Welcome to our festive festival!
We’re really looking forward to seeing you on Sunday the 7th of December!
Here's our guide to arrivals and handy on the day 'need to knows'!
In the attempt to keep things boutique and comfortable - we’re asking everyone planning on joining us to pick from 2 times slots - late morning 11.00-14.00 and afternoon from 14.00 onwards
*The time slots are very relaxed - it just gives us an idea of when you'll be arriving!
Arrivals into Neepsend
Victoria, 1 Rowland Street - On Sunday the 7th of December - The Festive Festival will open at 11.00 - Arrival Details
Our Cafe - Clubhouse Social at Victoria will be open from 09.00
The Mowbray on 118 Mowbray Street will be open at 11.00 - Arrival Details
We encourage you to walk into the area, ride bikes, hop on the tram when you come into Neepsend
There is street parking for £2 all day on a Sunday on the majority of roads in Neepsend and Kelham (9-15.00 - free after 15.00) We have no onsite parking at The Mowbray and Victoria.
Welcome In
Both venues are open from 11.00 - this year both venues are all about all of the great things of Christmas - shopping, gifting - supporting the most amazing creators, curators and makers from our City.
Be sure to pick up a Festival guide so you know where everyone is!
As much as we love our furry four legged friends - no dogs please! It gets too crowded and busy for them! Dogs are very welcome in Victoria’s Courtyard.
You can visit either The Mowbray or Victoria first - then move freely between the two as you like.
It’s a 2 minute walk between our venues - please be careful crossing the road (two way traffic over Harvest Lane)
Arrivals to The Mowbray First
Come to the front doors and show your pre-booked ticket purchase on your phone / if you’d prefer to print out.
You’ll be given a RED wristband which allows you to access both The Mowbray and Victoria. You will also receive your Festive Cup of Punch - choose alcoholic or 0%
If you have pre-ordered a Turkey Butty or Christmas Pasty let us know when you arrive and you’ll be given a token to exchange at the left hand side of the Bar.
Please note - pre-ordered food is only available at The Mowbray. The Kitchen at The Mowbray will be open from 11.30 and will close for Turkey Butties and Pasties at 16.00
Arrivals to Victoria First
Enter via the large timber gates and head to The Mulled Wine & Mince Pie Bar on the left hand side of our Courtyard - and show your pre-booked ticket purchase on your phone / if you’d prefer to print out.
You’ll be given a RED wristband which allows you to access both The Mowbray and Victoria. You can access our Cafe - Clubhouse Social from the large red doors - the main entrance to Victoria - you can also access the first floor The Chapel and The Lodge just outside The Outdoor Bar. There is lift access via The Clubhouse up to The Chapel only.
Please note - there is no Festive Punch available at Victoria.
Pre-booked tickets and food orders will be given priority access. Please be patient with our team - if there are slower moments - as the Festive Festival is a very popular event - if The Mowbray is busy at the time you arrive we suggest heading to Victoria and vice versa!
Walk-In's On The Day
Pre-booked tickets guarantee entry and a cup of Festive Punch!
For walk-ins if we have capacity - you are very welcome - you will be able to purchase a £5 ticket on the door at The Mowbray or Victoria - you will be given a GREEN wristband - please note this grants entry only!
Don’t Miss A Second! At a Glance - Good Times to Know
Clubhouse Social is open from 09.00
Christmas traders are open from 11.00 - 17.00 at both The Mowbray and Victoria
The Voice Academy will be opening The Festive Festival at Victoria at 11.00
Bethan Woolvin’s First Children’s Christmas Storytime and Crafts will be happening upstairs in The Chapel
TRACKS presents Lucas Ashman singing at Victoria at 13.00
Bethan Woolvin’s Second Children’s Christmas Storytime and Crafts will be happening upstairs in The Chapel at 14.00
Timothy Peters will be hosting a Christmas sing-along at 16.00
The Bar at Victoria will be open until 18.00
Let The Festivities Commence!
Join us for a joy filled Festive Festival on Sunday the 7th of December for a gathering completely dedicated to the celebration of Christmas…
Our Festive Festival is a cosy, twinkling candlelit hive of all things beautiful and delicious to ease you into the season most effortlessly... A fun and friendly day of Christmas shopping, coffee sipping, feasting, indulging in a Christmas Cocktail or two and roaming and relaxing through our beautiful spaces
Come and buy gifts, lovely little bits for your home, beautiful things to wear and styling for your festive table to really get you in the mood for celebrating this most magic time of the year!
