Four Busy Days of Christmas Magic at Harewood House

Wow — what a whirlwind! Our Little Bird Christmas Artisan Market at Harewood House ran for four busy days from Saturday to Tuesday, and it was absolutely incredible. With 160 brilliant traders and thousands of visitors, the market was buzzing from start to finish.

A special shout-out to the Ripon City Band, who played all day on Saturday and were absolutely fantastic — I was so proud of them! Their music brought a joyful, festive atmosphere that really made the market sparkle.

I’m genuinely overwhelmed by the stories from our traders — so many had their best ever Christmas market. Hearing that makes every hour of planning, every late night, and all the hard work completely worth it. It’s moments like this that remind me why I do what I do.

A huge thank you to everyone involved: our amazing traders, our dedicated Little Bird and Harewood House teams, and of course, our wonderful customers who came, shopped, and celebrated with us.

A very special thank-you to Natalie Holmes of Harewood House, who I work with each year to bring the Christmas market to life. Her energy, creativity, and teamwork — alongside her brilliant Harewood team — make the market possible and truly magical.

And the house itself was open for Christmas — I was lucky enough to go in, and wow… just wow! It’s an absolute must-see, and I can’t recommend it enough. Tickets are available at Harewood.org.

Harewood House provided the perfect setting — the lights, laughter, and festive spirit came together to create something truly special. I am so proud of everything we achieved, and already excited for the next Little Bird event!

Jackie