Festive Festival returns for 2025 at Kelham’s The Mowbray and Victoria!
- Sophie Walker
- 2 hours ago
- 4 min read
Clear your calendars for Sunday 7 December as much-loved Kelham venues The Mowbray and Victoria are bringing back their boutique Christmas markets for ‘Festive Festival’.
Celebrating the best of Sheffield, the family friendly event features independent local makers and creators, and music (including local Christmas choirs), and is set within the backdrop of two historic venues.
The makers involved include illustrators, ceramicists, clothing designers, printmakers, jewellers, homeware creators, and food makers - a great chance to buy gifts direct from the people who created them and support Sheffield’s burgeoning creative community. You can find the full list of wonderful businesses that will be in attendance at the bottom of this article.
There will be three choirs performing throughout the day at the Victoria too to truly get you in the Christmas spirit. From 11am: The Voice Academy, from 1pm: Tracks (a fun, inclusive singing group created to support emerging soloists and raise the charity’s profile), and from 4pm: Tim Peter’s Great Big Christmas singalong will all provide some welcome entertainment to go with your shopping.
Whilst adults will enjoy a good mooch about, there’s activities for little ones too! Children’s book author and illustrator Bethan Woollvin will lead a special fairytale story time of Hansel and Gretel and festive decoration crafting session at the stage upstairs at the Victoria at 12pm and 2pm.
On offer at the Mowbray will be delightfully merry food and drink, with options being a turkey butty (British turkey, stuffing, cranberry and bread sauce) at £12, and a veggie Christmas pasty (caramelised onion, potato, cheddar) at £9. Both must be pre-ordered in advance and are available 11:30 – 16:00. Both venues will offer festive drinks, cakes and other treats. There will also be a pop-up mulled wine and mince pie bar in the Victoria’s courtyard, with a vintage Volkswagen photobooth to capture the joy of the day.
Festive Festival takes place on Sunday 7 December 2025, with two time slots at 11:00 - 14:00 or 14:00 - 17:00. The two venues are within close walking distance of each other at The Mowbray (118 Mowbray Street) and Victoria (1 Rowland Street), Neepsend.
Tickets are £5 for adults (includes a festive tipple), free for children, and can be purchased (pre-book your food also) here.
Here is the full list of stallholders at this year's Festive Festival. Click each title to explore their websites and find out more.
Wheel-thrown ceramics inspired by the landscapes of the Peak District.
Handmade recycled silver jewellery made using the ancient techniques of sand and lost wax casting.
Award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, celebrated for her bold artwork, witty storytelling, and empowering twists on classic fairytales.
Handmade florals for all occasions and seasons.
Bean-to-bar craft chocolate bars, retail pouches of hot chocolates, chocolate scented candle and gift sets.
Zero-waste jewellery and gift brand where everything can be customised.
Timeless yet contemporary accessories that transcend the seasons, without the premium price tag.
Handmade gifts, homewares, clothing and accessories made with sustainably sourced fabrics.
Bespoke, handmade jewellery inspired by organic textures and rustic landscapes.
Floral original art and homeware gifts ranging from pots, vases and baubles to cards and prints.
Whimsical scents infused into wax and wood, expect handcrafted aromatherapy candles, incense and fragranced stocking fillers.
Pottery that focusses on raw-glazed slipware, a technique with deep-rooted heritage in English culture.
Sharrow Vale Road's much loved handmade doughnuts and artisan cafe.
Seasonally inspired ice creams in small batches. Ice-cream by the scoop and pre-ordering service in time for Christmas.
Sustainable, seasonal arrangements such as festive wreaths, elegant bouquets and seasonal planters.
Meaningful, timeless womenswear inspired by generations of family tailors and the stories of the suffragettes.
Launching at Festive Festival, a brand-new enterprise bringing festive joy in the shape of a local, artisanal calendar to brighten up any kitchen or office.
From gorgeous gift editions for everyone from kids to grown ups, to the latest in brilliant fiction and non-fiction, there’s a book for everyone.
Art cards for all occasions, original hand-printed lino prints, posters and wooden Christmas decorations.
Carefully curated collection of fine vintage and antique jewellery and accessories.
Beautiful, personalised hand-knitted heritage knitwear.
Rug and homeware shop built on connection — every piece is sourced directly from makers, with a commitment to responsible trade and craftsmanship.
Independent fashion brand that specialise in print and colour, and only ever use sustainable fabrics and the highest standards of ethical production.
Award winning micropub and bottle shop, find curated gift sets plus a specialist selection of natural wines, and aged beers.
Carefully curated stationery, planners, wrap, and lifestyle goods that are beautifully made, eco-conscious, and designed to be loved.
15 and 30 minute readings, as well as gift cards for the loved one who loves something a bit different.
Cheese tasting, cheese and wine tastings, cheese to buy to take home, and cheese accompaniments such as fruit jams, honeys, chutneys and chilli jams along with crackers - plus beautiful Italian panettones for some festive dazzle.
Decorative ceramics that evoke nostalgic feelings, simultaneously humorous and melancholic.
Art that brings botanical flowers and plant illustrations to life using traditional media like watercolour, ink, and soft pastel.
Lampshades created using vintage and contemporary fabrics, that can be custom made to your chosen size and fabric.
Unisex vintage workwear and workwear inspired designs.