By the first weekend in December, Christmas shopping has usually moved from “I’ve got plenty of time” to “I should probably start sorting this”.
The Towcester Handmade Fayre returns on Saturday 5th December 2026, bringing independent makers, artists and small creative businesses together inside Towcester Town Hall for a full day of handmade Christmas shopping.
Running from 10am to 4pm, the December fayre is a good opportunity to find thoughtful gifts, support independent businesses and pick up something a little more personal than the usual high street options.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 5th December 2026
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Towcester Town Hall
Address: 86 Watling Street, Towcester, NN12 6BS
Entry: Free
Parking: Free parking available in Towcester
Handmade gifts for Christmas
Towcester Handmade Fayre is built around one important rule: the products on sale must be handmade and designed by the stallholder.
That means the person behind the table is usually the person who actually created what you are looking at.
The organisers carefully curate the mix of stalls to keep plenty of variety across the room, with space for up to 25 independent makers.
You can expect a changing selection of products such as:
Handmade jewellery
Original artwork and prints
Ceramics
Candles and home fragrance
Knitted and textile gifts
Wooden creations
Beauty and skincare products
Homewares
Food and drink
Homemade bakes and treats
Christmas gifts and decorations
The exact stallholder line-up varies from month to month, so there is usually something different to discover each time.
Meet the people who make the gifts
One of the nicest things about a handmade market is being able to talk directly to the maker.
You can often find out how something was created, what inspired it or whether there are other colours, sizes or designs available.
That makes the whole experience feel rather more personal than simply picking something from a shelf.
For Christmas gifts in particular, that can make a real difference.
A useful December shopping stop
The timing is ideal if you still have names left on the Christmas list.
You might find something for a friend, family member, teacher or colleague, or perhaps something for the house before visitors start arriving over Christmas.
There is also every chance you will go in looking for presents for other people and leave with something for yourself.
These things happen.
Do you need tickets?
No.
The Towcester Handmade Fayre is free to attend and no advance booking is required.
Simply visit Towcester Town Hall between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 5th December.
Parking in Towcester
Parking in Towcester is free, with both short-stay and long-stay options around the town centre.
There is parking in Market Square in front of Towcester Town Hall.
The nearest long-stay option is:
Richmond Road Car Park
This is just a short walk from the Town Hall.
As always, check the individual signs when you park for any restrictions that apply.
Discover more local events
There is always plenty happening across Towcester, Daventry and the surrounding villages in the run-up to Christmas.
From handmade markets and festive fairs to live music, village gatherings and Christmas events, we enjoy sharing the local dates that are worth knowing about.
Keep an eye on the Campbells community events pages for more local events throughout the year.
