It’s no secret that most people are looking forward to spending the festive season with family and friends, but there’s also plenty of time for a crafty getaway in the meantime.
Here are some of the best places to start a craft on the weekends, with a few tips on where to find the best Christmas crafts around.
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New South Wales Farmers’ Market The farmers’ market at the Farmers’ Central Market is a fantastic place to start your craft shopping.
If you’ve got time, there’s a great selection of local and imported produce, including herbs, vegetables and more.
You can also buy local crafts like a traditional wooden canoe, or even a new Christmas craft like a Santa hat, or a Santa shirt.
If this is the first time you’re visiting the market, make sure to make an appointment.
For those looking for a local source of holiday cheer, the Farmers Central Market has a small selection of craft goods including a craft pottery set, a wooden horse, a vintage Christmas tree, and even a Santa mask.
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The Royal Australian Museum’s Christmas Craft Centre The Royal Agricultural and Cultural Centre in Canberra is a great place to check out the Christmas crafts from around the world.
It’s a small shop, so you might have to pay a little extra for a gift certificate, but you’ll get to experience what’s possible.
You’ll also be able to purchase a small Christmas tree for under $30.
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Christmas tree rentals in the ACT The ACT has plenty of good Christmas trees available for rental, including some of Canberra’s best, including The Bonsai Tree in Parramatta, and the tree in the old Town Hall in Canberra.
The Town Hall is also a good option for Christmas trees, and if you’re looking for something unique for your own Christmas, check out The Bessie’s Christmas Tree in Melbourne.
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The Holiday Village The Holiday village at the end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an excellent choice for a Christmas getaway, as it has plenty to offer.
There’s a huge selection of holiday crafts to choose from, with plenty of different types of holiday decorations.
The Village also has a lot of different decorating items, like Christmas trees and crafts.
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The Christmas Tree Market in Perth The Christmas tree market in Perth is a good place to get your hands on a good Christmas tree.
You’re able to shop for your very own tree and decorate it to your heart’s content.
While the Christmas market is located in Perth, there are also plenty in other parts of the country, including Sydney and Melbourne.
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The Victorian Christmas Craft Market The Victorian Craft Market is one of the more established Christmas markets in the country.
The market has a fantastic selection of crafts and decorations, and it’s usually packed with locals and visitors.
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Christmas craft in the UK The Royal Victorian Museum in London is a well-known place for the craft industry, so it’s a good idea to visit if you want to experience some of their festive offerings.
There are also Christmas craft workshops and demonstrations all year round.
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The Great Australian Christmas Market in Sydney The Great Victorian Christmas Market is located at Sydney’s Darling Harbour.
It has a wonderful selection of Christmas crafts and activities, and you can even find the latest in Christmas decorating to decorate your own home.
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The Beds in Sydney’s CBD It’s also an ideal place to visit to see the latest Christmas decor, as the Great Victorian Market in the CBD is always packed with people.
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The Sydney Opera House The Sydney Theatre is a popular destination for Christmas entertainment and shopping.
You might want to book a ticket before visiting.
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Christmas shopping in the Netherlands There are a lot more shops in the Dutch Christmas markets, but this one in Rotterdam is probably the best choice for shopping in Rottersdam.
You will find all kinds of Christmas items in this market, including traditional Christmas trees.
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Christmas trees in the United Kingdom The Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain is a wonderful source for Christmas tree decorations and crafts, with many local markets offering a wide variety of Christmas trees at reasonable prices.
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Christmas crafts in Australia The Australian Christmas Craft Stores have a fantastic range of Christmas decor and crafts for you to choose, from handmade crafts to traditional Christmas lights and gifts for friends and family.
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The Art Deco Christmas market in Sydney It’s not just Christmas decor that’s popular in Sydney these days, as Art Decouveres has a huge range of craft and holiday decor for the home.
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Christmas in the Philippines Christmas in Manila has a big and diverse Christmas market, and many of the Christmas craft and decorations are unique to the Philippines.
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Christmas at the Botanical Gardens The Botanical Garden in Manila is home to a Christmas market and a Christmas Tree Show, which makes it a great way to spend the