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Artisan Stallholders Festive Weekend from 21st-24th November

Free Festive Preview Evening - Thursday from 5pm

Kick off the festive season with an festive evening of artisan Christmas shopping at Hambrooks Garden Centre! Join us for a cosy night of mince pies, mulled wine, and access to 12 artisan stallholders offering unique, handcrafted gifts.

For kids, there will be a hunt the elves trail, scavenger hunt, and decorate a gingerbread man. Plus hot chocolate and plenty of treats so bring them along.

Please RSVP as Going on Facebook to help us cater for numbers and parking. We look forward to welcoming you for a festive evening of shopping, treats, and holiday cheer!

Artisan Stallholders Weekend. Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th November

Unable to attend the preview Thursday evening? A diverse range of artisan stalls will be available throughout the weekend from 22nd-24th Nov during regular trading hours. Some will mirror the Thursday event while others will introduce new offerings for the weekend. From beautiful artwork and handmade toys to eco-friendly products, jewellery, and treats, this is the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind Christmas presents for your loved ones. If you like freshly baked goodies, both sweet and savoury, then visiting us over the weekend is a must as we have Sensational Treats, Cabana Bakery and Vanda's Pantry with us. The availability of all stallholders is listed in their information below.

Discover the array of Hampshire goods and crafts available all whilst exploring our garden centre. We are offering a 10% discount off Christmas trees and other garden centre products during the market weekend.

Dont forget to enter the prize draw for a chance to win a £100 gift voucher at the event.

Artisan Stallholders

Animal Magic Art

Available Thursday Eve to Saturday.

Painting, particularly of animals, has been a lifelong passion for Sue, even just as a hobby as a teenager.  Now a professional artist with an MA in Fine Art from Winchester, Sue makes a living capturing beautiful likenesses of beloved animals in watercolours, oils and on her iPad.  She will also undertake landscape or human portrait commissions too.  Sue will be bringing a selection of completed artworks and other gifts to purchase, and will gladly accept commissions for more personalised gifts.

Waterside Glass

Available Thursday Evening to Sunday.

Ali's beautiful fused-glass pieces are all unique and created in a small kiln that is then heated using a microwave oven. The sparkling dichroic glass is guaranteed to attract compliments.  Ali also offers a personalised service by creating Memorial Jewellery to keep the ashes of your loved one in glass pieces. Whether you are looking for Christmas gift with a difference for someone special, just out to treat yourself, or would just like to see the before and after the microwave kiln fusing do be sure to visit her stall over the weekend.

The Big Basket Shack

Available Thursday Eve and Friday.

Experienced antique’s dealer David unexpectedly found a demand for beautiful, pre-owned baskets and now fills most of his week selling them at local markets.  He sources good quality baskets of all shapes and sizes, then cleans them ready for sale.  He loves that these often handmade items get to be loved and useful again, and don’t just end up in landfill.  If you’re looking for an unusual Christmas gift – or a hamper to pack one in!

Handmade Wooden Gifts & Toys

Available Thursday Eve to Saturday.

Derek has always enjoyed woodwork but, since retiring, he has had time to make it his passion!  In his home workshop, Derek produces a range of beautifully finished items, from traditional wooden toys to unusual candle holders and so much more.  Because they are all handmade, each item is individual and showcases Derek’s remarkable skills. 

Knitted Toys

Available Thursday Eve to Saturday.

Joan began knitting after retiring, creating creatures and toys from patterns or designing her own. These are available as commissions or for sale at craft events like ours. Come and see them for yourselves.

Mary Kay Beauty

Available Thursday Eve to Sunday.

Mary Kay Cosmetics is the No1 Direct Selling Skincare & Cosmetics company in the world. We offer personalised Skincare & Cosmetics advice, via tutorials, workshops, make up lessons etc.

Belinda will be bringing the top selling products to sample and purchase, as well as gift ideas for the season.

Starshine Books

Available Thursday Eve and Sunday.

Usborne is the leading UK independent publisher of children's books. It only publishes books for children, so they are written in their language and designed for their curious eyes. Usborne's local representative, Victoria, from Starshine Books will be with us to showcase a selection of what they have to offer, for children of all ages. 

Sue Tinkler Art Glass

Available Thursday Evening only.

Having originally trained in graphic design, Sue has worked with glass since 2001. Sue draws most inspiration from the changing seasons, patterns and textures found in the natural world.  Known for her private commission service in kitchen splashbacks and eye-catching wall art, Sue will bring a selection of her wall art, glass sculptures and jewellery to our craft evening.

Simply Cortica

Available Thursday Eve and Friday.

Cork is not just for keeping wine in bottles, as Catherine ably demonstrates!  Passionate about sustainability, she sells beautiful cork bags, purses, wallets and accessories all handmade in Portugal.  

100% Vegan, 100% sustainable, durable and water-resistant, cork is the best natural alternative to animal leather and plastic.  Browse Catherine’s stand to pick up some delightful handmade gifts, or simply to treat yourself! 

Tea Mountain

Available Thursday Eve to Sunday.

Tea Mountain pride themselves on offering an exceptional selection of premium teas, all ethically sourced and sustainably grown to meet the values of eco-conscious tea drinkers. Their teas are beautifully packaged with the environment in mind, ensuring both quality and sustainability. Each tea in their collection is carefully selected for its exceptional taste. Whether you're new to tea or a long-time enthusiast, Tea Mountain offers something truly special. 

Husse Pet Supplies

Available Thursday Eve to Sunday.

Husse is an award-winning, Scandinavian pet food brand, where all the products are 100% natural, using human-grade ingredients to ensure the best results for healthy cats and dogs.  Andy and Beverley have worked with them for many years and report rave reviews from clients, otherwise struggling to cope with the dietary needs of their pets (or just downright fussy pets!).  They will have a selection of foods and treat so you can treat your favourite four paws this Christmas.

Sarah Guild Floral Design

Available on Thursday Eve only.

Based in Wickham, Sarah Guild started her floral business over a decade ago after moving from London to a country cottage in Hampshire. Sarah creates seasonal, thoughtfully arranged flowers for weddings, celebrations, and retreats, with a focus on locally sourced blooms. Sarah also hosts the podcast "Flowers Over the Wall".

Any Green Will Do

Available Friday only.

A one stop shop for eco & ethical products and for inspiration and tips to make your home a healthier, safer place for your family. Inspired by wanting to preserve the planet for her grandchildren, Jeanette sources beautiful and unusual gifts that also happen to be very sustainable.  Perfect gift ideas for a greener Christmas this year!

Sensational Treats

Available Friday & Saturday.

Who can resist pick and mix? Claire offers a range of traditional and more modern sweets to tempt every sweet tooth.  If you need some tasting stocking fillers or just want to indulge a fondness for sherbet lemons, be sure to stop at Claire’s stall.  As well as buying on the day, Claire can also take orders for bespoke packed sweets as gifts in time for Christmas. 

Vanda's Pantry

Available Saturday and Sunday

New arrival: with festive chutneys, savoury snacks, quiches, cakes and pies Vanda's stall is sure to be popular over the weekend. Locally sourced ingredients are often harvested by Vanda herself before being lovingly crafted into a delicious selection of pastries and preserves.

Cabana Bakery

Available Saturday and Sunday.

Fully qualified pastry chef Hannah set out to serve the freshest and most delicious baked goods in the area.   She will be with us on Saturday and Sunday with a range of her offerings for you to buy (her Chocolate Raspberry Brownies are a taste revelation!)  Hannah can also take orders for custom birthday cakes, cupcakes and other festive cakes..

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