CHRISTMAS is coming! Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market's coming to town and, by the looks of things, work is well underway.

Winchester Cathedral has begun works for this year's Christmas market, which will open on November 22 and run for a month until December 22.

On their Facebook page, Winchester Cathedral stated: "The chalets have arrived and in just 43 days, this space will be transported into the bustling market we all know and love."

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Evidence of work at Winchester Cathedral (Image: Charles Elliman) The Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market began in 2006 and continued without interruption until the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

The market is in the German style, complete with wooden chalets which could have been transplanted from Bavaria.

According to Winchester Cathedral, their market is recognised one of the best in Europe, with, "Mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air, visitors will be transported into a festive setting to purchase their Christmas gifts and take in the atmosphere."

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Work is well underway at Winchester Cathedral (Image: Charles Elliman) Traders at the market will be selling accessories and clothing, arts and crafts, decorations and homeware, food and drink, games and toys.

As always, the market will feature a number of exhibitors, such as: Wiltshire Chilli Farm; Tikka Guys; West Wight Alpacas; The Sussex Handmade Soap Company; and The Potting Shed.

There will also be new vendors too: Weymouth 51; Quirk and Whimsy; and FRUU Cosmetics.

Weymouth 51's profile on the market's website say they are: "[A] Dorset-based family venture blending culinary expertise with a passion for tongue-tingling chilli sauces."

Based in Farnham, Quirk and Whimsy's creations are, "Inspired by nature, wonder, found objects and tiny worlds, the work includes slab built porcelain decorations as well as paper sculpture and one of a kind heirloom pieces." 

Vegan firm FRUU Cosmetic, who create sustainable products from upcycled fruit, hand-design their cosmetic, bath and home fragrances from their studio in London.