Christmas Artisan Market and ‘Dino-roars’ Christmas storytelling

Artisan Market

What to expect?

Explore a curated selection of artisan, handmade products from small businesses and local artists. Discover something special, and support local talent in a vibrant, community-filled atmosphere. The market will take place in the Sea Change Studios behind the Manor House and entry is free.

Meet our resident creative makers

You can also visit our resident creative makers in their studios! From chocolatiers to glassblowers, jewellers to florists, there are plenty of talented makers to see and enjoy as they bring their wonderful creations to life.

Food and drink

The Seven Dials will be open to provide hot & cold drinks, lunch, ice cream, cream teas and sweet treats.

Stallholder applications

We’re now taking applications for stalls at the event.

To apply for a stall at the Christmas Artisan Market, please download fill out our application form (below) and return it to Centre Director, Marissa Wakefield, at Marissa.wakefield@tda.uk.net and info@cockingtoncourt.org.

Download the December Artisan Market stallholder application form

‘Dino-roars’ Christmas storytelling 🦕🎄

Step into a world where Christmas cheer meets dino-roars!

To mark the close of our prehistoric themed fantastic year , we’re inviting families to gather for a festive storytelling event like no other.

✨ Settle in as we bring to life some roaringly good Christmas tales, including:

• ‘The Christmasaurus and the night before Christmas’  by Tom Fletcher
• ‘The Twelve Dinosaurs of Christmas’ by Evie Day and Liam Darcy
• ‘The Dinosaur Who Pooped a Reindeer’ by Tom Fletcher and Dougie

Perfect for children and parents alike, this special event blends the magic of the holidays with the wonder of the prehistoric past. Expect laughter, imagination, and plenty of festive dinosaur surprises!

There’ll also be the chance to meet to meet some dino characters and make Dinosaur Christmas trees. Come Curious. Leave Inspired!

How to book?

Families can book specific time slots between 11am and 4pm. Tickets are £4.50 each per adult or child. Please call 01803 607230 to book or email info@cockingtoncourt.org.