Mansfield’s Christmas Market is returning to the town centre with 20 Christmas chalets and fesive food and drinks on West Gate.

There will be the chance to buy festive gifts and stocking fillers and enjoy food such as German hot dog sausages, waffles and pancakes, pizzas, pulled pork, and afternoon tea treats.

The market and chalets — organised by Mansfield BID — will be open daily from Saturday, 26th November to Wednesday, 21st December, from 10am to 5pm, with some late evenings.

As well as the stalls and festive food there will be carol singing by local schools, entertainment from local musicians, free activities, vouchers, and free goodies.

Prizes can be won by following a Peter Pan trail looking for his feather cap in shop windows and there is the chance to vote for your favourite shop window display. Details can be found in a free booklet that will be given away at the Christmas market, or go to www.mansfieldbid.co.uk or Facebook.

Troops fruit and vegetable wholesalers, Mansfield, is providing free ‘carrots for Rudolph’ throughout the period.

Mansfield District Council is organising a BIG Switch On event on Sunday, 27th November, to turn on the town’s festive lights.