CHRISTMAS READY!
Our Whirlow Farm Firs have been decked out with gorgeous paper art and heritage baubles and at Victoria we are so proud to present ‘Christmas’ by SANPO… Shino aka SANPO (who is also joining us at our Festival) is a Japanese artist who has created the most magical festive scenes on Vic’s window panes in The Clubhouse and The Chapel…The result? Be immersed in a white wonderland storytime which will have you reaching for our Fizzy Christmas Tree from our Festive Cocktail list in no time! Plus - Don’t miss Shino’s Christmas Card Workshop on the 13th of December!
Entry
The Festive Festival is £5 per adult. Your £5 ticket grants you access into The Mowbray and Victoria - and you can move freely between both buildings - entry also includes a boozy or none-boozy Festive tipple - given on arrival into The Mowbray
Children are super welcome and there is no charge! As much as we adore our furry dog pals - no dogs inside please! They are very very welcome in our beautiful Courtyard at Victoria
There’s also the option to pre-order Turkey Butties & Christmas Veggie Pasties from The Mowbray to guarantee you can get your hands on them!
You will also need to purchase a ticket for entry in addition to your food pre-order
Christmas Choirs
All of our Choirs will be hosted at Victoria
11am - The Voice Academy
A dynamic and talented vocal group made up of dedicated TVA students aged 13–18, who proudly represent The Voice Academy at major events and performances. Known for their stunning harmonies and captivating stage performances, the choir performs a diverse repertoire spanning multiple genres and styles. Internationally, they’ve also had the incredible opportunity to perform at Disneyland Paris. Beyond their musical success, the choir has raised thousands of pounds for local and national charities. They are looking forward to returning to the Festive Festival once again to perform an array of Christmas songs
1pm - Tracks
TRACKS PRESENTS LUKY D!
TRACKS alumnus Lucas Ashman, an exceptional young vocalist who has wowed audiences since he first performed with TRACKS. He has gone on to perform on the main stage of Tramlines Festival, with Ed Sheeran on a DJ AG stream and across many venues in the area. He recently released his new track “Her Love” with his band mate Curti$ as one half of Ree-No. Luky D has been working as a mentor inspiring the next generation of musicians in Sheffield.
TRACKS is a charity passionate about supporting children from a wide range of backgrounds through groundbreaking music education and community work.
4pm - Timothy Peters Christmas Sing-a-long
Join the Music Director of FaceNoise for a festive carolling singalong – from timeless traditional favourites to modern Christmas classics. Pick up a songbook, lend your voice, and enjoy the magic of singing together. Even better if it’s your first time in a choir!
Kids Christmas Story Times & Crafts
Join children’s book author and illustrator Bethan Woollvin for a special fairytale story time and festive craft session at this years' Festive Festival!
Bethan will be reading her deliciously twisted fairytale Hansel & Gretel, which follows two naughty twins as they ransack Willow the witch’s gingerbread home and play havoc with her spells! Hansel & Gretel drive the poor witch to her wit’s end with magical mischief and mayhem - will Willow put a stop to the chaos? Come and find out!
After the story, little makers can get crafty and create their very own festive decoration to take home.
Bethan will also be selling and signing a selection of her picture books, which make great Christmas gifts for your favourite little readers!
Story time and Crafting will take place on Victoria's Stage in The Chapel at 12 noon and 14.00
Pre-Order Festive Festival Food
Our Christmas treats are only available as a pre-order! Get in quick!
Only at The Mowbray
So looking forward to the return of The Mowbray Christmas Butty - packed full of British Turkey and crammed with stuffing, cranberry and bread sauce - this is the ultimate taste of the season and are available as a pre-order as a Christmas special during the market. £12 Available 11.30-16.00
We’ll also have a delicious veggie Christmas Pasty - a festive ode to Homity - with caramelised onions, potato & cheddar.
£9 Available 11.30-16.00
Take a seat if you like - at one of our Feasting Tables and settle in…
Clubhouse Social at Victoria
Clubhouse Social will be packed to the rafters with delicious Christmas coffee, savoury and sweet Festive treats - plus the most delicious Christmas Cocktails...
There’s plenty of places to grab a seat and soak up the atmosphere!
The Christmas Bars
Our expert teams at The Mowbray Bar - and all of the Bars at Victoria will both be making and shaking the festive spirit and serving Christmas cocktails all day! We'll also have our full bar menu running as well! Check back for our Market specials!
THE MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIE BAR
Don't miss this gorgeous Courtyard Pop Up at Vic!
