A PAIR of luxury brands have joined forces to create an exceptional Christmas event for all the family.

Living Magazine – which is produced by the Craven Herald's parent company – and the Garden Rooms at Tennants of Leyburn are holding a Christmas Fair, where visitors can treat themselves and their loved ones to fabulous gifts in magical, festive surroundings.

The venue for the two-day Winter Wonderland event is Tennants’ Garden Rooms, which is an exciting new attraction in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. There will be free parking and admission at the Garden Rooms, where visitors will be greeted with mulled wine and mince pies, served against the stunning backdrop of a majestic sweeping staircase.

A festive atmosphere is guaranteed during the event which is to run on December 18 from 10am to 6pm and December 19 from 10am to 4pm.

On Saturday, December 19, Father Christmas and his chief elf will travel all the way from the North Pole to the fair, in search of Christmas helpers.

Why not visit the toy-making workshop, where you can help prepare a special bear for you to take home?

Tickets for this Father Christmas experience are £8.50 and advance booking is essential.

More than 40 hand-picked designers and artisans will be at the fair, offering a wonderful range of goods from cashmere, jewellery and food and drinks to home wares, to help visitors uncover stylish, tasteful gifts to suit everyone this Christmas.

But the fair will offer much more than just a shopping experience. Families will be able to enjoy lunch, coffee and cake in the Garden Rooms’ child-friendly café, complete with TV.

Sit back in the gallery bar with a glass of champagne or festive mulled wine, or enjoy a little pampering in the private lounge where you can head into the Beauty Bar for a selection of nail treatments – again, it is important to book in advance.

Anyone seeking a more leisurely feast can book in to the sumptuous restaurant for a two or three course lunch.

Jenny Thompson, publisher of Living Magazine, said: “This really will be a ‘day out’ experience that captures the essence of Christmas.

“You will experience the sights and sounds of the season while you shop, browse for inspiration or just spend the day relaxing with friends. We will whisk you into the spirit of Christmas!”

People can contact 01969 621146 or visit the Garden Rooms website tennantsgardenrooms.com to book their Father Christmas experience, lunch or beauty bar appointment, or get further information on the attraction.