherton Mill
In the courtyard setting of Fisherton Mill
just a short walk from the Christmas Market
we have a lovely Alpine-style Father
Christmas Chalet.
Open Thursdays - Saturdays 11 – 4pm and
Sundays 11am – 3pm
Cost: £5 per child, to include a quality toy
and chocolates.
(Max. suggested age 9 years old)
Pre-booking through Fisherton Mill is
strongly recommended to avoid tears!
Tel: 01722 500 200
Alpine-style
Father
Christmas
Chalet

All Salisbury Sings &
Torchlight Procession
to the Cathedral
In partnership with The Trussell Trust, Oxfam, and
the Salisbury Lions Club
Friday 19th December | 4pm – 8.30pm
This evening of community carol singing, festive songs and music starts in the
Market Place. At 8pm the procession leaves for the cathedral where the Dean
will give a Christmas Blessing.
The evening will conclude back at the Market Place where musicians will be
donating their time performing an event in aid of Oxfam.
4.00pm
5.30pm
6.05pm
6.40pm
7.00pm
7.10pm
7.40pm
8.00pm
8.30pm
Festive music in aid of Oxfam
Salisbury Youth Orchestra
Family Carol Singing with Salisbury Community Choir, the
Salvation Army Band and Lynsey Docherty (Celebrate Voice)
Downton Community Choir
Lively Warm-up with Girls Love Fit
St. Thomas’ and St Paul’s Church Choirs & Audience Carols
Salisbury Rock Choir
Torchlight Procession from the Market Place to the Cathedral
Procession arrives at the Cathedral
Flaming Torches will be available to purchase for £3 on the night.
(Over 14’s only, if accompanied by an adult). Flashing wands for children
will available to purchase for £3. All profits to Oxfam and The Trussell Trust.

Travel
If you are planning a trip to Salisbury by car, train or
bus, please visit our website for more details. There are
five park and ride sites, one on each of the major roads
leading into the city, offering very affordable parking.
Please check the times of the last bus.
What else can you do while in Salisbury?
Visitors to Salisbury at Christmas time are spoilt for choice. You can
visit the Cathedral and hear the wonderful choir at a carol service,
or admire the Festival of Trees at St. Thomas’ Church. You can also buy
contemporary designer crafts at Fisherton Mill or at the Arts Centre, or enjoy
an evening show at the City Hall or the pantomime at the Salisbury Playhouse.
And don’t forget
our Independent
shops, cafes, pubs
and restaurants for
inspiring shopping
and eating.
See www.visitsalisbury.co.uk or
www.destinationsalisbury.co.uk or
visit our Christmas Market website
for special offers.
Spoilt for
Choice in
Salisbury
Salisbury Christmas Market is organised by the Salisbury
BID with support from Wiltshire Council.
For more information on
the Christmas Market
and Christmas Market
events, and for a
chance to win £250 to
spend at the Christmas
Market, please go to:
www.salisburychristmas
market.co.uk
Salisbury
All information correct at time of going to press. Please check the website for latest details and updates before travelling.