The wonderful Vintage VolksPhoto Booth will be there to capture all of the festive fun!
Have a seat in a cosy 1960s split-screen campervan, pop on a prop, say 'mince pies' and have your photograph taken. Can’t decide which prop to wear? Well, if you’re struggling between a Santa beard, elf ears or festive shades, you can do them all, as you get 3 photographs per session, with each one printed onto a postcard-sized image for you to keep!
Christmas Curators, Makers & Creators
We have the most incredible line-up of boutique independent makers and creators - as well as brilliant curators with the most perfect eye for beauty and detail meaning you’ll be treated to beautiful displays and gorgeous gifts with soul, stories and authenticity.
We’re delighted to present some incredible people doing wonderful things that bring with them a graceful beauty through their work and personalities... We're really proud to have such a lovely gathering that hopefully ticks all of your boxes in terms of Christmas gifting.
Excited to be joined by the most wonderful friends - be sure to keep an eye on our Social media - or check back regularly to check out the full list of makers and creators joining us - and also what lovely things they’re bringing for us to enjoy!
Bethan Woollvin is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, celebrated for her bold artwork, witty storytelling, and empowering twists on classic fairytales. Bethan has reimagined stories like Rapunzel and Hansel & Gretel, and written original tales including Three Little Vikings and Luna and the Sky Dragon. Bethan lives in Sheffield with her partner and two scruffy dogs, Podrick and Panko. She’ll be joining this year’s Festive Festival for a bit of storytelling and some crafty fun! Bethan will also be selling signed books and prints, which make perfect gifts for little readers!
Mimi Odette is a heritage knitwear brand creating beautiful, personalised hand-knitted pieces. Personalised using iconic fabrics from Liberty of London and Merchant & Mills.
Established in 2020, every item is lovingly personalised in our Sheffield studio.
At the Festive Festival you can design your own bespoke hand-knit with the help of the Mimi Odette team. Each piece will be personalised and ready for collection before Christmas — a perfect keepsake for the little ones in your life.
Explore our beautifully curated collection of nostalgic stocking fillers and handmade decorative bows, perfect for making Christmas 2025 truly magical
Sanpo is created by artist Shino, who brings vibrant botanical flowers and plant illustrations to life using traditional media like watercolour, ink, and soft pastel. Her work is inspired by architecture, nature, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Each collection — from art prints and greeting cards to the 2026 calendar — is designed to add a touch of colour, calm, and joy to your space.
Harriet responsibly crafts meaningful, timeless womenswear from her Sheffield studio, just down the road from The Mowbray. Each garment is designed, pattern-cut, and created in-house using sustainably sourced, locally manufactured fabrics. Inspired by generations of family tailors and the stories of the suffragettes, Harriet’s coats, shirts and dresses celebrate craftsmanship, individuality and purpose. Alongside made-to-order pieces, her ready-to-wear Casual Collection includes cosy sweatshirts, t-shirts and accessories - each featuring thoughtful design details like 'powerful pockets' and reminiscent cuts.
Recognised by Vogue, Sunday Times Style and BBC Radio 4, and showcased on the catwalks of Paris and London, Harriet’s collection offers sustainable garments to wear, cherish and one day, pass on.
Beth designs and makes jewellery by hand in her studio here in Sheffield. Beth makes all pieces in recycled silver mainly using the ancient techniques of sand and lost wax casting. Some of her solid silver pieces are also gilded gold by a local craftsman.
Beth will be bringing lots of her handmade letter pendants in silver and gold plate. One-of-a-kind necklaces and earrings made from silver clay with delicate shell imprints and chain necklaces strung with repurposed beads and pearls.
I am Kate Godley-Harrod artist and owner of EmlynDelaney&Co where I create floral original art and homeware gifts ranging from pots, vases and baubles to cards and prints. I stock on my own website aswell as on Holly&Co and Country Living and exhibited at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse this year. My artwork has been used in Secret 7 and my products have been featured in Country Living Magazine and Good Housekeeping.
Local potter Bel was born and raised in the Peak District, where the surrounding landscapes and landmarks have been a constant pool of inspiration for her work. She makes wheel-thrown ceramics using stoneware clay and glazes from her Peak District studio in Hartington.
This winter, local flower farmers and florists, Greystone Flowers, will be offering sustainable, seasonal arrangements made with an abundance of British-grown, flowers and foliage. Alongside luxury festive wreaths, elegant bouquets and vibrant seasonal planters, you’ll also find a handpicked selection of beautiful botanical inspired gifts from talented local makers, perfectly curated to complement their fresh and everlasting flowers.
