Derbyshire's first ever virtual Christmas market to offer local gifts and help businesses

Derbyshire’s first ever virtual Christmas market is set to showcase local food and drink, hand-made products and exciting experience days this festive season.
The Peak District and Derbyshire Christmas Market is being organised by the area's official tourist board.The Peak District and Derbyshire Christmas Market is being organised by the area's official tourist board.
The Peak District and Derbyshire Christmas Market is being organised by the area's official tourist board.

The free online Peak District and Derbyshire Christmas Market offers a variety of items made and sold in the area, from arts and crafts to photography, homeware and locally-brewed beer, plus gift vouchers for overnight stays, dining and days out.

More than 100 independent local businesses are exhibiting at the market, where each ‘virtual stall’ leads to an online selling platform – allowing visitors to browse and purchase fine, festive gifts with ease during Covid-19 restrictions.

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Stalls are arranged in eight categories including accessories and jewellery; art, ceramics and glass; experiences and annual passes; local food and drink; homeware and books; landscape calendars and prints; short breaks and afternoon tea; and pet-friendly gifts.

The market aims to support local businesses who have been impacted by Covid-19 restrictions by boosting online sales while celebrating the range of unique products available in the area.

Jo Dilley, managing director of Marketing Peak District and Derbyshire, said: “Christmas markets are a key part of the festive season and, in the absence of many annual markets and craft fairs due to Covid-19 restrictions, we’re delighted to launch our virtual market.

“It offers a great chance for people to get a head start on their Christmas shopping, while supporting independent local businesses and producers during this critical time.

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“From fine food and drink to arts, crafts and amazing experience vouchers, the market has something to suit all tastes and we’re encouraging everyone to show their support, pay a virtual visit and discover unique local presents.”

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Tony King, Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for clean growth

and regeneration, said: “We are delighted to be supporting Peak District and

Derbyshire’s first virtual Christmas market.

“A lot of small businesses in Derbyshire rely on local markets to sell their goods and with many being cancelled or postponed this year it has never been more important to shop local and show our support.

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“We have so many talented makers and designers in our county and you’ll be able to find truly unique gifts while at the same time supporting someone’s dream.

“We’re working hard to support businesses right now and we are doing all we can to help them through this difficult and challenging time.”

Visit the online market now at www.visitpeakdistrict.com/christmas-market.