Wow friends and family with original gifts and treats from these great local Christmas markets.
The Crafters Fair Emperors Palace
You’ll be spoilt for choice with a huge selection of gifts from scrapbooking bits and bobs and jewellery to toys and décor items. The market is open from 9am to 9pm, 11 and 20 December. Spend the day shopping and afterwards, view the jaw-dropping Garden of Lights also on at Emperors. Entrance is R10; craftersfair.co.za
Top Markets’ Christmas Market
Known as the biggest craft market in Natal, you’ll want to take your time exploring all its treasures. There are some delicious home-made goods on offer that are perfect for visitors and ideal stocking fillers. It’s on from 4 December 2015 to 9 January 2016 at Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds in Uvongo; topmarkets.co.za
Shongweni Christmas Market
This year’s annual Christmas market at Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market will feature even more wonderful arts and crafts at over 200 stalls from around KZN. Get great gift ideas from Baa Baa Handmade Accessories, or pick up a sinful cupcake from Smith’s Bakeshop. On 19 December from 9am; shongwenimarket.co.za
Blaauwklippen Twilight Christmas Market
Spread out over the grounds of the beautiful Blaauwklippen wine estate in Stellenbosch, this festive evening market is packed with fabulous arts and crafts, as well as some tasty treats – try Catje’s pancakes for something sweet and sticky! On from 5pm to 10pm from 15 to 19 December; blaauwklippenfamilymarket.co.za
Moonlight Market at Bryanston Organic & Natural Market
Another magical market under the moonlight. This year, you’ll find fabulous stall offerings from handmade Christmas decorations to unusual sculptures and baked delights, all accompanied by tuneful live music. On every Tuesday from 5pm to 9pm from 17 November to 22 December; bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za