WOLF Clothing Collective is a Crookes based business, established in 2018, selling unisex vintage workwear and their own workwear inspired designs. They like to play with colour and texture, breaking the rules for classic utility clothing but still designing with a focus on simple and timeless garment patterns, natural fibres and tactile, quality fabrics. There will be soft herringbone suits, pastel print camo jackets and some one of a kind vintage pieces on the rails for you to peruse. Prices will be discounted against their website prices for this event only, so this is a great opportunity to get a bargain. You can also message them on Instagram to request anything you'd like them to bring for you to try on at the event. Ideal Christmas gifting territory!
Iconic Sheffield bakery bringing mince pies and clotted cream, chocolate orange, vanilla panettone, crème brûlée, winter berry cheesecake, cinnamon sugar rings and festive yum yum! All handmade and packed with flavour!
Florence’s brand Didi Cor creates bespoke, handmade jewellery inspired by organic textures and rustic landscapes. Each piece can be custom-sized or set with your chosen stones. She’ll also have a range of unique, handcrafted copper Christmas decorations, all made with love here in Sheffield
One Hundred Stars are an independent fashion brand based right here in Sheffield. We specialise in print and colour, and only ever use sustainable fabrics and the highest standards of ethical production. Come and discover fashion conscience that you can be proud to wear!
Marigold Antiques specialises in bringing you a carefully curated collection of fine vintage and antique jewellery and accessories. From Georgian gems to art deco sparkles, you will find a fantastic array of pieces perfect for gifting (or wearing) this season!
Eve is a potter based in Sheffield’s Persistence Works studios. She seeks to make pots for the home that have a generous and friendly presence, and feel good to hold, eat from, and bring joy with use. It’s important that domestic context and everyday rituals bring purpose to her pots and give them a sense of completion. She enjoys soft, full forms that centre a feeling of comfort, and strives for a quiet simplicity so that her pots bring out the beauty in the food they serve. Eve’s practice focusses on raw-glazed slipware, a technique with deep-rooted heritage in English culture. The use of one or two slips and two simple glazes provide a framework to really bring form into focus. Despite its seeming simplicity, it’s a process that requires nuance, experience and persistence to harness well, and it’s these qualities that energise Eve to continue exploring.
Chloe is the maker behind Coco Copper - a small, zero-waste jewellery and gift brand based in Sheffield. She designs and handcrafts every piece with polymer clay, from mixing bespoke colours to shaping and assembling each unique design. Her earrings are all about bringing a fun pop of colour and creating stylish statement pieces - Chloe loves offering thoughtful pieces of jewellery and gifts that make people smile. Everything can be customised, because Chloe believe everyone should be able to wear their earrings their way
Fennell’s make seasonally inspired ice creams in small batches, here in Sheffield, using high-quality ingredients — fresh fruits, locally foraged blossoms, herbs, nuts, spices, fresh organic milk and free range eggs. Rich will be selling ice-cream by the scoop - and also offering pre-order for local home delivery ready for Christmas!
There is no better time than Christmas to share the love of reading, or to cosy up with a great book, so come and have a browse through the goodies we will have on offer. From gorgeous gift editions for everyone from kids to grown ups, to the latest in brilliant fiction and non-fiction, we can help you tackle your Christmas shopping list...and maybe find a little treat for yourself too...
Porter Brook Deli & StarmoreBoss
At the front of The Mowbray - a sublime selection of Christmas cheese & wine awaits! Cheese tasting, cheese & wine tastings, cheese to buy to take home, cheese chat, wine chat - all you need to prepare for the Festive season! You'll also find cheese accompaniments such as fruit jams, honeys, chutneys and chilli jams along with crackers - plus beautiful Italian panettones for some festive dazzle.
Porter Brook Deli has been on Sharrow Vale Road for 13 years and we have a large selection of British and European cheeses which is our main focus. We have a wide range of speciality foods from the UK , Spain and Italy which include oils, tinned fish, jams, chutney, pasta, snacks , chocolate and charcuterie. We are family run, myself and my two daughters Lara and Lucia being joint partners and pride ourselves on our service and product knowledge which we believe is key to our customers experience.
