A WARM welcome is promised for all those attending Grassington's up and coming Christmas markets.

Stalls, food and drink and live music from The City of Bradford Brass Band will greet visitors and residents to the markets on Saturday, November 30 and on Saturday, December 7. Santa and his grotto will be outside the town hall, entry £5.

There will also be a Christmas arts and crafts fair on both days at Grassington Town Hall. Entrance £1 per person, refreshment in the in-house cafe.

Admission to the town markets is free. Parking will be at the Yorkshire Dales National Park car park in Hebden Road. £2.50 per car for up to four hours, and £5.50 for four years and more. No coaches will be allowed.