A CHRISTMAS market is to be held at a stately home near Beaminster.

Mapperton Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24 and will feature more than 80 stalls, a live band and Father Christmas.

It will be open from 10am to 6pm on the Saturday and from 10am to 4pm on the Sunday. 

Those who wish to do some Christmas shopping will find a selection of local goods.

Visitors are asked to pre-book online at the website mapperton.com/events 

Promoters say: "From natural soaps, luxury leather goods, handmade jewellery, hand-blended skincare, crocheted gifts, Dorset poured candles, handcrafted botanical liqueurs, still and sparkling wines, handmade hats and fascinators, original watercolours, cards, ceramics plus lots of yummy Dorset food and drink, there’s something for everyone on your Christmas list."

Tickets cost £5 and the event is free for under 12s.