Exhibitors from all over the Midlands are getting ready for the Christmas Gift Fair at Himley Hall, which will be held on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November.

With free parking a short stroll away through Himley Park, the fair is being staged inside the ground floor state rooms of the hall and a carpeted and heated Christmas marquee on the lawn.

Over Sixty mini shops will be packed with food, crafts, art, home decor, fashion and much more. You can tickle your taste buds and browse for that perfect present. Then, when you have had enough retail therapy, you can indulge yourself with tea and cake in the art-deco style Himley tea room.

There will be live music during the weekend and free puppet shows to entertain the children. Plus local Dudley author, Robert J Marsters, will be at the event with his fantasy books and will be available for a book signing during during the event.

The Christmas Gift Fair will be open between 10:30am and 5:00pm. Tickets will be available on the day, priced at £2.50 for adults, £2.00 for concessions and children aged under 16 are free.