Find Your Hygge Moment at a Christmas Market This Season

The festive season is upon us, and we're absolutely delighted to be bringing our warming moments of Hygge to Christmas markets across the North East & North Yorkshire this year!

There's something magical about Christmas markets - the twinkling lights, the excited chatter, the scent of festive treats in the air. And we believe there's nothing quite like our luxury hot chocolate to make those festive moments at home even more special, so don't miss your chance to stock up for an extra delicious cosy Christmas.

Whether you're shopping for unique artisan gifts or simply soaking up the Christmas atmosphere with loved ones, we'll be there serving free samples of our delux drinking chocolate to add that extra touch of warmth and sanctuary to your day.

This Christmas we're packing up our full range of premium hot chocolate - original (milk), white, and dark - along with our beautiful Skal Drinking Bowl gift sets (perfect for that special someone who deserves their own Hygge moment).

Mug in image is not the Hygge Skal Drinking Bowl

Here's where you can find us:

Wynyard Hall Christmas Fayre

21st - 23rd November

Start the festive season early at this wonderful celebration of local crafters and artisans. Wynyard Hall transforms into a festive hub featuring unique, handcrafted gifts you won't find on the high street. We'll be there all three days with steaming samples and our full range ready to take home.

Entry times: 10am and 1pm each day

Find out more: https://www.wynyardhall.co.uk/offer-event/christmas-fayre-tickets/

Tennants Garden Rooms Winter Wonderland Christmas Fair (Leyburn)

28th - 29th November

Step into a world of festive delights at this expertly curated luxury shopping event. In association with Living magazine, this fair brings together independent designers and artisans offering everything from fashion and jewellery to artisan food and drink. We're thrilled to be part of this extraordinary collection where you can discover gifts of style, design and taste.

Friday 28th November: 10am - 4pm

Saturday 29th November: 10am - 4pm

Find out more: https://www.tennantsgardenrooms.com/whats-on/events/winter-wonderland-christmas-fair/

Pickering Indoor & Outdoor Christmas Festival

6th - 7th December

This is Christmas magic at its finest! With the warmth of the indoor arena filled with the scent of mulled wine and freshly baked treats, charming stalls adorned with fairy lights, and live entertainment from Coast & County Radio and Malton White Star Band. There's even a magical Land Train to visit Father Christmas in his festive lodge, plus a fun fair for all ages. We'll be there serving up our liquid sanctuary amidst all the festive fun.

Saturday 6th December: 12pm - 8pm

Sunday 7th December: 10am - 6pm

Find out more: https://galtresretreat.co.uk/christmas_festival/

The Bowes Museum Winter Market

12-14 December (we are only doing Sat & Sun)

Discover a seasonal wonderland with over 100 artists, designers, makers and food stalls in this stunning setting. The market stretches from the museum grounds into the galleries themselves, blending heritage with festive cheer. Browse unique gifts while enjoying free entry to the museum's galleries and exhibitions, plus artist-led workshops and carolling. We'll be there with our warming hot chocolate - the perfect companion as you explore this magical winter market.

Find out more: https://thebowesmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/winter-market-2025/

Middleton-in-Teesdale Festive Farmers & Indie Market

20th December: 9am - 2pm

Join us for the final festive hurrah before Christmas! This popular monthly market goes full Christmas with festive foodies, marvellous makers and plenty of Christmas jumpers. All under cover in the all-weather Auction Mart in beautiful Middleton-in-Teesdale, it's always buzzing with activity for tourists and locals alike. We'll be there from 9am to 2pm with our full range - perfect for those last-minute gift purchases or treating yourself before the big day.

Find out more: https://www.middletonteesdalefarmersmarket.co.uk/

The Perfect Christmas Gift

Hygge Skal Drinking Bowl Gift Set

Our Skal Drinking Bowl Gift Sets make the perfect present for anyone who deserves their own moments of calm and sanctuary this Christmas. Each set includes our beautiful Nordic-inspired drinking bowl plus three tubes of our luxury hot chocolate - a gift that keeps on giving throughout the festive season and beyond.

And remember, with every purchase you're not just giving the gift of Hygge - you're also supporting our partner charity Anxious Minds, helping to provide mental health resources when they're needed most during what can be a challenging time of year for many. Create Your Own Christmas Hygge Moment While you're visiting us at these wonderful markets, why not take a moment to pause? Step away from the festive rush, warm your hands around one of our samples, breathe in that rich chocolate aroma, and let yourself have a true moment of calm amidst the Christmas excitement. After all, Christmas should be about connection, warmth and those special moments with the people we care about. That's what Hygge is all about - creating sanctuary in the middle of our very real, sometimes chaotic lives.

We can't wait to meet you at these festive events and share our passion for creating moments of warmth, comfort and connection. See you there! Visit www.hyggehotchocolate.com to explore our full range or order online if you can't make it to the markets.