The annual CancerCare Christmas Fair will return to Leighton Hall in Carnforth on 2 December 2026. The event, which invites residents to experience the historic hall decorated for the festive season, will take place between 10am and 2pm.
The fair will feature a variety of craft stalls and a Christmas carol performance from school children. Entry to the event is TBC (was £5 in 2025, a price that included a hot drink and a warm mince pie for visitors.)
All funds raised during the day will support the work of CancerCare, an independent charity that provides free professional therapy and support to adults and children affected by cancer, life-shortening illness, and bereavement. The organisation operates from centres in Lancaster, Morecambe, Kendal, and Barrow.
Leighton Hall, which has records dating back to 1246, has been the home of the Gillow furniture-making dynasty since the 18th century. Suzie Reynolds, the current owner, has hosted this charity fair at the estate for 29 years. The community tradition continues to be a significant fundraiser, with the 2025 event attracting more than 600 attendees and raising over £6,500.
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