A popular alternative market event in Swindon is returning for a Christmas instalment.

The Most Curious Mysterious Alt Market is in its third year at Steam Museum and is set to showcase the best of local businesses to thousands of people on Saturday, November 16.

During their September event, over 80 artisans were selling their handcrafted, unique products and the footfall was the best it has ever been.

Organiser Hannah Fruen, of Mamas Events, said: “Mamas are bringing you a Christmas event with a twist - Gothmas! A new and exciting alternative Christmas market here in Swindon.

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“We have several alternative markets in the last few years ran in Swindon, and we don’t expect this to be any less busy than others as it caters for all, we are anticipating a busy weekend. So be sure to make your way down to The Steam Museum this Saturday!

“The alternative market was started to include not just crafters but people with a different style and imagination designing and selling all sorts of amazingly creative items.

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“There was a gap in the market for Christmas Alternative markets as customers and vendors asked us as a business to create something they could experiment with and showcase different items to their normal ranges.

“We will have wonderful alternative and gothic Christmas gifts. From naughty little stocking fillers, to amazing handmade crafts.

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“We have candle makers waiting to turn your house into Christmas smelling wonderlands. Cakes, Bakes, Fudge and Sweet Treats to give you that naughty bite at Christmas time.

“We have the wonderful Bond and Fuse attending who do permanent jewellery and a new stall providing tooth jems to make you shine bright and we have a fully solar powered bar attending with your festive tipples, as well as Jordys for delicious food for lunch.

“We have Vibish attending with Christmas gift packs and a special tipple for Gothmas, as well as Tipple Tree with beautifully infused Rum, Vodka and Gin.

“The cafe at the back is run by Brew Book for all breakfast bites and Fresh Brewed Coffee and cold drinks.”

“This is event is truly one of a kind, you will find all sorts of one off items that have been handcrafted, designed and curated by many crafters and hobbyists”, added Hannah.

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