THERE is a selection of Christmas activities at Hereford's Old Market over the next few weeks, including a traditional festive experience with an elves' workshop taking up residence.

Children will be able to visit the workshop in a magical setting complete with Christmas tree and artificial open fire.

The workshop is open every Saturday leading up to Christmas with Santa making special appearances throughout the day.

Other activities include:

  • Friday December 5 - Monday December 8:  'Mother Claus’ Kitchen' -  The children will get a taste of festive fun with cookies to ice, decorate and, eat.
  • Friday December 12 – Monday December 15: 'Decoration Station' -  Choose from a range of crafts and activities for the kids to create a Christmas masterpiece to take home.
  • December 19 – December 22: 'Reindeer Stable':  Reindeer dust making, so that the kids can sprinkle outside on Christmas Eve.
  • The elves workshop will be open from 11am – 5pm, Friday to Monday December 5 to Monday December 22.