Following the success of the inaugural Good Housekeeping Live with Country Living Christmas Market, the event will return to the Business Design Centre from 12–15 November in partnership with L’Oréal Paris. This year’s festive showcase will feature a host of additional experiences, including a new event stage, a festive Food Market, a champagne bar, and an Artisan Gallery.
Visitors will also be treated to talks from some of the UK’s most beloved figures from the worlds of entertainment, food, fashion, and literature:
- The Good Conversation Main Stage, open to Good Housekeeping VIP ticket holders, will host actor, Sir David Suchet, Michelin-star chef, Raymond Blanc OBE, and broadcast journalist and author, Clare Balding CBE.
- Other star speakers include Tom Parker-Bowles,Dilly Carter, Gaby Roslin, Dame Emma Bridgewater, Mary Portas OBE, Jojo Moyes, Alexander Armstrong, Paula Sutton, Susie Dent, and Dame Jacqueline Wilson.
- New for this year, the Market Stage will host workshops, talks and tips across home, lifestyle, beauty and more, including with TV presenter Steph McGovern, author Dawn O’Porter and award-winning wine writer, Will Lyons.
Alongside high-profile talks, visitors can enjoy a curated program of food tasting experiences and live cookery demonstrations at the Good Housekeeping Kitchen stage, plus the Country Living Christmas Market showcasing over 140 artisan makers and independent brands.
Silver tickets are priced at £20 and include one day’s entry to the Country Living Christmas Market, Kitchen and Market stages, celebrity book signings and the L’Oréal Paris experience. Silver plus includes a glass of fizz, fast-track entry and complimentary cloakroom. VIP tickets are £60 and include entry to the A-list speakers on the Good Conversation main stage as well as the VIP Lounge, with free coffee and fizz and a fabulous goody bag.
L’Oréal Paris will be fully integrated into the event, offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of beauty. Guests can look forward to personalized skincare and makeup experiences led by expert beauty professionals, as well as opportunities to discover the latest beauty trends, tips, and tricks.
The event’s travel partners will be Holland America Line and Seabourn, who will have branded presence throughout the event, and sales lounges in both the Market and VIP area offering expert advice and inspiration on premium and luxury cruise, adventure and expedition holidays. Holland America Line and Seabourn will also present daily content across stages including a festive wine tasting with award-winning wine writer, Will Lyons, and a live cooking demonstration with Fleet Executive Chef, Sinu Pillai. Other partners include Gold Collagen, who will be showcasing their best-selling collagen product.
Liz Moseley, MD Good Housekeeping/Good Housekeeping Institute and Homes, said: “For thousands of people, GH Live with the Country Living Christmas Market is where Christmas really starts! We’ve had so much fun planning our second year, and I can’t wait to see all the new elements come to life. There’ll be plenty to discover for returning visitors – we’ve leveled up the VIP Lounge, added a festive food market, and more of the all-important cafe and champagne points for when you need to take a break from Christmas shopping! The line-up is fantastic right across the stages, with plenty of opportunities to hear from the GH and Country Living experts as well as those A-list speakers. We’ll be jingling all the way!”
Tickets for Good Housekeeping Live with Country Living Christmas Market are now available for purchase. Further details about ticket prices and availability can be found on the official event website.
