East Cross Christmas Market, Tenterden High Street
Venue: East Cross Layby (the layby outside The Tamarind Thai/Potters Home Digital), High Street, Tenterden
Christmas Craft Stalls. Christmas Shopping & Mega Raffle
Saturday 13 December 2025, 11am-3pm
Christmastime in Tenterden
Christmas Crafts, Treats, & Artisan Stallholders
- Richard Collison - Kent and Sussex Hop Pockets
Charming handmade hessian door stops featuring the names of local villages - perfect for adding a touch of rustic Kentish character to your home..
- Sharon Edwards - Mrs McGoo Scottish Tablet, Scottish Sweets & Coconut Ice
A perfect stocking filler or festive indulgence. A true taste of Scotland, lovingly made by hand.
- Jenny Croucher - Kitchen of the Old Dragon
Delicious homemade preserves, curds, waxed cheeses, and local honey. Perfect for festive hampers.
- Ed & Caroline – Willow Fine Arts
Beautiful artwork and related art-inspired giftware
- Handmade by Ausra
A creative mix of handmade crochet toys, plywood bookmarks, 3D-printed toys, jewellery, key rings, car air fresheners, and hair accessories - fun, colourful, and full of character.
- Jude Jefferies - Baby Adore
Adorable hand-crocheted baby wear, made with love and attention to detail - cosy hats, cardigans, dresses, dungarees and accessories for the little ones.
- Lisa Townsend Stained Glass
Stunning stained-glass pieces in all shapes and styles from sparkling Christmas decorations to exquisite small window designs - each one a miniature work of art.
- Kelly - Allura Craft
Bright and playful polymer clay earrings, bold laser-cut acrylic designs, and elegant necklaces crafted from 100% recycled cotton rope, a perfect mix of colour and sophistication.
- Cynthia Cleverdon - Clever Creations
A collection of handmade and British-made pieces celebrating traditional craftsmanship including vintage and tweed cushions and bags, tweed scarves, seasonal decorations, tea cosies, and tea towels. Also featuring Handmade in Shropshire leather gardening gloves, wool throws, quirky cards, and other home accessories that blend quality with heritage charm.
- Kristina Boulden - Romney Marsh Wools
A wonderful range of products made from their own Romney wool, including throws, clothing, gifts, and natural wool-based toiletries - luxurious, sustainable, and proudly local.
- Christopher Wakelin - Rustic Badger Upcycle
Unique, handcrafted creations made from upcycled whisky barrels — full of rustic charm and character and craftsmanship.
- Mulled wine from Tamarind Thai
Warm up with a festive cup of aromatic mulled wine, freshly prepared by Tamarind Thai - the perfect winter warmer while you browse the stalls.
The event is to raise money for the Big Wrap (Tenterden & St Michaels). The Big Wrap supports families in the community who may be experiencing difficult times to have an enjoyable Christmas. Mega Raffle for the Big Wrap with prizes from the stallholders and local shops and businesses in Tenterden
Photos - some of the stallholders this year
Who is running the event?
The event is being run by Caroline Baker (Tenterden Big Wrap), Sarah Cleaton (The Tamarind Thai Restaurant), and some of the Spirit of Tenterden Festival Team - Sue Ferguson (My Tenterden), Verne Sanderson (Sandstone Event Services), & Justin Nelson (Nelsons Legal).
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