We left Laycock Cider Christmas Market with the car still smelling of wax, spices and pine, and headed straight to Brewery Square in Dorchester for the Christmas light switch on. Two markets in one day felt a little bit mad… but in the best possible way. This one was extra special too, it was our very first outdoor market with Petersham Cottage Candles.
By the time we arrived, the square had that lovely festive hum of people chatting, laughing and warming their hands on hot drinks. We layered up in scarves and coats, unpacked the candles, and suddenly there we were: our little cottage stall tucked amongst the sparkle of Brewery Square, ready for the lights to be switched on.
A Peek at Our Stall at Brewery Square
To give you a little glimpse
It was such a joy watching people stop, lean in over the jars and discover their favourite Christmas scents. Seeing that moment when someone’s face lights up because a fragrance reminds them of home, a memory, or a tradition, that’s the bit that makes all the late nights pouring and labelling feel completely worth it. Dan even made another lovely video of the stall, capturing the twinkling lights and the rows of candles.
Christmas Market Stall Video
At one point in the evening, Dan wandered over to a nearby stall to buy some mulled wine to warm us up. When he went to pay, the stall holder just smiled and told him it was on the house. It was such a kind surprise and honestly made our night, standing there in the cold with free mulled wine in hand, looking back at our little stall, felt incredibly special.
As the Christmas lights flickered on and the whole square glowed, we had a quiet little “we’re really doing this” moment behind the stall. Our first outdoor market, surrounded by festive music and kind neighbours, it’s an evening we won’t forget in a hurry.
Here’s to more festive weekends, twinkling lights, and cosy evenings ahead
With warmth,
Gareth & Danny
Petersham Cottage Candles