MORE than 40 hand-picked designers and artisans will feature in a magical Christmas fair sure to appeal to all the family.

Living Magazine and the Garden Rooms at Tennants of Leyburn have teamed up to stage the two day Winter Wonderland event where visitors can treat themselves and their loved ones to fabulous gifts amid festive Yorkshire Dales surroundings.

Both parking and admission to the unique Garden Rooms at Tennants are free and visitors will be greeted with mulled wine and mince pies.

The fair is being held on Friday December 18, from 10am to 6pm, and Saturday, December 19, from 10am to 4pm.

Father Christmas and his Chief Elf are due to arrive from the North Pole in search of helpers at the fair on Saturday - which is also hosting a toy-making workshop, where you can help prepare a special bear to take home.

Tickets for this Father Christmas experience are £8.50 and booking is essential.

More than 40 hand-picked designers and artisans will be present, offering a wonderful range of goods from cashmere, jewellery and food and drinks to home wares.

The fair also offers more than just a shopping experience and families can enjoy lunch or coffee and cake in the Garden Rooms’ child-friendly café, complete with TV.

You can also enjoy a glass of Champagne or festive mulled wine in the gallery bar or enjoy some pampering in the private lounge, where you can head into the Beauty Bar for a selection of nail treatments, where booking is also essential.

Those seeking a more leisurely feast can book in to the sumptuous restaurant for a two or three course lunch.

“This really will be a ‘day out’ experience that captures the essence of Christmas,” said Alison Tennant of the Garden Rooms and Jenny Thompson of Living, which is produced by Newsquest, publishers of The Northern Echo and Darlington & Stockton Times.

“You will experience the sights and sounds of the season whilst you shop, browse for inspiration or just spend the day relaxing with friends. We will whisk you into the spirit of Christmas!”

To book your Father Christmas experience, lunch or Beauty Bar appointment, or for further information please call 01969 621146 or visit www.tennantsgardenrooms.com.