Westerlands’ Christmas Fair 2023

Saturday 16 December
11am to 4pm

Step into a world of festive delights at Westerlands. Walk through a winter wonderland of handmade treasures, enjoy fun Christmas activities and eat delicious food. We look forward to seeing you!

Fun Activities

  • Pony Rides

    Would you like to try riding a pony or just enjoy an unusual and fun Christmas treat at the fair? All riders are on a lead. Minimum age is 4 years. Rides are £5 for approx 5mins.

  • Christmas Crafts

    For just £2 illustrate a wooden tree decoration as a treat for yourself or create a unique and personal gift for someone special. Not just for kids - all ages welcome!

  • Face Painting

    Add a bit of mystery and excitement to the day! For £5 kids can choose a fun design or become their favourite character. Profits go to ABC Animal Sanctuary in West Chiltington.

  • Christmas Carols

    Do you enjoy singing Christmas carols? Join Julian and the rest of the Westerlands Team as they entertain our visitors with some popular favourites.

Food & Drink

  • Horsebox Café

    Freshly ground coffee from Café du Monde, delicious hot chocolate, speciality teas from Teapigs, lovely cakes, ice cream and more.

  • Pizza Post

    Delicious freshly made pizzas following an authentic Italian recipe and cooked in a traditional wood fired oven.

Our stall holders

We support local businesses and brands with a conscience - artisans who create or resell handcrafted products and services and are passionate about using sustainable sources and promoting fair trade. We have written a short introduction for each stall so that you can read about them before, during or after you meet them. We know you will discover wonderful and unique presents for yourself, family and friends.

  • African Elegance

    Based locally, Ashleigh sells beautifully designed bags and pencil cases - all made in South Africa as well as pretty polymer clay and beaded earrings and Christmas beaded baubles.

    More info coming soon.

  • Agapesophia

    Lovely warm cashmere scarves, yak shawls and wool blankets, colourful woven bags and purses with leather accents and custom made tie die clothing - all hand made in Nepal. Sophie has created a boutique brand with a difference. For every product sold, a percentage goes to @agapesophiaprojects to help communities in Nepal, following the 2015 earthquake.

  • Driftwood Art

    Handcrafted pictures, sculptures and miniatures made from driftwood and pebbles found on beaches along the south coast. In some of the artworks, ammonites or starfish are placed on the beach to represent the coast from which the driftwood was found. These objects make unique and beautiful gifts. All are handmade by Shelly Knight, a talented local artist.

  • FeltedbySteph

    Luxuriously warm, 100% natural, handmade felted sheep wool products from Steph’s own Herdwick Suffolk ewes. Her product range includes rugs, seat pads, dog beds and festive Christmas baubles. In this photo Steph’s felt looks rather like raspberry ripple ice cream - very fresh and original! Is this a one-off design? We will find out at the fair…

  • Gone to Seed

    A vibrant, lasting dried floral arrangement is a more sustainable solution to fresh cut flowers especially in winter. We love their Christmas wreath (seen here) and we think their bridal bouquets are just gorgeous, a perfect keepsake for such a special day. A natural eco alternative to faux flowers, these pollen free flowers are much appreciated as a gift by those with allergies.

  • House of Raj

    Gorgeous, colourful, unique products made from sustainable resources and up-cycled materials where possible - all handcrafted in India. Natasha has made it her mission to support Indian artisans who create beautiful products that also support ethical practices. She knows the families personally and ensures that they set their own prices for their comfort and wellbeing.

  • Mrs Preloved

    Hayley collects and sells pre-loved baby clothes, children’s and womens wear. She also sells curated vintage items which include clothing and jewellery pieces.

    More info coming soon.

  • Ostara Vermouth

    Ostara English Hedgerow Vermouth offers a new approach to a familiar category, but unlike anything you’ve tasted before. This product is a homage to our beautiful countryside. As well as representing Spring, that wonderful time of rebirth and growth, Ostara is a story of love for nature and memories of our countryside.

  • Susan Hill Art

    Susan has lived in Graffham for many years and loves it’s community spirit and friendship. Following a career in publishing as an Art Director and later as a Food Illustrator, she is now a freelance designer and artist working in watercolours and oils. We love her hand illustrated book of Ancient and Modern Graffham Tales which we keep in our office for visitors to enjoy.

  • Tucca Swim

    Partnered with Aquafil, Tucca makes their swimwear from ECONYL® yarn, a 100% regenerated nylon fibre made from nylon waste otherwise polluting the Earth. Fabric is sourced from Italy and swimwear is made close to home in London. We love their fresh and colourful designs as well as their signature Multiway Bikini™ which takes flexibility to a whole new level with an interchangeable bikini top and bottom.

  • YellowWood Adventures

    Specialists in small group & tailor-made hiking & cultural tours to undiscovered, authentic destinations – YellowWood always takes the path less travelled. They sustainably support their communities and ecosystems, using local guides, partnering with local charities, and planting 15 trees for every client who travels with them.

Would you like to book a stall at our Christmas Fair?

Westerlands Gift Vouchers

Experiences are fun! Time spent in nature is wonderfully restorative. Gifting an ‘experience in nature’ is a thoughtful and sustainable present.

With your choice of voucher you can buy the experience you think they would like best. All our gift vouchers are interchangeable by the recipient so this is simply a way for you to personalise your gift and choose an amount that fits an experience.

Buy your gift vouchers at our stall.

  • Horse Riding

    This gift will bring joy to any horse-loving recipient and a surprise to someone who has never ridden a horse before. We offer a wide range of rides to suit all levels from a beginner, riding a pony on a lead around the farm, to experienced riders who want to gallop on the beach and up on the South Downs. This experience is unforgettable.

    Prices start from £30.

  • WildFit

    The perfect gift for someone who wants to get fit but doesn’t know where to start. WildFit is our new outdoor gym and a friendly place for everyone to come and do a bit of training, whatever their standard or goals. Whether your recipient is a honed athlete or a fitness enthusiast, it’s the best place to kickstart their fitness journey or get a sweat on out in nature.

    Prices start from £15.

  • Weekender

    This is a wonderful gift for city dwellers who need to escape into nature and be nourished by it. A weekend away in an off-grid cabin or hut to enjoy the sights and sounds of the country is something we highly recommend. We can’t think of anyone who would exchange this for anything else (well… actually perhaps horse riding on the beach at sunrise!)

    Prices start from £75/night (2 night min)

  • Westerlands

    If you aren’t sure which experience your recipient would like best then this gift voucher keeps things simple and doesn’t make any assumptions. If you need some guidance for the most appropriate amount we would be happy to help as well as give you some advance information about the experiences we are planning to add to our 2024 calendar.

    Prices start from £10.

Westerlands Honey

By choosing Westerlands Honey, you support sustainable farming practices that nurture biodiversity. Our farm is not just a home for bees, but a sanctuary for countless species that thrive here. Every jar of Westerlands Honey is infused with the fragrant wildflowers and herbs that grow on our land and captures a little piece of West Sussex that you can take home and enjoy or give as a gift.

Available to buy at our stall.