CROWDS flocked to Haworth for the village's popular Christmas Market this weekend.

The event, which took place over both Saturday and Sunday, saw part of Central Park transformed.

There were more than 30 stalls, selling everything from handmade gifts to produce.

A huge range of food and drink was available.

Goods on offer – much of it produced locally – included soaps, jewellery, toys, handbags, crafts, cakes, pies, gins, biscuits and fudge.

There was also a festive bar, with mulled wine and hot ciders.

Children could enjoy activities including donkey rides.

And the bandstand was transformed into a winter wonderland 'Glitter Station', bedecked with Christmas trees donated by New Coley Nurseries.

Providing face painting were Hannah Firth and Debbie Parker, who co-run HD Nails & Beauty in Cleckheaton.

They attended Haworth's 1960s Weekend earlier this year, but this was their first time at the Christmas Market.

"We've been really busy," said Hannah.

"We're pleased with how it's gone and everyone has been so friendly."

Bronte Bars and Events worked in partnership with Bradford Council to stage the market.

Kath Thornton, director of the company, said she was delighted with how the weekend had gone.

"It's the first time we've done a bar here and I'm really pleased with the response," she said.

"A lot of the traders running stalls are local to the area and many of the goods are hand-crafted."

She said that from next year the event would be organised by a committee, and she is keen to hear from anyone interested in getting involved.

"We won't have council involvement next time," she added.

"It will be down to a group of us.

"Please contact me if you would like to be a part of it."

She can be e-mailed on info@haworthbeerfest.co.uk.

Haworth's Christmas countdown continues with the annual Torchlight Weekend on December 9 and 10.

Santa will be in a festive fire engine at the bottom of Main Street both days, and a collection will be made for Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice Manorlands.

The village will be thronged with seasonal music and dance, and workshops will take place where people can make light wands for the processions.

The torchlight processions themselves will set off at 5pm, both days, from the foot of Main Street.

They will be led by the West Yorkshire Police Band.

Participants will pause to sing carols and there will be fire juggling displays.

Sunday's procession will reach the parish church in time for its carol service at 6pm.