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Fox Valley adds some Christmas sparkle with a Festive Market and a visit from Santa this weekend

2 December 2025

 

The centre’s iconic Christmas Reindeer is back and sparkling and Fox Valley is looking more seasonal than ever as the festivities get underway.

The Christmas celebrations continue this Saturday and Sunday (December 6th and 7th), when Fox Valley will host a Festive Market featuring local traders, seasonal food, and family entertainment. 

The market will run from 10am–3pm each day, giving visitors the chance to pick up unique gifts and enjoy a festive day out – and Santa will also be making an appearance. 

Stalls will include Gifts of Love, Matt Corker Art, Bake & Butty, Christmas Trees Sheffield, Cand & Co, Stocksbridge Aromatherapy, Samosafield, Greek Olives, and Dark Peak Graphics.

Families can enjoy free face painting, and children can visit Santa in his Grotto between 12pm and 3pm on both days. 

The Grotto is run by the Wortley Rotary Club, with entry costing £5 per child and all proceeds supporting local charities.

Festive meet and greet characters will also be making an appearance throughout the weekend. 

With independent traders, family activities, and seasonal entertainment, the Festive Market offers a relaxed and welcoming start to the Christmas season. 

Claire Biltcliffe, Centre Manager at Fox Valley, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting our Festive Market this weekend, bringing the community together for a weekend of Christmas-themed family fun.”

 

Events throughout December:

Saturday 13th December 11am to 2pm - Meet Barney Baloney. Christmas themed animal puppets & interactive magic walkabout show & free face painting

Sunday 14th December 2pm to 6pm – Bradfield Tractor Run. Food & drink stalls, face painting, children’s rides (tractors leave at 5pm) 

Saturday 20th December 11am to 2pm – free balloon modelling and free face painting

Sunday 21st December 11am to 1pm – The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who visit Fox Valley along with free face painting

For updates and full event details, visit www.foxvalleysheffield.co.uk

 

For further information, contact:

Public Relations Department, Dransfield Properties Ltd
Tel: 01226 360644
Emailadmin@dransfield.co.uk

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