A Christmas Artisan Market is coming to Wantage this Sunday (December 10) in the Market Place from 10am to 3pm.

Organised by Wantage Town Council, residents and visitors can browse from over 40 stalls selling a range of artisan products and Christmas gift ideas.

In addition, there will be hot food and other refreshments, the opportunity to see Father Christmas and performances from the Wantage Silver Band, the Hendred Ukelele Group, the Caritas Children’s Choir and a trombone quartet.

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Road closures will be in place on Grove Street, Stirlings Road, Church Street, Mill Street and at the Market Place from 7am to 5pm according to Oxfordshire County Council’s interactive roadworks map.

Project coordinator at Wantage Town Council Jim Mitchell said: “We’re set for a record number of stalls and stall holders are feeling very enthusiastic.

"This is a special opportunity for local traders to showcase their products, which include paintings, arts and crafts and food and drinks such as beers, mead and honey.”