Daventry Town Council celebrates another successful Christmas market event
Despite drizzly weather conditions, Daventry Town Council’s Christmas Market & Festive Fun Event on Saturday 22nd November drew impressive crowds, officially kick-starting the festive season in the town.
More than 80 stalls lined the town centre, offering festive food, drink, and unique gift ideas for seasonal shoppers. Local retailers also joined in by offering special promotions, helping to create a vibrant “mega-market” atmosphere that residents and visitors alike enjoyed. Not even the visiting Grinch could dampen spirits, with families filling the streets to make the most of the day’s entertainment.
Visitors were treated to an exciting range of attractions, including:
- Festive face painters
- Stilt-walking elf handing out sweet treats
- Giant Snow Globe
- Festive Tuk Tuk photobooth
- Children’s crafts to take home
- Live steel drums
- Performances by Daventry Brass and Choir
- Real reindeer
Father Christmas also made a special appearance, brought along by Danetre Daventry Rotary Club. Children were delighted to see him waving from his musical sleigh as he travelled through the event.
Daventry Mayor, Cllr. Katie Thurston, praised the success of the market, saying:
"It was wonderful to see Daventry so full of festive spirit. The Christmas Market showcased our fantastic local businesses, brought the community together, and offered a welcome boost during challenging economic times. We are so grateful to everyone who came along, braved the elements, and helped make the day so special – I hope you all went home feeling full of Christmas cheer."
Daventry Town Council extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the event and to Juice Sound Limited for their hard work in providing sound, lighting, electrics, and production support, as well as setting up and packing down the event.
Planning for Daventry Town Council’s next specialist market will begin early in the New Year, with updates to follow. Visitors who would like to share feedback or suggestions are encouraged to contact [email protected].
The Daventry Christmas Market & Festive Fun Event is organised and funded by Daventry Town Council. Photos from the day can be viewed on the DTC Facebook page.