This is a sponsored article on behalf of Country Living.
Started your Christmas mood board in September? Hosting your first festive get-together for this year and in need of some inspo? After artisan-crafted treasures to place under the tree?
If the answer to any of these questions is 'yes', you'll want to know about Country Living Christmas Fair, which is back at the Business Design Centre in Islington, 8-11 November. And this year, we've scored you 2-for-1 tickets.
The Country Living Christmas Fair brings together the best in British craft and design, with hundreds of artisans showcasing their wares under one festively festooned roof. Here, you'll find gifts to delight the most discerning of loved ones, including art, homeware, jewellery and so much more.
What's more, the exceedingly merry marketplace has everything you need transform your home into a tasteful haven of yuletide cheer — from the vibrant natural wreath that'll greet your guests, to the handmade ceramic decorations hanging from the tree, to table decor that's even tastier than the turkey.
Speaking of turkey, you'll find tons of inspiration for hosting the ultimate festive feast over at the Country Living Christmas Table. Brand new for 2023, this live demo station is the place to master the art of canapés, Christmas cocktails, 'tablescaping' and lots more. Here, you'll be learning from the best in the business — with culinary bigwig Marcus Bean (MasterChef, This Morning) among those leading demonstrations.
You can put your newfound skills to practise via a trip the Country Living Food Hall. This place is absolutely chock-a with premium festive treats, many of which you'll be able to sample before spiriting them away to your kitchen cupboards. We're talking authentic regional delicacies here, from gourmet sausages to local cheeses, to deliciously rich Christmas desserts. Oh, and if that's not enough indulgence for you, there's also the Festive Bar — a softly lit space serving up mulled wine, classic cocktails, and even champagne.
On top of all that, there are wellness sessions and Christmas crafting workshops for all abilities — including the chance to make your own tree topper. Basically, the fair is about as close as you can get to diving inside the December edition of Country Living as you can get (and who among us hasn't wished for exactly that while flicking through its glossy pages of hygge-inducing interiors?!)
Entry to the Country Living Christmas Fair starts at £22 per person but remember — our readers get two tickets for the price of one! Think of it as an early Christmas present. To redeem, simply enter the code LONDONIST at checkout.
Country Living Christmas Fair London. 8-11 November at the Business Design Centre (Islington).
