We’re extending our South Shields Christmas market following ‘fantastic interest’

A South Tyneside rugby club is extending its Christmas market due to “fantastic interest”.

Christmas shoppers can rejoice as Westoe RFC announces that it is extending its 2026 Christmas market.

The rugby club, which is based on Dean Road, in South Shields was initially set to host the festive event on Sunday, December 6.

Westoe RFC has announced that its festive market will now run over two days on Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6.placeholder image
Westoe RFC has announced that its festive market will now run over two days on Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6. | Google Maps

However, due to “fantastic interest” from the public and traders, Westoe RFC has now confirmed that the festive market will be held over both Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, from 10am until 3pm.

The club has promised plenty of Christmas gifts, sweet treats, decorations, jewellery stalls, and more.

Westoe RFC has confirmed that there is still spaces for traders to join the market for one of the days or the full weekend.

Traders can pay £25 to host a stall on one of the dates or £50 for both.

Anyone who is interested is asked to message Westoe RFC on social media or email [email protected].

You can keep up to date with Westoe RFC at: https://www.facebook.com/WestoeRFC.

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