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Local business owners are coming together to create a new festive shopping experience in one of Ipswich's historic thoroughfares as The Walk hosts its first Christmas market from 10:00 to 16:00 this Sunday, 01 December.
Why it matters: The event will support local traders and craftspeople and create a unique Christmas shopping experience in one of the town's prettiest thoroughfares.
The details:
The market launches this Sunday with 20 traders
Offerings include craft beer, preserves, fashion, jewellery, arts and crafts
Stalls will be placed along The Walk, with both indoor and undercover spaces available
The event coincides with the Artisan Market on The Cornhill, creating a broader shopping experience

Behind the initiative: The market is organised by Will and Jenny, owners of Threads for All, who opened their independent fashion and homeware store in The Walk in the late summer of 2024. Their shop offers gender-neutral and unisex fashion alongside accessories and homeware.
The bottom line: By bringing together independent traders and coinciding with the Artisan Market on the same day at the Cornhill, this new Christmas market aims to showcase The Walk's potential as a destination for shoppers seeking unique, locally sourced products.
The Walk Christmas Market
A festive showcase of local traders offering everything from craft beer and preserves to handmade gifts and artworks, bringing the Christmas spirit to one of Ipswich's historic shopping thoroughfares.

Producers & Artisan Market at The Cornhill
Combining the best local artisan produce with top quality crafts and delicious Street Food, the Artisan Markets really are a chance to enjoy a chilled Sunday morning in the heart of our County Town.


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