Here to help you curate a jewellery collection you’ll love for years to come. Discover a carefully curated selection of timeless yet contemporary accessories that transcend the seasons, without the premium price tag. Every piece in the collection is thoughtfully selected to add a touch of effortless elegance to your everyday style. From dainty necklaces to waterproof rings and earrings, these pieces make the perfect treat for yourself, or gift for a loved one
Throwing Shade
Ruth is an artist and retired art teacher based in Woodseats, Sheffield, she creates beautiful lampshades using vintage and
contemporary fabrics. Wherever possible Ruth recycles- reusing old lampshade rings and sourcing vintage fabrics from charity shops alongside new, flame retardant backings. Each lampshade is handmade and can be custom made to your chosen size and fabric – for desk and pendant or ceiling fittings. Ruth also makes memory lampshades using sentimental fabrics such as old dresses, shirts or curtains, turning them into lasting keepsakes that preserve your memories
At Paper Goods, we believe the everyday items you use should bring joy. From the notebook you reach for every morning, to the way you wrap a thoughtful gift, little details make a big difference.
We carefully curate stationery, planners, wrap, and lifestyle goods that are beautifully made, eco-conscious, and designed to be loved. Everything we stock is thoughtfully sourced from independent suppliers who share our values of quality and sustainability.
This Christmas, our collection celebrates the art of thoughtful gifting, with luxurious eco-friendly wrapping papers, stationery, and small treats for those who love putting pen to paper. Paper Goods Co. isn’t about fast trends, it’s about timeless designs that help you live and gift more intentionally. Lovely products, made to last. Carefully chosen, for you
Patterns & Synchronicities Tarot
Jess is a tarot reader who uses the cards to help you have a conversation with your intuition and see your life from a greater perspective. She aims to leave you in good spirits, so no matter the card, her readings are uplifting and energising! She'll be offering 15 & 30 mins readings, as well as gift cards for the loved one who loves something a bit different
Nomad Maison is a rug and homeware shop built on connection — every piece is sourced directly from makers, with a commitment to responsible trade and craftsmanship. We reinvest our profits back into the villages and artisans we work with, helping preserve traditional looms, weaving, and ceramics. Beyond our collections, we host events that matter — offering our space free to young creatives and providing a home for charities and organisations that share our values.
Sarah is the owner and founder of CRAFT Sheffield. With a true belief in sustainability and simple living Sarah will be showcasing some hand made gifts, homewares, clothing and accessories. Expect soft linens, sumptuous ginghams and buttery leather goods. Sustainably soured fabrics and recycled reworked fabrics are used to make garments that will last a lifetime.
Lesley creates whimsical scents infused into wax and wood, she will be bringing handcrafted aromatherapy candles and incense as well as some fragranced stocking fillers
Ruth Wilde is an artist who makes functional and decorative ceramics that evoke nostalgic feelings, simultaneously humorous and melancholic. Poetic observations, overheard sentences, remembered song lyrics and quotes read in books are written down alongside delicately naive illustrations and patterns which seek to resonate and connect with others
The Pangolin is an Award Winning Micropub & Bottleshop based in the heart of Hillsborough. We pride ourselves on our wide ranging, and every changing, draft and packaged Craft & Continental Beers. Alongside those, we also have a curated range of Natural Wines and pre-mixed Cocktails. For the Festive Festival we'll be concentrating on curated Gift Sets plus a specialist selection of Natural Wines, and Aged Beers.
We are bringing along our bean-to-bar craft chocolate bars, retail pouches of hot chocolates, chocolate scented candle and gift sets. Bean-to-Bar Craft Chocolate is a relatively new concept to most. It’s the process of actually importing cocoa beans and making chocolate from scratch. Here at Bullion, we are one of only a handful of UK companies to craft chocolate this way.
Taking a hands-on approach, we set out to discover and unlock the ‘hidden gold’ in cacao: the distinct flavour nuances – terroir - that beans from carefully selected farms can produce. As a result, the single origin batches that we craft are strictly limited in number and represent a never-to-be-repeated opportunity to sample the unique notes and aromas produced by cacao from a particular time and place.
Photographic products with a social purpose
Wild Roots
Buy sustainably crafted charcuterie and chopping boards made from recycled, salvaged Javanese wood - with part of the proceeds helping to uplift communities in Indonesia...
100% made in Sheffield, Imagician is delighted to launch at The Festive Festival. A brand new Sheffield enterprise bringing festive joy in the shape of a local, artisanal calendar to brighten up any kitchen or office. Feeling that some of the local calendars on offer are generic and produced by massive publishing houses not based anywhere near Sheffield, we decided to have a go ourselves. The result (we hope you agree) is a high quality, well crafted local calendar with images that are more localised, quirky and have more personality than the norm.
We can’t wait to see you!
