COMEDIANS and authors Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller are among the headline names appearing at this year’s Christmas Cotswold Fair.
The four-day event returns to Todenham Manor Farm from Monday, November 9, to Thursday, November 12, marking its 41st year.
Early bird tickets are now on sale, starting at £19 plus a booking fee.
Armstrong is due to sign copies of his book Evenfall at 6.30pm on the opening evening, followed by Miller, who will sign The Night I Met Father Christmas at 7pm.
The signing schedule is subject to change, with the full 2026 programme due to be announced.
Book signings will take place at the Borzoi Bookshop stand near the entrance to the Potted Goose Café.
Authors will also demonstrate recipes from their books in the Hunt Bespoke Demonstration Kitchen.
The fair will feature more than 220 independent brands across three marquees, offering gifts, homewares, fashion, food, artisanal products and festive treats.
Organisers say the event will have a fresh new look this year while retaining its workshops, demonstrations, food outlets and Christmas shopping.
The fair began in 1985 with a small number of stalls and has since raised more than £1.5 million for charity.
It supports WellChild, the national charity for seriously ill children and their families, and has worked with the organisation for more than 30 years.
Lucy Greaves, the fair’s organiser, said the team was 'so excited' to welcome visitors back for the 41st event.
“Each year, we look at how we can improve the experience for visitors, be that welcoming incredible new brands, or showcasing new skills in our workshops and demonstrations," she said.
Matt James, chief executive of WellChild, said the fair had become 'a truly special event' in the charity’s calendar, helping support children with complex medical needs and their families.
Organisers hope to raise the total donated by the fair to charitable causes to more than £2m.
The preview evening on Monday, November 9, runs from 5.30pm to 9.30pm.
The fair opens from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and from 9am to 4pm on Thursday.
Tickets and further information are available from the Christmas Cotswold Fair website.
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