Warwickshire &amp; West Midlands


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/alisa-anton-L2ZooHLAJqQ-unsplash-1-1000x667.jpg" alt="Warm up with a mulled wine. Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash" class="wp-image-66000" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/alisa-anton-L2ZooHLAJqQ-unsplash-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/alisa-anton-L2ZooHLAJqQ-unsplash-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/alisa-anton-L2ZooHLAJqQ-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/alisa-anton-L2ZooHLAJqQ-unsplash-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Warm up with a mulled wine! Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/@alisaanton?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alisa Anton</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/woman-holding-cup-of-coffee-L2ZooHLAJqQ?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1-indie-mart">1. <a href="https://www.fargovillage.co.uk/independent-shopping-at-indie-mart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indie Mart</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/3-Fargo-1000x667.jpg" alt="The Indie Mart at FarGo Village, Coventry" class="wp-image-65397" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/3-Fargo-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/3-Fargo-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/3-Fargo-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/3-Fargo.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Step into an emporium of indie makers and crafts, the perfect place to find one-in-a-kind gifts, handmade delights and festive treats from soaps to earrings and Covkid graphic gifts at the beating heart of Coventry&#8217;s independent quarter.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2-support-small-amp-shop-local">2. Support Small &amp; Shop Local</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/just-dropped-in-1000x1000.jpg" alt="Just Dropped In Records vinyl store, FarGo Village, Coventry" class="wp-image-65400" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/just-dropped-in-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/just-dropped-in-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/just-dropped-in-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/just-dropped-in-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/just-dropped-in-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/just-dropped-in-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/just-dropped-in.jpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Every purchase puts a smile on the face of an independent business here. Shop small, spread joy and make a difference this Christmas. One of Muddy&#8217;s personal faves is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/justdroppedin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Just Dropped In</a> which stocks new and used vinyls, including local bands and for pre-loved clothes have a rummage through the racks at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stopandlookvintage/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stop and Look Vintage</a>. For craft beers there&#8217;s artisan vegan brewery <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twistbarrelale/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twisted Barrel</a>, for sweet treats go to boutique artisan cake company&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sugarandspice_by_s/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sugar &amp; Spice</a> and if yoga&#8217;s your thing there&#8217;s <a href="yogamasti">Yogamasti</a> for clothing, mats and accessories. </p>



<p>Head to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beadlebop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beadlebop Designs</a> if you want anything printing, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/staceysshabbychicshack" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stacey&#8217;s Shabby Shack</a> for reupholstery and hand painted furniture and if you’re looking for a gift for a petrolhead – and let&#8217;s face it there’s a lot of them in Cov and Warks &#8211; contemporary British artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/popbangcolour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Popbangcolour</a> aka Ian Cook is a resident here. He paints using radio-controlled cars, car tyres and toy car wheels.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-3-storytime-with-the-real-santa">3.Storytime with the &#8216;real&#8217; Santa</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/may-gauthier-ZllbOZ_uhNo-unsplash-1-1-1000x667.jpg" alt="Storytime with Santa, FarGo Village, Coventry. Photo by May Gauthier on Unsplash" class="wp-image-65998" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/may-gauthier-ZllbOZ_uhNo-unsplash-1-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/may-gauthier-ZllbOZ_uhNo-unsplash-1-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/may-gauthier-ZllbOZ_uhNo-unsplash-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/may-gauthier-ZllbOZ_uhNo-unsplash-1-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/@maygauthier?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">May Gauthier</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/a-man-dressed-as-santa-claus-sitting-in-a-chair-ZllbOZ_uhNo?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure>



<p>Bring your kids or grandkids for a feel-good festive Storytime with Santa on <strong>Sun</strong> <strong>Dec 7, 14 and 21</strong>, at 9am &#8211; 9.45am and 10am &#8211; 10.45am.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-4-dance-the-night-away">4. Dance the Night Away</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="667" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/Cov-Sauce-667x1000.jpg" alt="Cov Sauve, FarGo Village, Coventry" class="wp-image-65985" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/Cov-Sauce-667x1000.jpg 667w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/Cov-Sauce-533x800.jpg 533w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/Cov-Sauce-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/Cov-Sauce.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cov Sauce</figcaption></figure>



