Oxford Covered Market was bursting with festive cheer on Saturday morning as families flocked in for our much-loved Breakfast with Santa event.
The market looked truly magical – glowing lights, busy stalls, and excited little ones spotting Father Christmas himself wandering through our sparkling arcades.
A morning filled with festive fun
Santa met and posed for selfies with hundreds of visitors, spreading smiles and plenty of “ho ho hos”!
Children wrote their Christmas letters with help from Santa, before posting them into his bright red North Pole post box.
An incredible live choir kept everyone’s spirits high throughout the morning, filling the Covered Market with carols as families warmed up with pastries, hot chocolate and other treats from our independent traders.
By the end of the day, footfall had reached over 21,000 visitors, marking one of the busiest festive Saturdays of the year so far.
A big thank you to everyone who joined in the festive fun on Saturday, especially Mr Claus himself!
What’s next? Late Night Christmas Shopping – and add to our Wishing Tree
Breakfast with Santa was only the beginning! On Friday 28 November, the market will open late for a special Late-Night Christmas Shopping event, welcoming visitors until 10pm.
Expect:
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Festive lights
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Live seasonal music
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Mulled wine and hot chocolate
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Special offers and unique gifts from our brilliant independent traders
Our beautiful Wishing Tree will also be in the heart of the Market all season. Simply add a tag with your handwritten wish, dream, drawing or perhaps a thoughtful message for a loved one. It’s quickly becoming a new Christmas tradition, and we love to see it.
Come along and experience the Covered Market at its most magical this Christmas.
