VISITORS are being invited to get into the Christmas spirit by attending a festive market held in Alcester.

The event is taking place at Alcester Country Market, based at 37b High Street.

There will be a variety of Christmas themed stalls in addition to many of the usual items on offer.

A range of seasonal goods will be available to purchase including table decorations, wreaths, presents, cakes, arts and crafts and woodwork gifts.

During the event, those who purchase an item will receive a ticket into a draw which will take place on the weekend before Christmas.

The winners will receive either a hamper of homemade produce such as jams and chutneys or a Festival Blanket, which has been knitted by the market producers and is made up of granny squares, in a rainbow of colours.

All of the items on offer at the market can be pre-ordered to make Christmas planning easier.

The market is open every Friday between 8am and noon and every Saturday of the month between 10am and 1pm.

The Alcester Country Market is held throughout the year selling freshly grown vegetables, plants, homemade jams and cakes.