UPCOMING Storm Darragh has put a dent in Christmas activities and markets in Salisbury this weekend.

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for Salisbury on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday December 8 which has prompted Salisbury City Council to adjust its festive plans over the weekend.

The Christmas Market is cancelled on Saturday, December 7 and no traders may attend, including those with hard structures like vehicles, or fruit and veg stalls.

All Christmas on the Square events will also be closed on the Saturday, including the gift fayre, Santa’s grotto, snow bar, and food huts; however it is expected to reopen on Sunday, December 8 but Salisbury City Council said it will monitor the situation and update residents if further closures are required.

The Sunday Festive Market has been cancelled for December 8.

The Craft and Gift Market inside Salisbury Guildhall will go ahead as planned from Friday, December 6 through to Sunday, December 8.

A spokesperson for the council said: “If you’ve booked Santa’s Grotto for Saturday, December 7, we’ll contact you shortly to reschedule.”

They added: “Your safety, and that of our traders, remains our top priority.

“We appreciate your understanding and cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”