St Stephen's Church in Ipswich will host its festive weekend once again with the Winter Market and the Ipswich Record Fair. _(Image: Charlotte Bond)_
St Stephen's Church in Ipswich is gearing up to host a festive weekend with the return of two popular markets.
The St Stephen's Winter Market will once again be back on Saturday, December 14 and it will feature a mix of independent markers, festive crafting, Hex Record Shop, live DJs, coffee, beer, mulled wine and a pop-up stand from Ipswich-based café Good Inside.
Visitors to the market will be able to shop for Christmas gifts including artwork, prints, records, jewellery, candles, soap, pottery and more.
Young artists from across the county will return to the Winter Market where they will be running a free collage table, making Christmas tags and mini calendars.
The music venue will host the two events over next weekend _(Image: Brighten The Corners)_
Independent organisation Call Me Ted will also have a stall. It has been working with artists to create gig-style posters for every home match of Ipswich Town's first season back in the Premier League for more than 20 years.
Prints of these will be available to buy at the market.
On Sunday, December 15, the music venue is set to host the Ipswich Record Fair, with Hex Record Shop having a range of records available throughout the event.
A variety of items will be on offer at the winter market. _(Image: Ruben Hackett)_
Both the Winter Market and Ipswich Record Fair are hosted by [Brighten the Corners](https://www.brightenthecorners.co.uk/whats-on) (BTC), the organisation behind three of Ipswich’s music venues - The Smokehouse, The Baths and St Stephen’s Church.
Sadie Rycraft, marketing and communications officer at BTC, said: "Our previous markets have been really well received, despite the sometimes damp weather.
"Our first year had wreath-making workshops, last year we had Kitsch Christmas card-making sessions, alongside a variety of stalls from local independent makers."
St Stephen's Church _(Image: Brighten The Corners)_
Caitlin Whittaker, marketing manager at BTC, added: "It’s a great place for Christmas gift shopping, browsing, or treating yourself.
"We’re really looking forward to this year’s market - head down to St Stephen’s and join us for a festive weekend."
The Winter Market will be open from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, December 14, and the Ipswich Record Fair will be open from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, December 15.
A variety of items will be on offer at the winter market. _(Image: Ruben Hackett)_