<p>The <strong><a href="https://www.fargovillage.co.uk/events/cov-sauce-christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cov Sauce</a> Christmas Special</strong> is back and after their Halloween Discothèque they&#8217;re going all out D.I.S.C.O for this one! Expect up and coming local DJs, good music, great vibes, and non-stop dancing to the best in disco, house and garage, in safe spaces.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-5-explore-the-christmas-markets">5. Explore the Christmas markets</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="667" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/jonny-gios-20-ZtNQJc7w-unsplash-667x1000.jpg" alt="Photo by Jonny Gios on Unsplash" class="wp-image-65986" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/jonny-gios-20-ZtNQJc7w-unsplash-667x1000.jpg 667w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/jonny-gios-20-ZtNQJc7w-unsplash-533x800.jpg 533w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/jonny-gios-20-ZtNQJc7w-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/jonny-gios-20-ZtNQJc7w-unsplash.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Festive stall. Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/@supergios?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText">Jonny Gios</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/a-group-of-brown-packages-on-a-wooden-surface-20-ZtNQJc7w?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure>



<p>The creative quarter will once again be transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with fiercely independent festive spirit. You can look forward to <a href="https://www.fargovillage.co.uk/events/christmas-makers-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Makers Market Volume 1</a> on <strong>Sat Dec 6 and Sun Dec 7</strong> followed by <a href="https://www.fargovillage.co.uk/events/christmas-makers-market-volume2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Makers Market Volume #2</a> on <strong>Sat Dec 13 and Sun Dec 14</strong>. It&#8217;s your one-stop destination for meaningful Christmas shopping, with a range of handcrafted gifts by local makers and indie brands you won’t find on the high street, plus festive music, workshops, kids’ crafts and family-friendly fun.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-6-enjoy-free-live-music-good-food-and-a-mulled-wine">6. Enjoy free live music, good food and a mulled wine</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/11/image-2.png" alt="For Southern Indian food head to Kerala Kitchen at Fargo Village. Photo by Deepal Tamang on Unsplash " class="wp-image-66023" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/11/image-2.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/11/image-2-800x534.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/11/image-2-768x512.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Head to Kerala Cafe for Southern Indian cuisine. Photo by&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/@deepal_tamang?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Deepal Tamang</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/a-plate-of-food-5oF7d_hPJG4?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a> </figcaption></figure>



<p>Celebrate&nbsp;a night of solidarity, celebration and music from across the world, in support of&nbsp;<em>Love Music Hate Racism</em>. <a href="https://www.fargovillage.co.uk/events/music-of-defiance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Music of Defiance</a> on <strong>5 Dec</strong> features DJ Deesh and Mahandra Patel on percussion showcasing joyful genres including Bollywood, Bhangra, Afro-beat, hip-hop, dance, folk, rock and jungle from 6pm-1am. And the good news is &#8211; it&#8217;s free! If you love your jazz book early for <a href="https://www.fargovillage.co.uk/events/christmas-all-stars-jazz-in-the-box" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas All Stars Jazz in The Box</a> where the house band will be joined by four top guests artists who&#8217;ve played at Ronnie Scott’s, BBC Proms, and Glasonbury on <strong>19 Dec</strong>, 7pm-1am.</p>



<p>If you&#8217;re a foodie, you&#8217;ve probably been here, and more than once (and most weekends if you&#8217;re local). There&#8217;s a heap of resident businesses like <a href="https://www.fargovillage.co.uk/tenants/bib-noodle-bar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BIB Noodle Bar</a>, <a href="https://www.fargovillage.co.uk/vendors/kerala-cafe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kerala Cafe</a> for Southern Indian cuisine, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BubbleBobaUK/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bubble Boba</a> and the fantastic <a href="https://www.fargovillage.co.uk/tenants/gfk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gourmet Food Kitchen</a>, where everything is handmade by scratch, voted our Muddy Award Winning Best Restaurant in 2025. For festive afternoon teas pop into <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sugarandspice_by_s/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sugar &amp; Spice</a> and if you&#8217;re seeking a small cosy play cafe for babies and toddlers there&#8217;s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandcuddles_/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coffee and Cuddles</a>. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="667" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/3-fargo-xmas-667x1000.jpg" alt="Christmas at Fargo Village" class="wp-image-65402" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/3-fargo-xmas-667x1000.jpg 667w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/3-fargo-xmas-533x800.jpg 533w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/3-fargo-xmas-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/10/3-fargo-xmas.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" /></figure>


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