With Groves Nurseries' annual Christmas Shoppe now open, the team will be giving customers even more choice for presents and decorations with its Christmas market.

A Greatest Showman-themed festive evening market will be coming to the garden centre on Thursday, November 18 with a whole host of local crafters, makers and more, including Lloyd Brown from DarkBear bar, natural and botanical West Dorset Soaps, James Loveridge photos and many more. A full list can be found here.

Tickets are not required and it will be open from 4pm to 8pm - but get there early to sample one of Mrs Groves' mince pies and a glass of Aunty Sue's punch to kick of the season in style.

The Christmas Shoppe is open everyday, featuring a wide range of lights, decorations, gonks, fairies and those essential extras for the festive period. Return visitors will be pleased to catch up with Sven and Jen, the cheerful singing reindeer.

There is also plenty of gift inspiration on Groves' new website.

Managing director Charlie Groves said: "We're bringing plenty of fun to Christmas this year. The Greatest Showman is providing a captivating theme - it's coming back from adversity, finding joy in the small things in life and the value of a close and diverse community, all aspects of Bridport we want to celebrate."

To keep up with more festive events, follow Groves Nurseries @grovesnurseries and Little Groves @littlegrovesnursery on Facebook and Twitter.

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