Things to do this week: The Christmas Makers Market Plus a Steam Day At Abbey Pumping Station!

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Morning! Christmas markets are multiplying like someone left the festive lights on overnight and now everything is glowing. You can wander a medieval hall with a real fire, dive into a makers market that turns sensible shoppers into people buying candles shaped like broccoli, and finish the week watching a steam engine from 1891 show off like it’s auditioning for a talent show. It is a packed lineup of stalls, snacks and unintentionally enthusiastic spending, so pace yourself or you will end up carrying more bags than Santa on overtime.

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🗓️ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🎄 - Christmas Makers Market at the Guildhall
📍 - Leicester Guildhall
📅 - Saturday 29th November
⏰ - 11:00 AM
🎟️ - Adults £1 / Children Free
📷 - @leicestermuseums

A medieval hall, a real fire and a courtyard Christmas tree set the scene for a market that feels like stepping into a festive film where nobody argues about gift receipts. Local makers fill the place with handmade arts and crafts, so you can claim your presents are thoughtful instead of last minute. The Royal Oak crew keep everyone fed which means you can shop, nibble and pretend you planned it all perfectly.

ACTIVITY ALLEY

🛍️ - Christmas Makers Market by Craft & Flea
📍 - The Venue @ DMU
📅 - Saturday 30th November
⏰ - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🎟️ - £3 Entry | Under 12s Free
📷 - @thecraftandflea

This one is packed with makers selling handmade treats that look far more thoughtful than anything you could throw together yourself. You stroll in thinking you will grab one present and suddenly you are holding candles shaped like vegetables, jewellery you swear is for someone else and a print you definitely did not plan on buying. Everything is hand picked which keeps the quality high and the impulse buying even higher.

FRESH EXPERIENCES

🚂 - Christmas Steam Day at Abbey Pumping Station
📍 - Abbey Pumping Station
📅 - Sunday 30th November
⏰ - 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
🎟️ - From £6
📷 - @leicestermuseums

This one is Christmas turned up with steam, chips and machinery that looks like it could time travel if someone pressed the wrong button. You get vintage vehicles, a bass band, crafts, a railway ride for 50p and a beam engine from 1891 that still runs better than most modern gadgets. Kids go wide eyed, adults pretend they are only there for the history, and everyone ends up queuing for chips fried the old school way.

MONDAY

Steve Steinman's Anything For Love - De Montfort Hall
7:30 PM | More Info

WEDNESDAY

Jobs Fair - 20 Western Boulevard
10:00 AM | More Info

Local Farmers Market - Uni of Leicester
10:00 AM | More Info

Rum Tasting - 59 Braunstone Gate
6:00 PM | More Info

THURSDAY

Storytelling with Katy Cawkwell - Guildhall
7:00 PM | More Info

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra - De Montfort Hall
7:30 PM | More Info

Scott Bennett Stuff - The Y Theatre
7:30 PM | More Info

FRIDAY

Christmas Tree Lights Switch On - Ratby Village Hall
5:00 PM | More Info

James B Partridge - De Montfort Hall
7:00 PM | More Info

Singles Social / Mixer (30+) - R/BAR
7:30 PM | More Info

SATURDAY

Christmas Fayre - West Gate School
10:00 AM | More Info

Yin Yoga & Sound Bath - Hoby Village Hall
10:00 AM | More Info

Winter Fair - The Kube
11:00 AM | More Info

Steam with The Team - Abbey Pumping Station
11:00 AM | More Info

Midlands Makers Winter Marker - LCB Depot
1:00 PM | More Info

ABBA Day Party - Fat Cat
3:00 PM | More Info

Step into Christmas - De Montfort Hall
7:30 PM | More Info

SUNDAY

Big Record Fair - Aylestone Leisure Centre
9:00 AM | More Info

Luxury Christmas Wellbeing Retreat Day - Hilton Hotel
10:00 AM | More Info

Get Crafted Festive Market - Firebug
12:00 PM | More Info

Bachata Workshop & Party - West End Working Mens Club
3:00 PM | More Info

Live Comedy Carl Donnelly - Aylestone Black Horse
8:00 PM | More Info

 🎶 LIVE MUSIC

TUESDAY

• Acoustic Open Mic Night - 6:45 PM

WEDNESDAY

• The Raven Age - 02 Academy - 6:00 PM

THURSDAY

• Take The Stage - Duffys Bar - 7:00 PM

• We Are LC Open Mic - 2Funky - 7:00 PM

FRIDAY

• Whiskey Rebellion Live - Meta Monocle - 8:00 PM

• Zone Eleven Live - Queen of Bradgate - 9:00 PM

• Roadrunner - Black Horse - 9:00 PM

• Brat Rave - 2Funky Complex 11:00 PM

SATURDAY

• Clone Roses 02 Academy - 6:00 PM

• Young Knives - 02 Academy 7:00 PM

• Harry Pentony - Firebug - 7:00 PM

• One Step Behind - Soundhouse - 7:45 PM

• Jennah - Beaumont Leys - 9:00 PM

🌦️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

11°C 🌡️ 6°C | Cloudy.

Saturday

9°C 🌡️ 3°C | Cloudy.

Sunday

9°C 🌡️ 3°C | Cloudy.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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