Preston Market is really getting into the festive season and continues to be a place of constant discovery, especially this Christmas. With recent additions of new traders and product offerings, it continues to hold its mystery as a hidden gem. On top of the usual marketplace necessities, you'll find a few new and unique products that'll call to you to have an engaging market experience. The list above highlights a few for easy access as your go-to list for when to take the kiddies in to see Santa and get into the free workshops, and for when mums and dads can pop in for a naughty Sangria and still stay on Santa's good list. Check the website for full details.

As you can see, the festivities are kicking off the right way with a visit from Santa who'll come to the market for a free Santa photo with the kids (free 8"x6" photo in a folder provided), and the next time he comes back, he will roam the markets and spread Christmas cheer. With workshops being free as well for bauble making, it makes it such a delight for mums, dads and kids to get something for nothing at a time of generosity after the hard yakka coupla years we've had.

Naturally, there's the market itself with more than 130 stalls to enjoy, selling quality fresh produce, specialty groceries, retail items, coffee and tea and a huge range of food. If you've forgotten that last-minute item you need for your Christmas dinner, you're bound to find it at the market, fresh, glistening with quality and just waiting for you. Do follow the Market's Facebook page for updates and highlights, where you'll find stunning Christmas wreaths featured and available from the Florist, Green and Gold Flowers. If you're a seafood lover, the fishmongers are now taking your Christmas orders so don't miss out on your prawns, oysters, lobsters, mussels and more this silly season.

If it's a vegan Christmas you're celebrating, or having a couple of vegan friends or family coming over for a Christmas meal, worry not. The Market has you covered with the team at Super Raw making delicious nut roasts and puddings for your Christmas table spread. Pudding and roast are gluten-free and come with vegan sides like gravy, cranberry, chilli jam, vegan creams and fresh fruits. Try and get the pre-orders in before 12 December to ensure you have all you need fresh off the market and onto your table in time for Christmas.