Ripon Canal Basin Events

10/02/2021

We have set up a new community project at the Canal Basin - The Trauma Centre. We have been asked how people can support us. For as little as £1 per week you can play the Local Lotto. It takes 5 mins to sign up. The link to our page is below. Thank you 🙏

THE LOCAL LOTTO for the Harrogate District - a fun and easy way to support good causes in Harrogate District!

19/08/2020

We hope you are safe and well. Attention all small businesses!

About this time of year we would be announcing the date of the Christmas market and inviting stall holders to apply for pitches. Unfortunately we are not hosting a full event this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We have some indoor day spaces available on Sunday - 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th November and 6th and 13th December for stall holders to showcase and sell. £20 for the whole day per stall.
If you are interested please get in touch by emailing canalbasinevents@outlook.com

30/11/2019

Thanks to volunteers Susan, Evie and Gail for decorating Santa's Grotto for tomorrow's Market. Thanks to Anthony at The Vault for the velvet! Santa will be here from 11am-3pm.

28/11/2019

Ripon Community link will be joining us again this year with an indoor stall selling seasonal craft items, food produce and promoting the sale of Christmas Trees.

28/11/2019

Showcasing The Ripon Deli/Cathedral View Cafe who are joining us again selling their gorgeous local gifts, wood turned products and hampers. You can find them with their outdoor stall.

27/11/2019

Showcasing Coco Crafts who are joining us again this year indoors selling unusual Christmas decorations.

27/11/2019

Showcasing Kim Barrett owner of Zen Warriors who has an indoor stall at the canal basin Christmas market on Sunday 1st December 11am-3pm. She will be promoting her work with children and families at the canal basin. She is the owner of Zen Warriors and the Zen Den a safe space for families to access well-being classes, workshops and one to one therapy sessions.

26/11/2019

Showcasing Lauren Armstrong from Your Personalised Gift who will be joining us indoors selling poly resin personalised gifts, decorations, santa sacks, elf doors, Santa keys, plates and cups, bunting, tea lights and all kinds of Christmas activities and stockings.

25/11/2019

Showcasing The Vault who will be joining us this year with an outdoor stall selling Christmas decorations, candles and other goodies. Sunday 1st December 11am-3pm

25/11/2019

Showcasing C & M Ices who are joining us again this year at the Canal basin Christmas market on Sunday 1st December 11am-3pm selling donut balls, pancakes, chocolate fudge cake and cookie dough all with their award winning ice cream.

24/11/2019

Showcasing Michelle Simpson who is joining us at the Christmas market 11am-3pm on Sunday 1st December selling her beautiful handmade crocheted items, jewellery, cards and chocolate Santa sleighs.

23/11/2019

Looking forward to Helen Johnson and singers from Prima Musica joining us at the Christmas market 11am-3pm on Sunday 1st December.

22/11/2019

Showcasing Tropic by SLH who are joining us outdoors at the Christmas market 11am-3pm on Sunday 1st December with vegan skincare and make up.

21/11/2019

We are thrilled to have Booths supermarket supporting this year's Ripon's Canal Basin Christmas Market. They will be handing out samples of their glorious goodies to shoppers. Sunday 1st December 11am-3pm. All monies raised are going towards Harrogate Hospital Community Charity. Indoor and outdoor stalls, licensed mulled wine and prosecco bar, hot food vendors, Santa's Grotto and a packed programme of entertainment.

20/11/2019

Showcasing Teresa Moss of All Spice who will be joining us again this year selling her wonderful cakes and preserves at the Canal basin Christmas market on 1st December 11am-3pm.
Her page is

19/11/2019

Back with us again this year entertaining the shoppers at the Canal basin Christmas market are the colourful Apalacian Dancers!

18/11/2019

Showcasing Artist Rebecca Jayne who is joining us at the market selling original oil paintings, cards, mugs, homewares and table linen. She will also be promoting her workshops and will have gift vouchers on sale for them. Her own page is

17/11/2019

Showcasing Caroline Roqaa from The Closet Boutique who will be joining us again this year at the Canal basin Christmas market on Sunday 1st December 11am-3pm.