(updated 20 Nov) Cancelled - Chichester's popular Cross Market and More returns with festive twist!

The Chichester Cross Market and More returns on Sunday 24 November with a festive twist, between 10am and 4pm in North Street and East Street in the city centre.

The event will provide people with the perfect opportunity to start their Christmas shopping and will feature an exciting array of stalls from local artisan creatives, designers, and makers, with delicious street food and drink through the day. There will also be children's activities with wreath making and a music workshop to keep the young ones entertained, plus a festive stilt walker distributing some seasonal treats.

Chichester District Council's Cross Market and More, which has welcomed thousands of visitors since its first event in 2021, offers an innovative and quality market that showcases the best from creatives from across the whole of the Chichester District.

Councillor Harsha Desai, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Communications, Licensing and Events, at Chichester District Council, says: "These markets have been a fantastic addition to Chichester's vibrant market offering over the last couple of years. They provide the perfect opportunity to celebrate the talented producers and designers that our district offers. From a range of high street retailers to delicious street food and drink vendors, quality entertainers to top class local makers and producers, the event showcases the rich variety that we're lucky to have on our doorstep.

"This festive event is the perfect opportunity to find those extra special gifts. We will be hosting stalls from local artisans showcasing the creative talent we have in our area — from handmade jewellery and hand-crafted homewares to clothing and gifts, and we have arranged live music and entertainment throughout the day.

"The Cross Market and More was introduced in response to increased demand from residents who wanted to see more varied markets and events to support the high street, and it has been a fantastic success so far. We see people come from far and wide to visit the markets, including from Brighton, Surrey, and Hampshire. It's great that events like this encourage people to discover what our district has to offer."

People can find out more about the Cross Market and More, as well as other events across the district, on our Chichester District Council events and markets page (opens new window) or by visiting our Chichester District Council 'what's on' page.

The council is also encouraging people to sign up to its monthly email newsletter, initiatives+, so that they can keep up to date with local events, as well as schemes and support available to help residents and businesses across the district.

Further information about the council's Countdown to Christmas campaign and other exciting festive events around the district can be found on our Countdown to Christmas webpage.

Date of release: 18 November 2024

Updated: 20 November 2024

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