Town centre to become 'festive go to destination'

Saturday, 3 December 2016 00:00

Festive food, products and crafts will be showcased in Douglas next weekend.

The Douglas Town Centre Management team and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture have organised the attraction in the capital in the run up to Christmas.

50 stalls will be housed in Castle Street - selling everything from locally crafted handmade gifts to hog roasts.

The town centre management team claims craft and food fairs bring a 'real boost' to the the town as well as increasing footfall which will benefit local traders.

It also says it will 'complement' the other attractions it has planned including ice carving, carol singing and live music.

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