A CHRISTMAS Fair at a stately home in Ryedale is aiming to support small local businesses.

At the Newburgh Priory Christmas Fair, which will take place on Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4, over 95 per cent of the exhibitors will be from Yorkshire.

The event will also raise money for charity. A spokesperson for the Fair said: "We donate proceeds of the fair to Leeds Paediatric Rheumatology Department Supporting Juvenile Chronic Arthritis Trust Fund.

"Last year we raised just over £3,000 and we are determined to double that this year."

In addition to the fair, on the Thursday there will be a drinks reception and carols being sung by Queen Mary’s School Choir.

Friday will include a lunch and talk by Astrid of 'Alice & Astrid' on the dynamics of setting up the business, sourcing and designing materials.

Alongside the fair, Newburgh Priory Christmas Trees will be being sold.

Exhibitors include:

  • Alice & Astrid
  • Amber Hill Home Furnishings
  • ANNWYN Botanicals
  • Art Work by Mima Urquhart
  • ART57
  • Clang’s Jewellery
  • Coco Bella
  • Country Dogs
  • Court Chocolaterie
  • Firth & Co. Wine Merchant
  • G. Woodall & Sons
  • Helmsley Brewing Co.
  • Helmsley Traditional Sweet Shop
  • The Italian Pantry
  • Manor Garden
  • Mary Raynar Hats
  • Miss Daisy’s Tearooms
  • The Music Tree Company
  • The Pyjama House
  • Orchards of Husthwaite
  • Red Hen Originals
  • Nellie-Jane
  • Newburgh Priory Christmas Tree Shop
  • Phoenix Trading
  • Tulip & Nettle

For tickets and further information contact georgie@pridden.com or 01439 748522.