The courtyard adjacent to Walford Mill and the River Allen played host to stalls with locally crafted and handmade products for the recent Christmas Market at Wimborne’s charity run craft centre.

Visitors were able to browse a diverse offering including jewellery, pottery, artwork and skin care items. Facilities within the 17th century Walford Mill building were open with the work of resident makers and pop-up exhibitors on display and available to purchase as Christmas gifts.

Terry Wheeler, the Walford Mill Educational Trust chairman, said: “This was the first year that Walford Mill has held markets on a regular basis and we were pleased with the variety of stallholders attending as well as visitor numbers.”

Due to its popularity, the courtyard event will return next year from 11 March and on subsequent second Saturdays as a monthly fixture.