Ripon Scenic Cruises is set to host its second Christmas market on the city’s canal.

Victoria Whitehead organised the first, which was held in 2018, and the second which is set to be held on December 17 and 18 from 11am to 3pm.

Richard Willis, father of Victoria, said:

“We’ve got the boat sat there, we’ve got the space why not put on a Christmas Market and cruise?”

So far Victoria and Richard estimate they have sold over 40 tickets for each day of the market and they hope to expand next year.

The firm will also be providing a ‘winter warmer cruise’ with mince pies and mulled wine at £8.50 a ticket.

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The cruise will travel down the Ripon canal and can hold up to 12 people.

The market is expecting at least five different stalls from local businesses and live music.

Tickets for the cruise can be bought on the day or at the Cathedral View Cafe at 2 Bedern Bank, Ripon HG4 1BS.