(Image: Alice Bailey)
The Piece Hall is gearing up for six weekends of Christmas celebrations.
The Halifax landmark will welcome back its popular Christmas Markets, running every Friday to Sunday from November 13 to December 20, with free entry for all visitors.
What to expect
50 traders will fill the courtyard with a curated selection of Yorkshire-focused goods and produce, including artisan spirits, baked goods, clothing, jewellery, homeware and bath and body products.
Christmas markets at Piece Hall (Image: Alice Bailey)
Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL, chief executive of The Piece Hall Trust, said: "Our Christmas markets are our festive showpiece, with people travelling from all over the UK to visit, including coach trips from Scotland.
"The team work so hard to create a magical atmosphere, with local performers and a brilliant selection of local producers and makers.
"Add to that our treasure trove of permanent high-quality independent shops and boutiques and there really is an unrivalled selection of gifts for the big day, so you can get Christmas all wrapped up at The Piece Hall."
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Christmas markets at Piece Hall (Image: Alice Bailey)
Alongside the market stalls, visitors can enjoy seasonal food and drink, a market bar serving hot and cold festive beverages, street food vendors, a Victorian carousel and live entertainment on the bandstand.
Performances will include brass bands, choirs and acoustic singer-songwriters.
Market dates and opening times confirmed
The markets will run on the weekends of
- November 13 to 15
- November 20 to 22
November 27 to 29
- December 4 to 6
- December 11 to 13
- December 18 to 20.
Opening hours are 10am to 6pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.
Christmas markets at Piece Hall (Image: Alice Bailey)
More Christmas events on the way
The Piece Hall will also host festive events before Christmas.
A wreath-making workshop hosted by Walter and Blossom will take place at Hudson Belle on November 24, offering guests the chance to create a handmade wreath while enjoying fizz and nibbles.
The Book Corner will host An Evening of Cosy Christmas Crime on November 26, with Sarah Dunnakey and JM Hall discussing their festive mystery novels.
Built in 1779 to trade handwoven cloth, The Piece Hall reopened after a £19 million restoration in 2017 and remains a top Halifax attraction.
Visitors travelling to the markets can reach The Piece Hall from Halifax's railway and bus stations, both of which are within walking distance.