The Old Rectory Winter Fair weekend celebrates the season in style on 6th- 7th December
Hastings’ award-winning guest house, The Old Rectory, will be hosting a dazzling Winter Fair Weekend with a difference on 6th –7th December, celebrating the best of the festive season and offering a chance to explore inside the whole of the gorgeous Georgian house for the first time and discover inspired gift ideas from a host of the finest local makers.
The entire guest house, including all the bedrooms and guest suites, has been given over to the Fair this season, creating a beautiful and stylish setting in which to discover inspiring finds, meet the makers and purchase unique, artisanal gifts. The Fair will also be celebrating with delicious edible treats and drinks galore, carol singers, Tarot readings, a hog roast and a Santa’s Grotto – the perfect way to kick off the festive season.
Local businesses, artists and craftspeople taking part in the Winter Fair (and special guests from further afield) include: Skincare by Rock Rose, perfumes by Sugandha, candles by Candaroma, Great Wood Candle Co and Gina Portman, jewellery by Silvery Seas and Regine De La Hey, Lasletts silk scarves, Thistledown recycled gloves, sustainable clothing from Seawhistle, Gill Fox hats, Mary Queen of Socks, Maku leather slippers, hand-woven textiles by Loomer Weaves, handmade quilts, Coban Rugs, Amy Walker Christmas decorations, Blue Anglais textiles, paintings and books by Christopher Gee, Colin Booth and Endlings, paper sculptures by Madeleine By Nature, Amy Walker Christmas decorations, hand-painted ceramics from Evie May Adams, Bird In The Hand pottery, ceramics by Cheryl Summers, handcarved spoons by Kevin, Nick Chapman chopping boards, David Bracher plants, wreaths by Zeline, ephemera from Glebe London, RNLI gifts and pet presents from Collared. There is also a feast of fantastic food and drinks on offer from Rye Chocolates, Copper Pot Gin, Hattie Bakes Cakes, Waterlane preserves, Rye Bay Coffee, Noah’s Goat Wine, Seed Deli, Cured Delicatessen, Smoke House at The Old Rectory and Emily’s Soup Kitchen (with a percentage of proceeds being donated to homeless charities).
Day tickets for the event are £5 including a complimentary drink and advance booking is strongly recommended as the Fair is expected to be especially busy. Time slots (11am, 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 6th Dec/ 10am, 12noon or 2pm on Sunday 7th Dec) can be reserved by emailing [email protected] or by calling 01424 422410.
The Old Rectory Winter Fair - Saturday 6th December – 11am-5pm/ Sunday 7th Dec – 10am -4pm
The Old Rectory, 2 Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 5ND
www.theoldrectoryhastings.co.uk